Native American Heritage Month celebration (Cedar Hill, TX)

Native American Heritage Month celebration

November is Native American Heritage Month or as it is commonly referred to American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures traditions and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.Learn more about indigenous people their culture their lives on Nov. 15 from 2 pm to 5 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Oak Cliff 3839 W. Kiest Blvd. Dallas. The event is free.The featured speaker of this event is activist Yolonda Blue Horse. The Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohili Mexihca Nahuati Dancers will perform their traditional dances.An Indigenous activist based in Dallas Yolonda Blue Horse is a Rosebud Sioux Tribal member who co-founded the Society of Native Nations in Texas an advocacy group for Native people and the earth by helping to protect and preserve culture spirituality teachings medicine and way of life. Through awareness and education of our culture and spirituality the Society believes people can better understand and respect one another to create unity. s societyofnativenations.org about.htmlYolonda has also organized campaigns against harmful energy companies sexual violence & racist mascots.Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohili Mexihca Nahuati is one of the most basic manifestations of the artistic and cultural spirit of the native people of Mexico.The event is sponsored by Red Path Warriors Society is dedicated to the Spirit of the Red Nations. s societyofnativenations.org red%20path%20warriors%20society.html Memnosyne Institute helps diverse people of the world consciously encourage an evolution for themselves and for future generations by providing humanity with the means to encourage positive peaceful global collaboration in seven main areas of knowledge. s www.memnosyneinstitute.org Dancers are provided courtesy of City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture.