Videos
The Origins of Native American Heritage Month
Video explaining the origins of Native American Heritage Month.
6 Misconceptions about Native American People
7 Native American girls debunk the common misconceptions about their culture. 7 Native American girls debunk the common misconceptions about their culture. 7 Native American girls debunk the common misconceptions about their culture. 7 Native American girls debunk the common misconceptions about their culture. 7 Native American girls debunk the common misconceptions about their culture.
Gregg Deal talks about the use of history as a tool while he navigates the restrictions thrusts upon his work as a contemporary artist while challenging those who hear his words to take responsibility for their knowledge, and create room for this nation’s First Peoples.
Articles
Native American Heritage Month
National Geographic collection on Native communities.
Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with Smithsonian events, resources, exhibitions, and podcast episodes.
The 400 Years Project Looks At Native American Identity Through The Native Lens
Revitalizing Indigenous Connections
Learn more about how the Department of the Interior has committed to revitalizing Indigenous connections and celebrate Indigenous cultures.
Article discussing the impact of Indigenous Peoples' Day on the Native community.
National Museum of American Indian's debunking of common myths surrounding Colombus Day.
Article discussing "The Impact of Words and Tips for Using Appropriate Terminology."
10 Audiobooks to Read During Native American Heritage Month
Poems
A selection of poets, poems, and articles exploring the Native American experience.
Warrior Cry: Poetry Performance
Four Indigenous female poets to speak their truth.
Poetry Books by Indigenous Authors
Poetry by Indigenous Authors for Native American Heritage Month
Music
Appreciating Native American Music
Blog explaining how to interact with Native music.
Telling Indigenous Stories Through Music
Odanak First Nation's Mali Obomsawin tells Indigenous stories through music
playlist is a regularly updated collection of works by Indigenous womxn vocalists of the Americas and Pacific region- as well womxn of Palestine.
Indigenous Musicians You Should Listen to Now
Berklee Music School piece on influential Native musicians.
Podcasts
Young and Indigenous is a storytelling platform grounded in Indigenous knowledge and lived experience
An Indigenous Solutions Podcast
A podcast hosted by Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) , and Temryss Lane (Lummi Nation), to explore our relationships—relationships to land, to our creatural relatives, and to one another.
Movies and Shows
Hear from Indigenous voices across the continent, including storytellers from Alaska Native, First Nations, and Native American communities in this collection of documentaries.
Best Indigenous Movies From North America, Ranked
Movieweb article on "5 TV Shows by Native Americans You Need to Watch Next."
The Rise of Indigenous Films and Shows
‘It’s a completely new day’: the rise of Indigenous films and TV shows.
Foods
A guide to cooking with native foods.
A Taste of Native American Food Traditions
NPR's Michele Norris talks with Fernando and Marlene Divina about their new cookbook, Foods of the Americas, which explores the recipes and traditions of Indian culture in North, Central and South America.
Article explaining Indigenous food sovereignty and highlights Colorado-led restoration efforts.
Healing a broken food system by going back to the source.
Southern Colorado mom and daughter keep Native American traditions rolling with their frybread food truck
Organizations
Colorado Springs Indigenous Community
A forum for Native people in the Pikes Peak area to connect through pow wows, classes, potlucks, exhibits and social gatherings.
One Nation Walking Together strives to make a positive impact in the lives of Native Americans.
The Mathematics Behind Casino Gaming
Culturally-Based Healing to Indigenous People
Empowering Community & Future Generations, Preserved Indigenous Traditions & Stewarding the Land.
UCCS Resources
Native American & Indigenous Studies
The Native American & Indigenous Studies Certificate offered by WEST is a program that is dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of Indigenous knowledge worldwide, with a focus on American Indian issues, First Nations in Canada, and Pacific Islanders.
Native American Student Alliance
The Native American Student Alliance is an inclusive club for all those interested in learning about, helping, and representing the Native American and Indigenous community.
