Native Pride Dancers mark Native American Heritage Month 

November 26, 2019 - Celebrate Native American Heritage Month at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls with the Native Pride Dancers on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in the Falcon’s Nest, University Center. The event is free, open to everyone and includes food.

Based in St. Paul, Native Pride's performances incorporate information about the dances, the regalia (dress), and the meaning and importance of the traditions of Native American peoples. Their talent roster are members of numerous tribal nations including Meskwaki, Navajo, Dakota, Lakota, Ojibwe, Lumbee, Cree, Pueblo, Choctaw, and Chickasaw. They have performed locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally, including the U.S. Embassy Tours to Uzbekistan (2016), Kazakhstan (2015), Guatemala (2014), Republic of Moldova (2013), and the Kingdom of Jordan (2012); the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (2005 & 2013); WeDay 2013 in Minneapolis; the SteppingStone Theatre, St. Paul; the Bellagio in Las Vegas; the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. and NYC; the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.; and others.

Hosted by the UWRF Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Office. For more information, email martin.olague@uwrf.edu or call 3527.