Wednesday, July 27, 2011

The difference between a dying tradition...








The difference between a dying tradition


and a preserved tradition,

.....is PRACTICE!!!   


We need to continue to Practice our Traditions in order to Preserve them for the Future,
We have always done it this way... and should continue to do so. It has worked this way for Ions...changing what has worked for us can possibly lead to loosing what is ours.
from Land to Practicing Unknown traditions... it's important to up keep those traditions. 
Share them.... don't put them in a box and put them away.... 

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Nex'wetem baskets....August 6th, 2011



Basket Weavers Gathering - Public Welcome!

All Day Event Aug 06, 2011

* The Third Annual Basketweavers Gathering will be held at the Haramokngna for a three day event. Workshops, basketry exhibition, and much more
* Basketweavers Gathering
Friday August 5th 12:00pm to Sunday August 7th, 2011

Featuring: Basketry exhibit in the Toypurina Gallery Workshops by So Cal Weavers Gathering sites information.




Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center: 
Location
General Information
Haramokngna American Indian Cultural Center is the realization of many people in greater Los Angeles, where Native American people gather to share their culture, their history, and their heritage through storytelling, dance, music, and arts.

The Center has become a destination for many to learn more about the five regional California Indian tribes' history while enjoying the outdoor scenery and trails. Haramonkngna features a Museum, a Gallery, and Learning Center where you get hands on activities.

Website
Email
Phone
(626) 449-8975, 310-455-1588

Before.....there was,

Before Christ, Before Columbus...
Before Custer and before Costner... 
and Before there was any Casino's...
























We Natives Americans Were Here!!!

Nex'wetem Southern California Basket Weavers Summer Gathering


Nex’wetem

Southern California Indian Basketweavers Summer Gathering
July 22-24, 2011
Agua Caliente Spa Resort, Palm Springs California

This event is sponsored by The Agua Caliente Cahuilla Culture Committee.

Agenda:

Friday:
6pm - Cahuilla Language Class.    
Early registration and check in if staying the weekend (a block of rooms are reserved under “Basket Gathering” for Friday and Saturday, July 22 and 23, at the Tribal rate of $75.00 per night)

Saturday:
8:30 to 5:00pm - Basket weaving workshops and weaving circles. All workshops will be Southern California Indian Style Weaving. (Workshops and teachers to be announced)
Breakfast and lunch on your own

6:30pmDinner provided by Agua Caliente Culture Committee, followed by Bird Singing/Dancing and Culture Sharing.

Sunday: Weave until 3 PM. and or fieldtrip to the Agua Caliente Culture Museum at 11:00am.

Questions Call: Lorene Sisquoc @ (951) 536-5581