Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Us!
November 1 - 30
Native American Heritage Month Displays
Check out the Native American Heritage Month Displays in the Student Union & GCC Library
November 5
Presentation: Yolanda Hart Stevens, “From Earth to Art: Indigenous Clay Traditions with Yolanda Hart Stevens”
11:30 a.m. | Student Union, SU-104E
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month through an interactive exploration of traditional clay preparation, handmade tools, and Indigenous connections to the land. Students can participate in processing clay and create a small pot or beads.
November 10
Presentation: Brandon Nasanhoya, “Understanding the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Crisis”
12 p.m. | Student Union, SU-104E
This presentation explores the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis in Arizona, examining who is impacted and why it is a public safety, human rights, and community issue. Participants will explore the challenges surrounding missing persons and homicide cases, including Arizona's unique geographic, rural, and jurisdictional landscape, and the impact on Indigenous families and communities.
November 15
Rock Your Mocs 2026
All Day on Social Media
November 16
Performance: Indigenous Enterprise
11 a.m. | Student Union
Join us for an unforgettable cultural performance by Indigenous Enterprise, bringing traditional Native American song and dance to life through modern expression and high-energy artistry!
November 17
GCC Native American Student Association’s Vendor Fair
10 a.m. | Student Union
Join us for an unforgettable cultural performance by Indigenous Enterprise, bringing traditional Native American song and dance to life through modern expression and high-energy artistry!
November 19
Red Shawl Day
On Social Media
Red Shawl Day is an annual national effort to bring attention to acts of violence committed against Indigenous People.
Ways to Help Raise Awareness
- Wear a red shawl or red clothing on the day and week of Red Shawl Day
- Report suspicious activities when visiting public lands to local law enforcement.
- Being aware and spreading awareness of this issue can save lives
- Join the conversation on social media using #RedShawlDay and #NPSIndigenous
To participate online, tag us on social media @GCCAZ, and include the hashtags #RedShawlDay and #NPSIndigenous.
November 19
Presentation: Jacob Meders, “Reclaiming Story and Identity through Indigenous Art”
11:30 a.m. | Math Building, MA-142
Join us as Mr. Meders explores the power of Indigenous art as a tool for storytelling, cultural preservation, and identity reclamation. In this talk, Jacob focuses on how art can serve as both a personal expression and a collective voice for Native communities, blending traditional methods with contemporary practices.