Native American culture to be celebrated at Norman library
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Published: November 3, 2009
NORMAN — Native languages and art will be the focus of the fifth annual Native American Festival from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Norman Public Library, 225 N Webster Ave.
Traditional storytellers and artists will discuss how they are working to preserve their cultures during several programs during the festival, which is free and open to everyone.
"This year’s theme, ‘Living Stories,’ looks at storytelling as being something live and fluid and expressive,” said
Julie Moring, event organizer. "Storytelling can take place through words, art, music, dance and so much more.”
Storytellers
Kricket Rhoades Connywerdy and
Patrick Redbird will share stories from various American Indian cultures. Members of
Oklahoma Fancy Dancers also will discuss storytelling through dance and the group will perform.
Jereldine Redcorn of Norman will show how she uses the same pottery techniques as her Caddo ancestors.
A documentary video that was produced by
Norman High School students also will be shown. The film is about the dying languages of Indian tribes.
There also will be children’s activities, singing and dancing.
Indian tacos will be sold by
First American United Methodist Church.
For more information, call 701-2600 or go to just
soyouknow.us/norman.
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