UMA Heritage Month Calendar

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	November 2025
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						1 Samhain (Wiccan & Pagan) Samhain (Wiccan & Pagan) October 31, 2025 - November 1, 2025 Samhain (pronounced “SOW-un”) is a Gaelic festival, observed by Wiccans and Pagans, that starts at sunset and marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Samhain (The History Channel) Halloween Owes Its Tricks and Treats to the Ancient Celtic New Year’s Eve (Smithsonian Magazine) See more details Día de Muertos (Mexican) Día de Muertos (Mexican) November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025 The Day of the Dead is observed by Mexicans and the Mexican diaspora to commemorate friends and family members who have died. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Day of the Dead Resources (National Museum of the American Latino) ‘I love this tradition’: What to know about the Day of the Dead (News Center Maine) Top 10 things to know about the Day of the Dead (National Geographic) See more details Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details • • •
2 Día de Muertos (Mexican) Día de Muertos (Mexican) November 1, 2025 - November 2, 2025 The Day of the Dead is observed by Mexicans and the Mexican diaspora to commemorate friends and family members who have died. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Day of the Dead Resources (National Museum of the American Latino) ‘I love this tradition’: What to know about the Day of the Dead (News Center Maine) Top 10 things to know about the Day of the Dead (National Geographic) See more details Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details • •	3 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	4 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	5 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	6 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details National First Generation College Celebration Day National First Generation College Celebration Day November 6, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Augusta Campus, Bangor Campus, and Online (See Description) LOCATIONS & Latest event details: https://www.uma.edu/event/first-generation-college-celebration-day/ Join UMA's TRIO Scholars Program to celebrate National First-Generation College Celebration Day! TRIO will be hosting a reception to celebrate first-generation identity at UMA. We invite all students, faculty, and staff to join us for a casual, fun event that will celebrate all of our community members who identify as first generation college students, and to highlight the resiliency and determination that first gen. students demonstrate in their journeys to success. Light refreshments will be provided. About the Day: National First-Generation College Celebration Day, observed annually on November 8th, honors the success and resilience of first-generation college students. Launched in 2017 by the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and NASPA’s Center for First-Generation Student Success, this day celebrates students who are the first in their families to pursue higher education. The choice of November 8th marks the anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, a significant law that increased college access for underrepresented groups. This event is for UMA students, faculty, and staff only (not open to the general public). See more details • •	7 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	8 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •
9 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	10 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	11 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	12 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	13 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details Trans Awareness Week Trans Awareness Week November 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025 Trans Awareness Week commemorates the victims of transphobic violence and raises awareness about the transgender community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Maine Memo— Trans Day of Remembrance/LGBTQ+ violence (University of Maine) Transgender Awareness Week (GLAAD) Honor Trans Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance (Human Rights Campaign) Trans Action Kit (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) See more details • •	14 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details Trans Awareness Week Trans Awareness Week November 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025 Trans Awareness Week commemorates the victims of transphobic violence and raises awareness about the transgender community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Maine Memo— Trans Day of Remembrance/LGBTQ+ violence (University of Maine) Transgender Awareness Week (GLAAD) Honor Trans Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance (Human Rights Campaign) Trans Action Kit (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) See more details • •	15 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details Trans Awareness Week Trans Awareness Week November 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025 Trans Awareness Week commemorates the victims of transphobic violence and raises awareness about the transgender community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Maine Memo— Trans Day of Remembrance/LGBTQ+ violence (University of Maine) Transgender Awareness Week (GLAAD) Honor Trans Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance (Human Rights Campaign) Trans Action Kit (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) See more details • •
16 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details Trans Awareness Week Trans Awareness Week November 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025 Trans Awareness Week commemorates the victims of transphobic violence and raises awareness about the transgender community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Maine Memo— Trans Day of Remembrance/LGBTQ+ violence (University of Maine) Transgender Awareness Week (GLAAD) Honor Trans Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance (Human Rights Campaign) Trans Action Kit (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) See more details • •	17 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details Trans Awareness Week Trans Awareness Week November 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025 Trans Awareness Week commemorates the victims of transphobic violence and raises awareness about the transgender community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Maine Memo— Trans Day of Remembrance/LGBTQ+ violence (University of Maine) Transgender Awareness Week (GLAAD) Honor Trans Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance (Human Rights Campaign) Trans Action Kit (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) See more details • •	18 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details Trans Awareness Week Trans Awareness Week November 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025 Trans Awareness Week commemorates the victims of transphobic violence and raises awareness about the transgender community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Maine Memo— Trans Day of Remembrance/LGBTQ+ violence (University of Maine) Transgender Awareness Week (GLAAD) Honor Trans Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance (Human Rights Campaign) Trans Action Kit (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) See more details • •	19 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details Trans Awareness Week Trans Awareness Week November 13, 2025 - November 19, 2025 Trans Awareness Week commemorates the victims of transphobic violence and raises awareness about the transgender community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Maine Memo— Trans Day of Remembrance/LGBTQ+ violence (University of Maine) Transgender Awareness Week (GLAAD) Honor Trans Awareness Week and Transgender Day of Remembrance (Human Rights Campaign) Trans Action Kit (Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network) See more details • •	20 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	21 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	22 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •
23 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	24 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	25 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women November 25, 2025 The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed since 1981, is a day against gender-based violence and honors the memory of three Dominican political activists who were murdered by the country's ruler in 1960. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources UNiTE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls! (United Nations) 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (UN Women) See more details • •	26 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	27 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details National Day of Mourning National Day of Mourning November 27, 2025 The National Day of Mourning has been observed since 1970 when Native American tribes in New England brought attention to the myths surrounding Thanksgiving. A Wampanoag man named Wamsutta (Frank) James organized a demonstration to bring awareness to the concerns of the Indigenous community. It is a day of remembrance and protest, of honoring Native Americans who have suffered and died due to European settlement. In 1998, the town of Plymouth erected a plaque commemorating the historical significance of the event. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources ACLU Maine - A Day of Thanksgiving and Mourning National Day of Mourning Monument Remembering, Honoring, and Educating on the National Day of Mourning: Why Thanksgiving is a day of sorrow and protest for many United American Indians of New England: National Day of Mourning See more details • •	28 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •	29 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •
30 Native American Heritage Month Native American Heritage Month November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025 United States The National Native American Heritage Month, observed since 1990, recognizes the contributions of Native Americans in building American society and seeks to promote Native American culture and address issues affecting the community. Local Events We aren’t aware of local events for this month yet — if your organization is planning one, we’d love to include it! Submit your event information here: https://tinyurl.com/4yhjcnce Learning Resources Educational Resources for Native American Heritage Month and Beyond (Maine Department of Education) Resources for National American Indian Heritage Month (Maine Department of Education) Native American Heritage Month (National Archives) The National Congress of American Indians Foundation (NCAIF) See more details •

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What is the UMA Heritage Month Calendar?

As part of the Fostering Inclusion objectives of its 2021-25 Strategic Plan to create a more inclusive and equitable educational environment, the University of Maine at Augusta has taken the initiative to introduce a dynamic Heritage Month Calendar. This calendar showcases various days of importance across cultural and religious traditions, provides additional resources for community members to learn about one another’s heritage, and shares ongoing online and in-person events at the university, local, and state level that anyone can participate in.

The goals of this calendar include:

giving institutional recognition to the value each member of the university community adds to the institution
highlighting the rich tradition and history of various demographics marginalized based on economic, ethnic, gender, national, religious, sexual, and other identities and abilities
emphasizing the central and essential role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in any pedagogical project
helping schedule university events and classroom instructions mindful of the needs of everyone
highlighting which identity groups might be in need of greater efforts to be included in the community through more inclusive event planning and institutional efforts

The calendar, featuring 91 holidays at present, is not meant to be comprehensive, and members of the university community are encouraged to utilize the submission form at the bottom of this page to suggest ongoing events pertaining to the different holiday traditions featured in the calendar as well as contribute information about holidays that are currently not included. The learning resources provided with each holiday are chosen based on the renown and potential reliability of a source and should not be considered as endorsements from UMA.

Consider submitting holidays currently not featured here or submit upcoming or past events at UMA, in Augusta, or in Maine pertaining to specific holidays that you want to see reflected on the Heritage Month Calendar.

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What is the UMA Heritage Month Calendar?