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O K L A H O M A I N D I A N N AT I O N S C U LT U R E + E V E N T S

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2011 MISS INDIAN OKC

Stephanie Tehauno

C h o c ta w N at i o n

In the New Concho Event Center!

Meatloaf April 1 CONCHO

Hinder April 8 CLINTON

The Moody Blues May 4 CONCHO

David Crosby & Graham Nash April 15 CONCHO

Brian McKnight June 17 CONCHO

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Oklahoma Casinos & Entertainment APRIL 2011 3101 N Flood Ave Norman, OK 73069 405-360-8805 405-360-2228 FAX info@dreamcatchermag.net http://www.dreamcatchermag.net Subscriptions: $25/year James T. Lambertus, Publisher james@dreamcatchermag.net Advertising Inquiries: ads@dreamcatchermag.net Letters & Editorial Submissions: edit@dreamcatchermag.net Laurie Haigh, Operations Manager laurie@dreamcatchermag.net N AT I V E A M E R I C A N OW N E D

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ORIGINAL TRIBAL NAMES

Kitikiti’sh TSALAGI Ugakhpa WICHITA

CHEROKEE

QUAPAW

Wah Zah Zhi MUSCOGEE OSAGE

Hinono’ei CREEK

Chikasha ARAPAHOE

NUMINU Asakiwaki and CHICKASAW

COMANCHE

MESKWAKI SAC & FOX

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BINGER Caddo Songs

Ernest Childers (Creek) awarded Medal of Honor April 8, 1944

Tuesdays, 7 pm Caddo Nation Cultural Building

SKIATOOK

Eye on NDN-Country with dg smalling Saturdays, 9 am on http://www.thespyfm.com Conversations with Native leaders and friends of NDN-Country on current affairs in Oklahoma.

American Indian Chamber of Commerce

Osage Language Wednesdays, 6 to 8 pm, Adults and Teens Skiatook Library, 316 E Rogers http://www.tulsalibrary.org/eventguide

Second Wednesdays, 11:30 am Meinders School of Business, NW 26th St & McKinley Buffet Luncheon, $20

American Indian Printmakers Exhibit Through May 8 National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 1700 NE 63rd St www.nationalcowboymuseum.org, 405-478-2250

LAWTON Fort Sill Indian School, The Boarding School Experience Thru April Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center 701 NW Ferris Ave http://www.comanchemuseum.com, 580-353-0404

NORMAN

OKLAHOMA CITY

Oklahoma Land Rush begins April 22, 1889

Kiowa Language Class Thursdays, 6 to 8 pm, Jacobson House Featured teacher in April: Dr. Gus Palmer Jr Jacobson Art House, 609 Chautauqua Ave jacobsonhouse@gmail.com, 405-366-1667 http://www. jacobsonhouse.com

Weaving Traditions Tuesdays, 10 am to 6 pm, Starting Mar 8 Jacobson Art House Four programs about Oklahoma tribes:: Kiowa language, Pow wow songs and traditions, and classes on Basket-weaving or Bead-work.

RED ROCK Otoe Language Classes Tuesdays, 6 pm Online classes available by arrasngement Contact Jim Hopper, Language Coordinator 580-723-4466 ext 111, jhopper@omtribe.org

ALBUQUERQUE Gathering of Nations Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30 http://www.gatheringofnations.com

TULSA Tulsa Indian Art Festival Rescheduled for May 20-22 at Central Park Hall, Expo Square http://www.facebook.com/TulsaIndianArtFestival

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The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic has been providing culturally sensitive health care to American Indians in central Oklahoma since 1974. As a non-profit 501 (C) (3) charity Clinic we provide services to over 15,000 American Indian patients. These patients represent 220 federally recognized tribes.

Fifty-seven percent of our patients have no health insurance at all.

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American Indian Festival of Words Tulsa Library

Courtesy Tulsa City-County Library

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L I V I N G C U LT U R E

A large crowd gathered in Del City to witness the poise, beauty and talent of candidates for Miss Indian Oklahoma City. Stephanie Tehauno, representing the Choctaw Nation, won the competition and for the next year will represent Oklahoma City at her many public appearances, as well as “big sister” her younger counterparts.

Kaylon Wood (Sac & Fox) won the Traditional Dress and Talent competitions on her way to becoming Jr. Miss Indian Oklahoma City. Petite and precious Rachel Lee Scott (Chickasaw) is ready to assume her role as Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City. ¶ Girls and young Indian women in the Oklahoma City Metro area are able to compete for titles and other leadership opportunities thanks to the Changing Winds Cultural Society, and Director Shirley Wapskineh (Potawatomie/Absentee Shawnee). The Changing Winds Cultural Society provides opportunities for Indian youth to experience leadership roles in the community and promotes the potential of American Indian youth as future leaders. ¶ http://www.missindianokc.org

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L I VI NG ARTS

Don Narcomey (Seminole/Creek) Mixed Media Sculpture and One-of-a-kind Furniture The concepts for my work generally arise out of the materials that I work with. The color, texture form or unique characteristics of the materials at hand help to guide me in the decisions regarding concepts and processes. Sometimes these characteristics are apparent to me, other times the action of cutting, carving or shaping a piece unlocks the mysteries of their being. I look for something in these materials to give me some insight about the nature of life or human experience. This leads me to make decisions as to the juxtaposition or combination of elements and processes necessary to help me communicate my thoughts and feelings. As I work through a piece I begin to learn a little more about myself and the world around me. [Don’s furniture work was featured on HGTV’s “Modern Masters”] http://www.narcomey.net

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Venus 28” x 23” x 28” Hackberry

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Symbiotic 20"x 36" x 24" Sycamore, Walnut, Manzanita, Copper

Vanishing 11"x 15" x 20" Blackjack, Rosewood, Ebony

Parting 26"x 29" x 20" Steel, Sandstone, Wenge, Elm, Resin

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CASINO TRAIL

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