National Museum of the American Indian
George Gustav Heye Center
New York, N.Y.
El Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Saturday, Nov. 1
1–5 p.m.
Museum-wide
Honor the memory of ancestors, family and friends who have departed in this celebration that has roots in the indigenous cultures of Mexico. Activities will include dance performances by Danza Mexica Cetiliztli Nauhcampa, storytelling with Elvira and Hortensia Colorado and an art installation and sugar skulls by Tlisza Jaurique. Also featured are hands-on workshops featuring papel picado, paper flowers and plaster skull figures.
“Stepping Out for Health” with Caitlin B: Teacher Workshop & Family Program
Teacher Workshop
Thursday, Nov. 6
4:30–6:30 p.m.
Family Program
Saturday, Nov. 8
1–3 p.m.
Visitors will be introduced to the recently released Eagle Book Series published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP). The program will be led by Caitlin Baker, a 14-year-old member of the Muscogee Creek Tribe who is an Olympic hopeful for the U.S. Swimming Team and founder of the Caitlin B Foundation. Caitlin is an activist for Native Youth health and is dedicated to getting the word out about healthy lifestyles to help combat the risks of diabetes and other ills. Caitlin approaches her cause with great enthusiasm and fun activities for everyone.
Participants in Thursday’s Teacher Workshop will tour the exhibit of “Tricky Treats” and “Knees Lifted High,” meet Caitlin B., and receive an educator’s package of the Eagle Book Series. The workshop is free, but registration is required. For more information, call Jorge Estevez at 212-514-3716.
Visitors of all ages are welcome on Saturday, when Caitlin B. will get the whole family’s heart pumping in a fun family program!
This program is a collaboration with the Division of Diabetes Translation, CDCP.
Create a Pendant Necklace
Thursday, Nov. 6
6–8 p.m.
Orientation Room
Cody Harjo (Seminole/Otoe/Creek) will lead a hands-on beading workshop featuring contemporary Otoe One Needle Appliqué beadwork. Pre-registration is required; please call 212-514-3716. Appropriate for ages 16 and up. Materials fee is $25, members $20.
The Public Theater’s Native American Theater Festival
Presented at The Public Theater
425 Lafayette Street
Nov. 12–16, 2008
Save the date for The Public Theater’s Native Theater Festival. NMAI has partnered with The Public Theater on this exciting festival, which will put Native theater artists in the spotlight. Please visit www.publictheater.org for more information or call 212-539-8698; please email nativetheaterfestival@publictheater.org with questions or to be added to the mailing list. All events will take place at The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette Street, New York, N.Y.
Educator’s Open House
Identity by Design: Tradition, Change, and Celebration in Native Women’s Dresses
Thursday, Nov. 13
3:30–6 p.m.
Educators are invited to tour the exhibit Identity by Design with co-curators Emil Her Many Horses (Oglala Lakota) and Colleen Cutschall (Oglala Lakota) and meet Native dress makers and bead workers. Space is limited. To register and for more information, contact Jorge Estevez at 212-514-3716.
Indigenous Style and Design
Saturday, Nov. 15
Noon, Lecture with Dexter Cirillo; Pavilion
1–5 p.m., Demonstrations; Rotunda
Celebrated artists offer a weekend of demonstrations and lectures focused on the designs and traditions of their Native cultures. Featured in the program will be Identity By Design curator and bead-worker, Emil Her Many Horses (Oglala Lakota); dress-makers and bead-workers, Joyce and Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty (Assiniboine/Sioux); dance fan artist, Patrick Scott (Diné); and bead-workers, Cody Harjo (Seminole/Otoe/Creek) and Teri Greeves (Kiowa); and a lecture by Dexter Cirillo, author of Southwestern Indian Jewelry: Crafting New Traditions.
