November 19th from 10-11am Student Reading in PA 100

Larissa FastHorse is a playwright and performing arts advocate illuminating Indigenous processes of artmaking and storytelling as well as Native American perspectives on contemporary life. 

The Thanksgiving Play centers around the folly of “woke” White educators attempting to write and direct a socially and historically responsible Thanksgiving play without consulting with or including Native Americans. Interspersed among scenes involving the earnest but angst-ridden teachers and two hired actors are depictions of actual Thanksgiving activities in public schools, emphasizing the ways in which the colonial myth of the holiday is perpetuated. Steeped in satire, the play also exposes the complications and contradictions involved in redressing injustices of the past.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14th at 1:30-3:00pm EVENT IN THE FORUM: Born in the barrio of Carlsbad, California in 1940, Victor Villaseñor was primarily raised by his Yaqui Native American grandmother alongside the alley behind his father’s poolhall until the age of four. 

With burning passion Victor wrote for 10 years producing nine novels, 65 short stories, and receiving 265 rejections before selling his first novel, Macho! The Los Angeles Times compared it to the best of Steinbeck. This began a journey that would eventually lead to the publication of the bestseller, Rain of Gold.

Thursday, Nov. 7th 1:15-2:45 PM EVENT IN THE FORUM

The Garifuna people are a people of mixed free African and Amerindian ancestry that originated in the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent and speak Garifuna, an Arawakan language, and Vincentian Creole. The Garifuna are the descendants of indigenous Arawak, Kalinago, and Afro-Caribbean people.

Come Celebrate Opening Day of Native American Heritage Day,

in the Quad! Tuesday, November 5th. 11am-1pm

11:30-1 PM TRADITIONAL BLESSING AND STORYTELLING: Alan Salazar is a traditional storyteller, native educator, and a tribal elder in both the Fernandeño Tataviam and Ventureño Chumash tribes. He is no stranger to Moorpark College.  He has joined us for our Multicultural Day celebrations and other events representing the rich history and culture of the indigenous people of our area.

Speaking Movement Dance Concert                                                  

November 21, 22, 23 at 7:30pm
November 23 at 2:00pm

Featuring new works by MC Students and Faculty, Speaking Movement offers an array of dance styles. The varied program celebrates faculty and student choreographers as they navigate ever-evolving social dynamics of our communities and relationships while reflecting intimately on our human experience. We invite our community to come to campus to enjoy the magic of dance! Tickets: moorparkcollege.edu/pac

Speaking Movement Dance Concert                                                  

November 21, 22, 23 at 7:30pm
November 23 at 2:00pm

Featuring new works by MC Students and Faculty, Speaking Movement offers an array of dance styles. The varied program celebrates faculty and student choreographers as they navigate ever-evolving social dynamics of our communities and relationships while reflecting intimately on our human experience. We invite our community to come to campus to enjoy the magic of dance! Tickets: moorparkcollege.edu/pac

November 8 at 7:30pm November 9 at 2pm & 7:30pm Studio Theater

Moorpark College's most electrifying student concert is returning for an encore performance that promises to be even more spectacular than before! If you missed out from the two sold out shows last time, here's your chance to experience the magic live. Get ready to be blown away by the immense talent brewing within our student body. From heart-pounding rock anthems to soul-stirring ballads, this concert will showcase the diverse musical prowess of our students. Whether you're a fan of indie vibes, hip-hop beats, or classic melodies, there's something for everyone at this unforgettable event.Tickets: moorparkcollege.edu/pac