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 Hall of the People Steel Goes Up
The structural steel for the Hall of the People began to arrive at the AICCM construction site on February 15, 2010. The first delivery included the tallest column at 90' in length, weighing 32,000 lbs. (See the VIDEO of the arrival of the steel.) On March 15, 2010, the tallest column was the first to be set in place. The Hall of the People is the central gathering space of the AICCM and is evocative of the traditional architectural structures in Native communities. (See the VIDEO of the first column being erected.)
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 Cultural Planning
MarchThe AICCM hosted a
planning meeting with the Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First
Nation, Ontario, Canada, and representatives of the Ontario Ministry of
Tourism. Located along the shores of Lake Huron, the Kettle Point
community is exploring the feasibility of establishing a cultural center
as a year-round destination. Kettlepoint |
 Design Dialogue
February
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 Arts & Exhibitions
January - March
Arts and Exhibitions recently completed review of programming priorities for the east wing which included the North Gallery and Forum Theaters, and the Discovery Center. The development of a site-wide art plan will serve as a positive strategy for the incorporation of more Art in Public Places projects for the site. In consultation with Ralph Applebaum Associates and Johnson Fain/Hornbeek Blatt, locations throughout the site have been identified for consideration in the future.
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH & PUBLIC PROGRAMS
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 Newspapers in Education
March
Hey Teachers! Sign up now to receive the newest edition of the Newspapers in Education teaching supplement focused on Oklahoma's Native foodways which publishes in April. This edition focuses on Oklahoma's diverse American Indian cultures through their unique food traditions and practices. From wild onions to maple syrup, students will gain a greater understanding of the rich Native cultures found in Oklahoma. |
 Chickasaw Horticulture
February
In February the COPP division had the opportunity to visit with youth volunteers at the Chickasaw Nation Horticulture Department in Ada, OK. Under the direction of Governor Anoatubby, the Chickasaw Nation has developed a successful garden program where youth are employed along with adult program participants to help grow fruits and vegetables year-round. The produce is then distributed throughout the local community. This is a wonderfully innovative program that is sending tribal youth the right message and providing healthy food within the community.
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 Education Outreach at NW Classen HS
January
Nancy Fields, Education Coordinator, spoke with Northwest Classen High School Indian Education students about the career opportunities that are available as a museum professional. Students learned about the various departments and responsibilities that are central to museum work. Students also learned how working within a tribal museum provides an empowering opportunity to serve in a role of influence and stewardship for tribal communities and Native people as a whole.
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 Mvskoke Nation Food Sovereignty Conference
February
The Muscogee Creek Nation hosted the 2010 Food Sovereignty Symposium in Okmulgee, OK. The focus of the symposium was to share a variety of guest speakers experiences with Native community food sovereignty issues from across the state of Oklahoma. Topics ranged from climate change to supplying local farm grown produce to local public schools. MFSI can also be found on Facebook.
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 Cheyenne & Arapaho Buffalo Program
February
The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Buffalo Pilot Project boasts approximately 350 head of buffalo herd that grazes over 2,000 acres of tribal land in Concho, Oklahoma. The COPP division met with staff from the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Diabetes Wellness Program and Farm and Ranch Program to learn about the program and how the buffalo is distributed to community members. The Cheyenne & Arapaho are striving, through this unique program, to improve the overall health of their tribal members through a traditional and ancient practice.
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MARKETING & CULTURAL TOURISM
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OklaVisionary & Okla Native Culture
Monday's & Wednesdays @ Noon (CST)
AICCM & OklaVision present two segments weekly highlighting Oklahoma's Visionary leaders and Native Cultural representatives. OklaVisionary has featured Rep. Ken Luttrell, Rep. Anastasia Pittman, Sen. Andrew Rice, Sen. Harry Coates, David Hornbeek, Scott Johnson, Bill Fain and Sen. Judy Eason McIntyre. Okla Native Culture has featured Phyllis Wahahrocka-Tasi, Comanche National Museum, Karen Whitecotton-Phillips, Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center, Lil Mike & Funny Bone, Mary Charlotte Crofford, Cherokee Heritage Center and Chief Gregory Pyle, Choctaw Nation.
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 Oklahoma Indian Tourism association
January
OITa
is a collaborative effort to promote and develop tourism of authentic
Oklahoma American Indian cultures, histories and destinations. OITa and
the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department will join together to create
the first "Oklahoma Indian Travel Guide" in 2010. Find out how you can be
included in the guide at the next OITa meeting on April 6, 2010 from 10am - noon located at the Oklahoma History
Center in OKC. For more information email or call Debbie Lindsey at 405.239.5501.
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 AICCM Webpage
January - March
Check out changes to the AICCM website for updates and latest news
- Videos
- Photographs
- Blogs
- Events
- Updates
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 Mvskoke Woman Mails Census Form
March
Alma Brown, who is 90 years young said, "I'm thankful to be able to participate and be counted." Mrs. Brown walked outside to her mailbox in Oklahoma City to mail her U.S. Census form to ensure her Native Vote was counted. HAVE YOU MAILED YOURS BACK?
VIDEO about the Grand Ronde Tribe who lost Federal recognition in 1954. Filling out the census ensured they had a say in their own future!
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Honors & Recognition
Margaret May, Retiring
(LORD Cultural Resources)
Worked with NACEA for the past 9 years. Thank you for your contributions! You will be missed.
Shoshana Wasserman
(Thloppthlocco Tribal Town, Muscogee Creek)
March 1, 2010 Three
Year Anniversary with the State of Oklahoma.
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AICCM/NACEA OFFICE
Business Offices
900 N Broadway Avenue Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73102 USA
405.239.5500
info@aiccm.org
AICCM Construction Site
659 American Indian Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129 USA
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