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 Featured Monthly Celebration

“I live in two worlds: the Indian world and the white world. There is a middle line that joins those two worlds together. … I walk that line and take what’s good from both.”

– Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow

Native American Heritage Month: November 1st - 30th

USC celebrates the traditions, languages and stories of Native American and Alaska Native communities and ensures their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.

Sources: 

U.S. Department of the Interior: Indian Affairs - National Native American Heritage Month

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month at USC

Be sure to visit USC's Native American Heritage Month calendar for further information on all upcoming events!

Events:

What: Culture is Medicine

When: Thursday, November 6th, 11:00 AM to 1:00PM (PST)

Location: USC University Club, Scriptorium Room  

RSVP - Space is Limited; Lunch Provided

Join us for Culture is Medicine, a celebratory event for Native American Heritage Month.

This event will feature two guest speakers from Native Dads Network, who will share teachings grounded in culture, spirituality, and ceremonial practices as foundations in wellness for Native communities.

This event is hosted by the Initiative for California American Indian Health Research and Evaluation, directed by Dr. Claradina Soto (Jemez Pueblo/Navajo). Guests needing accommodations to participate may contact Sarah Keller at kellersa@usc.edu. 

What: Native American Heritage Month Celebration

When: November 14th at 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM PST

Where: Hahn Central Plaza

Link to Register

Please join us as we honor Native American Heritage Month with a special program, including a captivating performance by the Torres Martinez Bird Singers. Light refreshments will be served.

Stronger Community Begins with You

Community well-being starts with taking care of yourself. Show how you reconnect and stay grounded with yourself and others by sharing a selfie. By taking part, you contribute to a more connected and supportive community of social work students, faculty, and staff. It is important now, more than ever, to connect with each other during these uncertain times.

It's Not Too Late to Share a Photo!

Theme: Show how you reconnect and stay grounded!

Caption: Slideshow with no audio, images submitted by faculty and students.

Check back here to see featured photos! For questions, contact Ann Marie Yamada.

Guidelines:

• If sharing a group selfie, ensure everyone in the photo has consented to having their image shared on our social media or website.
• We have the right to remove anything the school determines as inappropriate.
• Be safe, be respectful, and have fun! Avoid displaying risky, inappropriate, or dangerous behaviors, or offensive language or gestures, including political messaging. We want to create a space for all participants to find community well-being through this experience.
   

Available now, you can upload your selfie to our share drive by scanning the QR code below. Include your first name & program in the file name.
 
 

Info and resources for organizational culture and well-being activities within the school and local community.

Celebrate Culture and Well-Being

Stay Connected

• Please bookmark and visit the Organizational Culture and Well-Being webpages (this is one of them!) for further details on resources, upcoming USC events on the USC Events Calendar, and ways to get involved!

• If you would like to get involved in other ways or have community-building ideas, please reach out to Ann Marie Yamada.

Get Involved

• For more information on digital accessibility resources for creating inclusive and accessible content.
• To support a professional and inclusive learning environment we have designed some school spirit Zoom backgrounds. The Zoom backgrounds in this Google Drive folder are a few to consider using during class.
  
  Have your own design idea? Official school Zoom backgrounds must follow USC brand identity guidelines and be consistent with our student code of conduct. Send your designs in for consideration to be added to our selection!