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■ NEW EXHIBITS Grace Hudson Museum & The Sun House HEARD MUSEUM NATIVE CULTURES AND ART
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Festivals
Ukiah, Calif.—The new exhibition “A Continuous Thread: Navajo and Spanish-American Trade Textiles from the Belikove Collection” explores the artistic and historic connections between Navajo weaving and the Rio Grande blankets of early Spanish-American settlers of New Mexico. The exhibit features more than forty large rugs and blankets dating between 1865 and 1950. (707) 4672836 (June 10–October 15)
Anasazi Heritage Center Dolores, Colo.—More than a century ago, explorers of the Four Corners region of the Southwest brought home extraordinary prehistoric artifacts that have since been misplaced or scattered through various distant
museums. The new exhibit “The Landscape Remembers: Reverse Archaeology in Canyon Country” traces the origin of these artifacts from museum collections back into the canyons from which they were collected. Created by the Utah Museum of Natural History, this timely exhibit includes historic photographs of pioneer expeditions and artifacts that have never before been displayed in the region, such as prehistoric tools, sandals, pots, woven bags, and several unidentified items. (970) 882-4811 (Through September 4)
University of Oregon Museum of Natural History Eugene, Ore.—Despite 200 years of acculturation, Native American women of the Columbia Plateau have kept many of their traditional ways alive.“Song to the Creator:Traditional Arts of Native American Women of the Plateau” celebrates their traditions, skills, strength, and songs. (541) 346-3024 (Through September 10)
■ CONFERENCES & FESTIVALS
ROYAL ONTARIO MUSEUM
Museum of Man’s 17th Annual Indian Fair
Royal Ontario Museum Toronto, Canada—More than 60 stunning masks, carved figures, musical instruments, jewelry pieces, and tools are featured in the new exhibit “Káxláya vGvi´ílás: An Exhibition of Heiltsuk Art,” which showcases the art and history of the Canadian West Coast’s native Bella Bella community. (416) 586-5797 (Opens June 21)
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June 10-11, San Diego, Calif. This popular festival celebrates Native American culture by bringing together more than 100 native performers and artists representing dozens of Southwestern tribes. The famous “Indian Market,” with vibrant artwork, traditional dance and musical performances, and authentic cuisine, is the highlight of the event. (619) 283-8896
Native Awareness Week 2000 June 19–24, Glenbow Museum, Calgary, Canada. A city-wide celebration of native arts and culture.Native elders from southern Alberta will share their stories and memories of artifacts in Glenbow’s collection during daily discussions, entitled “Through
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Phoenix, Ariz.—“Gifts of Pride and Love: The Cultural Significance of Kiowa and Comanche Lattice Cradles” examines the importance of cradleboards to these tribes from the late 19th century to today. The exhibit includes historic and contemporary cradleboards, children’s clothing and toys, historic photographs, children’s activities, and audio-visual presentations. This traveling exhibition was organized by the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology and Brown University with the help of the Kiowa and Comanche tribes. (602) 252-8840 (Through July 9)
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