Diverse Opportunities Available in Indian Country

04-30-2001

Westerly, Suzanne
News From Indian Country

Diverse Opportunities Available in Indian Countr

Albuquerque, New Mexico (NFIC)

Albuquerque was the place to be during the week of April 8 if you were
interested in Indian gaming and the many diverse opportunities that have
been generated because of Indian gaming.

In the heart of Pueblo Country, the National Indian Gaming Association
(NIGA) held their Trade Show and Convention at the Albuquerque Convention
Center, attracting around 3,000 people with a variety of interests.

About 2,500 NIGA delegates and members were present at the ...

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Statue of Pueblo leader Pope destined for D.C.

04-15-2001

Westerly, Suzanne
News From Indian Country

Statue of Pueblo leader Pope' destined for D.C.

Santa Fe, New Mexico (NFIC)

A small group of Hispanics in New Mexico tried to stop the statue of the
leader of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, Pope', from being placed in the Hall of
Statuary in Washington, D.C. Never-forgotten 400 year-old wounds were once
again the cause of anguish to many.

In 1680, Pope', a holy man of the Pueblo people, along with several other
Pueblo spiritual leaders, led a victorious revolt against Spanish
conquistadors who had invaded Pueblo lands.

As they invaded what is now New Mexico ...

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FAITA: "We as a people are very creative"

04-15-2001

Westerly, Suzanne
News From Indian Country

FAITA: We as a people are very creative

Beverly Hills, California (NFIC)

Glamorous Native artists and their guests, dressed in stunning gowns,
tuxedoes, and traditional clothing, mingled with friends and fans at the
9th Annual First Americans in the Arts Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Stars and future stars networked with colleagues and caught up with friends
before entering the Grand Ballroom for dinner, the award ceremony, and
entertainment.

Moving slowly through the Silent Auction room, people lingered at tables
and stands observing the ...

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24TH ANNUAL INDIAN SCHOOL: Focus on healing, personal growth, renewal and strengthening of the spirit

04-15-2001

Westerly, Suzanne
News From Indian Country

24TH ANNUAL INDIAN SCHOOL: Focus on healing, personal growth, renewal and
strengthening of the spirit

Albuquerque, New Mexico (NFIC)

"I had never realized what happens at a school like this, but there is
something very deep and spiritual about what goes on here." "It's really
changed my life, I've got a complete new outlook on life." "There's a
feeling of unity." "That workshop was so powerful."

These were a few of the comments heard during the week-long 24th Annual
Indian School on Alcohol and Other Drug Related Problems organized by the
American ...

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There's Still Time To Catch Jump Kiss: An Indian Legend

There's Still Time To Catch Jump Kiss: An Indian Legend
by Suzanne Westerly, Photojournalist

Bringing us back in time, a Native American woman of mixed-blood tells her thought-provoking story of growing up in mid-century Kansas City in the new play, Jump Kiss: An Indian Legend, now playing at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Griffith Park.

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