2014 Edelman Lecture: Joy Harjo (event/arts)

Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) in collaboration with Museum of Contemporary Craft (MoCC) is honored to welcome celebrated author, activist, and musician Joy Harjo, who will deliver the 2014 Alfred Edelman Lecture on Wednesday, March 12, 6:30 pm.

Harjo’s lecture is part of Illuminations, a city-wide event series celebrating Native arts and cultures centered around This is Not a Silent Movie at Museum of Contemporary Craft.

About Joy Harjo
Joy Harjo was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a member of the Mvskoke Nation. She just published her memoir, Crazy Brave, detailing her journey to becoming a poet.

Harjo’s seven books of poetry, which includes such well-known titles as How We Became Human-New and Selected PoemsThe Woman Who Fell From the Sky, and She Had Some Horses have garnered many awards. These include the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers Circle of the Americas; and the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America. In 2009 For A Girl Becoming was published.

She has released four award-winning CD’s of original music and in 2009 won a Native American Music Award (NAMMY) for Best Female Artist of the Year for Winding Through the Milky Way. Her most recent CD release is a traditional flute album: Red Dreams, a Trail Beyond Tears. She performs nationally and internationally with her band, the Arrow Dynamics.

She also performs her one-woman show, Wings of Night Sky, Wings of Morning Light,which premiered at the Wells Fargo Theater in Los Angeles in 2009 with recent performances at the Public Theater in NYC and LaJolla Playhouse as part of the Native Voices at the Autry. She has received a Rasmusson: US Artists Fellowship and is a founding board member of the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation. Harjo writes a column “Comings and Goings” for her tribal newspaper, the Muscogee Nation News. She lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

About the Edelman Lecture
When the late Portland architect and photographer, Alfred Edelman, taught three-dimensional design at PNCA, he challenged his students to consider the principles of engineering, kinetics, physics and other subjects seemingly dissimilar to art. In doing so he brought the outside world into his classroom. Founded by Carol Edelman, the Alfred Edelman Lecture was created to enhance the student’s understanding of the visual world by presenting timeless and/or unique ways to examine and manipulate three-dimensional space and to be a catalyst for lively discussions in the classroom at PNCA.

Hope and History (arts)

In The Light Of Justice

Walter Echo-Hawk
325 pages, softcover: 
$19.95.
Fulcrum Publishing, 2013.

It's unthinkable that kids in America would ever be allowed to play "slaves and masters," writes Walter Echo-Hawk, but we don't see anything wrong with Junior strapping on the trusty ol' cap-shooters for a game of "cowboys and Indians."

Echo-Hawk, a Pawnee tribal member and lawyer who has toiled for 35 years in federal Indian law, has written a provocative book that examines the tragic and continuing effects of colonial conquest and its resulting "settler" mindset. He does this without ever scolding his readers and succeeds in pointing a way toward eventual healing.

In the Light of Justice shines its own light onto often overlooked issues, explaining that what many whites think of as History – a bygone era of treaty-making, frontier warfare and taming the West – is, to most Indian people, actually Current Events.

James Anaya, a human rights investigator for the United Nations, agrees. In his foreward to the book, Anaya writes that, during a tour of Indian Country in the wake of the U.S. endorsement of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, he was struck "by … the deep, still open wounds" left by Manifest Destiny.

It's disturbing, Echo-Hawk notes, that former colonists who rebelled for the sake of freedom treated, and continue to treat, indigenous people in the manner of 500 years of Western European colonialism. The doctrines of conquest and discovery have not only unjustly destroyed indigenous economies and societies; they have harmed the land as well, by treating it solely as a resource to be exploited. And yet those doctrines are still cited by federal courts today.

Echo-Hawk devotes a chapter to the need for what he calls an American land ethic, something, he writes, that Aldo Leopold suggested as early as 1948. Without a new way to engage with the landscape, "the American people cannot fully mature from a nation of immigrants and settlers recovering from a rapacious frontier history of Manifest Destiny and stride toward a more just culture … and resolve to become more 'native' to place."

In 10 focused chapters, Echo-Hawk maps the way from the dark legacy of conquest to the light of justice. The "clothes of the conqueror," he concludes, do not well fit the American ideals of liberty and justice.

Crazy Brave (profile/arts)

Joy Harjo was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a member of the Mvskoke Nation. Joy Harjo was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and is a member of the Mvskoke Nation. Her seven books 

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of poetry, which includes such well-known titles as How We Became Human- New and Selected Poems, The Woman Who Fell From the Sky, and She Had Some Horses have garnered many awards.  These include the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts, the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers Circle of the Americas; and the William Carlos Williams Award from the Poetry Society of America. For A Girl Becoming, a young adult/coming of age book, was released in 2009 and is Harjo’s most recent publication.Her seven books of poetry and five award-winning CD's.

http://joyharjo.com


Mukluks & Moccasins (arts/opportunity)


Manitobah Mukluks is looking for new artists for the Storyboot Project.

Are you an expert mukluk or moccasin maker? Are you interested in showcasing and selling your one-of-a-kind pieces to a world-wide audience?

 

Simply email tarab@manitobah.ca with the following information:

1. Your name

2. Your bio, background & work style

3. Photo (s) of your work & prices

 

About the Storyboot Project: 

As an Aboriginal-owned footwear company, our vision is to build a vibrant, global brand that makes a significant social impact in Aboriginal communities. Part of that commitment means supporting and showcasing living artists who continue to make mukluks and moccasins the traditional way. Each artist that we showcase has a unique story to tell and all of the money that is made from the sale of their work goes directly back to them. Along with keeping traditions alive, this practice serves to increase the value of hand-made mukluks and moccasins.

Young Native Writers Essay Contest (opportunity/arts)

The Young Native Writers Essay Contest is a writing contest for Native American high school students and is designed to encourage young Native Americans to write about the progress their tribal communities have made and how their tribal communities can keep moving forward. 

The essay contest is open to Native American high school students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 only.

All students participating in the Young Native Writers Essay Contest should have a significant and current relationship with their Native American tribal community. 

For more information, elgibility, prizes and contest rules, click on link below:
<http://www.nativewriters.hklaw.com/2013/index.asp>

Native Arts & Culture Foundation (arts/opportunity)

 

Support for Native Artists - Apply Now!

 

We are proud to announce the call for entries for the 2014 Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Artist Fellowships. Online applications are due before May  3. 

"Through the fellowship program, we hope to foster the creative voices of our indigenous artists," said foundation Program Director Reuben Tomás Roqueñi (Yaqui/Mexican). "We believe in the beauty and inspiration of the work of Native artists and the fellowships provide a significant resource for their practice.

The $20,000 fellowships awarded by the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) recognize the creativity and expression of exceptional Native artists who have made significant impact in the field. American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian artists are encouraged to apply for this unique national fellowship honoring excellence by Native artists in six disciplines: dance, filmmaking, literature, music, traditional arts and visual arts. 

Artists who are members of federally and state-recognized U.S. tribes, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities can review criteria in full and apply by the May 3 deadline at:

http://nacf.us/2014-fellowships.

We will announce recipients in November 2013. For questions about this opportunity, contact Program Director Reuben Roqueñi: reuben@nativeartsandcultures.org or 360-314-2421.

2014 NACF Artist Fellowships

Deadline to Apply: May 3 Application: http://nacf.us/2014-fellowships

Since it was launched in 2009, the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation has awarded $1,341,000 in grants to 72 Native artists and organizations in 20 states. Created after decades of visioning among the nation's first peoples with the support of the Ford Foundation and others, we are a national charity solely dedicated to supporting the revitalization, appreciation and perpetuation of Native arts and cultures. To learn more about past fellows awarded and to donate in support of our mission, visit:www.nativeartsandcultures.org.

 

 

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Super Indian (media/arts)

Tonight on American Indian Airwaves, Arigon Starr. See forwarded message for more details. Thank you. 

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013 • 8-9pm (pst).  American Indian Airwaves regularly broadcast every Tuesday from 8pm to 9pm (pacific standard time) on KPFK FM 90.7 in Los Angles, FM 98.7 in Santa Barbara, and by Internet with Real Media Player, Winamp, & Itunes at http://www.kpfk.org  Listen live, www.kpfk.org/listen-live.html

Tuesday, 02/24/13, on American Indian Airwaves
8pm to 9pm

      "Super Indian, For Indigenous Minds Only, and A Good Day to Die" 

Arigon Starr (Kickapoo/ Creek/Cherokee & Seneca Nations) ( http://www.arigonstarr.com/) joins us live in studio to discuss music and newly developed and produced all-Indigenous themed Super Indian Comic Series. Comic books have been popular in American culture for generations often portraying Indigenous peoples in stereotypical ways. Arigon Starr establishes narrative and visual sovereignty with her new Indigenous comic series. All this, plus more on today's show.

 American Indian Airwaves regularly broadcast every Tuesday from 8pm to 9pm (PCT) on KPFK FM 90.7 in Los Angles, FM 98.7 in Santa Barbara, FM 99.5 China Lake, FM 93.7 North San Diego, WCRS FM 98.3/102.1 in Columbus, OH, and on the Internet @ www.kpfk.org

“RIVER AS HOME” (arts/event)

 

The Native Cultures Fund & the Morris Graves Museum of Art present the “River As Home” Native American art exhibition

 

BAYSIDE, CA (January 7, 2013)­­ ­– For the first time in its history, the Morris Graves Museum of Art in Eureka will feature all local Native American art throughout the entire building.  The grand opening of the exhibit will occur on Saturday, February 2, 2013 during Arts Alive! from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

The “River As Home” show is being curated by Bob Benson, who is of Tsenungwe Native ancestry.  “This exhibit represents the visual pulse of Native artists from the Klamath River and surrounding river systems.  It is a comprehensive look at the spiritual and physical place through the world view of this area’s original peoples,” says Benson, who is Professor Emeritus of Art at College of the Redwoods, where he taught from 1973 to 2007. 

The exhibit runs through March 24, 2013.  Native artists from the Wiyot, Yurok, Hupa, Tsenungwe, Karuk, and Tolowa cultures will be included in this exhibition. The show will feature new art by many prominent artists such as Brian Tripp, George Blake, Deborah McConnell, Karen Noble, Lyn Risling, and Bob Benson.

The Morris Graves Museum of Art, located at 636 F Street, Eureka is open to the public noon-5:00 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Museum admission is by donation: $4 for adults, $1 for seniors age 55 and older; HAC Members and children (age 12 and under) are admitted free. Admission is always free for everyone during each First Saturday Arts Alive!, 6:00-9:00 p.m.

The Native Cultures Fund is a program of Humboldt Area Foundation that supports Native American arts and culture throughout most of California. Vera Vietor brought Humboldt Area Foundation to life in 1972. Vera’s charitable spirit and commitment to our community has been echoed by thousands of our neighbors, whose gifts are working to educate, inspire, provide food and shelter, care for animals, protect our environment and provide leadership and problem solving to our region. Humboldt Area Foundation has given nearly $60 million in grants and scholarships and grown to over $78 million in total assets.

For more information about the “River As Home” show, please contact Native Cultures Fund program manager Chag Lowry at (707) 442-2993 or by email at chagl@hafoundation.org.


Native Roots: Past, Present & Future (arts)

 AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION PROGRAM
Marysville Joint Unified School District
1919 B Street
Marysville, CA 95901
(530) 749-6196
Date: January 28, 2013
To Title VII Indian Education Programs 
Johnon O’Malley Programs 
State Indian Education Centers
Re: Submitting student writing, drawings or photography
We are sending this as a reminder whether your organization will be submitting student writings, drawings or photography for the 32nd Annual California Conference on American Indian Education Chapbook. 

This year’s Theme is: NATIVE ROOTS: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Deadline is: FEBRUARY 18, 2013
You can fax it to us at 530-741-7840; email it to us (this is best) at pbennett@mjusd.k12.ca.us; or mail it to American Indian Education, MJUSD, 1919 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901.

We will need: 
student name, 
student’s tribal affiliation, 
student’s age, and 
name + address + phone number of organization submitting the entry, 
Listed on page 8 of the Call to Conference Brochure and printed on the next page.

The 36th 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 youth who reside in California. If possible, we would prefer black and white photographs but will accept color.

All submissions should address the conference theme “Native Roots: Past, Present, and Future.” Photographs and writings that demonstrate the power of intergenerational education, whether formal or cultural, are especially welcome.

Please inform your youth about their opportunity to have their work published and encourage them to submit their writings to: American Indian Education Program 1919 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901 Phone: 530-749-6196 • Fax: 530-741-7840

Copyright will remain with the authors. Works submitted for publication will not be returned, therefore, 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 Friday, February 15, 2013. 

Along with each submission, please include the following information:  Student Name • Tribal Affiliation Age of Student • Phone Number Name and address of sponsoring organization (i.e., Title VII, IEC, or school)

We are looking forward to publishing the writings and photographs of our American Indian youth. If you have any questions, please contact Pat Bennett at 530-749-6196.Thank you, The 36th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education Committee
Best way to submit an entry is to email: pbennett@mjusd.k12.ca.us