Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian peoples. It also honors and recognizes the importance of preserving and sharing Indigenous traditions and knowledge.

Two local events you’re welcome to participate in this month are:

Ricky DeFoe at LSC with his presentation “An Ojibwe Man’s View”

Wednesday, November 12th from 12-1 in the CEI (M125)

Join us for an Objibwe Man's View on juxtaposing mainstream American and Indigenous culture and values from an Indigenous worldview by Rickey Defoe on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm in the IceHawks Center for Equity and Inclusion (M125). Lunch included for attendees.

Native American Heritage Day, presented by the St. Louis County Historical Society

Saturday, November 22nd from 11-3 in the Great Hall at the Depot

St. Louis County Historical Society presents Native American Heritage Day on November 22, 2025 at 11am to 3pm at the Depot in Duluth, MN - in the Great Hall, St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center. Free and open to the public. This event features Marvin Defoe of the Red Cliff Band, Robert Buffalo from the Red Cliff Band, Mainio CommUNITY Blanket and The Food Stand.

SNAP support for students

LSC is committed to helping our students through SNAP freeze. Instructors and all others with direct contact with students—please have them check their email from me on Tuesday, October 28th for details.

Bite-Sized Equity this week will talk about religion and our students

Every Thursday from 8:30-9:00 on Zoom

Join us as you’re able for a weekly 30-minutes of building knowledge around topics like biases, authentic apologies, having difficult conversations & more!

Narratives for Change

Tuesday, November 18th from 11:30-12:30 on Zoom.

Watch the 26-minute film “Reclaiming Sacred Tobacco,” highlighting Minnesota American Indian traditional practices around tobacco use, and then come discuss the film in a low-key setting. Theresa Leopold will host this month’s event.

To receive the Zoom link and link to media source, please sign up here.

Current pantry needs

Sugar, toilet paper, crackers, fruit cups, instant rice, and deodorant. We have had 386 pantry visits in the last 3 weeks and anticipate that this number will continue to grow as food support is limited. Thank you to all who have supported us!