Native American History Month - Honoring Life, Elders, Heritage

Throughout the month of November Goddard Space Flight Center will unite with our nation in celebrating Native American History Month. There are many activities scheduled throughout the month organized to educate, honor and celebrate the rich heritage of the first Americans.

Declared in a local proclamation, "American Indians and Alaska Natives have played a vital role in the life of our country and their many contributions have enhanced the freedom, prosperity, and greatness of America today. By celebrating National American Indian Heritage month, we reaffirm our commitment to remember those contributions and to honor the unique heritage of our continent's first inhabitants. This special observance reflects the rich heritage and great influence that American Indians and Alaska Natives have contributed to our nation's history and culture and also reflects our continuing commitment to American Indians and Alaska Native tribal governments as an integral part of the social, political and economic fabric of the United States."

Scheduled events during the November observance:
Nov. 7th - Brown Bag Lunch Video Series
Nov. 11th - John B. Harrington (Chickasaw) scheduled to fly aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour, STS-113. He will become NASA's first declared Native American astronaut who is a tribal member to fly into outer space.
Nov. 13th - Goddard Cafeteria Celebrates Native American Cuisine
Nov. 20th - Bear Creek Drummer and Singers
Indian Jewelry and Cultural Items Sale
Nov. 21st - Brown Bag Lunch Video Series
Nov. 25th - Special viewing "500 Nations"
Cultural Items Sale and Indian Food Sampling
Nov. 27th - Brown Bag Lunch Video Series

For more details on these events check the website http://eeo.gsfc.nasa.gov/nap/index.html or call Wanda David, Native American Program Manager, at 301-286-1091.