Exploring the American
Indian Experience

A series of events designed to enhance community awareness and understanding of American Indians

All events are FREE OF CHARGE and open to the public.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

February 10, 2005
Book Discussion: Essie’s Story: The Life and Legacy of a Shoshone Teacher

BOOK: Essie's Story: The Life and Legacy of a Shoshone Teacher by Esther Burnett Horne and Sally McBeth
DISCUSSION LEADER: Sally McBeth, Ph.D., Co-Author and Professor of Anthropology, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 775 Hamline Street, Grand Forks
February 28, 2005
FORUM TOPIC: Aspects of the Indian Experience

DISCUSSION LEADER: Sebastian Braun, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Indian Studies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Grand Forks Herald Community Room, 375 2nd Avenue North (use alley entrance), Grand Forks

 
March 8, 2005
Book Discussion: Essie’s Story: The Life and Legacy of a Shoshone Teacher

BOOK: Essie's Story: The Life and Legacy of a Shoshone Teacher by Esther Burnett Horne and Sally McBeth
DISCUSSION LEADER: Birgit Hans, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Indian Studies, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 775 Hamline Street, Grand Forks
April 5, 2005
FORUM TOPIC: From Dream to Nightmare: American Indian Boarding Schools 1880-1920

DISCUSSION LEADER: Wilbert H. Ahern, Ph.D., Morse-Alumni Distinguished Teaching Professor of History, University of Minnesota-Morris, Morris, MN
TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Grand Forks Herald Community Room, 375 2nd Avenue North (use alley entrance), Grand Forks
April 7, 2005
FORUM TOPIC: A Celebration of Life: Understanding the Powwow Experience
DISCUSSION LEADER: Leander Russell McDonald, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, National Resource Center on Native American Aging, Center of Rural Health, UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND
TIME: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
LOCATION: Chester Fritz Auditorium, University Avenue & Yale Drive, Grand Forks

 

Artwork designed by Jake Thompson and Merry Ketterling.
Symbolism of artwork: Education is a MOUNTAIN to shoot for and one must learn self-discipline, endure suffering and insurmountable obstacles to get to the top. The ARROW at the top of the MOUNTAIN symbolizes strength and achievement, as the top is reached and aiming for more. It is also symbolic of prayers flying to the Great Spirit, asking for his support. The Morning STAR symbolizes the length between past and present. The FIVE FEATHERS represent the five reservations that are part of North Dakota and the PIPE is a symbol of strength and spirituality. The TIPIs stand at the four DIRECTIONS.