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
We commemorate Native American Heritage Month at the museum with programming for all. Staff members and guest speakers share presentations about the objects and issues at the heart of Native histories and contemporary experiences.
Dave Spencer and the Oka Homma Singers
Join us in Stanley Field Hall on November 8 for a blessing prayer and a traditional song, followed by a hand drum and song performance.
Indigenous Astronomy as told by the Haudenosaunee
On November 16, Samantha Doxtator, Haudenosaunee from Oneida Nation of the Thames and Wolf Clan, will take you on an introspective journey through Haudenosaunee Cosmology. From creation to current innovations, perseverance, restoration, the cycles of birth and death, and how they all correlate with the stars. Experience your own connections to grief and healing, compassion, resilience, and peace.
This event is at capacity. We are no longer accepting registrations.
Meet a Scientist
Join us Nov 6 as the Field Museum's North American Anthropology Early Career Fellows Jada Whiterock and Jasmine Eleck as they discuss Kimberly LaRonge's strap dress, "Our Grandmother's Dress."
PlayLab PlayDate
On Nov 13, join us in the Crown Family PlayLab for a story time for 2-6 year olds! In this interactive storytime session, guest readers from CPL will read stories honoring Native American history, culture and identities.
Recommended exhibitions
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?
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.
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.
Shop online
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with special merchandise, books, and toys. All purchases help support the Field’s work and Native-owned artists and companies.
Acknowledgments
Thank you to the Field Museum staff who volunteered their time with the Native American Heritage Month Planning Committee to organize these programs.