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The Fall 2003 Program

Friday, 10 October 2003: A Lecture at the UA by Professor Hartman H. Lomawaima, INterim Director of the Arizona State Museum

At 4 PM on Friday, in the Board Room of the Arizona State Museum (on the University of Arizona Campus), there was a lecture by Dr. Hartman H. Lomawaima, graciously substituting for the scheduled speaker, his wife Tsianina, who was ill. The title of the lecture was: From Hut to HUD. Refreshments were served.

     
     
     
     
     
     

Sunday, 19 October 2003: A Performance by the Black Horse Dancers in Tempe, AZ

The public is also invited to a free performance on Tony Redhouse and the Black Horse Dancers at Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ
Contact: Matt Crum, 602-543-5209 or Linda Bentheim, 602-543-5220
The Arizona Chapter of the Fulbright Association is sponsoring a fall Fulbright Reception at ASU’s main campus in Tempe. The reception will feature a performance by Tony Redhouse and the Black Horse Dancers. The event takes place Sunday, Oct. 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Memorial Union Building in Room 218 Pima. There is no admission charge, and refreshments will be provided. The dancers, who are known for telling stories through dance, will begin performing at 4:30 p.m.

Lead dancer Tony Redhouse, a member of the Navajo Nation, is an accomplished artist, dancer, musician, and recording artist. He also is a Native American tradition consultant, teaching seminars in Native American culture, spirituality, and arts and crafts to children and adults. Darryl Hattenhauer, associate professor of American literature in the ASU West College of Arts and Sciences and our Association's representative for this event, will serve as event host; Hattenhauer may be contacted at (602) 543-6023 for more information.

Sunday, 16 November 2003 (4 pm – 7 pm): (during International Education week) -- A Panel Discussion Featuring Native American Artists on How Their Culture Influences Their Art

To commemorate International Education week, we will host a panel composed of Native American artists speaking on how their heritage affects their art. Three Native American artists have agreed to be part of the panel: Dennis Numkena is a Native American artist from Phoenix, Leslie Silko is a Native American writer from Tucson and Delphine Tsinnijinnie is a Native American actress and singer living in Tucson.

  • Mr. Numkena is an architect, artist and designer who is a member of the Hopi tribe. He has designed numerous buildings, both private and public, and has worked extensively with Native American tribes on architectural projects. Mr. Numkena is also a well-known sculptor.
  • Leslie Silko, a versatile and renowned Native American author, was raised in Laguna Pueblo in New Mexico. Her first short story was published in 1969 and in 1974 she received a poetry award from the Chicago Review for Laguna Woman, a collection of poems. Her novels, Ceremony (1977), Almanac of the Dead (1991), and Gardens in the Dunes (1999), are all critically acclaimed. Several of her short stories are included in current high school textbooks.
  • Delphine Tsinajinnie is an actress and singer who is a member of the Dine (Navajo) tribe. She has performed in Japan and Mexico as well as the US and has two highly acclaimed albums (Mother’s Word and Voices Across the Canyon). She made her principal acting debut in the recent CBS Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, The Lost Child. Through her art, Ms. Tsinajinnie hopes to preserve indigenous languages, songs and philosophies and to promote global harmony.

This event will take place in the Arizona Historical Society in Tucson and those attending will be able to tour the museum at no charge for the hour prior to the program. Refreshments will be served.

Some images taken during the event

Kirk Simmons, and panel in background Carol Bender introducing panelists
At the refreshments table; Kirk Simmons and Ray White in the background (picture by Fred Fehr) Luis and Sabra (Beck) Navarro; in the background: left - Dennis Numkena coming through the door, right - Delphine Tsinajinnie sitting down (picture by Fred Fehr)
Kirk Simmons, and panel in background Carol Bender introducing panelists
Kirk Simmons with preliminary remarks, with panelists in the background from left-to-right: Carol Bender making preliminary remarks, Sabra Beck-Navarro waits to introduce panelists: Dennis Numkena, Leslie Silko, and Delphine Tsinajinnie
the buffet, part 1 the buffet, part 2
The first half of the buffet table The second half of the buffet table

After the talks by the panelists, and the abundant questions from the audience had been answered by them, a sub-set of the audience and the panelists adjourned to the Ventana Room of the University Marriott Hotel for supper.

Bob Gately, Carol Bender, and Dennis Numkena Dennis, David Chisholm, and Delphine Tsinajinnie
from left-to-right: Bob Gately, Carol Bender, and Dennis Numkena from left-to-right: Dennis, David Chisholm, and Delphine Tsinajinnie
Bob, Carol, Dennis, and David Chisholm Dennis, David, and Delphine, and Ruby White
from left-to-right: Bob, Carol, Dennis, and David from left-to-right: Dennis, David, Delphine, and Ruby White

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