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Culturally rich symposium turns 45
By Bill Edgar
TAHLEQUAH , Okla . – In front of Seminary Hall , on the campus of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah , stands a 9-foot statue of Sequoyah , one of the most famous figures of the Cherokee Nation . Sequoyah created the Cherokee syllabary , a world renowned Native American literacy program . He stands over the campus , quill pen and paper in hand .
The Northeastern State University center for tribal studies continues to honor the tradition of Sequoyah with their 45 th annual Symposium on the American Indian , taking place April 10- 15 in the University Center on the Northeastern campus .
The theme for this year ’ s event is “ Indian Givers : Indigenous inspirations ”; it will focus on the ways Native Americans have influenced Western culture through art , literature , and other creative outlets .
Interested parties will revel in the symposium ’ s many lectures , screenings and panel discussions that are scheduled throughout the week ; atch a screening of the award winning psychological thriller “ Violet ” written and directed by Choctaw filmmaker Mark Williams , attend a lecture by inspiring Native intellectuals like Dr . Jeff Corntassel of the University of Victoria Canada , and much more There are also opportunities to participate in Native American activities such as stickball and other native games . The symposium wraps up on Saturday , April 15 , with an intertribal Powwow and Dinner in the UC Ballroom .
All events are free and open to the public . For a full schedule of activities , locations , and dates be sure to visit www . nsuok . edu / symposium .
Prepare to be Pow-WOW ’ ed
Art Under the Oaks Festival & Market , Apr . 3 , Five Civilized Tribes Museum , American Indian Youth Leadership Spring Powwow ,
Apr . 8 , McCurtain County Sports Complex , Broken Bow ( 580 ) 584-9603 Talihina Indian Festival Powwow , Apr . 8 , Talihina School Gym , ( 918 ) 567-2539 Trail of Tears Art Show , Apr . 8-May 6 , Cherokee Heritage Center , Tahlequah , ( 918 ) 456-6007 Apache Rattlesnake Festival , Apr . 13-16 , 119 E . Evans Ave ., Apache , ( 580 ) 588-2880 Sapulpa Spirit Fair , Apr . 15 , 4 S . Park St ., Sapulpa , ( 918 ) 512-6821 Azalea Powwow , Apr . 15 , Muskogee Civic Center , ( 918 ) 360-0753
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