On Tuesday, Nov.18 at the Renegade Center, BC hosted a Campus Story where multiple people talked about their life as Native Americans where they made it known about their voices of native identity, resilience, and belonging on Native American Heritage month. Native American Heritage month is a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans. It’s about honoring their traditions, remembering their struggles, and appreciating their impact on the United States.

The guest speaker’s names were Elizabeth Alvarez, Lawrence Ochoa, Frankie Dirden, Joey Williams, and Johnny Nieto who was the main speaker at the Campus Story. They also participate in Native American Student Support & Success Program (NASSSP). They talked about their experiences as Native American’s their culture, history, challenges, and what it means to stay strong and connected to their community. They often share stories about identity, resilience, and how to keep traditions alive today.

After the event, Dirden stated, “I have so many people that help me a lot just look towards to my future into getting my degree!”

On Thursday, November 20th, Keynote Speaker Bobby Von Martin will be speaking at BC Delano in the Learning Resource Center from 3 – 4p.m.