Native American Heritage Month 2022: TCC Activities

Most people don't know any Native American people, if they do, they probably only know one or two. Therefore, the few things that know about Native culture comes entirely from media and stereotypes. This presentation will focus on unlearning myths and stereotypes and hopefully learning a few new things about Native American culture. Lunch will be provided.

Join us as we learn how every aspect of people's lives around the world, both small and globally, have been affected and altered by America's Indigenous peoples.
Presented by Dr. Lisa Uhlir.

There is history on the use of cultural components of Indigenous practices within schools, whether camps or sporting events. Although this trend, which continues, has been frustrating for Indigenous people, there seems to be a growing trend of individuals impersonating Indigenous people as academics/researchers and actors. In addition, the use of DNA testing is opening up even more misperceptions of ‘claiming the heritage’, which further separates those that are already citizens of Tribal Nations with fragile connections, and threatens sovereignty for Tribal Nations as the sole entity to determine legitimate Tribal citizenship. This presentation is provided to attempt a better understanding of this critical matter.
Presented by Marjeanna Burge.

Dr. Lisa Uhlir, Professor of Government will discuss the contributions of Native Americans and how they transformed the world. Lunch will be provided.

Dr. Scott Langston, TCU's Native American Nations and Communities Liaison, will talk about the broader history of DFW as it relates to its colonization and relationships with Native American communities. He will also recount some of TCU's recent efforts to address its history with Native Americans and to engage these communities.