The American Museum of Natural History
presents
Indigenous Peoples Day
Saturday, August 9
12 noon-5:00 p.m.
Kaufmann Theater, first floor
Free with Museum admission
In recognition of the United Nations' International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, this afternoon features a special concert performance with Halau I Ka Wekiu from Hawai'i as well as an indigenous Caribbean cultural presentation by members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society.
"Yarning Up", a short film series focusing on Northern Australian
Aboriginal stories, will also be featured.
An Indigenous Artisan Showcase will take place in the Museum's Grand Gallery.
This program is cosponsored with the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the NGO Committee on the United Nations International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the Tribal Link Foundation and the United Confederation of
Taino People.
1:00 p.m. - Halau I Ka Wekiu
Hawaiian Hula School Performance
2:00 p.m. - "Yarning Up: 4 Short Stories from the Top End"
Australian Aboriginal Short Films
Screening with introduction and Q&A by Producer Penny Smallacombe
3:00 p.m. - Halau I Ka Wekiu
Hawaiian Hula School Performance
4:30 p.m. - Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society
12noon – 5:30pm: An Indigenous Artisan Showcase, Grand Gallery, First Floor
Several indigenous artists including Jude Norris (Cree) and Taino Spirit will display their works throughout the day.
presents
Indigenous Peoples Day
Saturday, August 9
12 noon-5:00 p.m.
Kaufmann Theater, first floor
Free with Museum admission
In recognition of the United Nations' International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, this afternoon features a special concert performance with Halau I Ka Wekiu from Hawai'i as well as an indigenous Caribbean cultural presentation by members of the Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society.
"Yarning Up", a short film series focusing on Northern Australian
Aboriginal stories, will also be featured.
An Indigenous Artisan Showcase will take place in the Museum's Grand Gallery.
This program is cosponsored with the Secretariat of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the NGO Committee on the United Nations International Decade of the World's Indigenous Peoples, the Tribal Link Foundation and the United Confederation of
Taino People.
1:00 p.m. - Halau I Ka Wekiu
Hawaiian Hula School Performance
2:00 p.m. - "Yarning Up: 4 Short Stories from the Top End"
Australian Aboriginal Short Films
Screening with introduction and Q&A by Producer Penny Smallacombe
3:00 p.m. - Halau I Ka Wekiu
Hawaiian Hula School Performance
4:30 p.m. - Cacibajagua Taino Cultural Society
12noon – 5:30pm: An Indigenous Artisan Showcase, Grand Gallery, First Floor
Several indigenous artists including Jude Norris (Cree) and Taino Spirit will display their works throughout the day.
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