Native American Heritage Month
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with history and cultural events for all ages at the library. We'll learn about the indigenous people of North America during Indigenous Tales, create your very own weaving project inspired by Native American designs and weaving styles and more!
Authors of Native American heritage
Stone River crossing / Tim Tingle.
Tingle, Tim, author.
The only good Indians : a novel / Stephen Graham Jones.
Jones, Stephen Graham, 1972- author.
Winter in the blood / James Welch introduction by Louise Erdrich.
Welch, James, 1940-2003.
Almanac of the dead : a novel / by Leslie Marmon Silko.
Silko, Leslie, 1948-
Morning Girl / Michael Dorris.
Dorris, Michael.
Killing Custer / by James Welch with Paul Stekler.
Welch, James, 1940-
The book of medicines : poems / by Linda Hogan.
Hogan, Linda.
Power / Linda Hogan.
Hogan, Linda.
The heartsong of Charging Elk : a novel / by James Welch.
Welch, James, 1940-
Hundred in the hand / Joseph M. Marshall III.
Marshall, Joseph, 1945-
The long knives are crying : a novel / Joseph M. Marshall III.
Marshall, Joseph, 1945-
A radiant curve : poems and stories / Luci Tapahonso.
Tapahonso, Luci, 1953-
The turquoise ledge / Leslie Marmon Silko.
Silko, Leslie, 1948-
Crazy brave : a memoir / Joy Harjo.
Harjo, Joy.
Danny Blackgoat, Navajo prisoner / Tim Tingle.
Tingle, Tim, author.
If I ever get out of here / Eric Gansworth.
Gansworth, Eric L.
Braiding sweetgrass / Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Kimmerer, Robin Wall.
House of purple cedar / Tim Tingle.
Tingle, Tim.
Feral pride / Cynthia Leitich Smith.
Smith, Cynthia Leitich, author.
Prudence / David Treuer.
Treuer, David, author.
In the footsteps of Crazy Horse / by Joseph Marshall III illustrations by Jim Yellowhawk.
Marshall, Joseph, 1945- author.
LaRose / Louise Erdrich.
Erdrich, Louise, author.
Mongrels / Stephen Graham Jones.
Jones, Stephen Graham, 1972- author.
Makoons / Louise Erdrich.
Erdrich, Louise, author.
Whereas / Layli Long Soldier.
Long Soldier, Layli, author.
Future home of the living god : a novel / Louise Erdrich.
Erdrich, Louise, author.
Ceremony / Leslie Marmon Silko.
Silko, Leslie Marmon, 1948- author.
Where the dead sit talking / Brandon Hobson.
Hobson, Brandon, author.
Give me some truth : a novel with paintings / by Eric Gansworth.
Gansworth, Eric L., author, illustrator.
There there : a novel / Tommy Orange.
Orange, Tommy, 1982- author.
Hearts unbroken / Cynthia Leitich Smith.
Smith, Cynthia Leitich, author.
The heartbeat of Wounded Knee : native America from 1890 to the present / David Treuer.
Treuer, David, author.
Savage conversations / LeAnne Howe.
Howe, LeAnne, author.
In the night of memory : a novel / Linda LeGarde Grover.
Grover, Linda LeGarde, author.
Girl gone missing / Marcie R. Rendon.
Rendon, Marcie R., author.
An American sunrise : poems / Joy Harjo.
Harjo, Joy, author.
How I became a ghost : a Choctaw Trail of Tears story / Tim Tingle.
Tingle, Tim, author.
The death of sitting bear : new and selected poems / N. Scott Momaday.
Momaday, N. Scott, 1934- author.
The night watchman : a novel / Louise Erdrich.
Erdrich, Louise, author.
House made of dawn / N. Scott Momaday.
Momaday, N. Scott, 1934-
Crooked hallelujah / Kelli Jo Ford.
Ford, Kelli Jo, author.
One real American : the life of Ely S. Parker : Seneca Sachem and Civil War general / Joseph Bruchac.
Bruchac, Joseph, 1942- author.
Apple : skin to the core : a memoir in words and pictures / Eric Gansworth.
Gansworth, Eric L., author, illustrator.
Earth keeper : reflections on the American land / N. Scott Momaday.
Momaday, N. Scott, 1934- author.
Little big bully / Heid E. Erdrich.
Erdrich, Heid E. (Heid Ellen), author.
The removed : a novel / Brandon Hobson.
Hobson, Brandon, author.
Peacemaker / Joseph Bruchac.
Bruchac, Joseph, 1942- author.
Found / Joseph Bruchac.
Bruchac, Joseph, 1942- author.
Rez dogs / Joseph Bruchac.
Bruchac, Joseph, 1942- author.
Sisters of the Neversea / Cynthia Leitich Smith.
Smith, Cynthia Leitich, author.
Poet warrior : a memoir / Joy Harjo.
Harjo, Joy, author.
Upcoming Events
Native American Flute Performance with Painted Raven
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Orlando Public Library (Library Central - First Floor)
Event Categories: General Events; Music, Movies, Live Performances
Join us in celebration of Native American Heritage Month and experience the serene sounds of the contemporary Native American and World Music group, Painted Raven.
Learn more>Science Smart
Native American Heritage Month
Hiawassee Branch (Hiawassee - Craft Studio)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with a look at scientists and inventors who've made us change the way we look at the world. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>South Creek Branch (South Creek - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; History, Culture, Genealogy; Storytime
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, learn about the indigenous people of North America. Appreciate their cultures through stories, songs, & crafts. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; Games & Activities
Preschoolers will engage in Native American stories, songs and activities that promote early literacy and participate in a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>Native American History, Music and Dance with Jim Sawgrass
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Orlando Public Library (Library Central - First Floor)
Event Categories: Education & Learning; History, Culture, Genealogy; Music, Movies, Live Performances
Learn about the lives and culture of Indigenous Floridians through music, dance and storytelling with living historian and educator Jim Sawgrass. Recommended for families.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; Games & Activities
Preschoolers will engage in Native American stories, songs and activities that promote early literacy and participate in a craft. Recommended for ages 3-5.
Learn more>Eatonville Branch (Eatonville - Meeting Room)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; History, Culture, Genealogy
Join us for a fun, hands-on program exploring Cherokee traditions. We’ll husk corn, hear stories, and create simple crafts inspired by Cherokee culture. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>Washington Park Branch (Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning
Learn about Julie Flett, a Cree-Metis author and illustrator, whose art champions intergenerational bonds. Then, create artwork reflecting your family. Recommended for families..
Learn more>Homeschool Snack Around the World: Native Americans
Part of Native American Heritage Month
Alafaya Branch (Alafaya - Meeting Room 1)
Event Categories: Cooking & Food
Learn about a different country each month and try some local snacks! Food will be served at this event, please see staff concerning food allergies. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Learn more>South Trail Branch (South Trail - Meeting Room 2)
Event Categories: Arts & Crafting; Education & Learning; History, Culture, Genealogy
Create your very own weaving project inspired by Native American designs and weaving styles. Recommended for ages 13-18.
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Native American Heritage Month 2024 Challenge for Adults
November 1–30
Log your reading, book reviews and activities throughout the month to earn badges on Beanstack!
Native Americans: History and Culture of Florida Tribes
Explore Florida’s first people and their heritage through audio and video, recommended readings and more!