Native American Month will be celebrated at California State University San Marcos with a series of events throughout the month. Sponsored by the American Indian Student Alliance and Associated Students, Inc., the events are free and open to the public. The schedule is as follows:
TUESDAY, NOV. 6
YONA WELCH, a full-blooded tribal member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee will share songs and stories. Welch is a full-blooded tribal member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, born and raised traditionally on the Qualla Indian Boundary in the Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina. Forum Plaza @ noon. Free Food.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7
GORDON JOHNSON
Johnson discusses his book, Fast Cars and Frybread:
Reports from the Rez. A member of the Cahuilla/Cupeño band of Indians, is an accomplished author from the Pala Indian Reservation and a former columnist and feature writer for the Riverside Press-Enterprise. Forum Plaza @ 4PM
THURSDAY, NOV. 8
BEADING DEMONSTRATION
Sparrow and Charlie have been working with the community for over 25 years
facilitating workshops that incorporate traditional arts and spirituality.
Forum Plaza @ noon. Refreshments.
TUESDAY, NOV. 13
LECTURE: EARL SISTO
Reservation and Urban Life for Native Americans. Forum Plaza @ noon. Refreshments.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 14
FILM
Smoke Signals a film by Chris Eyre, is the first feature film written and directed by Native Americans and a two time Sundance award winner. 4PM, Room 209 Markstein Hall.
THURSDAY, NOV. 15
BASKET WEAVING
In every civilization, our ancestors, no matter where they came from made
baskets. Yvonne Trottier keeps this tradition alive by demonstrating
traditional basket weaving techniques. Forum Plaza @ noon. Refreshments.
TUESDAY, NOV. 20
FILM
In the Light of Reverence is a beautifully rendered account of the
struggles of the Lakota in the Black Hills, the Hopi in Arizona and the
Wintu in California to protect their sacred sites. Discussion by Rhonda
Robles. Room 131 at the Clarke Fieldhouse @ 6PM
TUESDAY, NOV. 27
LECTURE
Mel Vernon will speak on Protecting and Preserving Native Cultures. Forum
Plaza @ noon
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 28
FILM
We are Still Here a movie about Cahuilla Indians of Southern California. A panel discussion follows the film. Room 209, Markstein Hall @ 4PM.
THURSDAY, NOV. 29
DANZA GUERRERO TEZCATLIPOCA
Local Mexica dance group. Forum Plaza @ noon. Refreshments.
For more information, contact ClaudiaMcCraine, mccra009@csusm.edu.
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