Construction Update 

January - March

The structural steel on the Multi-purpose building is now being erected following the two winter snow storms in February, and crews will soon begin installation of the wooden deck and structural beams. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing work in the Central Plant and building basement continues to make steady progress.   

 

OU GeoDiversity Class Site Tour 

March

Diversity in Geosciences:Students from the University of Oklahoma Diversity in Geosciences Project visited the AICCM site in March to gain further understanding of the relationship of  AICCM's architectural spaces and earthworks with Earth Systems Sciences.  The students held on-site discussions of how the AICCM physical design is an example for the relationship of indigenous knowledge and geosciences.    

 

Spring Equinox 

March

The Vernal or spring equinox marks an important time when Native communities gather for cultural celebrations across Indian Country. Equinox or "equal night" is a special time at the AICCM site when the sunrise aligns with the East Gate entrance, comprised of Mesquabuck stones, and the Hall of the People. The project opening is anticipated to be in the Spring of 2015.    

 

Keeping the Fire Campaign
March
We're pleased to announce that the inaugural Keeping the Fire Campaign has raised $27,308! Donations came from individuals, families, tribal governments, companies and foundations. Funds will support programs and operations of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum.    Keeping the Fire Contributors.
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NMAI Orientation: Arts Leadership & Emerging Artist Programs  

March

Keevin Lewis (Navajo) offered local artists an introduction to Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Arts Leadership and Emerging Artist Programs in March at the AICCM Visitors Center. These two NMAI-funded programs enable Native artists to access the NMAI's collection to research and document cultural materials. The artists then return home empowered with new knowledge-often of ancient cultural materials-to share what they learned during their visit to Washington, D.C. 

 

The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum is pleased to join The University of Oklahoma and The Diversity in Geosciences Project as a co-sponsor for the University of Oklahoma's Diversity in Geosciences Project.  Four nationally recognized scholars working in the field of Native Sciences present Lectures and Community Dialogues. The next lecture, in April, features Dr. Steven Semken,  Place is Where We Learn from Earth and Sky, in April.  See Details

Through a grant from the Oklahoma Humanities Council, AICCM will present three public programs throughout Oklahoma this spring. The first program is in partnership with Northeastern Oklahoma A & M College (NEO) in Miami, which is hosting the event in April. With nine tribes located in Ottawa County, this "conversation" with tribal leaders and community members will cover the unique history and contributions of the tribes in the region.  The event is free and open to the public. For more information contact  Stacey Halfmoon or Nancy Fields.

The spring News Papers in Education will be distributed in April to eager students, ready to learn more about Native culture. This edition will feature profiles of each tribal nation in Oklahoma. Students will learn about the rich cultural history, lifeways, and the important tribal distinctions that make Oklahoma's Tribal Nations unique and important to the population of the state. This new publication is adapted from the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation's Oklahoma Indian Country Guide.

Changing Winds Cultural Society

3 Year Anniversary, January

Director of Community Affairs

Marketing & Public Relations

 NACEA Board Members

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