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Bidding
her farewell: Actress Ruth Warrick's estate goes on the ...
Newark Star Ledger - Newark,NJ,USA
...
Works by Native American painter RC Gorman will be offered
for sale, as well as a painting of flowers by Gloria Vanderbilt that figures
in a number of ...
Powwow
preserves traditions, passes them on to non-Indians
Orlando Sentinel (subscription) - Orlando,FL,USA
...
telling campfire stories, Marvin Taylor, head of the Native American
People's Society ... eat Indian fry bread and look at American
Indian arts and crafts. ...
Plenty of
Opportunities at Festival
RedNova.com
- Dallas,TX,USA
... yoga, meditation, stress release
techniques, crystals and gemstones, aura photographs, arts, crafts,
palmistry, tarot, numerology, native American culture and
...
Looking
ahead
Birmingham News - Birmingham,AL,USA
...
hors d'oeuvres by Jefferson State Community College Culinary Arts
School. ... storytelling and living history demonstrations including
Native American dance, river ...
Spring
time is festival time
Times Picayune
- New Orleans,LA,USA
... Indian Festival, Murfreesboro,
Tenn., March 5-6: This annual festival features hundreds of Native
American dancers, demonstrations, music, arts and crafts
and ...
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History
Making
Boston Globe - USA
...
But after leaving her native Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for Wellesley
College, she majored in ... winning I'll Make Me a World: A
Century of African-American Arts. ...
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Feb. 27-March 6
MyWestTexas.com
- Midland,TX,USA
... Corbitt, through March 3, McCormick
Gallery, Fine Arts Building, 3600 N ... County Historical
Museum: EXHIBITS: Permanent exhibits: Native American artifacts;
early ...
Week
Ahead
The Spokesman Review (subscription)
- Spokane,WA,USA
... 3 pm at the WSU Beasley Performing
Arts Coliseum ... Business with the Government -- The African-American,
Hispanic, Asian and Native American Business Forum ...
Get
going calendar
OregonLive.com
- Portland,OR,USA
... Pat Courtney Gold will present
her point of view about the Native American perspective
on ... CUSTER'S SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS SALE: Friday-Sunday,
March 4-6, Spokane ...
The
people and art of the river
Bismarck
Tribune - Bismarck,ND,USA
... to get to, so the region
"sort of got lumped together," with native arts
from the Northwest Coast, said Bill Mercer, the museum's curator of
Native American art ...
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From: "ghwelker"
Contact: George Hardeen, Communications Director
President calls the term ˜Indian' a misnomer from the past
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr., told
conference participants in Phoenix last week that he is not an Indian
and has never been one.
I don't consider myself an Indian, the President told about 100
participants attending the National Urban Indian Family Coalition
summit at the Heard Museum Feb. 3. I don't believe I've ever been an
Indian.
The President said his sentiments were personal but that he would like
to see Native people nationwide adjust their perception of themselves
and identify more closely with their own tribal affiliation or clan
rather than an inaccurate, historical label.
It's a personal thing, of course, President Shirley told the group.
I've never considered myself an Indian. I try to talk to my young ones
back home and tell them the truth of the matter is that we are not
Indians. As far as we're concerned, we're Dine' people, Navajo people.
The President said it was a disoriented foreigner to North America who
labeled the first native people he came upon as Indians because that
is whom he was seeking.
He got lost or his telescope didn't work or he lost his map, the
President said, referring to Christopher Columbus. And the first
natives that he saw he thought were Indians.
But this is where Dine' people lived, the five-fingered, intelligent
Earth-dwelling Dine' people, President Shirley continued. We weren't
calling ourselves Indians. We never have.
The President also said he rejected the term reservation for Native
lands because it denotes something akin to a wildlife preserve rather
than a people's homeland. While the historical record indicates that
Indian reservations are land that Native people reserved for their
exclusive use, in most instances they were given little choice by the
Federal government, the President said.
When the foreigner came across, he saw us in our breechcloths and our
moccasins and said, ˜These people are savages, barbaric, uncivilized,
lower than the four-legged beasts,' President Shirley said. ˜So let's
drive them off this land here and have all this timber and all this
water. There's probably gold, silver ore and uranium. Let's give them
this piece of ground over there in the desert because they're
wildlife.'
But President Shirley said the people ultimately prevailed, despite
historical atrocities, and this is what Dine' and other Native
children should be told today.
I don't want to refer to myself as wildlife or as an Indian because
those are not truths, the President said. They tried to drive us off
of our land back then and they weren't successful. The land that
Navajo people lived on has always been Dine' land, it's always been
Navajoland. We were put there by the deities, and we're still there
today.
The President said the closest he can get to using the foreigner's
language to describe himself is as a Native person or Native American.
One of the things we need to do is make appearances before state
governments, county governments, Congress, and, in my own way, go
about re-educating some of my people, especially my young, relative to
being a Native person.
From: NativeVillage500@aol.com
From: "ghwelker"
Dear Friendsr,
I am looking for any historic information concerning an eighteenth
century beaded sash of the Choctaw/Muskogean tribe. The sash is
thought to be a possession of the Chief, Priest, or Medicine-man of
the tribe. The sash is worn about the neck and shoulders, is about
three to five feet in length, and is adorned with an articulated
beaded symbol akin to the formal shape of a violin instrument sound
hole. The formality of the symbol em-beaded on the sash is viewed as
expressing connective "branches" with reciprocating volutes or
scrolling articulated at opposite ends of the symbol - similar to the
violin hole articulation. The "branches" of the sash symbol, however,
are defined in a linear (straight) fashion, as in the straightness of
a ruler's edge.
The violin articulation appears in the fourteenth century Europe, and
is traceable to earlier eastern periods. The pre-American Mayan/Aztec
cultures exhibit similar traits of articulation, and could have easily
been conveyed through ancient migration.
I would be most interested in knowing if the Choctaw sash symbolism
is a pre-American cultural origination, or expressing of a later
European influence.
Can you reflect or direct me with regards to the sash example, or
symbolism articulated thereon?
Sincerely,
Edward Pascoe; AAS
109 Union Ave SE - Renton, WA 98059
From: "ghwelker"
Training at Museum of Civilization
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Canadian Museum of Civilization Aboriginal Training Programme in
Museum Practices
DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2005
Gatineau, Quebec, February 14, 2005 - The Canadian Museum of
Civilization is now accepting applications for its Aboriginal Training
Programme in Museum Practices (ATPMP). This eight-month programme
offers vocational and technical training in museum practices to
Aboriginal workers and students from across Canada. The deadline for
applications is March 15, 2005.
All training is under the supervision of the Museum's professional
staff in a variety of fields, including conservation, archaeology,
documentation of artifacts, archives, collections, ethnology, history
and administration. In return, the interns share their knowledge with
Museum personnel and play an important role in maintaining
communication between their communities and the CMCC. Training is
available in both official languages. This is the twelfth consecutive
year for the Aboriginal Training Programme in Museum Practices. The
Canadian Museum of Civilization Corporation (CMCC) established the
ATPMP in September 1993 in response to recommendations contained in
the 1992 Task Force Report on Museums and First Peoples.
Since its inception, the CMCC Training Programme has enabled 60
Aboriginal trainees to further upgrade their knowledge of museum
practices, including the current group. To learn more about the
programme, please contact Jolene Saulis at (819) 776-8270; by e-mail
jolene.saulis@civilization.ca ; or consult the Web at
http://www.civilization.ca/cmc/at/attoceng.html
Media Information: Chief, Media Relations Canadian Museum of
Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
Media Relations Officer Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Fax: (819) 776-7187
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From: "ghwelker"
Dear Members of the Native American Community:
Please be advised that House Bill 179 relating to artifacts recovered
from Native American burial sites, has been assigned to the House
Committee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. Write or fax your letter
of support and request the scheduling for public hearings to the
following House Representative;
House Representative Harvey Hilderbran
Chairman, House Committee on Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
P.O. Box 2910
Austin, Texas 78768
PHONE: (512) 463-0536
FAX: (512) 463-1449
Thank you for your coiuntinued support and help in this matter. You can
also contact the governors office at the following
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 12428
Austin, Texas 78711-2428
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/contact/contact_email.htm
TOLL FREE: 1 (800) 252-9600
FAX: (512) 463-1849
This is open to all; ask everyone you know, including your friends,
community leaders, community organizations, school, newspaper, radio,
political groups, church, or any other Native American groups. Again,
the Native American community awaits for the best of our intentions.
Peace,
Daniel Castro Romero, Jr., M.A., M. S. W.
General Council Chairman
Lipan Apache Band of Texas, Inc.
H.B. No. 179
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to artifacts recovered from
Native
American burial sites. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF
TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter D, Chapter 191, Natural Resources Code, is
amended by adding Section 191.099 to read as follows: Sec. 191.099.
CATALOGUE OF ARTIFACTS FROM BURIAL SITES; RULES. (a) The committee
shall
catalogue any artifacts and related cultural items recovered from
prehistoric and historical American Indian or aboriginal burial sites
in
this state. (b) The committee may adopt rules to implement this
section.
SECTION 2. Not later than March 1, 2006, the Texas Historical
Commission
shall develop a system necessary to catalogue artifacts and related
cultural items under Section 191.099, Natural Resources Code, as added
by this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it
receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act
does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act
takes
From: "ghwelker"
Presention by Dr. Tom Porter, sponsored by Lotus Music and Dance
featuring the native traditional Areitos of the Iroquois Confederation
of the Northeastern USA and Canadian frontier.
From: George Lessard
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0816522782/104-4144017-1587941?v=glance&st=*
Palmer, Gus, Jr. Telling Stories the Kiowa Way. Tucson: University
of Arizona Press, 2003. 170 pp. ISBN 0816522782, $17.95.
Reviewed for the Anthropology & Education Quarterly by
David Samuels
University of Massachusetts
© 2004 American Anthropological Association. This review will appear
on the web site
The Anthropology & Education Quarterly publishes reviews of current
books in the anthropology of education and related fields. The Book
Review Editor identifies the books to be reviewed and solicits each
review from an appropriate scholar. The Book Review Editor may also
consider reviews submitted voluntarily at his or her discretion, but
volunteered reviews are rare. The Book Review Editor makes the
decision whether to accept the review for publication. This policy
has applied and continues to apply to all book reviews, whether
published on the AEQ web site or in the paper journal.
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comments, please email Alaska Native Knowledge Network
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From: "ghwelker"
CALL FOR STUDENT WRITING
The 28th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education is
approaching quickly and, once again, we wish to showcase the writings
of American Indian students from our state in a small booklet
(chapbook) available to each participant who attends the
conference. We are requesting poetry, short stories, and photography
from all K-12 American Indian youths who reside in California. This is
the fourth year we have requested photographs. If possible we would
prefer black and white photographs but will accept color.
All submissions should address the conference theme "Educating
Tomorrows Leaders." Photographs and writings that demonstrate the power
of intergenerational education, whether formal or cultural, are
especially welcome.
Please inform your youths about this opportunity to have their work
published and encourage them to submit their writings to:
American Indian Education Program
Copyright will remain with the authors. Works submitted for publication
will not be returned, so please send copies only. Each youth who is
published will receive two free chapbooks from the Conference Planning
Committee. All works should be submitted for
review by Monday, March 7, 2005. Along with each submission, please
include the following information:
We are looking forward to publishing the writings and photographs of
our California Native American youths. If you have any questions,
please contact James Graham at (530)749-6196.
Thank you,
The 28th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education
Subject: Sundance Institute's commitment to supporting Native Cinema
From: George Lessard
The Sundance Institute's commitment to supporting Native Cinema is
woven throughout the 23-year history of the Institute along with its
support for the artistic vitality of American Cinema. Rooted in the
recognition of a rich tradition of story telling and artistic
expression by Native Peoples, the Institute established a Native
Program as a means of supporting the development of Native filmmakers
and the exhibition of their work. The Sundance Institute has
supported nearly 45 Native writers and directors over the past 23
years, and showcased nearly 100 films by Native filmmakers. The
Sundance Film Festival's Native Forum is a gathering of Indigenous
filmmakers from around the world, and offers opportunities for them
to share their expertise and knowledge with each other and the
independent film community through workshops, panels, networking
events, and special screenings.
Hero, Hawk, and Open Hand CHICAGO - A translucent, larger-than-life hand with long, tapering
fingers lends an air of mystery to a new exhibit of ancient and
little-known tribal art at the Art Institute of Chicago.
"Hero, Hawk, and Open Hand" is scheduled to be shown at The St. Louis Art Museum from
March 4 to May 30, 2005, and at the Smithsonian National Museum of
Natural History from early July to late September.
Navajo artist Teddy Draper Workshops
Workshop information for 2005
March 15-19, instructor Elmer Yazzie, "cut yucca brush" watercolor technique.
May 16-20, instructor Teddy Draper, Jr., pastel techniques, insights into art, culture, and connecting to nature.
June 7-11, Indian Jewelry Basics (class limited to 4 students).
June 7-11, instructor Teddy Draper, Jr., pastel techniques, insights into art, culture, and connecting to nature.
Web Sites: Literacy in Indigenous Communities by L. David van Broekhuizen, Ph.D. (2000) Essay on the Zuni World View
Cushing also cited an
incidence where he showed a pole that accompanies a theodolite to an old Zuni
man and asked him what he thought the name of it was. In response the old man inquired as to the
use
of the
item. After briefly describing the
implementation of the device the old man provided a rather lengthy
sentence-word that Cushing translated as "heights of the world progressively
measuring stick". The next day Cushing
took the pole to the extreme corner of the pueblo and began "to flourish it
around" until a middle-aged man relented to curiosity and asked what it
was. Cushing then provided the Zuni
name he had learned the day before and the man promptly requested, "Can they
actually tell how far up and down journeying the world is?"
[105].
Indian band seeks to regain its birthright
Wintu Indians Coyote's Sad Song to the Moon – Pueblos
Long ago, when the world was young, the sky was very dark at night. The Creator Spirit that had made the world had made the sun to ride across the sky by day, but the night sky was empty. The Creator Spirit heard the prayers of the People and the animals who wanted to be able to see at night. He called on Coyote to come to him and serve him.
Coyote came and waited respectfully, looking down as the Creator Spirit gave him a deerskin pouch tied with a piece of sinew. The Creator Spirit told Coyote to walk a certain path and to open the bag when he came to the highest point on the trail. Coyote was not to open the bag any sooner than the highest point The Creator Spirit told Coyote that the trail would be long, and he would go many days and nights without rest. He told Coyote to be strong.
Coyote took the pouch and went on the path he had been given.
Coyote was not highly regarded by the People and other animals, and he was proud to have been chosen to take the pouch to the highest point on the trail. At first he walked proudly, the pouch hanging from his mouth, along the path he had been given. As the day wore into night, and the night became day again, Coyote walked less proudly. He grew tired and hungry, and cared less about the great honor that had been given to him. As another night came and went, the spit from Coyote's mouth soaked into the dried deer sinew, and it began to soften, and tasted liked meat.
Before he knew what he was doing. Coyote was chewing on the sinew, just as a hunter on a long hunt will chew on dried meat. Soon the sinew was chewed in two, and the pouch fell out of Coyote's mouth.
Coyote was only half-way up the great mountain when the pouch fell. The pouch hit the ground and came open.
Out of the pouch flew thousands of pieces of shiny mica; they flew like the butterflies up into the sky and settled against the blanket of night to become the stars. Out of the pouch rolled a ball of mica, and it rolled up the trail and into the sky to become the moon.
But Coyote was not at the highest point of the trail when the pouch came open, and the moon did not climb into the sky on its proper path. Instead of riding only across the night sky, the moon sometimes comes up at night, and sometimes comes up by day. And it turns this way and that, like a hunter who is lost, looking for the proper path to follow.
Because he did not live up to the trust the Creator Spirit had placed in him, Coyote hung his head in shame. Then he looked up to the moon and sang sadly his apology to the moon for his lack of courage.
To this day, Coyote is He-who-hangs-his-head, and he only lifts his head when he sees the moon. He lifts his head and sings his sad song of apology to the moon for not carrying the pouch to the highest point of the trail.
A story of the People of the Eight Northern Pueblos along the Rio Grande in New Mexico
[Told by a curio shop owner in alburquerque, New Mexico, in the summer of 1967.]
From Blue Panther Keeper of Stories
http://groups.msn.com/KeeperofStories
Subject: Navajo Nation President rejects Indian label, declares ˜I am
Dine"?
Office 928-871-7917
Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley, Jr.,
rejects Indian label, declares ˜I am Dine"?
Subject: Information about the Choctaw/Muskogean tribe
(425) 226-3184
edpascoe@msn.com
Subject: Training at Museum of Civilization
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Mohawk Creation Legends of the Iroquois
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Subject: AEQ Book Review of Telling Stories the Kiowa Way
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http://festival.sundance.org/2005/?=native&107
Early tribal artifacts put in spotlight
Little-known items focus of exhibit in Chicago
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