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American Indian Pow Wow March 28 in Field House
Buder Center's American Indian Awareness Week begins March 23
March 12,
2009 --
An American Indian Pow Wow, a traditional food tasting and a panel discussion on health in Indian Country are among the highlights of American Indian Awareness Week March 23-28. All events are free and open to the public. The annual awareness week and Pow Wow, hosted by the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work, allow American Indian students to share their unique cultures with the campus and the St. Louis community. The theme of this year's events is "Celebrating Community Health and Wellness."
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"Honoring Our Native Veterans and All Those Who Serve"
Images from Washington University's 18th annual Pow Wow on April 5
April 9,
2008 -- The Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work hosted the 18th annual Pow Wow on April 5 at the Washington University Athletic Center.
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18th annual Pow Wow April 5
American Indian Awareness Week events begin March 31
March 24,
2008 --
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An American Indian Pow Wow, a traditional food tasting and a discussion on the therapeutic benefits of tribal ceremonies are among the highlights of the University's American Indian Awareness Week March 31-April 5. All events are free and open to the public. The celebration culminates April 5 in the Field House with the 18th annual Pow Wow, a festival of American Indian dancing, singing, drumming, arts, crafts and food. This year's theme is "Honoring Our Native Veterans and All Those Who Serve."
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Celebrating Native Heritage Month
American Indian Repertory Theatre's "Weaving the Rain," Nov. 10 and 11
Oct. 19,
2007 -- In its first performance in St. Louis, the American Indian Repertory Theatre (AIRT) will present "Weaving the Rain," an award winning play by Dianne Yeahquo Reyner. The play is being hosted by Washington University's Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies.
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A federal holiday, but there's little reason to celebrate
History of events behind Columbus Day would likely sadden those who support "freedom and justice for all"
Oct. 3,
2007 -- While many Americans view Columbus Day as the recognition of cultural heritage, a number of American Indians, indigenous people, and U.S. citizens hold a vastly different view. "It is estimated that 85 percent of the American Indian population was wiped out in the 150 years following the arrival of Columbus," says Dana Klar, director of the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. Today, the state of Minnesota does not celebrate Columbus Day and in South Dakota, a state with a large number of American Indians and reservations, Columbus Day is known as Native American Day. "It is time for this nation as a whole to follow suit," Klar says.
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Creating a powerful voice
Majority of American Indians move off reservations, but their cultural, financial services remain behind
April 12,
2007 --
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| Urban American Indian community centers help keep traditions alive. |
Urban American Indian community centers in the United States can look to their neighbors to the north for an example of how to create a strong national voice, says Dana Klar, J.D., founding and interim director of the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. Today, nearly 60 percent of American Indians reside off-reservation, and because of that, the majority of American Indians do not have ready access to the cultural and financial services provided by tribal and federal agencies on the reservations. "We have more recently realized that a national organization can aid the individual centers in advocacy and policy development efforts that affect all urban American Indians," Klar says. More...
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American Indian Awareness Week and Pow Wow, April 9-14
Guest speaker to address the issue of American Indian mascots in sports
March 15,
2007 -- An American Indian Pow Wow, a presentation on American Indian mascots in sports, and a traditional food tasting are among the highlights of the University's American Indian Awareness Week April 9-14. The annual awareness week and Pow Wow allow the University's American Indian students to share their unique cultures with the rest of the campus and the St. Louis community. All events are free and open to the public.
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Community powwow meeting Feb. 19
Buder Center for American Indian Studies looking for ideas and volunteers from the St. Louis community
Feb. 6,
2007 -- Interested in being a part of the 17th annual powwow at Washington University in St. Louis? Join members of the St. Louis community at the upcoming Community Powwow Meeting from 5:30 - 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 in Goldfarb Hall, Room 124.
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Due recognition
Native American Indian Heritage month comes and goes with little fanfare
Nov. 9,
2006 --
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Nearly every federal policy directed toward Native Americans since the time of America's discovery has been a policy of either annihilation or assimilation. For this reason, Native Americans have not been fully recognized as vibrant, valued and productive, says Dana Klar, J.D., founding and interim director of the Kathryn M. Buder Center for American Indian Studies at Washington University in St. Louis. "Our government has sent the message, 'We've been able to assimilate you. Why separate you?'" This paradox, says Klar, helps to explain why Native American Indian Heritage month, which began Nov. 1, often comes and goes with very little fanfare. More...
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16th annual Powwow April 8
School of Social Work's American Indian Awareness Week features a variety of activities April 3-8
March 30,
2006 --
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| Winnebago Tribe member John Snowball performs during last year's powwow. |
An American Indian powwow, traditional cuisine, storytelling, music and crafts will be among the highlights of the University's American Indian Awareness Week April 4-9. The annual awareness week and powwow allow the University's American Indian students to share their unique cultures with the rest of the campus and the St. Louis community. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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