11/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/06/2026 17:59
The Santa Fe Public Library invites children, teens, and families to celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November with three creative, hands-on programs exploring Indigenous art, culture, and identity.
Saturday, November 7 | 2-4 p.m. | Southside Library
Pieces of Us: Mosaic Jewelry and Beads of Expression
Join the Kiksuyapi Collective for an afternoon of jewelry making. Families can learn Pueblo mosaic jewelry techniques with Bill Coriz of Kewa (Santo Domingo) Pueblo and traditional beading techniques with Mvhayv Claybrook (Mvskoke).
Monday, November 23 | 2-4 p.m. | Southside Library
Teens: Explore and Create Artwork Inspired by MoCNA's Virtual Exhibition
Teens will explore The Stories We Carry, a virtual exhibition from the IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts, and create artwork inspired by Indigenous artist Denise Wallace (Chugach Aleut).
Tuesday, November 24 | 3-5 p.m. | Main Library
Kids: Create a Sculpture
Children ages 6-12 will explore the work of contemporary Indigenous artist Jeffrey Gibson and create hanging sculptures expressing their identities, feelings, or communities.
These programs offer opportunities to learn about Indigenous artistic traditions and contemporary creative expression.