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Native American Heritage Month 2026

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Empowering Native American Titans

Join your fellow Titans as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month! November is National Native American Heritage Month or also known as American Indian Heritage Month. Founded in 1990, this is a month to honor and celebrate the natives of America and their rich culture, history, and contribution to our society. Take this opportunity to learn more about the history of Native Americans and the struggles that many of them still face today. This is also a month for the Native American community to be proud of who they are, to be proud of their ancestors and all they have been through and accomplished, and the traditions and knowledge that have been preserved through generations of suppression. This is a month for every Titan, and every American, to learn about the original people of this country and their impact and presence to this day.

Cal State Fullerton sits on the ancestral lands of the Tongva/Kizh and Acjachemen people, formerly known as Hotuuknga.

Please submit the Call for Programs form to have your event added here.

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Upcoming events

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Native American Heritage Month Resource Fair Kick-Off

Tuesday, November 3
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Central Quad

Hosted by the Native American & Indigenous Resouce Center

Indigiqueer Book Club - The Ways We Converge by Collins Fox

Wednesday, November 4
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m., NAIRC PLS-170

Hosted by the Native American & Indigenous Resouce Center and the Losquadro Keller LGBTQ Resource Center.

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Seeds of Sovereignty: Native Foods

Thursday, November 5
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., PLS-170 Brave Space

The Native American & Indigenous Resource Center and the Sociology Department is hosting this workshop on food sovereignty with special guest Chef Pyet.

Native American Heritage Fest

Thursday, November 5
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Central Quad

Inter-Tribal Student Council invites you to our Native American Heritage Month Fest! We are gathering for a day of celebrating Native American and Indigenous cultures. Come on by to the Central Quad in front of Pollak Library South and join us!

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Warrior Women: Documentary Film Screening and Discussion

Friday, November 6
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., CP-120

"Warrior Women" is the story of Madonna Thunder Hawk, an American Indian Movement leader who shaped a kindred group of activists' children - including her daughter Marcy - into the "We Will Remember" Survival School as a Native alternative to government-run education. Together, Madonna and Marcy fought for Native rights in an environment that made them more comrades than mother-daughter. Today, with Marcy now a mother herself, both are still at the forefront of Native issues, fighting against the environmental devastation of the Dakota Access Pipeline and for Indigenous cultural values. (Running time: 57 minutes)

Film screening with discussion to follow. Snacks and drinks provided.

RSVP for the Warrior Women Documentary Screening

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Hosted by the Department of Secondary Education

Movie Screening: Fancy Dance

Thursday, November 12
4:00 p.m., MH-420

Recently hired Native American faculty would like to share a movie screening experience with CSUF students, staff, and faculty. Fancy Dance is a 2023 American drama film directed by Erica Tremblay (in her feature directorial debut), from a screenplay written by Tremblay and Miciana Alise. It stars Lily Gladstone, Isabel DeRoy-Olson and Shea Whigham. Additionally, hosting faculty would like to network and share upcoming Indigenous focused courses planned at CSUF.

Hosted by the Department of Anthropology.

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NAIRC x CAPS - Flourishing Through Finals

Friday, November 16
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., NAIRC PLS-170

Come by for an end of the year recap discussion before finals.

Hosted by the Native American & Indigenous Resouce Center and Counseling and Psychological Services

Native American Studies Speaker Series - "Research with, not on: Building a foundation for true partnerships with Indigenous peoples" with Dr. Justin Lund

Tuesday, November 17
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., PLS-170

Hosted by the Native American & Indigenous Resouce Center

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Our Sovereign Responsibility: Building Tribal Nations Through Great Workplaces

Monday, November 30
6:00 p.m., via Zoom

One of our greatest opportunities in rebuilding Tribal Nations is deepening how we understand and serve the people who are the heart of our workplaces throughout Indian Country. This session focuses on how creating great workplaces directly contributes to the strength, sovereignty, and future of Tribal Nations. We will dive into the human side of leadership and explore Gallup's profound findings that employees ultimately need four things to thrive: trust, compassion, stability, and hope. By exploring how to intentionally build these four needs into our organizational practices, we can create deeply supportive and resilient communities. Together, we will discover strategies to build a workplace culture where people feel truly seen, valued, and inspired to contribute to the Tribe's lasting success.

Key Takeaways:

The Power of Connection: Explore Gallup’s research on Trust, Compassion, Stability, and Hope, and learn how actively meeting these specific needs transforms employee engagement and builds stronger Tribal communities.
Operationalizing Emotional Intelligence: Discover practical ways to apply EQ principles to your leadership style, ensuring that community and workplace practices are authentically rooted in empathy and human connection.
Nation Building Through Workplace Culture: Actionable steps to intentionally design a workplace that fosters hope and stability, fulfilling the mission of creating better lives through better workplaces to support lasting Tribal sovereignty.

About the Speaker:

Christopher Orozco is an instructor in the California State University, Fullerton Human Resources Management Certificate Program, and also serves as an HR & leadership development consultant with more than 27 years of service to Indian Country, including 16 years as a Tribal HR executive. His people‑first philosophy is shaped by his own professional journey that began as a frontline Tribal casino employee, giving him a unique understanding of both strategy and the lived experiences of employees. As the founder of Create Leadership Co., he serves Tribal Nations and Native‑owned businesses to build workplaces that support sovereignty, well‑being, and long‑term success. A certified executive coach, Tribal HR professional, and Gallup‑Certified Strengths Coach, Christopher is passionate about helping leaders create opportunity, strengthen culture, and improve the lives of employees and their families. He is an enrolled member of the Pit River Tribe in Northern California.

Register for Our Sovereign Responsibility

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