Long Beach Library, Arts and Culture Celebrates Native American Heritage Month, Honors Indigenous Voices
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Long Beach, CA ~ The Long Beach Department of Library, Arts and Culture will offer free programs throughout November to mark Native American Heritage Month, with events at library branches and online.

The schedule includes author talks, an Indigenous art exhibition, storytelling, craft activities and programs on Native history and culture. The department said the events are open to residents of all ages, though some activities have age guidance.

At 5 p.m. Nov. 5, the Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center's Indigenous Youth Advisory Council will present "Indigenize the City," an exhibition featuring local Indigenous artists, at Billie Jean King Main Library, 200 W. Broadway.

Online author talks include Asha Frost, a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation, discussing her book "You Are the Medicine" at 11 a.m. Nov. 3, and Rebecca Roanhorse discussing her "Between Earth and Sky" trilogy at 4 p.m. Nov. 19. Registration is required for both.

Shannon Rivers, a member of the Akimel O'otham Nation and an Indigenous human rights activist, will discuss Indigenous perspectives on U.S. history, colonization and Indigenous rights at 10 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Main Library.

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Other events include a bead-art crafting session at 5 p.m. Nov. 12 at Michelle Obama Neighborhood Library; a pottery workshop for participants ages 7 and older at 2 p.m. Nov. 14 at Dana Neighborhood Library; and a family storytime at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 20, also at Dana Neighborhood Library. The storytime is best suited for children ages 9 months to 3 years, the department said.

Mayor Rex Richardson said the month provides an opportunity to honor Indigenous contributions and keep Indigenous stories and perspectives part of the community. Department Director Cathy De Leon said the programs are intended to help people learn from Native voices through storytelling, art and literature.

The programming is supported by the Friends of the Long Beach Public Library. The department said a full schedule and additional educational resources are available through the library's Native American Heritage Month events calendar and Cultural Celebrations webpage. Residents can also call the library at 562-570-7500.

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