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Events Celebrating Native American Life Set SIU

By Todd Hatton

Murray, KY – Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is hosting events to celebrate Native American culture and life. The festivities for Native American Heritage Month have begun and will run through next month. They include traditional Aztec dancing, performances by traditional drum groups, a harvest dinner, film discussions and political lectures. Many of the events are free. On Tuesday, the traditional drum and dance group called "Iron Necklace" will perform on campus.