November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to learn about and celebrate the stories, art, traditions, and achievements of North America's indigenous peoples. Here are some activities that take place throughout his month in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Urban Indigenous Experiences: An evening of lectures, films and discussion
free – Watch the second season premiere of native americais a four-part Native-directed series that follows Native American innovators in the modern world. Some of the people featured include NASA engineer Aaron Yazzie (Navajo), sustainable architect Henry Red Cloud (Lakota), and indigenous electronic music group Halushi Nation. is included. (You can see the rest native america Season 2 episodes are available on PBS.org or the PBS app. ) This evening is presented by Southern Methodist University's Dedman College Interdisciplinary Institute in partnership with KERA.
Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Hughes-Trigg Student Center on the SMU campus, 3140 Dyer Street, Dallas. free. eventbright.com.
Native American Heritage Month Contest Powwow
free – The AT&T Employees Inter-Tribal Council will showcase Native American artisans, vendors and competitive dancers at its third annual Contest Powwow. A Native American wearing traditional regalia will make his grand entrance into the AT&T Discovery District plaza at 1 p.m. The day features demonstrations, authentic native cooking, and competitive dancing for men, women, seniors, teens, and children. Free parking is available at 1212 Jackson St. (requires authorization from area merchant).
It will be held on November 11th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the AT&T Discovery District, 208 S. Akard St. in Dallas. free. icae4nativeamericans.org/2023nahm.
“Joan's Quick Guide to Smith: Memory Map”
This retrospective of nearly 50 years of work by the Native American artist and activist includes drawings, paintings, prints, and sculptures. A national of the Salish-Kotenai Confederacy, Smith uses satire and humor in his art to address issues that are at the forefront of contemporary life and art today. The exhibition is curated by Alison Hearst, curator of the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Museum of Modern Art. Smith is both a teacher and a curator. Most recently, she curated “The Land Carries Our Ancestors: Contemporary Art by Native Americans,” currently on display at the National Gallery of Art in Washington.
It will run through January 21 at the Fort Worth Museum of Modern Art, 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth. $16 for ages 18-59, $12 for seniors 60 and older, $10 for students with ID, and free for ages 17 and under. Admission is free on Fridays and half price on Sundays. themodern.org.
native american crafts
free – Throughout the month of November, kids can make corn husk dolls, dream catchers, beaded flowers and more at the Dallas Public Library branch. Craft sessions include basket weaving in White Rock Hills (November 15th at 4:30pm) and Lakewood (November 16th at 4:30pm). Timberg Glen (November 16th, 4pm), Preston Royal (November 25th, 10am), Bachman Lake (November 28th, 6:30pm), Oak Lawn (November 29th, 5pm) Cornhusk Puppet) and Grauweiler (November 30, 5:30 p.m.). Indigenous heritage craft events are scheduled at Prairie Creek (November 14th at 4pm) and Arcadia Park (November 18th at 2pm).
Check the event schedule for more information. dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com. free.
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Norma Cavazos writes about fun things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth for the Dallas Morning News.
