Native American Heritage Month

men dressed in traditional Native American wear participates in a dance in the park

November is National Native American Heritage Month! Join us in celebrating Native American history and culture at history tours and more in New York City's parks.

Native American Heritage Month Events

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from October 12, 2024 to November 30, 2024

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Oct12

Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration with NAIC-NY

at Bronx Zoo (in Bronx Park)Bronx 
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1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us and our partners from the North American Indigenous Center – New York for a free day of fun and celebration of indigenous cultures! This event will be held at the canoe launch area of the Mitsubishi River Walk at the Bronx Zoo. The event will run from 1-4pm and will feature a variety of activities including: Canoeing and Kayaking Indigenous Dances Dreamcatcher making workshop Mini-library of indigenous books Indigenous Art exhibit All activities are walk-in and first come, first served. No pre-registration is available for the event. **Note: The entrance of the Mitsubishi River Walk is accessible via the Boston Road & Bronx River Parkway Road entrance of the Bronx Zoo (near Bronx River Parking Lot B). There will be NO parking available on location for this event, though street parking may be available within walking distance. We highly encourage participants to take public transportation.** This event was made possible through funding from Ponce Bank. For more information, please reach out to victoria.toro@bronxriver.org
Free!

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Sunday, October 13, 2024

Oct13

Awaken to Inner Peace: Walk, Breathe, and Meditate in Nature

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
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2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Join us at Awaken to Inner Peace. Let's cultivate calm & spread positivity in our community. Walk, breathe, meditate in nature. Discuss how to integrate peace into our daily lives.

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Sunday, October 20, 2024

Oct20

Ancestral Walk to Inner Peace: Connecting with Nature, History, and Unity

at Conference House Museum (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
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2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Let’s come together for a mindful walk through the historical sites of the Conference House Park, and cultivate inner peace and unity through guided breathing and meditation.
Free!

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Sunday, November 3, 2024

Nov 3

Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Ethnobotany

at Seaman Avenue and Isham Street (in Inwood Hill Park)Manhattan

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Nov 9

Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Harvest

at Visitor Center - Satterlee Street and Hylan Boulevard (in Conference House Park)Staten Island 
This is an Accessible location

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Nov16

Native American Heritage Month: Native Americans Ethnobotany

at Park Drive East and 73rd Street (in Flushing Meadows Corona Park)Queens

10:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Nov17

Native American Heritage Month: Lenape Technology

at Playground West - Play Area (in St. Mary's Park)Bronx

1:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with NYC Parks! Learn about the historical and modern contributions of the Lenape.
Free!

Nov17

Native American Heritage Month: The Lenape

at Salt Marsh Nature Center (in Marine Park)Brooklyn 
This is an Accessible location

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Nov24

Native American Heritage Month: Lenape of Staten Island

at School Road and Bay Street (in Von Briesen Park)Staten Island

1:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
During Native American Heritage Month, explore the past and present experience of Native Americans.
Free!

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Saturday, November 30, 2024

Nov30

Native American Heritage Month: The Siwanoy

at Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park)Bronx

11:00 a.m.12:30 p.m.
Hike with the Urban Park Rangers along the SiwanoyTrail and learn about the Siwanoy’s history and way of life.
Free!

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