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Artists re-imagine native styles
"Fusing Traditions: Transformations in Glass by Native American Artists," on display at the Rockwell Museum of Western Art in Corning, exhibition introduces the first generation of Native American studio glass artists to re-imagine their cultural art forms: beadwork, pottery, masks, spindlewhorls, dance wands and hats.
Eighteen artists fused cultural heritage and individual creativity into dazzling new glass forms for this traveling exhibition featuring 37 artworks. The show was organized by the Museum of Craft & Folk Art in San Francisco.
The museum is on the corner of Denison Parkway and Cedar Street in Corning. Summer hours: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Details: www.rockwellmuseum.org.

Cullman County Indian Festival, Cullman, June 10-12: The annual festival features a pow wow with the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama, Native American arts and crafts, demonstrations and live music. (256) 734-7337
http://echotadeerclan.homestead.com/PowWow.html

New York City Native American Heritage Celebration
The 11th Annual New York City Native American Heritage Celebration takes place in part of the Gateway National Recreation Area’s Floyd Bennett Field, In Brooklyn on Friday June 17th from 11 am to 6 pm through Sunday June 19th from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event is being hosted by the Brooklyn-based Redhawk Native American Arts Council and will feature 1,000 Native American artists, performers and educators from across North and South America demonstrating the finest in Native American singing, dancing, drumming, flute playing and enchanting works of art.
The festival begins with Student’s Day A donation of $8 for adults; $4 for seniors and children is suggested. Information is available on the web at www.redhawkcouncil.org or by calling 1-718-686-9297. – Hardbeatnews.com

OAK RIDGE, TN-the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge offers a whole school of fun with 12 interactive exhibit areas that intertwine the arts, history, science and the environment in nontraditional exhibit galleries. Within the 54,000 square feet of this original Manhattan Project schoolhouse, children can dig coal in an Appalachian mine, shoot boats down the waterways through the locks and stop to smell the bromeliads in the rain forest.
Dolls from all over the world are displayed throughout the museum: colorful souvenir dolls from Brazil, Native American dolls in traditional dress, life-size puppets and others.

"HOME: Native People in the Southwest" at the Heard Museum: The Heard ends a yearlong celebration of its 75th anniversary by opening a huge new gallery that houses a larger and improved exhibition of Southwestern Native American art. The new exhibition organizes 2,000 objects by tribe instead of type, includes maps of each tribe's ancestral and modern lands, information about their history, and excerpts of interviews with living members of the tribe. The result is that "HOME" feels less like a showcase of treasures amassed on the cheap by rich white people and more like an explanation of the still-living cultures that produced them. Through 2020. Heard Museum, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-8848.

WHAT: Luce Pioneer Day, Along with the annual living-history performances, new activities were added this year including demonstrations on beekeeping and making honey, beads and bows, and Native American arts and crafts. Fiddlers will be playing throughout the day.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Picnic Shelter No. 1 and the Luce Cabin, Lake Herman State Park, west of Madison, SD.
FOR INFO: Call 256-5003.

Reconciling indigenous knowledge with academia-
Indigenous Knowledges: Reconciling Academic Priorities with Indigenous Realities will be held at Victoria University’s Pipitea Campus from 22–25 June. The conference, which is being organised by He Parekereke, in the University’s School of Educational Studies, and is supported by Government-funded Centre of Research Excellence, Nga Pae o te Maramatanga (the National Institute of Research Excellence in Maori Development & Advancement).
The key note speakers are:
Professor Leroy Little Bear, Native American Studies Professor at the University of Lethbridge, who is a member of the Blackfoot Confederacy in Canada. Professor Little Bear has authored numerous articles, including ‘A concept of Native Title' which was cited in a Canadian Supreme Court decision, and co-authored several books including Pathways to Self-Determination. His current research interests include the exploration of North American Indian science and Western physics, and the exploration of Blackfoot knowledge through songs, stories, and the landscape.
Professor John Mohawk, of the Iroquois Confederacy, is an author and Professor in the Center for the Americas at the State University at Buffalo, New York. He is the Founder and Director of the Iroquois White Corn Project and the Pinewoods Cafe. These projects promote and sell Iroquois white corn products and foods to revitalise indigenous agriculture, reintroduce the traditional Iroquois diet, and support contemporary indigenous farmers. Professor Mohawk has a long history as a writer and editor, and has received the Native American Journalism Association Best Historical Perspective of Indigenous People Award (2000 & 2001).
Professor Linda Tuhiwai Smith (Ngati Awa, Ngati Porou) is Co-Director of Nga Pae o te Maramatanga and Professor of Education at the University of Auckland. Formerly the Director of the International Research Institute for Maori and Indigenous Education, her research interests are in the broad field of Maori education, research methodologies and youth research.

From: "ghwelker" Subject: A Navajo Renaissance? A profile of four Navajo writers
A Navajo Renaissance? A profile of four Navajo writers
By George Joe, Copyright 2003
http://www.navajos.org/Navajo_renaissance.htm

NATIVE AMERICAN MOHEGANS' ANNUAL INTERTRIBAL POWWOW, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lebanon Fairgrounds, Mack Road, LEBANON, CT. Traditional Native American drums, dancer and singers, storytelling, jewelry, crafts, Native and American foods. Grand entry at noon. All drums and dancers welcome. Dancers admitted free. Admission: $4 for adults, and $2 for seniors and children 6-12. Information: 892-1039 or
www.nativeamericanmohegans.com

From: dorindamoreno- dorindamoreno@comcast.net Subject: Re: 6th Native American Symposium
6th Native American Symposium: Native Women in the Arts, Education, and Leadership
Sixth Native American Symposium: Native Women in the Arts, Education, and Leadership
Dates: November 10-12, 2005
Call for Papers Deadline: June 15
Location: Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma
http://www.sosu.edu/nas/
Abstracts are invited for the Sixth Native American Symposium to be held November 10-12, 2005 at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Oklahoma. Our featured speakers this year will be Buffy Sainte-Marie and Winona LaDuke.
The symposium theme is Native Women in the Arts, Education, and Leadership, but papers and presentations welcomed on all Native American topics and issues, including history, literature, autobiography, mythology, film, cultural studies, education, politics, the social sciences, and the fine arts.
Send one-page abstracts by June 15, 2005 in either hard-copy or electronic form to Dr. Mark B. Spencer, Department of English, Humanities, and Languages, Box 4121, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK 74701-0609, mspencer@sosu.edu.

From: Valeria Lynn Mathis
Subject: Real Top 100 Needed!
I got this from my Native Truth e-group and decided to share with those who may not be aware of the following:
"Have you seen the list of the Top 100 Greatest Americans? The Discovery Channel is hosting a seven hour series with the first show premiering last Sunday at 8pm. More than half a million online nominations were tallied, and the list is supposed to represent "the pulse of the nation," revealing "the qualities we most admire." At the end of the premiere episode, Matt Lauer announced the top 25 Greatest American nominees (based on nominations held earlier in the year) and how viewers can cast their votes via a toll-free number.
The project is supposed to "highlight Americans of importance and the incredible contributions they made to our society" and perhaps as many as 89 million households might tune in.
Here's what they'll see.....
The Top 100 Nominees
(For more info visit http://www.discovery.com.)
Abraham Lincoln
Albert Einstein
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Hamilton
Amelia Earhart
Andrew Carnegie
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Audie Murphy
Babe Ruth
Barack Obama
Barbara Bush
Benjamin Franklin
Bill Clinton
Bill Cosby (William Henry Cosby, Jr.)
Bill Gates
Billy Graham
Bob Hope
Brett Favre
Carl Sagan
Cesar Chavez
Charles Lindbergh
Christopher Reeve
Chuck Yeager
Clint Eastwood
Colin Powell
Condoleezza Rice
Donald Trump
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eleanor Roosevelt (Anna Eleanor Roosevelt)
Ellen DeGeneres
Elvis Presley
Frank Sinatra
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Frederick Douglass
George H. W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Lucas
George Patton
George Washington
George Washington Carver
Harriet Ross Tubman
Harry Truman
Helen Keller
Henry Ford
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Howard Hughes
Hugh Hefner
Jackie Robinson (Jack Roosevelt Robinson)
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Jesse Owens
Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Stewart
John Edwards
John Glenn
John F. Kennedy
John Wayne
Johnny Carson (John William Carson)
Jonas Edward Salk
Joseph Smith Jr.
Katharine Hepburn
Lance Armstrong
Laura Bush
Lucille Ball
Lyndon B. Johnson
Madonna (Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone)
Malcolm X (Malcolm Little)
Marilyn Monroe
Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
Martha Stewart
Martin Luther King Jr.
Maya Angelou
Mel Gibson
Michael Jackson
Michael Jordan
Michael Moore
Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.)
Neil Alden Armstrong
Nikola Tesla
Oprah Winfrey
Pat Tillman
Dr. Phil McGraw
Ray Charles
Richard Nixon
Robert Kennedy
Ronald Reagan
Rosa Parks
Rudolph W. Giuliani
Rush Limbaugh
Sam Walton
Steve Jobs
Steven Spielberg
Susan B. Anthony
Theodore Roosevelt
Thomas Edison
Thomas Jefferson
Tiger Woods
Tom Cruise
Tom Hanks
Walt Disney
Wrights Brothers (Orville & Wilbur Wright)
I must admit, this list definitely surprised me. First of all, a few people are just celebrities. Actors who are great at their craft, but have they really made any great contributions to this country, the world, society or the human race. For America to note them as the best of the best makes us all look ridiculous.
Dr. Phil? Martha Stewart? Barbara and Laura Bush? Tom Cruise? Mel Gibson? Marilyn Monroe? Brett Favre? Rush Limbaugh? Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Please!
This list is nothing but a high school popularity contest. It reflects a near total lack of appreciation and knowledge of United State history. There are glaring omissions and only a handful are what I would call "great" - and for the most part, their contributions continue to impact society today.
And of course, the biggest problem of all is the absence of a even one Native person. (I mean come on... to mention Michael Jordan and not Jim Thorpe is baffeling. You would think Thorpe would get a nod.)
So folks, this is what I want to do: I think The Native Truth should put together the Top 100 Greatest Native Americans - and I need your help.
Send in your nominations and brief biographical info explaining why you think the person deserves to be on this list. I am looking for cultural, national, and international contributions. People who made a difference within their communities, or for the entire world, in a all fields (education, science, politics, science, arts, athletics, music, architecture, civil rights, literature, film, business, community leadership, etc etc etc.)
I'll post the list to The Native Truth, to my website, and to anyone else I can think of and hopefully we can all raise awareness of these great people and their contributions/accomplishments that must be celebrated.
Please pass this around to everyone you know. Submissions can be emailed to:
terrijean@bright.net
Please have them in by July 4th.
I look forward to reading your nominations.
Cheers!
Terri Jean
Cherokee and PROUD! http://profiles.yahoo.com/Svnoyi_Atsilvsgi "Cherokee blood, if not destroyed, will win its course in beings of fair complexions, who will read that their ancestors became civilized under the frowns of misfortunes, and the causes of their enemies." --John Ridge, Cherokee

Coyote's Salmon - Sanpoils
Long ago on the Sanpoil River that flows southward into the Columbia River, Old Man and old Woman lived with their tribe, the Sanpoils. They were so stooped that it appeared they were walking on their knees and their elbows. Their very pretty granddaughter lived with them.
One day Coyote came along and saw the old couple with the beautiful girl. Immediately, he decided that he wanted the girl for his wife. But he knew better than to ask for her then. He thought he would wait until evening. So during the day he sat around, becoming better acquainted with the family.
The old couple watched him, noting that his long hair was braided neatly and his forelocks were carefully combed back. They noticed too that he was tall and strong. Old Man and Old Woman talked between themselves about Coyote, wondering if he could be a Chief.
In the late afternoon, Coyote asked Old Man, "What is that thing down in the stream?"
"Why, that is my fish trap," Old Man replied.
"A fish trap? What is that? What do you do with it?" asked Coyote, pretending he did not know.
"Oh, occasionally I catch a few bullheads and sunfish," Old Man said.
"Is that what you eat? I never heard of them. Are they big enough for a meal?" asked Coyote.
"They are not much, but what else can we eat?" replied Old Man.
"I think I will go up the hill and look around," said Coyote. It was then about an hour before sunset.
On top of the hill, Coyote saw some grouse roosting in a tree. He threw some stones at them, killing five. He carried the grouse back to Old Man and said, "Let's eat these for supper."
After removing the feathers, Old Man roasted the game over the fire and when they were done, everyone sat down to eat the wonderful meal. To Old Man and his family, it seemed like a feast.
"Is this the kind of food you eat every day?" the Old Man asked Coyote.
"Sometimes I eat berries, roots, and I catch some real big fish, as long as your arm," Coyote said.
Later, Coyote announced that he would like to stay there if they wanted him, otherwise he would move on.
"What do you mean?" asked Old Man.
"Well, it is like this. I would like to marry your granddaughter," said Coyote.
Old Man and Old Woman looked at each other but said nothing. Coyote went for a little walk to allow the old couple to talk privately. While Coyote was gone Old Man said to his wife, "What do you think of this fellow? You saw what he did, bringing good food for our supper. If we let him marry our granddaughter, maybe they will stay here and we will have such good food always. Surely our girl will marry someone soon, perhaps some man not as good as this young fellow."
"Well, husband, I'll leave it entirely up to you."
Soon Coyote returned. He decided to let Old Man open the conversation. Old Man held his pipe in one hand and said, "How I wish I had a smoke. My tobacco ran out some time ago."
"Have some of mine," said Coyote, reaching into his jacket pocket. He pulled out a large bunch of tobacco and gave it to Old Man, who filled his pipe, feeling very much surprised that Coyote would have real tobacco.
After a while Old Man spoke, "My wife and I have talked over your proposal and she left the decision up to me. I have decided to let you marry our granddaughter and live here. If you go away, we want you to take her with you. How are we to know that you will do this?"
"You need not worry," said Coyote. "I am tired of travelling. I want to settle down here for the rest of my life, if you wish."
Old Man was pleased with Coyote and believed what he said. So Coyote took the pretty granddaughter for his wife.
Early that evening Coyote stayed with his wife and later said, "I am going out for a few minutes and when I return we will go to bed."
"All right," answered his wife.
Coyote went downstream to where Old Man had his fish trap. He changed it into a basket-type trap, piling rows of rocks to guide fish into the basket. When finished he called out, "Salmon, I want two of you in the basket trap tomorrow morning, one male and one female." Then he returned to his bride.
Next morning Coyote asked Old Man to go to his fish trap early. "I think I heard a noise in the night that sounded like fish caught in a trap," he said.
Old Man went downstream to see his fish trap. Sure enough, he saw two big fish in the trap. Old Man was so excited, he stumbled up the trail toward Coyote.
"You were right, there are two great fish in the trap bigger than I have ever seen," reported Old Man.
"You must be dreaming," said Coyote.
"Come down with me and see for yourself," Old Man said.
When the two reached the trap, Coyote exclaimed, "You are so right. These are salmon, chief among all fish. Let us take them over to that flat place, and I will show you what to do with them."
When they reached the open field, Coyote sent Old Man up the hill to gather sunflower stems and leaves.
"Those are salmon plants," Coyote explained. "Salmon must always be laid on sunflower stems and leaves."
Old Man spread the sunflower plants upon the ground. Coyote placed the salmon on them, and proceeded to show Old Man how to prepare the salmon.
"First, put a stick in the salmon's mouth and bend it back to break off the head. Second, place long sharp poles inside the salmon lengthwise to hold for roasting over your campfire," said Coyote.
"Now remember this," he continued. "The first week go down to the trap and take out the salmon every day. But when fixing it, never use a knife to cut it in any way. Always roast the fish over the fire on sticks, the way I have shown you. Never boil salmon the first week. After the salmon is roasted, open it carefully and take out the backbone without breaking it. Also, save the back part of the head for the sacred bundle-never eat that.
"If you do not do these things as I have told you, either a big storm will come up and you will be drowned, or you will be bitten by a rattlesnake and you will die.
"After you have taken out the salmon's backbone, wrap it and the back of the head carefully in tules, the marsh grasses, to make a sacred bundle, then place it somewhere in a tree, where it will not be bothered. If you do as I tell you, you will always have plenty of salmon in your trap.
"I am telling you these sacred things about the salmon because I am going to die sometime. I want you and your tribe to know of the best way to care for and use your salmon. After this, your men will always place their fish traps up and down the river to catch salmon. The man having the first trap will be Chief of the Salmon, and the others should always do anything he tells them to do.
"After the first week of the salmon season, you can boil your salmon or cook it any way you wish. But remember to always take care of the bones, wrapping them in a sacred bundle--never leaving them where they can be stepped upon or stepped over."
For the next few days each time Old Man went down to his fish trap in the morning, he found twice as many salmon as on the day before. Coyote showed him how to dry fish to prepare them for winter use. Before long they had a large scaffold covered with drying fish.
People of the Sanpoil tribe saw the fish and noticed how well Old Man and Old Woman were doing. They went to their hogans and told others about the big red fish called salmon, and about the tall young stranger who taught Old Man about caring for the salmon.
Soon thereafter, all the people came to see for themselves. Old Man and Old Woman invited them to feast on their roasted salmon. The old couple explained how their new grandson-in-law had shown them how to trap the salmon and dry them for winter food.
To this day, the Sanpoils say their tribe harvests the salmon in exactly the way that Coyote taught their ancestors long, long ago.
From the archives of Blue Panther Keeper of Stories
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ROYAL OAK, Mich., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Come and celebrate the Detroit Zoo's Native American Festival on October 8-9. This cultural event is part of the Summer Festivals at the Detroit Zoo ... Like Nowhere Else presented by Pizza Hut.
The Summer Festivals continue on select days through October 9, 2005 and each one celebrates different ethnic groups on weekends. One ethnic group per month will be featured with a weekend of fun cultural activities. Each weekend will include entertainment, authentic style food, arts and crafts and a cultural community resource area.

Coyote spills the Stars - Cochiti
In the beginning days when all came up from the underworld a huge gathering was planned, uniting all the four-leggeds and flyers. At this meeting Our Mother selected a human being to take a jar of stars, hang them in the sky and name them for all to enjoy.
Coyote was very interested in what was going on, but being a wiggler and trickster then as he is no, Our Mother turned to him and said "Do not make mischief here!"
The human being was busy, placing the stars in ordered patterns upon the sky...Seven Stars here and the three Pot Rest Stars there. When he had placed the beautiful Morning Star he stood back and admired his work, as did all the rest.
While everyone including Our Mother was gathered to gaze at the luminous Morning Star, Coyote tiptoed over to the jar of stars to see for himself what the man was doing. As he lifted the jar's lid just a little, the stars rose to the occasion, pushed the lid away and raced for the sky. This is the reason so many twinkle without order or pattern, and why so many are not named.
Our Mother was angry with Coyote, and said that because of his mischief with the stars Coyote would forever be a wanderer and bring trouble with him wherever he may go. That some days he could be happy and abundant, but other days he would see unhappiness and hunger.
From the archives of Blue Panther Keeper of Stories
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ARKANSAS-Seventh annual Native American Festival and Pow Wow, Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Eureka Springs, June 17-19. Join in a fun weekend of intertribal dance contests, drumming, storytelling, and singing. Live wildlife exhibits, artists, crafters, concessions and more. No alcohol or firearms permitted. Admission: $10 advance three-day pass; $5 daily at gate. (479) 253-3781. www.tigers.tc

Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy announced
ADA - Students across the Chickasaw Nation are signing up for two weeks of exploration into the arts. Participants will benefit from instruction by professional composers, dancers, artists, performers and writers during the first Chickasaw Summer Arts Academy. The academy, conducted from June 13-24, will be on the campus of East Central University.
Operated by the Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities, the academy offers classes in visual arts, drama, dance, literary arts and music. Component sessions will enable students, 10-19 years of age, to explore the myriad of different opportunities in the fields of art.
The music component features a young composer class instructed by Jerod Impichaachaaha Tate, Chickasaw citizen. Tate is dedicated to the development of American Indian classical compositions and is currently Composer-In-Residence for the Grand Canyon Music Festival's Native American Composer Apprentice Program. Due to the individualized instruction for the young composer class, students for this component will be selected based on application and interview.
"The academy creates a greater awareness of our unique culture through the promotion of artistic expression and achievement," Bill Anoatubby, governor of the Chickasaw Nation, said. "Students will have the unique opportunity to learn from professionals in each respective discipline as they gain valuable experience."
Interested students should contact the Chickasaw Nation Division of Arts and Humanities, 815 N. Mississippi, in Ada.
For information, phone (580) 332-1092.

High Desert Museum (Bend): 59800 S. Highway 97 (541-382-4754). The museum features detailed indoor exhibit areas that include "By Hand Through Memory," a permanent exhibit of Native American artistry by Doris Swayze Bounds; visual-arts displays; and walk-through dioramas on the history of the American West. Outdoor areas feature a walk-through pioneer homestead and a historic working sawmill. The viewing area for a river otter features both inside and outside vistas. Meet a porcupine or learn more about the region's birds and their feeding habits. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except major holidays; $7-$12 (good for two days); www.highdesertmuseum.org.

Oregon Historical Society: 1200 S.W. Park Ave. (222-1741). "Festive Gatherings," color photographs of salmon fishing and other Native American rites in the years before the construction of Bonneville Dam. Ends 6/30.

Mini-workshops at Museum of Waxhaws in June and July, Charlotte, NC,
June 24: Arrowhead jewelry; make your own fimo clay beads and wire-wrap an arrowhead to make into a necklace.
July 8: Native American games; learn games Native American children played and make your own thunder sticks game to take home.
Space is limited to 20 children each class; registration is required, (704) 843-1832

June 25: National Center for Great Lakes Native American Culture, Jay County Fairgrounds, Portland; Native American drumming, singing and dancing demonstrations, vendors; all day; 765-572-2574.

Continuing exhibits at the Old Independence Regional Museum showcase Native American and early settlement life in the area. Old Independence Regional Museum serves a 12-county area: Baxter, Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Marion, Poinsett, Sharp, Stone, White and Woodruff. Parts of all these present-day counties comprised the original Independence County in 1820s Arkansas territory.

Turtle Island A new puppet
show based on Native American legends. Presented every Saturday in May at PuppetART, Detroit. Tickets: $5/children, $7/adults. 313-961-7777. www.puppetart.org.

Artrain USA kicks off Michigan tour
ANN ARBOR Ð Artrain USA has announced a nine-city Michigan State Tour that kicked off May 14 in Petoskey. The Michigan Tour will take the exhibition "Native Views: Influences of Modern Culture" throughout Artrain USA's founding state.
Michigan Tour dates are Petoskey, June 11 & 12; Harrisville, Oct. 1 to 4; Standish, Oct. 7 to 10; West Branch, Oct. 13 to 16; Owosso, Oct. 20 to 23; and Grand Haven, Oct. 29 to Nov. 1.
"We are thrilled to be sharing our 'Native Views' exhibition in our home state. Touring in Michigan is always a highlight along our national tour route. It is a chance to return to our roots and strengthen our legacy. This tour is a salute the arts in Michigan and the 'Native Views' exhibition is a celebration of the outstanding contributions Native American artists make in our society," said Debra Polich, president and CEO of Artrain USA.
Native Views is a contemporary Native American art exhibition comprised of 71 artworks by 54 Native American artists. It explores the influence of popular culture and the many commonalties shared by all Americans.
Artrain USA is "America's Hometown Art Museum." A nonprofit organization, Artrain is an art museum housed in vintage rail cars that travels via the nation's railroads. More than 3 million people have visited Artrain USA during 780 community visits across 45 states. Founded in Michigan in 1971 by the Michigan Council for the Arts, Artrain USA's national headquarters is in Ann Arbor.
For more information please call 800-ART-1971 or www.ArtrainUSA.org.

Artrain receives gift
Artrain USA has announced that the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation has awarded the art museum on wheels a $10,000 award to support the national tour of its current "Native Views: Influences of Modern Culture" art exhibit.
"Our nation is proud to support Artrain USA and its work to present contemporary art and living cultures of Indian people to the public," said Prairie Band Potawatomi Chairman Zach Pahmahmie at the ceremony in Mayetta, Kan. "This project will be on tour for two more years and will help educate the country about contemporary native peoples." In accepting the award, Debra Polich, Artrain USA president, added, "The support of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation of Artrain USA is both a significant gesture of generosity and a testimony of the significance of Artrain USA's four year national tour of 'Native Views' to contemporary Native art and tribal communities." As Artrain reminds us, the exhibit - which was displayed locally before its current run - features 71 contemporary artworks by 54 living Native American artists from 45 Native American Nations exploring the influence of popular culture on contemporary Native American art and artists. The display will tour coast to coast through December 2007. To see images from "Native Views," visit Artrain USA's Web site at www.ArtrainUSA.org; for information, call (1-800) ART-1971

Wichita Art Museum, an exhibit, "Prints by Woody Crumbo"
At the Wichita Art Museum, an exhibit, "Prints by Woody Crumbo," celebrates his legacy with 18 color serigraphs depicting Native American ceremonies. Crumbo died in 1989.
The prints will be on view in the foyer above the museum's River Room interactive gallery through July 31.
Admission to the Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W. Museum Blvd., is $5, discounts available. On Saturdays, admission is free. For more information, call 268-4921.

The Native American Basketball Invitational
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tuesday, June 21: NABI TEAMS ARRIVE IN PHOENIX
• 2:00 – 4:00 pm “Team Check-In” Hyatt Regency downtown Phoenix
• 7:00 – 8:00 pm “NABI Staff & Coaches Meeting: Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort.
• 8:00 – 10:00 pm “NABI Welcome Teams Pool Party” Point Hilton Squaw Peak Resort Water Park.
All Private Events/Not open to the public
Wednesday, June 22 – Friday June 24:
• 8:00 am - 9:00 pm “NABI Games”: Double elimination tournament begins at local high school and reservation recreation gyms for the purpose of completing the first brackets of play.
• Open to the public. Admission fee $5 per person for a 3-day NABI Wristband, children 6 & under free. Proceeds to benefit gyms.
• Official NABI product will be sold at Ft. McDowell and Maricopa High School gyms.
Friday, June 24:
• 7:00 –11:00 pm “Team Reception & Dance”: For all NABI teams and sponsors.
Hyatt Regency downtown Phoenix.
Private Event/Not open to the public.
Saturday, June 25:
8:00am-5:00 pm “Semi-finals and Championship Games”: America West Arena.
MC: Chance Rush. Proceeds to benefit the NABI Foundation.
• Open to the public. Admission fee $10, children 6 & under free. Turn in your 3-day NABI wristbands and receive $2 off your AWA ticket.
• Games also televised on AZTV /Cable Channel 27 1-5pm
• Official NABI Product will be sold at the Suns Team shop at AWA
• Digital Reflection will have a booth on the main concourse of the AWA to provide action shots and team photos. There is a cost for this service.
7:00 – 10:00 pm “Phoenix Mercury” game at America West Arena.
Turn in your AWA ticket and receive a discount on your Mercury Ticket. NABI Championship Teams to be honored at Mercury Half-time.
TOURNAMENT CONCLUDES
Schedule subject to change without notice. Updated 04/30/05
POD Productions first event debuted on July 11- 13, 2003 at the America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona with Nike and Phoenix Suns as presenting sponsors. The vision of NABI tournament was to provide a spark that ignited Native American youth to set their sights higher, make the most of their potential and reach their dreams through sports and educational opportunities. The tournament featured 24 teams from across the U.S. and Canada.
Many of Indian Country's most influential people spoke and inspired the young people participating in the tournament. "The coaches at Haskell (Indian College) and the people who I met through basketball saved my life" said Ernie Stevens, chairman National Indian Gaming Association. Tex Hall, President, National Congress of American Indians: Shared, "I came from an era where we jumped in a beat-up car and played on worthless Courts. This tournament should show you there are people willing to invest in you" (Jessie Stomski, Native Voice)
Sam McCracken became the Manager of Native American Business at Nike in the year 2000, a position he created with the support of the "powers that be" at the sports apparel giant. As McCracken explains, "My position here at Nike is to be a face of the community. It needs a real person that can make real connections. One of my goals is to heighten the awareness of Native Americans in sports, to support Native athletes." (Lise Balk King and Jessie Stomski, Native Voice)
NABI's goal of receiving national attention from colleges that can provide scholarship opportunities to the Native Americans youth who participated was reached in our inaugural year. The tournament also positioned it self as being a quality national recognized Native American tournament in which youth and tribes have a desire to be part of in years to come. With the goal of being NCAA sanctioned by 2005. http://discover.npr.org/features/feature.jhtml?wfId=1385520
In addition, the desire of the team at POD Productions is to inspire and meet the needs of Native American youth by not only being a part of an exciting event that gives youth an opportunity to showcase their skills and provide educational opportunities but, by being part of their future and to build an on going relationship that encourages and supports their dreams.Because of this desire, the NABI Foundation was founded. The Foundation will help with the needs of Native American athletes by establishing a college mentoring program to encourage Native American youth to further their education. POD Productions goal is to grow The NABI Foundation, governed by Native leaders, into a national Foundation within our first five years.
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NABI will be the catalyst to catapult Native athletes into the college level of play and with the NABI Foundation, work with colleges to create mentor programs to help the students deal with the stresses of leaving the reservations with the hopes of creating life time career opportunities and Native Americans athletes having a consistent presence in the NBA and other pro sports.

From: ghwelker3@comcast.net
Subject: 7th Annual Intertribal Powwow
Civic Center Park
San Dimas, California
Saturday, October 1 and Sunday, October 2, 2005
Hosted by the San Dimas Chamber of Commerce
Head Staf TBA
Children's Activities, Craft and Food Vendors
Coordinators: Michael Reifel, Bill Neal (Elk Whistle)
Parade Saturday to include Indigenous Peoples for first time
For information please contact:

San Dimas Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 175
San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone: (909) 592-3818, Fax (909) 592-8178
Email: annette@sandimaschamber.com http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/keeper_of_stories_3

Navajo artist Teddy Draper Workshops
Chinle, Arizona (Canyon DeChelly)- Seminars and workshops have limited capacity and usually require enrollment months in advance.

Workshop information for 2005

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.

Contact Teddy Draper at
dechelly2000@yahoo.com

Andres Quandelacy, Blue Peruvian Opal Bear with Fish

Web Sites:
Native American Links Page
Indigenous Peoples Literature
Native Voice
Wisdom of the Old People
Native American Summer Camp Info
By David Whitney
Hero, Hawk, and Open Hand
Early tribal artifacts put in spotlight
"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.
National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation
Inuit film to tell story of last great shaman
Petition in Support of the Winnemem Wintu Tribe
My Two Beads Worth: Indigenous News Online
Northern California Indian Development Council
Native Village
Smudge Ceremony

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National Museum of the American Indian
National Powwow
Actual Location MCI Center, 601 F Street NW, Washington D.C. 20004
Event Dates August 12, 13, 14, 2005
*Vendor applications will be ready for distribution within the next couple of weeks. We will allow ample time, approx. 2 months for vendors to apply. Justin Giles will be the point of contact for vendors and he is currently taking names and info and will send application forms when ready.
*General Contact*
Number 877-830-3224 or 301-238-3023
nmainationalpowwow@si.edu
www.americanindian.si.edu
(webpage in development-email announcement to staff when complete)

Literacy in Indigenous Communities by L. David van Broekhuizen, Ph.D. (2000)
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Literacy in first languages in indigenous communities is a complex topic that generates lively discussion. This research synthesis explores the notions of national, mother-tongue, multiple, and biliteracies. It presents important information pertaining to threatened languages, language shift, and language loss. Examples of culturally relevant uses of literacy in indigenous communities and issues related to first-language literacy instruction are also provided.

Essay on the Zuni World View
Excerpt(Complete article is available in PDF)
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].

Prayer at sunrise

Now this day, (Lukka yattone)
My sun father, (Hom yatoka tatcu)
Now that you have come out standing to your sacred place, (yam telashina kwi to' ye lhana kwai ikapa)
That from which we draw the water of life, (yam kia kwi ya na te'ona)
Life sacred meal, (hala wo tinane)
Here I give to you. (lilha tom ho te'a upa)
Your long life, (yam onaya naka)
Your old age, (yam lha shiaka)
Your waters, (yam kashima)
Your seeds, (yam towashonane)
Your riches, (yam u/tenane)
Your power, (yam sawanikia)
Your strong spirit, (yam tsemakwin tsume)
All these to me may you grant, (temlha hom to anikchiana).

To be chanted with an offering of cornmeal
Zuñi

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