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Symposium on the American Indian, April 11-16, 1977

The American Indian: View of the World and Future Directions' Page 1

The 1st Annual Symposium on the American Indian
April 11 through 16, 1977

presented by
The Chicano-Indian Student Union,The Academic Community and Area Churches of The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa

The 1st Annual Symposium on the American Indian 1977 Topic:
"The American Indian: View of the World and Future Directions"
Monday, April 11, 1977
8:00-9:00: The White Roots of Peace will arrive at the Iowa Memorial Union to be greeted by the Program Committee and other friends. The tipi will be erected near the Union, and a crafts display will be set up close by. There will be no registration fee for the participants. Members of the group will be briefed on the day's activities.
9:00am-4:00pm CRAFTS & BOOKS DISPLAY close to the tipi. A chance to meet Mayan weavers and musicians from Guatemala, and other members of the group. Books, posters, newspapers, Mohawk baskets, Guatemalan textiles and blankets will be on sale and display. 
9:00-4:00pm ART DISPLAY by Antonia Guerrera. Ms. Guerrera will exhibit a small group of paintings and photographs in the lobby of the Union. 
11:30am LECTURE I- Phillip Deere, a spiritual advisor of the American Indian Movement, will speak on Traditional Religion and Spirituality in the English Building, Room 212.
10:30am LECTURE II-Tlakaelel Jimenez, an Aztec (Nahuatl) scholar and teacher, will speak on Aztec astronomy and mathematics in Schaeffer Hall, Room 25.
10:30am LECTURE III-Coyote, a Ylaki from Northern California, will speak on Native American education, in the Physics Building, Room 169.
10:30am LECTURE IV- Rarihokwats, editor of AKWESASNE NOTES, Mohawk Nation, will speak on Contemporary Political Science of Native Nations in North Hall, Room 316.
12:30-2:00pm DANCES by the Aztec Danzas de la Conquista, on a tennis court by the Old Armory (or Union Auditorium, in case of bad weather). These dances are a form of active meditation, harmonious movement, representations of Nahuatl spiritual beliefs. Those who witness are invited to participate through their hearts and spirits. No applause, please-participate with the dancers spiritually. After the dances, there will be a chance for informal discussion about them. Spanish/English translators will be available to help conversation.
2:00-4:00pm FILM FESTIVAL - "Cold Journey", a feature length film made for theatrical use, will be shown. The film depicts the life of a Cree youth who tries to find his way in a confusing world. The film is powerful, unsettling, and raises many questions. Indian audiences will identify with it immediately, and Non-Indian audiences should see it. It is also very instructive for education students. 
5:00pm Potluck supper for White Roots of Peace at the Chicano-Native American Cultural Center, at 308 Melrose. Faculty and community are invited. Call 353-4753 for more information.
Tuesday, April 12, 1977
7:30pm "The Shadowcatcher", an 88 minute, black and white documentary, directed by P. C. McLuhan, will be shown in Shambaugh Auditorium, free admission. This film uses as its basis the films and photographs of Edward S. Curtis, the best-known historical photographer of the American Indian. 
Wednesday, April 13, 1977
3:00-5:00pm Dr. Reynaldo Rayna, Director of Chicano Studies at Texas A & I University, will give a lecture/tape presentation in the Harvard Room of the Union. The presentation will deal with "Chicano Sounds of Texas." It is a presentation about Chicano music.
8:00-10:00pm Dr. Rayna will give his presentation once more and will also talk about the "Future of Chicano Studies." The presentation and talk will be at the Chicano-Native American Cultural Center, located at 308 Melrose. 
8:00-10:00 Meridel LeSueur, a well-known feminist and novelist, will speak on Indian rights in America today, at the Women's Resource and Action Center.
Thursday, April 14, 1977
8:00-10:00pm Vine Deloria Jr. will speak at the COllege of Law on the following topics: "Recent Land Cases in Maine" and "American Indians...Where Do We Go Today?"
Friday, April 15, 1977
9:00-11:00am Mr. Deloria will hold an informal workshop with Indian students and interested persons at the Chicano-Native American Cultural Center.
Saturday, April 16, 1977
8:00-10:00pm N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winner and well-known Indian novelist, will speak in the Chemistry Auditorium on the topic of "Rainy Mountain Cemetery".

This symposium is made possible by contributions from the following groups: the Chicano- Indian Student Union, The College of Law, The School of Religion, The University of Iowa Lecture Series Committee, the Department of Social Work, the Department of Sociology,
the Department of Special Support Services, the Department of English, the Iowa Student Bar Association, the Chicano Association for Legal Education, and the area churches of Iowa City. We gratefully acknowledge the support we have received from these groups without whose support this symposium would not have been possible. 

We gratefully acknowledge the use of the photograph of Red Cloud, Oglala Sioux Chief, from the Wanamaker Collection of the Indiana University Museum.

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The 1st Annual Symposium on the American Indian April 11 through 16, 1977 presented by The Chicano-Indian Student Union,The Academic Community and Area Churches of The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa The 1st Annual Symposium on the American Indian 1977 Topic: "The American Indian: View of the World and Future Directions" Monday, April 11, 1977 8:00-9:00: The White Roots of Peace will arrive at the Iowa Memorial Union to be greeted by the Program Committee and other friends. The tipi will be erected near the Union, and a crafts display will be set up close by. There will be no registration fee for the participants. Members of the group will be briefed on the day's activities. 9:00am-4:00pm CRAFTS & BOOKS DISPLAY close to the tipi. A chance to meet Mayan weavers and musicians from Guatemala, and other members of the group. Books, posters, newspapers, Mohawk baskets, Guatemalan textiles and blankets will be on sale and display. 9:00-4:00pm ART DISPLAY by Antonia Guerrera. Ms. Guerrera will exhibit a small group of paintings and photographs in the lobby of the Union. 11:30am LECTURE I- Phillip Deere, a spiritual advisor of the American Indian Movement, will speak on Traditional Religion and Spirituality in the English Building, Room 212. 10:30am LECTURE II-Tlakaelel Jimenez, an Aztec (Nahuatl) scholar and teacher, will speak on Aztec astronomy and mathematics in Schaeffer Hall, Room 25. 10:30am LECTURE III-Coyote, a Ylaki from Northern California, will speak on Native American education, in the Physics Building, Room 169. 10:30am LECTURE IV- Rarihokwats, editor of AKWESASNE NOTES, Mohawk Nation, will speak on Contemporary Political Science of Native Nations in North Hall, Room 316. 12:30-2:00pm DANCES by the Aztec Danzas de la Conquista, on a tennis court by the Old Armory (or Union Auditorium, in case of bad weather). These dances are a form of active meditation, harmonious movement, representations of Nahuatl spiritual beliefs. Those who witness are invited to participate through their hearts and spirits. No applause, please-participate with the dancers spiritually. After the dances, there will be a chance for informal discussion about them. Spanish/English translators will be available to help conversation. 2:00-4:00pm FILM FESTIVAL - "Cold Journey", a feature length film made for theatrical use, will be shown. The film depicts the life of a Cree youth who tries to find his way in a confusing world. The film is powerful, unsettling, and raises many questions. Indian audiences will identify with it immediately, and Non-Indian audiences should see it. It is also very instructive for education students. 5:00pm Potluck supper for White Roots of Peace at the Chicano-Native American Cultural Center, at 308 Melrose. Faculty and community are invited. Call 353-4753 for more information. Tuesday, April 12, 1977 7:30pm "The Shadowcatcher", an 88 minute, black and white documentary, directed by P. C. McLuhan, will be shown in Shambaugh Auditorium, free admission. This film uses as its basis the films and photographs of Edward S. Curtis, the best-known historical photographer of the American Indian. Wednesday, April 13, 1977 3:00-5:00pm Dr. Reynaldo Rayna, Director of Chicano Studies at Texas A & I University, will give a lecture/tape presentation in the Harvard Room of the Union. The presentation will deal with "Chicano Sounds of Texas." It is a presentation about Chicano music. 8:00-10:00pm Dr. Rayna will give his presentation once more and will also talk about the "Future of Chicano Studies." The presentation and talk will be at the Chicano-Native American Cultural Center, located at 308 Melrose. 8:00-10:00 Meridel LeSueur, a well-known feminist and novelist, will speak on Indian rights in America today, at the Women's Resource and Action Center. Thursday, April 14, 1977 8:00-10:00pm Vine Deloria Jr. will speak at the COllege of Law on the following topics: "Recent Land Cases in Maine" and "American Indians...Where Do We Go Today?" Friday, April 15, 1977 9:00-11:00am Mr. Deloria will hold an informal workshop with Indian students and interested persons at the Chicano-Native American Cultural Center. Saturday, April 16, 1977 8:00-10:00pm N. Scott Momaday, Pulitzer Prize winner and well-known Indian novelist, will speak in the Chemistry Auditorium on the topic of "Rainy Mountain Cemetery". This symposium is made possible by contributions from the following groups: the Chicano- Indian Student Union, The College of Law, The School of Religion, The University of Iowa Lecture Series Committee, the Department of Social Work, the Department of Sociology, the Department of Special Support Services, the Department of English, the Iowa Student Bar Association, the Chicano Association for Legal Education, and the area churches of Iowa City. We gratefully acknowledge the support we have received from these groups without whose support this symposium would not have been possible. We gratefully acknowledge the use of the photograph of Red Cloud, Oglala Sioux Chief, from the Wanamaker Collection of the Indiana University Museum.