Native American Studies Celebration

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Thursday, Nov. 7, 5:30-7 p.m.

Special Reception for “Soul of the South” and “Celebrating Indigenous Identity and Culture in the Lowcountry”

This special reception celebrates the exhibits “Soul of the South” and “Celebrating Indigenous Identity and Culture in the Lowcountry,” honoring Lowcountry music traditions, with a special performance at 6 p.m. by Keepers of the Word.

Presented in person.

Friday, Nov. 15, 1-3 p.m.

Native American Heritage Day

Join the Center for a day of drumming and demonstrations, with drumming, dancing, and storytelling presented by intertribal drum group WarPaint Singers and pine needle basket demonstrations.

Presented in person. 

Friday, Nov. 22, Noon- 1 p.m.

Lunch and Learn: “Native American Musicians: Embracing the Heartbeat of Mother Earth”

Vincent Schilling (Akwesasne Mohawk), Founder and Editor of Native Viewpoint, CEO and President of Schilling Media, Inc, explores the explore the range of musical artists all over Indian Country. 

Presented via Zoom: https://bit.ly/3BfCH0w

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Music and Dance Performances

Waccamaw Indian People guitarists Bob Fuler, Tim Harwell, Harold “Buster” Hatcher, Phil White perform with friends and Catawba artist Rhyna Simmers performs the hoop dance throughout the day as part of the Center’s 11th Annual Winter Native American Art & Craft Festival. 

Presented in person.

Programs are free and open to the public.

For more information, visit nativeamericanstudies.org or call (803) 313-7172. 

• USC Lancaster
• USC Office of Access and Opportunity
• USC Office of the Vice President for Research’s Racial Justice and Equity Research Fund
• City of Lancaster
• OceanaGold/Haile Operation
• South Carolina Arts Commission
• Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation 

Click here to view the video playlist of 2023 Native American Studies Celebration Lectures.