Monroe County Community College is celebrating Native American Heritage Month 2021 with several events throughout the month of November as part of its Celebrating Diversity initiative.
All of the events are scheduled for one hour and will be held virtually, which allows participants to participate from anywhere in the world. More information about these, and other community events hosted by MCCC, can be found at www.monroeccc.edu/events.
Native American Use of Michigan on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, 5:30 p.m., will be presented by Edmund La Clair, MCCC professor of history. For the Zoom link information to join the presentation, visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/events/native-american-use-of-michigan-0.
A Journey Toward Understanding on Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021, 11 a.m., will be presented by Scott Bentley, superintendent, River Raisin National Battlefield Park. For the Zoom link information to join the meeting visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/events/a-journey-towards-understanding.
Native Landscapes on Monday, Nov. 15, 2021, 5:30 p.m., will be presented by Barbara Mauter, MCCC faculty specialist. For the Zoom link information to join the meeting visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/events/native-landscapes.
Native Americans and George Custer on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, 5:30 p.m., will be presented by Mark Higbee, professor of history, Eastern Michigan University. For the Zoom link information to join the meeting visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/events/native-americans-and-george-custer.
Thanksgiving Myths, the Doctrine of Discovery, and Myths Concerning Christopher Columbus on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021, 5:30 p.m. will be presented by Dr. Graham Denton. For the Zoom link information to join the meeting visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/events/thanksgiving-myths-the-doctrine-of-discovery-and-myths-concerning-christopher-columbus.