Native American Educational and Cultural Center A Department within the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Spring 2025 Programs and Events

All NAECC programs and events are free and open to the campus community. Come back to our website periodically for updates.  

 

FEBRUARY 2025

 

NAECC Craft Circle - Stitch Work

Wednesday, February 5 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm | NAECC

Bring your creativity for this interactive craft session as we focus on self care and reducing stress. Learn to stitchwork or if this is a craft you enjoy, come share your expertise. Supplies will be provided.

 

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Crafting with CARE - Valentine Cards

Wednesday, February 12 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm | NAECC

“Craft” your way through this self-care session and learn about the campus resources available through Purdue Center for Advocacy, Response & Education (CARE). Event will focus on card making.

This event is held in collaboration with Purdue CARE.

 

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Spilling the TEA - Wildlife Photography

Wednesday, February 19 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm | NAECC

Enjoy a variety of Indigenous teas as we engage in conversations centered on traditions, ecosystems, and advocacy (TEA). Join us as we welcome Cherokee Photographer Larkin Fourkiller who will share his journey and artwork as a wildlife photographer and we will feature sassafras tea.

  

MARCH 2025 

 

NAECC Craft Circle - Diamond Painting

Wednesday, March 5 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm | NAECC

Bring your creativity for this interactive craft session as we focus on self care and reducing stress. This session will focus on diamond painting.

 

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Crafting with CARE - Canvas Painting

Tuesday, March 11 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm | NAECC

“Craft” your way through this self-care session and learn about the campus resources available through Purdue Center for Advocacy, Response & Education (CARE). Event will focus on canvas painting.

This event is held in collaboration with Purdue CARE.

 

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Spilling the TEA - Indigenous Food Sovereignty

Wednesday, March 12 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm | NAECC

Enjoy a variety of Indigenous teas as we engage in conversations centered on traditions, ecosystems, and advocacy (TEA). NAECC staff will lead the discussion focused on Indigenous food sovereignty featuring Navajo tea.

 

APRIL 2025

 

NAECC Craft Circle - Mosaic Coasters

Wednesday, April 2 | 2:00 to 4:00 pm | NAECC

Bring your creativity for this interactive craft session as we focus on self care and reducing stress. This session will focus on creating moasic coasters.

 

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NAECC Spring Book Discussion featuring "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters

Wednesday, April 9 | 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm | NAECC

Join us for a book lunch discussion featuring the debut novel by Amanda Peters, a member of the Glooscap Mi’kmaq First Nation and Associate Professor of English and Theatre at the Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. “A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Main, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years.” – Penguin Random House

This event is held in collaboration with Purdue Libraries and School of Information Sciences.

Our co-sponsor, Purdue Libraries and School of Information Sciences, provided the following weblinks:

  • "The Berry Pickers" - ebook version (ProQuest Ebook Central - login required)
  • "The Berry Pickers" - audiobook version (OverDrive)

 

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Crafting with CARE - Crocheting

Thursday, April 10 | 1:00 to 2:00 pm | NAECC

“Craft” your way through this self-care session and learn about the campus resources available through Purdue Center for Advocacy, Response & Education (CARE). Event will focus on crocheting.

This event is held in collaboration with Purdue CARE.

 

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VIRTUAL NAECC Spring Book Discussion featuring "The Berry Pickers" by Amanda Peters

Tuesday, April 15 | 3:00 to 4:30 pm | Virtual Discussion

Join us for a VIRTUAL book discussion featuring the debut novel by Amanda Peters, a member of the Glooscap Mi’kmaq First Nation and Associate Professor of English and Theatre at the Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. “A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Main, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years.” – Penguin Random House

This event is held in collaboration with Purdue Global.

 

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Spilling the TEA - Financial Wellness

Wednesday, April 16 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm | NAECC

Enjoy a variety of Indigenous teas as we engage in conversations centered on traditions, ecosystems, and advocacy (TEA). Join us as we welcome Carmen Williams from Boiler Financial Track who will share information on financial wellness for students.

 

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Spring Artist-in-Residence featuring Tlingit Artist Timothy Flanery

Monday, April 21 through Friday, April 26 | All events will take place at the NAECC

Timothy Gaanaxayayaada Flanery, from Ketchikan Alaska, is a multi-talented Tlingit carver and jewerly artist and he will spend the week sharing his artwork and stories. Join throughout the week:

Monday, April 21

  • 10:00 - 11:00 am -- Welcome Breakfast
  • 3:00 - 5:30 pm  -- Canoe Paddle Carving Workshop*

Tuesday, April 22 - Earth Day

  • 10:00 - 11:00 am -- Coffee with the Artist
  • 1:00 - 2:00 pm --  Whistle Carving Demonstration
  • 3:00 - 5:30 pm --  Canoe Paddle Carving Workshop*
Wednesday, April 23
  • 3:00 - 5:30 pm -- Canoe Paddle Carving Workshop*

Thursday, April 24 

  • 3:00 - 5:30 pm -- Canoe Paddle Carving Workshop*

Friday, April 25

  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm -- Lunch Presentation

*Canoe Paddle Carving Workshop includes participation for 10 hours all week and supplies will be provided. Pre-register by emailing Tiffany Lechuga at tcusterl@purdue.edu. 

 

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MMIR Film Screening and Discussion

Monday, April 28 | 12:00 to 1:00 pm | NAECC

May 5th is the national day of recognition for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (MMIR) which includes women, girls, trans, and 2 spirit relatives. The NAECC will host this event on April 28th, join us to learn about this national epidemic impacting Indigenous communities and understand how American Indians seek reconciliation and healing.

 

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 Stress Free Week at the NAECC

Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 2  |  All events will take place at NAECC

Stop by the NAECC as we host events all week to help students relieve stress from finals. 

Monday, April 28

  • 12:00 - 1:00 pm -- MMIR Film Screening and Discussion
  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm -- Diamond Art Painting

Tuesday, April 29

  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm -- Crafting and Coloring Time

Wednesday, April 30

  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm -- Creating Mosaic Coaster

 Thursday, May 1

  • 2:00 - 4:00 pm -- Games and Puzzle Time
  • 4:00 - 5:00 pm --  Therapy Dogs

Friday, May 2

  • 12:00 - 2:00 pm -- Tie Dyeing T-Shirts

 

Last modified: April 17, 2025

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