Calling All Authors of books concerning Wounded Knee 1890 and 1973 to attend book signing at Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD
The Center for Western Studies, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD is holding the 44th annual Dakota Conference on the Northern Plains - History * Literature * Art * Archeology
Dakota Conference Poster PDF
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Calling All Artists for Wounded Knee Massacre Interpretations
The Center for Western Studies, Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD is requesting entries for an exhibit entitled "Interpretations of Wounded Knee 1973 and 1890". See the following link for details.
Call for Art Interpretations of Wounded Knee PDF
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Call for Art Interpretations of Wounded Knee PDF
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Make your comments to the Forest Service on Indian Sacred Sites Report
WASHINGTON, August 5, 2011
The U.S. Forest Service has opened for public comment through the Federal Register a draft report that outlines its policies and procedures on Indian Sacred Sites.
"The Forest Service will accept public comments on the draft report while honoring its responsibility to consult with Indian Tribes."
Read More: http://www.fs.fed.us/news/2011/releases/08/sacred-sites.shtml
Sacred Sites Link
Public comments can be sent to:
Comments also may be submitted by fax to (202) 205-1773 or e-mail to sacredsitescomment@fs.fed.us
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The U.S. Forest Service has opened for public comment through the Federal Register a draft report that outlines its policies and procedures on Indian Sacred Sites.
"The Forest Service will accept public comments on the draft report while honoring its responsibility to consult with Indian Tribes."
Read More: http://www.fs.fed.us/news/2011/releases/08/sacred-sites.shtml
Sacred Sites Link
Public comments can be sent to:
U.S. Forest Service
Office of Tribal Relations
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Mailstop Code: 1160
Washington, DC 20250-1160
Comments also may be submitted by fax to (202) 205-1773 or e-mail to sacredsitescomment@fs.fed.us
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Black Elk Speaks Play by Oglala Lakota College
Native American culture and traditions will take center stage at Oglala Lakota College’s new Oglala Cultural Experience featuring a production of the play “Black Elk Speaks.”
Presented by Oglala Lakota College
See dates / times and Read More:
http://rapidcityjournal.com/lifestyles/local/oglala-lakota-college-stages-black-elk-speaks/article_1c710610-b312-11e0-a565-001cc4c002e0.html
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Presented by Oglala Lakota College
See dates / times and Read More:
http://rapidcityjournal.com/lifestyles/local/oglala-lakota-college-stages-black-elk-speaks/article_1c710610-b312-11e0-a565-001cc4c002e0.html
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ATTORNEY GENERAL TO LAY WREATH AT WOUNDED KNEE
Attorney General of the United States, Eric Holder to lay a wreath at the Wounded Knee massacre site, Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 11:45 A.M.
http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/u-s-attorney-general-meeting-with-tribal-leaders-in-rapid/article_bd4e0a96-b732-11e0-9112-001cc4c002e0.html
The Wreath next to the Wounded Knee Monument
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UPDATE August 3, 2011:
The Wreath next to the Wounded Knee Monument
The motorcade for the Attorney General Eric Holder
The Wounded Knee Entrance
Eric Holder laying the wreath
The Wounded Knee Monument
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Oscar Micheaux Film & Book Festival
Every year, the Oscar Micheaux Center in Gregory, South Dakota, holds a festival celebrating current local, statewide, and national talents honoring Micheaux's many contributions to film and books. Gregory, South Dakota, is home to the only cultural center in the world dedicated to Oscar Micheaux. For more center or festival information contact Oscar Micheaux Festival Foundation Chairman Jerry Wilske at (605) 835-9478.
http://www.cityofgregory.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={63C70840-C8C5-467E-914C-64E992842E4C}
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