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Minnesota State
University Moorhead Celebrates
American Indian Heritage
Month
November 2007
*All events are free and open to the Public*
Thursday, November 1
Opening Pipe
Ceremony, 12:00 Noon, Campus Mall
George “Joe Bush” Fairbanks, White Earth Nation Spiritual Elder,
will lead a traditional pipe ceremony that will welcome in the
American Indian Heritage Month of November to the MSUM campus.
Traditional Flute Music
by Bryan Akipa, 11:00-1:00, CMU Main Lounge
Bryan Akipa, Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, is an award winning
traditional Native American flute player, being nominated for
awards such as the Native American Music Awards, and is
internationally known for the craftsmanship of his flutes. Come
and meditate to the penetrating and tranquil sounds of the
traditional Native American flute.
Film Festival Opening Night:
Thunderheart , 7:00 PM, CMU 216
Introductory lecture and post film discussion by AMCS
Professor Wendy Geniusz
This film depicts controversial political events on several
reservations during the 1970’s. Although a fictional story, it
is based on actual accounts involving murder, FBI cover-ups, and
discovering one’s heritage. Refreshments will be provided.
Friday, November 2
Bingo Night,
7:00 PM, CMU 205
Come join the American Indian Student’s Association for a night
of bingo, fun, and food.
Monday, November 5
Anishinaabe
Ethnobotany: Lecture and Hand Balm Workshop, 2:00 PM,
CMU 227
Mary Geniusz is an Anishinaabe and Cree Elder, apprenticed to
the late Keewaydinoquay, and an Anishinaabe medicine woman from
Garden Island, Michigan. Geniusz will lecture on the importance
of Cedar and Birch in traditional Anishinaabe culture. After
this lecture participants will make Cedar-Lemon Hand Balm.
Tuesday, November 6
Traditional
Native American Handgames, 1:00 PM, CMU 227
Jaime Snowden, Turtle Mountain Chippewa, will provide
instruction on rules and strategies as well as play games with
participants. Handgames require observation, strategy, intuitive
skills, team effort, and fun.
Beading Class, 6:00-9:00
PM, CMU 227
Dakota Nation Art & Gift Store, located in Sisseton, SD, will
have staff members Anpao Bucknanga and Ella Robertson instruct
participants in sewing and beading a leather pouch. Anpao and
Ella will also discuss the history and origin of beading.
Limited to 25 participants, to sign-up e-mail Jody Steile at
steilejo@mnstate.edu.
Wednesday, November 7
American Indian Women’s
Dance Demonstration, 6:00 PM, CMU Ballroom A & B
Members of the American Indian Students Association will
demonstrate contemporary dance styles entailing the history and
origin of each style and dress.
Thursday, November 8
American Indian
Art Demonstrations, 10-2 PM, CMU Main Lounge
Traditional and contemporary American Indian artists will
demonstrate various art forms including birch baskets, quill
work, and paintings. Items will also be for sale at this event.
Traditional Flute Music,
11:00- 1:00 PM, CMU Main Lounge
Bryan Akipa will play traditional Native American music on
flutes which he has handcrafted.
Film Festival Night II: Smoke
Signals, 7:00 PM, CMU 216
Introductory lecture and post film discussion by AMCS
Professor Wendy Geniusz.
Based on Native author Sherman Alexie’s short stories, Smoke
Signals tells the story of two men whose lives are linked
together through tragedy and circumstance. Filled with satirical
commentary and Indian humor, the two men embark on an adventure
across the US and each experience life changing lessons.
Refreshments will be provided.
Friday, November 9
Dream Catcher
Workshop, 2:00 PM, CMU 227
Introduction and Discussion by AMCS Professor Wendy Geniusz.
Come join American Indian Students Association Members in a fun
hands-on activity of making dream catchers.
Tuesday, November 13
Real Life Applications of
the Indian Child Welfare Act, 1:30 PM, CMU 227
Doreen Holding Eagle, MSW and MSUM graduate
Ms. Holding Eagle will give a lecture on her experiences as a
social worker and dealing with the Indian Child Welfare Act. She
is from the Standing Rock Dakota Reservation. Questions and
discussion will follow this lecture.
Wednesday, November 14
The UND
‘Fighting Sioux’ Logo and Nickname: A History of Honor?,
4 PM, Center for Business 111
Amy Phillips, MSUM School of Social Work, Miigwech
This presentation will provide an overview of the development
and use of the “Fighting Sioux” logo and nickname. UND’s current
official statement about the logo and nickname will be examined
in the context of the history of the nickname.
Thursday, November 15
Film Festival Night III:
Skins, 7 PM, CMU 101
With Introductory lecture and post film discussion by AMCS
Professor Wendy Geniusz
This film portrays the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where the
Oglala Sioux attempt to preserve their ancient dignity while
facing the damaging effects of alcoholism within their community
and family. Dramatic and enticing. Refreshments will be
provided.
Friday, November 16
Children’s Story Time,
10:30 AM, Early Education Center
American Indian Student’s Association member Jamie Hold
Eagle will read children’s books by Native authors.
Monday, November 19
Tribal
Sovereignty – What Does It Mean?, 7 PM, CMU 205
BJ Jones has devoted his law practice to serving as Chief
Justice of Courts to indigent residents of South and North
Dakota Indian reservations and adjoining counties. His areas of
expertise include federal entitlements, Indian law, domestic
relations and health law. This lecture will entail what exactly
is sovereignty, the relationship between the United States
Federal Government and tribal reservations, and the difficulties
tribes are facing.
Tuesday, November 27
Children’s Story Time,
10:30 AM, Early Education Center
American Indian Student’s Association member India Trainor
will read children’s books by Native authors.
Thursday, November 29
Film Festival Night IV:
Windwalker, 7 PM, CMU 101
With Introductory lecture and post film discussion by AMCS
Professor Wendy Geniusz
This film depicts one man’s spiritual journey through this life,
the next life, and back again, an essential viewing for anyone
interested in Native American cultural history. Refreshments
will be provided.
Refreshments will be provided at most events.
For more information contact Jody Steile at 218-477-4272 (MSUM),
218-983-3285 (White Earth) or steilejo@mnstate.edu.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC!!Sponsored
by the MSUM American Indian Student Association (AISA), American
Indian Student Activities, Cultural Diversity and Multicultural
Affairs.
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