Aurora University’s Native American Heritage Week Brings Food, Films, Speakers

AURORA, Ill. October 23, 2006 - Aurora University’s first Native American Heritage Week will feature food, films, and guest speakers Nov. 6-10.

The public is invited to the celebration of the contributions and culture of the first Americans. Admission is free unless a price is indicated. The schedule is:

Monday, Nov. 6

• Art exhibit--“A Moment in Time,” an exhibit of artworks, rare books, and prints by exploration artists and early ethnographers depicting Native Americans in the 19th century, is on display through March 15 in the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Opening reception is Nov. 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. Information: 630-844-5402, museum@aurora.edu.
• Film series begins--“Mother of Many Children,” the first of three films in a Native American film series, is screened at noon in the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place in Aurora. Information: 630-844-5402.

Tuesday, Nov. 7

• History lecture--“John Wesley Powell and the Bureau of Ethnology” will be presented by Bill Steinbacher-Kemp, McLean County Museum of History archivist and librarian, at 7 p.m. in the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Kemps appears through the Roads Scholars series of the Illinois Humanities Council. Information: 630-844-5402, museum@aurora.edu.

Wednesday, Nov. 8

• Film series--“Raven Tales,” the second of three films in a Native American film series, is screened at noon in the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place in Aurora . Information: 630-844-5402.
• Dance workshop--Ho Chunk tribe members Lance and Annie Tallmadge will teach Native American dances at 2 p.m. in the University Banquet Hall in Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Cost: $5 per person. Reservations required. Information: 630-844-7841.
• Dinner program--AU’s Native American Club sponsors a dinner program from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the University Banquet Hall in Alumni Hall, 1410 Marseillaise Place , Aurora . Dakota elder Rita Reynolds of DeKalb will speak on the history and traditions of pow wow dances. Cost: To be announced. Advance reservations required. Information: 630-844-7841, museum@aurora.edu.

Thursday, Nov. 9

• Film series ends--“Sleepdancer,” the third of three films in a Native American film series, is at noon in the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place in Aurora. Information: 630-844-5402.

Friday, Nov. 10

• Indian speaker--Ojibwa Native American Nick Hockings will discuss the madoodooswan, Ojibwa sweat lodge ceremony for healing and cleansing, at 6:30 p.m. in the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, Aurora. Information: 630-844-7843, museum@aurora.edu.

Group tours and programs are available on request. Contact (630) 844-5402, www.aurora.edu/museum for information.

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