Leon County Highlights Indigenous History and Culture During Native American Heritage Month
Leon County Government celebrates the achievements and contributions of Native peoples past and present during Native American Heritage Month with programs and resources from the Leon County Public Library System. Curated book lists, movie watchlists and digital content give residents of all ages opportunities to learn about the Indigenous peoples who have shaped our community and the world. Native American Heritage Month, also called American Indian Heritage Month and American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, takes place each November.
In addition to these resources, residents are invited to attend the County's upcoming Native American Heritage Month events:
Virtual Author Talk with Asha Frost, Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m., virtual. Explore Indigenous wisdom, ancestral connections and the natural world as author and Indigenous medicine woman Asha Frost discusses her book, "You Are the Medicine: 13 Moons of Indigenous Wisdom, Ancestral Connection, and Animal Spirit Guidance."
An Indigenous History of Tallahassee, Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 6 p.m., Leon County Main Library. Discover the history of the Apalachee people and their connections to the Tallahassee area as Florida State University historian Aubrey Lauersdorf shares research from her book, "Apalachee Coast: Indigenous Power in the Colonial Gulf South."
Virtual Author Talk with Pyet DeSpain, Thursday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m., virtual. Award-winning chef and "Next Level Chef" winner Pyet DeSpain discusses her debut cookbook, "Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking," sharing recipes that celebrate Indigenous culture, culinary traditions and family.
Residents can register for the virtual author talks at LeonCountyLibrary.org/AuthorTalks.
Throughout the month and all year long, Leon County Government is proud to celebrate the rich and diverse history, heritage and culture of Native peoples. A complete list of resources and events is available at LeonCountyFL.gov/NativeAmericanHeritageMonth.
For more information, contact Elizabeth Loeffelman, Innovation Officer, at 850-606-2616 / LoeffelmanE@LeonCountyFL.gov or Leon County Community and Media Relations at 850-606-5300 / CMR@LeonCountyFL.gov.
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