Film Premiere:  Idaho's Forgotten War

On September 20, 1974, Amy Trice, Chairwoman of the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, declared war
against the United States government. She is the only woman in U.S. history to do so,
challenging the government's broken promises and treaties with her people.  The film had
an introduction by the film's creator Sonya Rosario, with special guest appearances
by Idaho Senator Cherie Buckner Webb (former) and Amethyst Aitkin(grand-daughter of Amy Trice)
and included a Q and A opportunity.

 Central Library Auditorium

Saturday, November 16, 1:00 PM

First People of San Antonio

Long before the Spanish soldiers and the Canary Islanders settled in San Antonio, there was a thriving community of indigenous people living here.  Who were these "first people?"  How and where did they live?  What ultimately happened to them?

In celebration of Native American Heritage month, Sylvia Reyna, librarian, archivist and former Archaeologist, discussed the prevailing cultures of our area.

McCreless Library

Monday, November 18, 1:00 PM

Sweet Tradition: Crafting Alegrías
This progam was a delightful journey into the heart of indigenous Mexican culinary tradition with our hands-on workshop dedicated to making Alegrias, a beloved treat made with popped amaranth, honey, and seeds. Alegrias are a perfect blend of sweet and crunchy, offering a taste of rich cultural heritage in every bite!
 

Thousand Oaks Library

Thursday, November 21, 4:00 PM

Cody Library

Friday, November 22, 4:00 PM

Guerra Library

Sunday, November 24, 3:00 PM

Great Northwest Library

Monday, November 25, 5:00 PM

Collins Garden Library

Tuesday, November 26, 6:00 PM

Native Americans from the San Antonio Missions 

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Mickey Killian gave a presentation that explored the evolutionary history of the Native American groups that built the Missions and that have inhabited the areas around San Antonio for thousands of years.

Mission Library

Saturday, November 23, 2 PM

&

Westfall Library

Monday, November 25, 6 PM

Native American Genealogical Research

http://guides.mysapl.org/naresearch

Native American Heritage Month - Fiction Book List

https://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=1088539

Native American Heritage Month - Nonfiction Book List

https://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=1087512

Native American Heritage Month - Children's Book List

https://guides.mysapl.org/nahmchibks