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Ithaca College invites all as we commemorate the rich history and cultures of the indigenous and first peoples of our land. This campus-wide educational programming series provides learning opportunities through lectures, presentations, performances, film screenings with discussions, and other efforts, to honor native cultures and the history of our country.

"Re-thinking Thanksgiving – A Native American Perspective"- Monday, November 14, Emerson Suites 7:00pm (Co-sponsored by the Multicultural Resource Center of Ithaca)

In this lively and engaging presentation, Perry Ground will give an overview of the history of this very misunderstood holiday. The presentation will discuss the actual events of 1621 in Plymouth, the relationship between the English settlers and the Wampanoag who lived in the area, and how this story became American Thanksgiving.

The concept of thanksgiving held by many Native Americans will be emphasized throughout. Although they were not present in Plymouth in 1621, connections to the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) concepts of thanksgiving will be discussed.

Refreshments will be provided.

Through the collaborative efforts of the Office of Student Engagement and Multicultural Affairs, our campus partners in various departments and offices, and our student organizations, we are able to provide various opportunities to learn, share, celebrate, empower, and appreciate Latinx Heritage Month, Native Heritage: 1st Peoples Month, Black History Month, and Focus Asia Month.

For more information about Heritage Month sponsored by OSEMA, and more upcoming events, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/sacl/osema/multicultural/months/

For more information about OSEMA and upcoming events, please visit https://www.ithaca.edu/sacl/osema/

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact OSEMA at osema@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3222. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

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