Native American Heritage Month

Each November, celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Field Museum.

November is Native American Heritage Month. Join us in celebrating the diversity of values, traditions, and languages that make up the rich cultures of Native American communities this month and all year long.

Events and programming

Iron Bear Singers

Join us in Stanley Field Hall on November 5 from 11am—12pm for an Indigenous song and dance performance.

Meet a Scientist

Join us Nov. 12th as Tribal Liaison JD Chancellor and Mellon Registration and Cultural Engagement Specialist Jada Whiterock as they share stories from the North American Anthropology Collections.

PlayLab PlayDate

On Nov 12, join us in the Crown Family PlayLab for a story time for 2-6 year olds! In this interactive storytime session, guest readers from Chicago Public Library will read stories honoring Native American history, culture and identities. 

Community Engagement Discussion

Join us on Nov. 14 for a talk by Elspeth Geiger, Keep the Wheels Turning: Revitalizing Collaborative Work with Native American Communities. 

PlayLab PlayDate with Trickster Cultural Center

On Nov 26, families with 2-6 year olds are invited to a free, drop-in event led by the Trickster Cultural Center

See Inside Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories

Can't make it to the Museum?

Take a walk through Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories in this high-resolution, 360 degree virtual tour!

Select Learning Resources

    Our Voices, Our Stories

    Listen to Native artists answer the question: Why is it important for us to tell our stories?

    VideoGrades PK-12

    Native Truths: Come Alive By Nicole Emmons

    Watch the unique animation created for and about the Field Museum's Native Truths: Our Voices, Our Stories exhibit by animator Nicole Emmons.

    VideoGrades PK-12

    The Great Bear Hunt, narrated by Karen Ann Hoffman

    Storyteller Karen Ann Hoffman, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, tells the story of the Great Bear Hunt as she knows the tradition.

    VideoGrades PK-12

Reading List from Chicago Public Library

Acknowledgments

Thank you to the Field Museum staff who volunteered their time with the Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee to organize these programs.