American Indian Resource Center

For our followers who want to know more about food sovereignty and environmental struggles, UCLA is hosting a panel discussion called Food Systems Water Rights, and COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation. The event takes place on 12/11 at 11am.

The last film for our Native American Heritage Month Virtual Film Festival is Barking Water. This feature film is about a terminally ill man who convinces his ex-lover to take him on a road trip to visit his estranged daughter. Will the older couple resolve their past differences and make it in time to see his family? Visit the link below to access the movie, download a viewer guide, and find other fun activities. https://lacountylibrary.org/native-american-heritage-month/

Thanksgiving has become an American holiday celebrated by many families across the US. Often times the complex and painful history is left out. Here’s something that can help in acknowledging what this day represents to many Indigenous families.

Congratulations are in order to the amazing Joy Harjo for being appointed as the U.S. Poet Laureate for the 3rd time! https://www.pbs.org//joy-harjo-will-serve-a-rare-third-ter

UCLA is hosting an amazing program today. Join at 1-2pm to learn about Indigenous Cartographies and Counter-Mapping.