LA Tongva Issue On Radio (media)

"INDIGENOUS POLITICS: FROM NATIVE NEW ENGLAND AND BEYOND"

Radio Program on WESU, Middletown, CT (88.1), USA

Airing on the 1st, 3rd, and (rare 5th Tuesday) each month

4-5 PM EST **Listen online while the show airs: www.wesufm.org

 

On Tuesday, February 15, 2011, we learn about the case of a sacred burial site in Los Angeles that has been disrupted to make way for the "LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes at El Pueblo" Historic Monument -  a multi-million dollar museum dedicated to showcasing and preserving the history of Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles.  The cemetery opened in 1822 and closed in 1844 when it was determined that the lot was too small. According to the Los Angeles Archdiocese and other documents, the remains were to have been removed and re-interred at Calvary Cemetery. But last October during construction for the new museum, dozens of indigenous human remains were unearthed.  Three guests will join the program by telephone from Los Angeles - each of whom has been active in halting construction: Desireé Reneé Martinez (Gabrielino), Co-director of the Pimu Catalina Island Archaeological Field School; Wendy Giddens Teeter, Curator of Archaeology for the UCLA Fowler Museum; and Cindi Moar Alvitre (Tongva), a cultural/environmental educator.

Native Philanthropy Institute (event)

Registration for the 6th Annual Native Philanthropy Institute* is open. 
This year’s Institute is April 4-5, 2011 at Tulalip Resort and Casino, in scenic Tulalip, WA. We will gather people from Native and non-Native nonprofits, Tribal-giving programs, and foundations for dialogue, interaction and co-learning on:
•  Leadership,
•  Strategic Grantmaking, and
•  Organizational Capacity-Building

 

Plenary speakers include: Billy Frank, Jr., Nisqually; Brian Cladoosby, Swinomish Tribal Chairman; and many others.  The two-day event will feature keynote addresses, silent auction, awards dinner (see below for nominations), and entertainment.

 

In addition, the meeting will have forums that explore opportunities and challenges of transition & next generation leaders, as well as discuss current NAP research findings and share resources.

 

Register now to take advantage of early bird discounts.  NAP members enjoy special discounts!  Early bird registration closes March 4, 2011.  Click here to register.

 

*The 2011 NPI is a solicitation-free event

Weaving Wellness in Native Communities (health)

The Northern California Indian Development Council is hosting a Community Health & Wellness Summit entitled Weaving Wellness In Native Communities March 31-April 2, 2011 at the Blue Lake Casino and Hotel. This gathering will provide communities with an opportunity to develop answers to the problems that confront them. The aim of the summit is to have participants work together to develop potential solutions and to provide the tools, training and support that will empower attendees to go back to their communities to create the change they envision based upon the culture and Native traditions of their Tribes.  For more information go to www.ncidc.org/NATIVEHEALTHSUMMIT.htm or call André Cramblit at 707.445.8451 or andrekar@ncidc.org

CIBA Show (arts/culture)

Share Your Work

Be Part of The Marin Show: Art of the Americas

The California Indian Basketweavers Association (CIBA) will soon participate in the largest Indian Art Show and Sale in the country, The Marin Show: Art of the Americas, on February 25, 26 and 27. CIBA members will have an opportunity to enter their finest work in the large CIBA booth where it will be displayed and potentially sold. Each year thousands of collectors, buyers, and educators come from all over the world to attend the Marin Show.

The CIBA Show Team will design and operate a large booth at the Marin Show on a professional level. The Team will establish a secure process for: (1) Accepting basketry for sale; (2) Documenting basketry; (3) Engaging the public and providing education; and (4) Managing the sales of basketry. Through this experience, CIBA will be preparing for a much larger role in the Marin Show next year. In 2012 CIBA will participate by providing speakers, education programs and potentially, increased sales of member basketry.

Weavers who apply to CIBA to participate in the event will be required to pay a $30 fee. This fee will entitle each weaver to enter three baskets in the CIBA booth and will help offset the substantial cost of the booth rental. Weavers must set, and will receive, a fixed price for each basket. Baskets not sold will be returned to the weaver. The weaver must cover the cost of return mail.

CIBA members may either ship their work via UPS or deliver, by appointment, their work to the Woodland office. Baskets entered in the Marin Show must be received by Monday, February 21, 2011.

If you would like to be a working member of the CIBA Show Team, please contact the Woodland office.

Please Note:
Neither CIBA, nor the management of The Marin Show: Art of the Americas, can guarantee the sale of any artifact or object. Objects entered into the CIBA booth will be handled carefully and will be well documented, but CIBA will not insure the work of contemporary weavers entered into The Marin Show: Art of the Americas.

To apply for entry, please fill out this entry application form and mail it to Marin Show Entry, 1005 Court Street, Woodland, CA 95695. Please include a photo of yourself.

 

Virginia Garcia
CA Indian Basketweavers Association
1005 Court Street
Woodland, CA 95695
P: 530-668-1332
F: 530-668-1386

Native American Calling

NativeAmerica Calling

 

is a live call-in program linking public radio stations, the Internet and listeners together in a thought-provoking national conversation about issues specific to Native communities. Each program engages noted guests and experts with callers throughout the United States and is designed to improve the quality of life for Native Americans. Native America Calling is heard on 52 stations in the United States and in Canada by approximately 500,000 listeners each week.

Native America Calling Airs Live 
Monday - Friday, 10-11am Pacific

To participate call
1-800-996-2848, 
that's 1-800-99-NATIVE

 

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