Yale Bulletin and Calendar

October 26, 2001

Volume 30, Number 8

This Hopi coiled platter made out of grass from the Southwest will be on display in the Peabody Museum's new exhibit.

Event to celebrate 'Cultures of Native America'

Storytelling, dancing, a bone-carving demonstration and a basket-weaving workshop are among the activities that will take place on Saturday, Nov. 3, during the Peabody Museum of Natural History's second annual celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

The family event, titled "The Cultures of Native America: Past, Present and Future," allows museum guests to discover the history of Native American peoples through dance, song, demonstrations, crafts, artwork and food, among other activities that highlight the heritage of indigenous Americans. It will take place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and is free with museum admission.

Offerings of the day-long celebration include an interactive presentation for families by the Mohegan Tribal Dancers and Drummers about the way song and dance fit into Eastern Woodland Native American culture, and basket-weaving workshops for both beginners and the more advanced. There will also be a performance of the traditional music and dance of the Taino, the indigenous people of the Caribbean; a discussion on food and health; and talks about current research topics by Native American students at Yale and the University's Endangered Language Fund, as well as on the museum's collections.

The museum's new Hall of Native American Cultures, which opened to the public last fall, showcases native people's clothing, games, pottery and basketry. Also on display there are historical pieces, including a headdress and pipe that Oglala chief Red Cloud presented to the famed Yale paleontologist O.C. Marsh for his role in exposing corruption at the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

"The Cultures of Native America" is sponsored by United Illuminating.

Located at 170 Whitney Ave., the Peabody Museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, and noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 3-15 and for seniors. Parking is available in the Peabody Visitor Parking Lot, located one block north of the museum on Whitney Avenue. For directions, events or other information, call (203) 432-5050 or visit the museum's website at www.peabody.yale.edu.

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