Native American Heritage Month: Documentaries & Cultural Links

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Meet Ivy Tech student Preston Lee Freeman and learn about his Native American Heritage

Preston Lee Freeman 

I would like to thank my great grandfather, grandfather, and  father who served in the military and their forefathers before them. I am grateful for your service, you protected me, stood up for me, and for all the future generations of our people. You men paved the way for us and our tribe because of your service and acts of courage. You paved the way for our tribal sovereignty. I would like to thank you for you amazing courage! I will honor you by doing my best every day. Your courage will never go unnoticed in my eyes. 

Preston Freeman is a Member of the MHA Nation - 

Hidasta and Arikara Tribe 

Sioux Tribe 

Ivy Tech Community College Student 

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Gathering of Nations Pow Wow

Filmmaker Keeley Gould captures contemporary Native American culture at the 31st annual Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Over 700 tribes attend this three-day cultural heritage celebration.  

2022 Gathering of Nations