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I brought my pieces to Sunset Gallery in Kenora, Ontario, last week, for the "Lost Treasures" event.
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Sketch for a possible Bonsai sculpture.
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Some sketch ideas for T-Bird sculpture.
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Human/Bird transformation sketch.
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Random news, resources and stuff:
Abenaki crafts may be recognized
"A solution is in the works that could fix a flaw in a 2006 Abenaki recognition law, setting up a procedure for recognizing tribes so artists can market their work as Native American... The Legislature passed a law in 2006 that recognized the Abenaki as a minority population in Vermont. Soon after, however, it became evident that because the law provided no means for specific bands to gain official state recognition, it failed to meet the federal Indian Arts & Crafts Board standards to allow artists to sell their wares as Native American-made."
Native American Day celebration at Crazy Horse Memorial; Monday, Oct. 8, 2007.
"The South Dakota Legislature established the holiday in 1989. Crazy Horse, the private nonprofit memorial honoring all North American tribes, celebrates the day with educational and cultural events to encourage harmony and understanding between people and nations."
"First Nations Films through Motion Visual creates award-winning television documentary films for, by and about First Nations people. Our exclusive and affordable programs are distributed to schools, universities, libraries, organizations, and other educational groups and institutions. These films are cherished by educators throughout the world."
Another great podcast, like an episodic DVD commentary for Battlestar Galactica.
"Woodland Cree First Nation (WCFN) Challenges Alberta's Policy on Oil Sands Tenures and Development"."The Judicial Review Application to the court seeks a ruling that will require Alberta to hold meaningful consultation with WCFN about the granting of all oil and gas leases. The First Nation is also asking that the court orders a halt to the Energy Utilities Board approval of the next project in the area, the Carmon Creek Project by Shell Canada Limited."
Why Algonquin First Nations Are Blocking Uranium Exploration in Ontario.
Words of wisdom. Local woman’s art career started with learning to read
World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Conference.
Bunky Echo-Hawk takes the stage with live painting.
"... Echo-Hawk invited audience members to suggest themes to be incorporated into his spontaneously-created painting. "I never know what I'm going to paint," he said.
He invited the audience to call out suggestions to be written down and put in one of two hats - one for issues facing Native Americans and the other for words that described modern mainstream America. The former received suggestions ranging from "domestic violence" and "identity" to "mascots" and "Disney's Pocahontas." Into the second hat went "fast food," "immigration" and "Britney Spears," as well as "democracy" and "diversity."
Who told you these things?
Tell your truth to media
"Perception is reality", "Truth is an ally" "Perception becomes public policy, always" These important messages are worth repeating and should become the mantra for all Indian nations. Indian country leadership can consider devoting time and resources to existing consortiums, such as the American Indian Policy and Media Initiative, which aim to overcome the perilous work of hostile (or just lazy) media."
Cave Creek Museum opens retooled archaeology wing.
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