E-News Flash Vol 6 August 2014
Thank you for your support in making 
the 4th Annual American Indian Festival a huge success!   
Thank you to all of our wonderful Volunteers!
We could not have done it with out your help! 
Tim, from the wonderful partner team for the Painted Pony demonstration (seen here on the right) sadly passed away last week. Thank you Cowtown for sharing him with us for the past 4 years at AIF.

With deepest sympathy the Mid-America All-Indian Center Board of Trustees and staff note the passing of several community members, family members, and dedicated volunteers.

 

 

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of our beloved volunteers and community members.

 

Share Our Culture

Summer Movie Series: 

More Than Frybread (Comedy)

 

Wednesday, August 13th

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

  

22 Arizona tribal representatives convene in Flagstaff, Arizona to compete for the first ever annual State of Arizona frybread championship. 
American Indian Genealogy
Lecture and Workshop 
  
Saturday, August 16th
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
  
The MAAIC will be hosting this free (two part) Lecture and Workshop given by Jason Felihkatubbe (Choctaw), Grant Writer/Program Development Specialist for the Kaw Nation, and a teacher at Butler Community College. Seating is on a first come first serve basis and is open to MAAIC Members and the General Public. The program begins with lecture briefly examining, and discussing, the various resources available to those who are either researching their Indian ancestry or who are attempting to identify their Indian ancestors. The second part is a workshop will be "hands-on", bring your questions and research, and get assistance with both!

Share Our Culture

Summer Movie Series: 

Indians In Aviation

 

Wednesday, August 27th

7:00 PM-9:00 PM 

  
The MAAIC has collected the stories that need to be told to the world of how Indians moved here during the war years to build airplanes for the war effort and then over the years developed a vibrant Indian community that ultimately became the Indian Center.  
Beginning Shawl Making Class
  
Saturday, September 6th
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
  

Whether it is your very first shawl, or completing an unfinished one, you can do it all in this class taught by local artist and elder, Sandra Hulsey. This is an open enrollment class that is free for MAAIC Members and $20.00 for the General Public. Class registration is limited to the first 12 people to sign up. Click here for a registration form.
SIGN UP IS NOW AVAILABLE
FOR THE FIRST EVER
MAAIC & Friends Culture Dash  
Saturday, November 1st
7:30 AM-11:00 AM
  
  
The Mid-America All-Indian Center and Friends Culture Dash 2014 is a 5K running and walking event on Saturday, Nov. 1 that celebrates Day of the Dead while encouraging participants - from the littlest to the oldest - to pay attention to their health. For those who are fueled by competition, the Culture Dash is a chip-timed race that begins at 9 a.m. on a flat course along the Arkansas River. Awards will be given to the top three finishers in the race's seven age categories. 

 

Everyone who reaches the finish line at the foot of the iconic Keeper of the Plains statue - whether by running, power walking or casual stroll - will be greeted by an array of activities at the Indian Center (kid's crafts, face painting, arts & crafts booths and more) as well as special $1 admission to the Museum.

 

Register by Oct. 18 to receive the early bird $25 rate that includes a teal Dri-FIT T-shirt with the Culture Dash logo. Late registration is $30, and race shirts are not guaranteed. There is no fee for the Toddler Trot at 10:30 a.m. All proceeds from the Culture Dash stay local. The event is a fund-raiser for Mid-America All-Indian Center programs that preserve American Indian history and culture.


 

Click here to register!

  
Mid-America All-Indian Center  is dedicated to educating people about and preserving the heritage of the American Indian.
  
It is located at the confluence of the Little & Big Arkansas Rivers.
  
Tuesday - Saturday 10AM to 4PM
  
Phone: 316-350-3340
  
  
  
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