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■ NEW EXHIBITS Grace Hudson Museum & The Sun House 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 Museum of Man’s 17th Annual Indian Fair 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

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)

Heard Museum

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)

Events

Commonwealth Museum

Boston,Mass.—Before construction began on the Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel Project (commonly known as the “Big Dig”), archaeologists conducted excavations in Charlestown, the North End,South Boston, and on Spectacle Island.The newly-opened exhibit “The Archaeology of the Central Artery Project: Highway to the Past”provides detailed information about life and events in Colonial Massachusetts. Among the recovered colonialera and prehistoric artifacts on display are ceramics, glassware,shoes,toys,and the oldest lawn bowling ball in North America.(617) 7278470 (New long-term exhibit)

Elders’Eyes: Native Perspectives on Artifacts at Glenbow.” Call (403) 2684100 for more information.

SummerFest 2000 June 24-25,Sunwatch Prehistoric Indian Village/Archaeological Park,Dayton,Ohio. This annual festival features archaeologists presenting talks on the history of this FortAncient site,native crafts demonstrations,story telling,a children’s area with games and takehome crafts,traditional entertainment and food,and a marketplace.(937) 268-8199, www.sunwatch.org

Mashantucket Pequot Reservation Archaeology Walks Selected Tuesdays in June, July,and August, the Pequot Museum,Mashantucket,Conn. Visit active sites on the reservation.Call (800) 411-9671 for dates,times,and further information.

Pecos Conference August 17–20,Mesa Verde National Park, Colo.The 73rd annual conference on Southwest archaeology. Tours of sites in the Four Corners area will be conducted on the 20th. For more information,send e-mail to linda_ towle@nps.gov or visit the Web site www. swanet.org@pecosconference.html

18th Annual Iroquois Festival September 2–4,Iroquois Indian Museum, Howes Cave,N.Y.The Labor Day Weekend festival is the museum’s biggest event,featuring the Sky Dancers from Six Nations, speakers,traditional foods and demonstrations,special kid’s activities,and more. (518) 296-8949 7th Annual Symposium of the PreColumbian Society of Washington, D.C. September 16, U.S.Navy Memorial,Downtown Washington, D.C. This year’s symposium,entitled “Are We Having Fun Yet? Pleasurable Activities in Ancient America,”examines recreational and pleasurable activities in the pre-Columbian Americas.For more information,contact PCSWDC Registration:11104 Bucknell Drive,Silver Spring,Md. 20902, or send e-mail to leisure@ancientamerica.net

Southwest Museum

Los Angeles,Calif.— “Ancient Trails: Connecting the Gran Chichimeca”explores similarities and connections in pottery, architecture,and culture from A.D. 1000 to 1400 in the region once known as the Gran Chichimeca (now the states of Arizona,New Mexico,and Utah).A highlight of the exhibition will be a Fiesta Weekend July 24–25 at the museum with pottery-making demonstrations,the sale of Casas Grandes-style pottery, and foklorico dancing. (323) 221-2164 (July 10-July 30)