Native American culture celebrated

Numerous events are planned at Grand Valley State University to celebrate November as Native American Heritage Month.

Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, events listed below are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.gvsu.edu/oma, or call (616) 331-2177.

• Two Spirits, November 1, 4 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 2266: Film and panel discussion about Fred Martinez, who was murdered at age 16 for wanting to live as a woman.
• Dancing in Moccasins, November 2, noon, Kirkhof Center, room 2204: Documentary film screening.
• Traditional Lakota Values vs. Contemporary Life, November 9, 1 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 2204: Speaker Aaron Desersa will discuss the clashes between modern life and traditional Lakota ways.
• American Indian History and Culture, November 9, 4 p.m., Kirkhof Center, Grand River Room: Speaker Dennis Zotigh will talk about the history of Native Americans and new opportunities for Indian youth.
• Massacre at Wounded Knee Creek, November 17, 4 p.m., Eberhard Center, room 215: Lani Van Eck will lead participants through a multimedia program that describes the historic event.
• CinemAwareness “Trudell,” November 18, 2 p.m., Kirkhof Center, room 1204: Documentary film screening.