November is National Native American Heritage Month and the City of Winslow is taking part in the celebration. The month features many events, all of which are open to the public and some are free of charge. This week, Monday through Friday, Nov. 5-9, is Native American Spirit Week throughout Winslow Unified School District. Today (Oct. 7) is Native American Jewelry Day. Thursday, Nov. 8, is Native American Head Band/Hair Bun Day; and Friday, Nov. 9, will be “Dress Out” day where participants are invited to wear their full traditional dress. Also featured today, is the Miss and Mr. Winslow High School Native American Pageant. It will take place at 4 p.m. in the WHS Performing Arts Center, located at 600 E. Cherry St. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, a Native American Fashion Show and Taste of Winslow will take place at the Student Union on the Winslow High School Campus. Admission is $5, with children under six admitted free of charge. Proceeds will benefit the Winslow School District’s Native American scholarships. Native students, teachers and parents will model traditional and modern Native American clothing, and traditional delicacies will be available for tasting. Friday, Nov. 9, Hopi Dancers will tour the three elementary schools and Winslow Junior High School to perform for the students and staff. At both WHS lunches the Standing Horse Singers and Dancers will perform. Tuesday through Thursday, Nov. 13-15, is a Native American Film Festival. Tuesday will feature “Dance Me Outside”; Wednesday “Blue Gap Boys”; and Thursday, “Navajo Nemo.” Each film will begin at 4 p.m. at the Winslow Theater, located at 115 N. Kinsley Ave. Admission to all movies is free and concessions will be available for sale. At 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 29, the month-long celebration culminates with a Native American Festival at the WHS Student Union. The event will feature Apache Crown Dancers, Standing Horse Singers and Dancers, Santo Domingo Style Dance and more. For more information, contact the Winslow Unified School District Indian Education Office at (928) 288-8373.
