Native American Educational and Cultural Center Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life

Fall 2025 Programs

All NAECC programs and events are open to Purdue students and are free. Come back to our website periodically for updates.  

 

SEPTEMBER 2025 

Indigenous Artist Speaker Series featuring Niap Saunders (Inuit)

Wednesday, September 10 | 4:00 – 5:00 pm | NAECC

The NAECC fall artist-in-residence speaker series will showcase Indigenous artists who will educate the campus community by sharing their artistry, inspiration, and personal stories. Inuit Artist Niap Saunders will provide an art demonstration featuring her multidisciplinary work in carving, textiles, painting and more. Saunders is the Artist-in-Residence (AIR) for the month of October at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis.

 

Crafting with CARE: Thread Art

Thursday, September 18 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm | NAECC

“Craft” your way through this self-care session and learn about the campus resources available through Purdue CARE. Event will focus on thread art.

This event is held in collaboration with the Purdue Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE).

 

Spilling the TEA - Indian Boarding School

Tuesday, September 30 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | NAECC

Fall educational series sharing Native American knowledge and stories with traditional Indigenous tea. Program will raise awareness on U.S. Indian boarding school policies and it’s impact on American Indian children. Navajo Iced Tea will be the featured Indigenous tea.

 

OCTOBER 2025

Indigenous Peoples Day Garden Clean up

Wednesday, October 15 | 4:00 – 6:00 pm | NAECC

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by volunteering with the NAECC’s fall community service project centered on cleaning up the NAECC’s Three Sister Garden.

 

Indigenous Peoples Day Three Sister Garden Cooking Demonstration

Thursday, October 16 | 11:00 am – 1:30 pm | NAECC

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day by attending this cooking demonstration and learn about Indigenous recipes with ingredients from the Three Sisters (beans, corn, and squash).

 

Spilling the TEA: Native Ethnobotany

Wednesday, October 22 | 5:00 – 6:00 pm | NAECC

Fall educational series sharing Native American knowledge and stories with traditional Indigenous tea. Learn about plants and their medicinal purposes.

 

Crafting with CARE: Crocheting

Thursday, October 23 | 3:30 – 4:30 pm | NAECC

“Craft” your way through this self-care session and learn about the campus resources available through Purdue CARE. Event will ffocus on crocheting.

This event is held in collaboration with the Purdue Center for Advocacy, Response, and Education (CARE).

 

NOVEMBER 2025

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DECEMBER 2025

Stress Free Zone Week

December 8 through December 12 | NAECC

Stop by and take a study break at the NAECC, we'll host stress-free activities all week. An added bonus, dinner or breakfast will be served each day.

 

Monday, December 8

1:00 - 3:00 pm - Tea Light and Window Catcher Painting

3:00 - 4:00 pm - Therapy Dogs

5:00 - 6:00 pm - Pasta Dinner

 

Tuesday, December 9

1:00 - 3:00 pm - DIY Holiday Cards

5:00 - 6:00 pm - Pizza

 

Wednesday, December 10

1:00 - 3:00 pm - Aroma Therapy Pillows

5:00 - 6:00 pm - Soup Bar

 

Thursday, December 11

9:00 - 11:00 am - Bagels, Yogurt, and Fruits

1:00 - 3:00 pm - Canvas Bag Painting

 

Friday, December 12

9:00 - 11:00 am - Donuts and Hot Cocoa

1:00 - 3:00 pm - Puzzles, Coloring, and Board Games

**All supplies are provided by the NAECC

Last modified: December 3, 2025

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