Learning from the Navajo Nation: Diné History, Culture, and Community Engagement
November 8-15, 2026
Learning from the Navajo Nation: Diné History, Culture, and Community Engagement
Andrew and Bessie Henry
Artists-in-Residence at Wake Forest University
November 8-15, 2026
Students, Faculty, and Staff are invited to join us in celebrating Native American Heritage Month with the following events:
Sunday, November 8th from 3-5pm, Meet and Greet at the LAM Museum with beading activity for $5
Monday, November 9th from 5:30-7pm in the Intercultural Center, Suite 346, Navajo pop-up with food samples, shopping show about Navajo and basketball, and meet and greet with Navajo artists
Wednesday, November 11th, WakerSpace (Building 61A) in the back of Parking Lot Q, try your hand at beaded jewelry, weaving, and Native games from 6-7:30pm
Thursday, November 12th from 11:30am-1:30pm, Navajo pop-up in The Pit with Blue Corn Cake, Sumac Butter, Braised Cumin Lamb, with Roasted Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Molasses. The Henrys will be there to have lunch and talk with students.
Friday, November 13th from 6-8pm, the Cookin’ Up Connections Club to make Navajo tacos and blue corn mush. The students will do the prep work for the tacos, and have a cooking demonstration by Bessie. The Henrys will talk to the students and answer questions as well. Location: TBD
The Henrys will have a table in Benson throughout the week and will be selling their jewelry. Stop by for some shopping!
Contact Sarah Moore at or 336-758-3722
Sponsored by Wake The Arts, the Office of Civic Engagement ACE Fellows Program, the Art Department, the LAM Museum, and the Intercultural Center