Native American Heritage Month at K-State in April, 2011

Winona LaDuke to speak at Kansas State University

Sponsored by:  KSU NASA, Native American Student Association and the Student Governing Association

Mon, 4/11, 7-9 pm: Winona LaDuke Forum Hall, K-State Union
Topic:  “Native American Women Finding a Voice to Safeguard Mother Earth”

Sat, 4/16, 9 am – 3 pm: NASA KSU Open House Booth

On grass north of Union, Terra Coons, Cherokee basket making, and Native American hand-made items display.

"Terra is a fantastic teacher, a wonderful conversationalist, and extremely versed in the art of basketmaking. Her basketmaking was one of the reasons I choose to join the Native American Student Association."
-Cameron Piercy, NASA President 2011

Mon, 4/18, 7-9 pm: Native American Cultural Night, K-State Union Little Theater

Featuring Native American Artist Lecture Presentations and Artwork Displayed:

Reuben IronHorse-Kent , Iowa Tribe of KS & NE, White Cloud, KS – research and artistry in Missouri River Valley pottery, Raku clay sculpture, Native American flute carving and playing, and storytelling

Minisa Crumbo , Citizen Potawatomi Nation of OK / Muscogee Creek, Mounds, OK – artistry in silversmithing, lapidary arts, painting, ceramics, beadwork, basket making, quilting, and storytelling

Tue, 4/19, 10 am-2 pm:  Native American Heritage Day, K-State Union Courtyard

Artist displays of Reuben IronHorse-Kent, Iowa Tribe KS & NE, 

Mike Perez, Mexican;

Lyman and Jon Boursaw, Citizen Potawatomi Nation of OK heritage display;  12-1 pm,

NASA members, Native American Style Show, beads & baskets.

For more Information, contact:  Cameron Piercy, NASA President,  580-560-6610,  cpiercy@ksu.edu ; Georgia Perez, NASA Advisor, 785-532-6576, gnonte@ksu.edu ; Pat Embers, NASA Community Supporter, 785-539-2819, embers1@cox.net