Educational event celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Published October 29 2025

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the City of Bellevue and the nonprofit Unkitawa, along with Bawaajigekwe Boulley, an Indigenous educator from the Bad River Ojibwe, are presenting a celebration of community connection combined with cultural education on Friday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m. at City Hall in the first-floor concourse.

The event, "Indigenous Ways of Knowing in Community," will start with an opportunity to connect with other guests in an open mix-and-mingle. Starting at 6:30 p.m., Boulley will lead a presentation on "The Six Rs: Relationship, Respect, Responsibility, Relevance, Reciprocity and Reverence."

The presentation will focus on how Indigenous ways of knowing center belonging, connection and collective responsibility, while engaging participants in story and reflection that honor both Native histories and contemporary leadership. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own experiences, knowledge and responsibilities in the Bellevue community and walk away with personal and collective lessons that strengthen connection between communities.

The program will conclude with a round dance, which all event guests are invited to join. Please preregister. This event is part of the city's celebration and recognition of Native American Heritage Month.