San Antonio Public Library Plans Native Indigenous American Heritage Month Events

The San Antonio Public Library will observe Native Indigenous American Heritage Month in November with in-person programs, book lists and other resources focused on Native and Indigenous history, cultures and experiences.

The library encourages residents to learn more about Native and Indigenous tribes, their histories and the challenges they have faced and continue to face. Programming includes lectures, storytelling, cultural discussions and family activities at several San Antonio library locations.

Nancy Egan, Chairwoman (2008) of Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of Idaho, will present Northern Paiutes of the Malheur Book Friday, October 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Central Library, 600 Soledad St. The program will include a tribal blessing and a presentation about the story and legacy of Chief Egan, also known as Pony Blanket. Registration is required.

Other scheduled programs include Mystics, Mediums & Curanderas (Part 2) on October 31 at Central Library; Ancestral Connections/Conexiones Ancestrales on November 7 at Central Library; and “El Ultimo Arbol” Caminata Entre Los Arboles Para Toda La Familia | “The Last Family Tree” Family-Friendly Tree Trek on November 14 at Central Library.

Black Yanawana: Stories of Afro-Indigenous San Antonio will be presented at three locations: Memorial Branch Library on November 13, McCreless Branch Library on November 15 and Great Northwest Branch Library on November 22. The lecture will be presented by Jahsanna “Jah” Randolph, an Afro-Indigenous history educator, writer and artist.

Registration is required for some programs. Residents can find event details at MySAPL.org. The library also offers Native Indigenous American genealogy, traditions and fiction, nonfiction and children’s book lists.