UKIAH, Calif. – The month of November is recognized as Native American Heritage month across the country as a way to honor and preserve the Native American culture.

In honor of this, Mendocino College will host its annual Native American Heritage Celebration in the Lowery Student Center and Pomo Plaza at the Ukiah campus on Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m.

This free event is open to the public so bring your family and friends and join in an entertaining afternoon of traditional native dancers, crafts, games, food, and cultural activities, which will include a display of historical artifacts and photos that provide a history of the culture of Mendocino and Lake County tribes. Free Indian tacos will also be available.

The film screening of the documentary “More Than a Word” will also be played in the Little Theatre from 1 to 2:30 p.m. “

More than a Word” analyzes the NFL Washington football team and their use of the derogatory term “redskins.”

Using interviews from both those in favor of changing the name and those against, “More Than a Word” presents a deeper analysis of the many issues surrounding the Washington team name.

The documentary also examines the history of American Indian cultural appropriation. “More Than a Word” is an ideal classroom resource for clarifying what is truly at stake in contemporary debates about cultural appropriation and American Indian-themed mascots.

The Ukiah campus of Mendocino College is located at 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah.

For more information about the event, contact the Native American Student Resource Center at 707-468-3000, Extension 4603.