Indigenous People's Day 2024

Santa Clara University honors Indigenous People's Day with a series of events on Monday, October 14, 2024 and Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

This is the first year that Indigenous People’s Day (Monday, October 14th) is both an academic and administrative holiday, with no classes in session and University offices are closed.

We encourage members of the university community to engage and participate with these and other related events. This is part of our ongoing effort to continue to raise and understand the Indigenous legacy of our campus.

Monday, October 14, 2024

Hygiene Drive by the Native American Coalition for Change (NACC)
11:00am – 3:00pm
Benson Plaza area by the SCU Bookstore

NACC will be collecting the following products as part of their Public Health efforts. Individuals can bring items or donate funds to help purchase the supplies.

Toothpaste Toothbrushes Soap Shampoo Conditioner Floss	Bandages Deodorant Hand Sanitizer Pads Lotion

Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day 2024 by immersing yourself in augmented reality and experiencing the Thámien Ohlone AR Tour. Discover the rich traditions and contemporary culture of the Ohlone people on SCU's campus in collaboration with the CHL Lab, HCI Lab, and representatives of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe by joining us.

AR tour 2023

Public Demo of Thámien Ohlone Augmented Reality Tour
1:30pm – 2:30pm
In front of SCDO North Wing

Experience a public demo of the tour with members of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe and the team who brought it to life. The AR tour will be available for viewing throughout the day from 11 am to 5 pm. For more details about the AR app, visit: https://scuhci.com/ohlone-ar

Rope-Making Workshop: A Traditional Technology
2:30pm – 4:00pm
SCDI Courtyard

Workshop with Mandy Marine, a renowned basket weaver, who will teach the traditional technology of rope-making used for baskets, boats, and other uses. In place of plant material, participants will use recycled t-shirts contributed by Bucky's Closet to create their rope, supporting the Indigenous values of sustainability and utilization of available materials in the environment.

Get Active SCU Student Reception & Indigenous Climate Art & Forest Protectors
4:30pm – 6:00pm
Sobrato Hall, Room 19

Learn what you can do! It’s time to improve the world through SCU’s tUrnout, the student climate action club, and take your first steps toward supporting Indigenous sovereignty and Indigenous activism. Come learn@tUrn. Seating is limited. SCU students, faculty, staff. in-person RSVP | online RSVP

Indigenous People’s Day Teach-In
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
1:00pm – 3:15pm
de Saisset Museum

Drop-in to engage with SCU faculty, staff and students during this special teach-in focused on efforts taking place within the de Saisset Museum and a special keynote as part of tUrn.

Updates/Explaining the California Stories
1:00pm – 1:30pm

Opportunities to tour California Stories at the Museum
1:30pm – 2:00pm

tUrn Indigenous Keynote: Shannon Rivers
How to be an activist & an ally: fighting for survival & solidarity in a climate crisis
2:15pm - 3:15pm (Via Zoom)

Shannon Rivers, Akimel O'odham, tUrn indigenous keynote speaker. Will we merely study concepts of solidarity and justice, or are we people who participate in informed actions in the world? Working for the human rights of enviro. activists who have been persecuted, and speaking for Indigenous led-causes and campaigns, Mr. Rivers opens up a critical conversation in the midst of a devastating situation of runaway global warming. online RSVP

The Indigenous People's Day events are sponsored by various groups throughout the SCU Community. A special thank you to the Muwekma Ohlone as as well as the leaders of the Native American Coalition for Change (NACC).