| Monday, April 9, 2007, 5:30 ? 8:30pm Latino Native American Cultural Center |
AISA ?Natives and the Arts? themed Potluck To start the week, AISA will advertise our weekly potluck to University wide community. ?We will be facilitating a discussion about Native American art and contemporary issues. ? |
| Tuesday, April 10, 2007, 7:00pm Iowa Memorial Union Illinois Room, 348 |
Lee Maracle ? Reading and Lecture Lee Maracle, of Salish and Cree ancestry, a member of the Sto:loh Nation, was born in Vancouver, B.C. ?The author of many critically acclaimed literary works including: Sojourner's and Sundogs, Ravensong, Bobbi Lee, Daughters Are Forever, Will's Garden, Bent Box, and I Am Woman. ?Lee is ?published ?worldwide and an internationally known poet, performer, writer and musician. Erika T. Wurth ? Reading Erika T. Wurth is an emerging writer whose work focuses on contemporary, urban (or non-reservation) Native American issues. ?She writes both fiction and poetry and has been published in a few literature Journals to date, with a book of poetry coming out through the University of New Mexico in October. ?She is currently a creative writing professor at the University of Western Illinois. |
| Thursday, April 12, 2007, 7:30 pm Englert Theater 221 East Washington Street |
John Trudell ? Documentary Screening and Lecture/Performance John Trudell is a prominent poet and Native American activist. ? Recently, a riveting documentary about his controversial and tragic life is being screened across North America. ?Along with a screening of this documentary, Trudell will talk about his life. |
| Friday, April 13, 2007, 12:00? 1:30pm Iowa Memorial Union 2nd Floor Ballroom |
David Wolfman - Cooking Demonstration Renowned Canadian Chef from the Aboriginal Television Network?s ?Cooking with the Wolfman? will be carrying out a cooking demonstration. Wolfman will be serving up his signature (and delicious) Aboriginal fusion food. ?He will be equipped with recipes, door prizes (tee shirts, caps, aprons) and autographed photos. ?However, the best prize will go to those chosen few who get to do the taste-test! Tickets to go on sale in March. |
| Friday, April 13, 2007, 6:30 ? 9:00pm Iowa Memorial Union 2nd Floor Ballroom |
Social Featuring Music by Emerging American Indian DJs Enjoy the musical performances of Tabletop Sounds artists Garron Yepa and Mateo Perez and Finger Prince Beats artists Skye Mike and Ray. ?Refreshments will be served and art materials will be available for all participants to create to the Dj?s sounds. ?For those interested in dancing the night away, the Djs will be moving their performance over to The Picador, one of Iowa City?s oldest and dearest music venues. ?For more information on this later event go to http://www.gabesoasis.com |
| April 13 - 14, 2007 |
Committee on Institutional Cooperation American Indian Studies (CIC-AIS) Eighth Annual Graduate Student Conference Each year CIC-AIS graduate students gather to present and discuss their research interests. ?This year, the CIC-AIS conference will also coincide with the Native American Arts and Culture Week, which offers conference participants an opportunity to experience a host of Native American focused events and activities. |