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National Museum of the American Indian to Host the Living Earth Festival 2010
July 23, 2010
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian on the National Mall will host a three-day Living Earth Festival, Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 8, that acknowledges Native contributions to managing the environment and sustaining lifeways and foodways. The festival will include an outdoor fresh-produce market, fine-art market, symposium, hands-on activities for kids and families, a cooking competition and concert.
“The museum is uniquely positioned to be a point of convergence on this important global issue,” said Kevin Gover (Pawnee), director of the museum. “Building on the success of past Mother Earth events, which since 2007 have brought together scientists, Native elders and musicians, the museum will combine the festival celebration with a ‘call to consciousness’ of contemporary environmental issues that affect all peoples as well as showcase contemporary Native environmental efforts.” Read the full article
“The museum is uniquely positioned to be a point of convergence on this important global issue,” said Kevin Gover (Pawnee), director of the museum. “Building on the success of past Mother Earth events, which since 2007 have brought together scientists, Native elders and musicians, the museum will combine the festival celebration with a ‘call to consciousness’ of contemporary environmental issues that affect all peoples as well as showcase contemporary Native environmental efforts.” Read the full article
