American Indian & Alaskan Native Heritage Month 2004
Calendar of Events
For more information about American Indian & Alaskan Native Heritage Month events, please contact the
Office of Diversity Programs & Services.
Tuesday, October 26
Pre-Powwow Dance Workshop
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; Center of Fine Arts, Grand Tier, 3rd Floor
This event kicks off American Indian/Alaskan Native Heritage Month at George Mason University. Individuals from a local drum, Red War Pony, will offer an introduction to traditional Native dance, music and regalia-making. Everyone is welcome, but come prepared to move.
Thursday, November 4
Guest Speaker: Bobby Gonzalez
4 – 5:30 p.m.; Dewberry Hall
Bobby Gonzalez, Native American/Latino Lecturer, Story Teller, and Poet, will speak on “Exploring the Cultural Diversity of Native America”. He will examine the art, life ways, spiritual beliefs, history, and outstanding leaders of indigenous Nations from North, South, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Tuesday, November 9
Prejudice Reduction Workshop Honoring American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Johnson Center Gold Room H
Sponsored by GMU Multicultural Research and Resource Center
Open to all
For registration, call 703-993-4003 or email: gmuncbi@gmu.edu
Wednesday, November 10
Guest Speaker: Dr. Gabrielle Tayac
7 – 8:30 p.m. ; Johnson Center Room E
Gabrielle Tayac, a Beaver Clan citizen of the Piscataway Indian, is a scholar-activist committed to empowering indigenous perspectives. Currently she is a curator at The National Museum of the American Indian which celebrated its grand opening on September 21, 2004. Dr. Gabrielle Tayac will give an overview of the new museum and speak to the processes involved in the exhibit that she co-curated, Our Lives: Contemporary Native Life and Identity.
Thursday, November 11
American Indian Heritage Lunch
11:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; Ciao Hall, SUB II
Several traditional Native dishes will be available.
Mason Money or Meal Plan
Sponsored by George Mason Dining Services
Thursday, November 11
2nd Annual Veteran’s Day Powwow
12:00 noon – 10:00 p.m.; Dewberry Hall
Powwow is one of the central events in pan-Indian culture – combining dance and music. This is Mason’s second annual powwow, and is open to all. Traditional food and crafts will be available.
Sponsored by American Indian/Alaskan Native Student Association and the Office of Diversity Programs & Services.
Wednesday, November 17
AIANSA Benefit Concert w/ULALI and DOVIE THOMASON
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; Harris Theatre
Ulali, internationally acclaimed, Juno Award nominee First Nations Women a Cappella Trio, - breaking the stereotypes of Native Women. Dovie Thomason – award-winning, internationally acclaimed Lakota/Kiowa Apache Storyteller & Cultural Educator. A shorter performance will be
given by Urban Indigenous Delight. Concert is organized by American Indian/Alaskan Native Student Association (AIANSA).
Tickets: $16, call Office of Diversity Programs & Services 703-993-2700.
Tuesday, November 23
Film and Roundtable discussion
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Johnson Center Room C
"From Where I Stand" is an ethnographic study of the use of stereotypes about American Indians in non-profit marketing. The film includes five American Indians discussing their experiences with stereotypes and the ethics of non-profit behaviors. After the film there will be several short presentations on selected Native issues ranging from the Hopi-Navajo
conflict to the struggle of federal recognition. Time remaining will be opened up for questions and a roundtable discussion.