In recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November, ULI San Francisco is exploring, celebrating, and highlighting the rich history, lives, and stories of Native Americans, while also acknowledging and educating ourselves and our members about both the long-term and current challenges and resiliency of the Native American community.

Join us in reading, listening, watching, and acting so we can individually and collectively create equitable, inclusive, and safe spaces for everyone.

Read

• KQED “Native American People Tell Stories of Climate Loss and Resilience”  (25 minute read)
• The New Yorker “The Invention of Thanksgiving”  (14 minute read)
• Tommy Orange “There There”

Watch

• “Films from the 46th annual American Indian Film Festival” (Note: Purchase required to view films.)
• Last Week Tonight “Columbus Day – How This Still A Thing”  (3 minute watch)
• Alter-NATIVE: Kitchen series  (5-8 minute watch per episode)

Listen

• NPR Code Switch “Love and Blood Quantum” (22 minute listen)
• NPR Fresh Air “Poet Warrior’ Joy Harjo Wants Native Peoples To Be Seen As Human” (31 minute listen)

Act

• Enjoy a meal at the newly opened Wahpehpah’s Kitchen, an Indigenous female owned restaurant in Oakland.
• Shop from some Indigenous-owned brands.

A big thanks to Jennifer Eskildsen for compiling this list!