North Carolina Humanities joins the nation in observing Native American Heritage Month, a time dedicated to honoring and celebrating the rich and diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities and peoples. Throughout the year, NC Humanities works to uplift stories and cultures of all North Carolinians.
In recognition of this cultural heritage month, we invite you to explore the following resources. This is just a short collection of the amazing resources that are available and we encourage our readers to explore beyond what we’ve listed. These resources should be read and enjoyed year-round.
Resources:
- Explore the work of NC Humanities’ latest Large Project Grant recipients including Davidson College’s upcoming lecture series and community engagement project “Dútα Bαhiisere Kus Ráˀhere/We Know Corn Together” and Alliance for Heritage Conservation’s educator-based “Amplifying Native Voices in North Carolina History” project.
- The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources’ American Indian Heritage Commission has published a toolkit with book suggestions, learning materials, digital assets, and more!
- Browse the National Endowment for the Humanities’ (NEH) Virtual Bookshelf ,featuring NEH-supported projects and initiatives that preserve, document, and deepen public awareness of Indigenous peoples’ cultures and contributions.
- Watch clips, films, documentaries, and more from PBS NC.
- Celebrate with Smithsonian events, resources, exhibitions, and podcast episodes.
- Additional resources can be found on the National Native American Heritage Month official website!
Have a resource to share? Please email Melanie Moore Richeson at mmoore@nchumanities.org.
Image Credits: Cover: Image Credit: Portrait from photograph by Fred E. Miller taken on the Apsáalooke (Crow/Absaroke) Reservation in Montana circa 1898-1910. (Source: National Museum of the American Indian, February 2022) Center: NC American Indian Heritage Commission
Note: NC Humanities reflects the language and terms as used by each resource.
