Bay Area Indian Calendar - November 11, 2009

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Bay Area Indian Calendar - November 11, 2009

Thanks to American Indian Contemporary Arts for the calendar. More
info on these and other events is in their online calendar, linked to
the Bay Native Circle page at kpfa.org. (http://ical.mac.com/
WebObjects/iCal.woa/wa/default?u=janeenantoine&n=BAIC%20Calendar.ics )


UPCOMING


Bay Native Circle airs on kpfa 94.1 Wednesdays from 2 – 3 p.m. Hosts
rotate weekly with 1) Lakota Harden; 2) Janeen Antoine; 3) Morningstar
Gali or Ras K’Dee and 4) Gregg McVicar. BNC is live at 94.1 -- and
podcast, and online, everywhere, anytime at kpfa.org. It is archived
for 2 weeks from date of original program. Thank you for your
support!

The 34th annual American Indian Film Festival, presented over nine
days, will run Nov. 6-11 at the Landmark Embarcadero Center Cinema,
One Embarcadero Center, Promenade Level; and conclude Nov. 12-14 at
the Palace of Fine Arts, 3301 Lyon St. @ Bay Street. The Festival
premieres over 80 new First Nation feature films, shorts, public
service, music videos and documentaries. Some highlights include:
Feature Film, The Only Good Indian, starring Wes Studi the evening
of Nov. 12 ; AIFI's Tribal Touring Program, a Native youth film
workshop program supported by tribal host partners on Nov. 13
matinee, Feature Film Barking Water by new talent Sterlin Harjo
Friday night, Nov 13 ; AIFI’s American Indian Motion Picture Awards
Show which honors filmmakers, actors and showcases contemporary
Native American talent, Saturday November 14 , beginning at 6:00pm,
at the Palace of Fine Arts with hosts Hattie Kauffman and Michael
Spears and perfomers line up including Swil Kamin, Jana Mashonee,
Laura Ortman, The Plateros, The Sampson Boys and Joanne Shenandoah..
FMI: www.aifisf.com.

KQED commemorates November, American Indian Heritage Month with a
special lineup of programs focused on American Indian themes and
issues. These programs are highlighted in a guide along with listings
of community resources and local events. FMI: kqed.org.

Wednesday, November 11, 2:00-7:00 pm Veteran's Gathering of Honor
Family Formation Roeding park, 890 W. Belmont Ave., Fresno, Calif.
FMI: Enrique Rudino @ (559) 803-4207 or amindia...@gmail.com.

Wednesday, November 11, 7:30pm. Live Hawaiian music with Kawika
Alfiche and Halau o Keikiali`i. $10. with South American cuisine
at Peña Pachamama Restaurant, 1630 Powell Street, San Francisco. FMI:
415.646.0018, www.apop.net - Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center

Wednesday, November 11, 7:30 pm . A benefit to support the 2009
Thanksgiving Caravan to Black Mesa, AZ. Ashkenaz @ 1317 San Pablo &
Gilman in Berkeley. —$7 and more for donation. FMI: www.blackmesais.org.
Featuring: Becky White & the Secret Mission - “mystic world folk”
rock / reggae, Clan Dyken - 20 years oftribal-funk-eco-folk-rock-hippy-
soul, StitchCraft - performer with Bay Area’s sustainable music
movement, Trever Jones - activist-musician sings danceable original
blues-folk-country. Begun in 1994 by Veterans For Peace, the caravan
has continued annually with the support of Clan Dyken and
communities throughout northern California and southern Oregon. The
annual Caravan raises money, material support and awareness of the
continued resistance by Native Americans to coal mining on Black Mesa.
The traditional Dineh and Hopi have been resisting and speaking out
against the strip mining of Black Mesa for decades; protesting the
desecration of the sacred Black Mesa in particular and of the Earth in
general, resisting relocation and the destruction of their
traditional lifeways.

Thursday, November 12, AIFI Panels and Workshops at the Radisson
Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco. 10:00 am – “Native American Women
vs. Hollywood Stereotypes” explores the stereotypes of Native women in
Hollywood from the common portrayal of the “Indian Princess” to the
modern Native woman today. Panelists include Shirley Cheechoo, Carole
Nee-ta-key Marie, Larissa Fasthorse, Kateri Walker and Casey Camp-
Horinek. At 1pm – CBS will conduct an intensive actors workshop with
CBS VP of Casting, Fern Orenstein. The workshop session will focus on
analyzing actors' headshots and offer specific critiques on the
principles of acting and casting auditions. Free, Must advance
register. at publicr...@aifisf.com FMI: www.aifisf.com.

Thursday, November 12, 5:00 – 7:30 pm The KQED Local Heroes
Ceremony at the San Francisco City Hall Rotunda honors 2009 American
Indian Heroes Gayle Burns -Native American AIDS Project, Mary Jean
Robertson -Voices of the Native Nation, KPOO Radio, Ras K'dee -Seventh
Native American Generation, Audiopharmacy, Lehman Brightman -United
Native Americans, Inc., and Cathy Chapman -Native American Health
Center FMI: www.kqed.org/community/heritage/americanindian/index.jsp

Thursday, November 12, 6-9 pm , IFH Annual Community Meeting, with
dinner provided and board nominees invited to speak. IFH, 523
International Blvd, Oakland. FMI: ifhurbanrez.org, 510.836-1955.
Board Elections: Nov 19, 7-9 pm, Nov 20, 7-9 pm, Nov 21, 9 am - 12
pm. Board Nominees: Pauline Patty Medina (Muscogee Creek, Seminole &
Hawaiian), Russell Piper (Luiseno), Mary Jean Robertson (Cherokee),
Janet King (Lumbee), Iona Mad Plume (Blackfeet).

Thursday, November 12, 6:00- 8:00 pm. Song of Native California with
Dr. Kishan Lara (Hoopa Valley Tribal Member) at the Phoebe A. Hearst
Museum of Anthropology 103 Kroeber Hall University of California,
Berkeley, Free, RSVP by Nov. 10. FMI:
bradley....@berkeley.edu, 510-643-2046, http://hearstmuseum.berkeley.edu/
. Learn how song continues to identify Native people to religion,
history, and education in our growing global society. Song and story
will be utilized to illustrate the worldview and epistemology of
Native California, including the importance of human, natural, and
spiritual relationships; historical experiences; the significance of
language and culture; and creating a space for indigenous knowledge
within the educational system. Kishan is Yurok, Hupa, and Karuk from
northern California and has participated in the ceremonies all of her
life and has a strong connection with ceremonial songs. She is a
student of the Hupa and Yurok languages and is dedicated to language
preservation. Kishan has a unique relationship with elders of the
tribe and has taken the time to learn many things from them. Through
Kishan’s unique experiences in formal education, tribal ceremonies,
and restoration of “the human way,” she has represented the struggles
and triumphs of the Native tribes of northern California. Kishan
received a BA from Humboldt State University in Native American
Studies, a MA from the University of Arizona in Linguistics, and a
Doctor of Education degree from Arizona State University in Curriculum
and Instruction.

AIM West strategy meeting Friday, 10 am at the Bahai’I Center, 170
Valencia Street, San Francisco to address upcoming press conference
and protest before Sunday’s Raiders/Kansas City Chiefs game at the
Oakland Coliseum. FMI: 415.577.1492, elt...@earthlink.net.

Friday, November 13, Art and Movie Night at 3pm- with the "PBS film
“We Shall Remain" a social event for our Elders and beginning at 5pm
a Local Native Art Night for the Richmond Native Community showing
their art and sharing their gift with us. Door prizes and raffle
prizes, refreshments served. Thanksgiving basket sign up, first come
first serve, Native Wellness Center, 260 23rd Street, Richmond. FMI:
510-232-7020.

Friday, November 13, 7:00pm Alcatraz Is Not An Island Film
Screening with discussion led by Gino Barichello (Mvskoke), public
school educator and producer Millie Ketcheshawno's son & Kris
Longoria (Cheyenne/Caddo), Alcatraz occupation participant as a
child. Longfellow Education Center, 500 Pacific Avenue, Portable F
(located in NE corner of parking lot off Lincoln Ave.), Alameda.
Sponsored by: Alameda Multicultural Community Center . This year is
the 40th anniversary of the Native American occupation of Alcatraz
Island, a landmark event that led to far-reaching changes in the
Native world. "Alcatraz is Not an Island" is a 2001 70-minute
documentary directed by James M. Fortier (Metis-Ojibway) and produced
by Millie Ketcheshawno (Mvshoke) and Jon Plutte. It provides
perspectives on the occupation that began in November 1969, through
interviews with participants and original footage. As Mohawk leader
Richard Oakes said, “Alcatraz is not an island. It's an inspiration.
It's the idea that you can recapture your own destiny and self-
determine your own future.” Childcare provided by request (call
521-9405). Free, . Wheelchair accessible. FMI : 510-521-2516,
alamulti...@gmail.com

Saturday, November 14, Dancing Feathers 4th Annual Youth Pow-Wow
11am-6pm, Horrace Mann Academic Middle School, 3651 23rd Street, San
Francisco. Head Staff: Stan Wilson – Headman, Iona Madplume-Wilson -
Head Woman, Jonathan Swimmer - Head Teen Boy, Juliette Small - Head
Teen Girl, Emiliano Antone - Head Jr. Boy, Michele Bright - Head Jr.
Girl, MC- Anthony Guzman, Arena Director - Manny Lieras, Host
Northern Drum: Friendship House Drum, Host Southern Drum: Red Buffalo,
"Fancy Dance Special". Event Info: Marvin Paddock 415-865-0964 Vendor
Info: Debbie Santiago 415-824-2342 Drug and Alcohol Free Event!

Saturday, November 14, 11 am - 1 pm Lauhala Weaving Class, Kaululehua
Hawaiian Cultural Center, 423 Baden Avenue, So San Francisco, $30
person, materials provided, rsvp www.apop.net 650-588-1091

Saturday, November 14, 5:30pm Twice As Good Blues Band Performs
Saturday 11/14/09: Santa Rosa, CA Celebration of Life: House of Refuge
Christian Fellowship The Finley Center, 5:30pm

Saturday, November 14, 7:30pm Live Hawaiian music with Kawika
Alfiche and Halau o Keikiali`i. $10. Also serving South American
cuisine at Peña Pachamama Restaurant, 1630 Powell Street, San
Francisco. FMI: 415.646.0018, http://pachamamacenter.org/, http://www.apop.net
- Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center .

This Sunday, November 15, Indians on the Inside and Outside: on
Sunday with the Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs at the Coliseum in
Oakland. On the inside: Sponsored by the Raiders, performances with
local dancers and drummers, to benefit three local native
organizations. On the outside: AIM West organized Pre game protest
and press conference against the KC Chiefs and other sports teams
using Native racist names and mascots.

Also this Sunday, Iroquois Rituals of Thanksgiving with writer Doug
George-Kanentiio and a performance by Grammy winning recording artist
Joanne Sehnandoah. 6 pm at the Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, 2304
McKinley Avenue, Berkeley.


ONGOING

Intertribal Friendship House free classes: Tuesday: Beading, Drum, and
Aerobics. Thursday: Medicine Warriors All Nations Dance, Saturday,
Permaculture Gardening, and Parenting. 523 International Blvd,
Oakland, CA. FMI: 510.836-1955. www.ifhurbanrez.org

Through December, 09, “Rock of Ages” Exhibit, Maidu Interpretive
Center, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr., Roseville. Exhibition, on loan from
the Marin Museum of the American Indian, explores the beauty, mystery,
and diversity of sacred rock art in California. Normal museum entrance
fees apply. FMI: 916.774-5934 or www.roseville.ca.us/indianmuseum.

Ishi: A California Indian Story of Dignity, Hope, Courage and Survival
at the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Drive,
Santa Rosa, 707.579-3004, cima...@aol.com, www.cimcc.org.

Hula for Kupunas (elders), Mondays 9am - 10am, Geared to seniors but
open to all age18 and over. $5/per class. New: get a Lomilomi
Hawaiian Massage and a portion of fee benefits the Kaululehua Hawaiian
Cultural Center, 423 Baden Ave, South San Francisco. FMI:
in...@apop.net

Jesse Peter Native American Art Museum. Santa Rosa Jr. College,
Bussman Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave. Santa Rosa. Emphasis California
cultures, with different artists each month. FMI 707.527-4479. Mon-
Fri 12-4.

American Masterpieces: Artistic Legacy of California Indian Basketry,
The California Indian Museum, 1020 O Street, Sacramento. FMI:
www.parks.ca.gov. Through early 2010, closed Mondays, Admission
charged.

“Living Traditions: Arts of the Americas,” features work from diverse
Native American peoples and times, new commissions of Northwest Coast
art, and important collections of California, Southwest, and
Mesoamerican art. The Cantor Arts Center, Stanford, CA. Free. FMI:
650-723-4177, or museum.stanford.edu. Open Wednesdays – Sundays.

TV: Native Voice TV airs Sundays 6 - 6:30 pm. San Jose, Channel 15.
Hosts Cihuapili and Sundust.

RADIO: "Webworks: Voices of the Native Nation" 3rd and 4th
Wednesdays, 6-8 pm, KPOO 89.5 FM, with Mary Jean Robertson,
native...@kpoo.com. In Davis is “On Native Ground - Where Art
Speaks!” Thursdays 8:30-9:30 am with Jack Keohler and Patrice Pena,
and “Sovereignty Sound” with DJ Ya-nah. Sundays from 3-6 am FMI:
916.380-2818, www.kdvs.org.

CALENDARS: The online Bay Area native community calendar has moved to
a new location at http://groups.google.com/group/bay-area-native-american-indian-network.
Access statewide events in News from Native California’s online and
quarterly printed calendars. Submit events to n...@heydaybooks.com.
510.549-3564, fax 510.549-1889 or News from Native California, P.O.
Box 9145, Berkeley, CA 94709. FMI www.heydaybooks.com.

ANNOUNCEMENTS/OPPORTUNITIES

Native American War Veterans Sought for Online Survey

Calling all Native American war veterans. The Department of
Anthropology at the University of Massachusetts Boston needs you to
participate in an online survey that will attempt to gauge the words
of war used by American soldiers.
The goal of the study, called Terms of Engagement: Understanding the
Words of War, is to better understand the experiences of American
soldiers who fight for their country and how they have talked or
continue to talk about those experiences. This survey, which should
take no more than 40 minutes to complete, seeks information about
certain phrases that refer to battle conditions and/or enemy
combatants. Specifically, it wants to learn more about when, where,
why and if some American soldiers refer to "the Wild West," “Indian
Country” or “cowboys and Indians.” It also wants to know participants’
opinions on such phrases and their usefulness or appropriateness. To
learn more about the survey or to participate, click here. or google
words of war project.

Google White House Tribal Nations Conference if you wish to see
President Obama’s address and the conference. President Obama said, "I
look forward to hearing directly from the leaders in Indian Country
about what my Administration can do to not only meet their needs, but
help improve their lives and the lives of their peoples. This
conference will serve as part of the ongoing and important
consultation process that I value, and further strengthen the Nation-
to-Nation relationship. "
To view on youtube:
Video 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8mFptnNBcY
Video 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcKla3jyRI4
Video 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30i9bGTajJY