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St. Olaf hosts Native American Weeks

By Tom Vogel
October 24, 2006

Larry Yazzie
Fancy Dancer Larry Yazzie will perform at the Native American Weeks opening ceremony.
St. Olaf College's Native American Weeks began on Oct. 22 and will run through Nov. 4. The two weeks will feature numerous events sponsored by Talking Circle, the Diversity Celebrations Committee (DCC) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach (MACO).

On Tuesday, Oct. 24, Native American Weeks opening ceremony, featuring Fancy Dancer Larry Yazzie, will be held in Buntrock Commons, Crossroads, at 4:30 p.m.

A chapel talk and reception featuring Paul Schurke, father of Bria Schurke '08, will take place on Thursday, Oct. 26, starting at 11 a.m. Paul will address how global climate change is causing devastating impacts on the traditional lifestyles of indigenous peoples of the high arctic and discuss Christian responsibility toward this issue. That evening, from 7 to 9 p.m., will be shown in Holland Hall, 501. The movie tells the story of Victor and Thomas, two men growing up on the Couer d'Alene Indian Reservation in Idaho, who set off on a picturesque road trip to collect the remains of Victor's father in Phoenix.

On Wednesday, Nov. 1, Gary Lussier will entertain listeners with his telling of Ojibwe stories from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Lion's Lair.

Participants will have the opportunity to make their own dreamcatchers on Thursday, Nov. 2. "Dreamcatchers and Beading" will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on the second floor of Buntrock Commons by the Cage. A theme meal featuring a Native American menu of salmon, wild rice, fry bread and more will be served during dinner that evening in Stav Hall.

For more information about Native American Weeks contact the Multicultural Affairs and Community Outreach Office at (507) 646-3060.

Contact David Gonnerman at 507-786-3315 or gonnermd@stolaf.edu.