Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Press Releases

New Native Arts Website Offers Authentic Handcrafted Art & Unique Shopping Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:01:00 -0600

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New Native Arts Website Offers Authentic Handcrafted Art & Unique Shopping Experience

Albuquerque, N.M. (Oct. 6, 2014)—Shumakolowa Native Arts, the retail arm of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, is proud to announce the launch of a new online marketplace that showcases authentic handcrafted work from Native American artists and provides a dynamic place for discovering and learning about these unique art forms. The new e-commerce website www.shumakolowa.com offers a fresh, inspired shopping experience enriched by in-depth information about the history, meaning and inspiration behind each handcrafted Native American artwork.

“I’m thrilled and honored to be part of such an extraordinary website,” said Taos/Isleta Pueblo jeweler Ken Romero, a Best in Show winner at Santa Fe Indian Market. “The team at Shumakolowa always takes the time to share the story behind my work with customers, and the new website presents my jewelry collections with dignity and respect. It goes into an amazing level of detail about the efforts, labors and techniques behind my original jewelry pieces. On the site, my inspirations really come alive.”

Shumakolowa.com offers comprehensive Native American art collector’s guides that provide the history behind art forms like southwestern jewelry, Pueblo pottery, Hopi basketry and Navajo weaving. The guides explain the materials and processes that go into each type of art and how these unique works are valuable for their beauty, craftsmanship and connection to tradition. The site includes a comprehensive biography for every artist as well as insightful blogs from leading Native American arts experts exploring the Native American arts business, the history and style of popular forms, and current trends in Native American jewelry and fashion.

“I’m proud to say we are one of the few retailers that still buys directly from artists,” said Shumakolowa manager Ira Wilson. “Our new website is as much about the stories we hear on the road while visiting artists in their homes as it is about sharing their work. We want to bring the joy of this journey and the meaning behind these valuable works of art to audiences around the world.”

In addition to Romero, the new website features award-winning artists and legends like internationally acclaimed Jemez Pueblo sculptor Clifford Fragua, Navajo basket weaver Sally Black and Isleta Pueblo potter Stella Teller. Also featured are top contemporary artists like Laguna Pueblo/Chiricahua Apache jeweler Pat Pruitt, Jemez Pueblo sculptor Adrian Wall and other artists who are truly pushing the boundaries in their craft.

Shumakolowa Native Arts is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Indian tribes of New Mexico and has been known as a trusted destination for authentic Native American art since its opening in 1976. At a time when many commercially-made products are being sold as handcrafted Native art, Shumakolowa’s in-depth purchase process allows it to guarantee the authenticity of every unique piece of fine art it offers. Now with its online gallery, Shumakolowa offers collectors around the world a place to shop confidently for authentic high-end Native American art.

“At Shumakolowa we partner directly with artists and can guarantee that what you get is the real thing—authentic, high quality work from artists who learned these unique crafts from their mothers, fathers and grandparents,” said Indian Pueblo Cultural Center president Michael Canfield. “When you purchase authentic Native American artwork, you can be confident that your purchase goes directly to supporting Native American artists. This feeds directly into Native communities and supports artists who make their living creating traditional arts and crafts in the methods that have been passed down from their ancestors.”

Many retailers sell jewelry, ceramics and other crafts that are represented as authentic Native American art that in fact have been manufactured abroad. In this environment, consumers often do not know who to trust. Shumakolowa Native Arts fills this need by being a trusted authority and source for authentic Native American arts and crafts.

Shumakolowa.com will offer authentic handcrafted sterling silver and 14k gold Native American jewelry, southwestern pottery, contemporary Native American sculpture, painting, Navajo rugs, Apache baskets and more fine art from established and emerging Native American artists.

About Shumakolowa

Owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico, Shumakolowa Native Arts is the premier marketplace for original, handcrafted works of Native American art. Shumakolowa was founded in 1976 to be a place that truly gathers and showcases work from Native artists, offering traditional and contemporary works from award-winning and emerging artists that are valuable for their beauty, craftsmanship and connection to tradition. Shumakolowa Native Arts can be found online at www.shumakolowa.com and www.facebook.com/Shumakolowa and at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

About the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is a world-class museum and cultural center located in the historic Albuquerque Indian School District just minutes from Old Town and Downtown Albuquerque. Founded in 1976 by the 19 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico, it is a leading destination for education, art and entertainment.

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Contact:

Dyannah Byington

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Communications Specialist

505-212-7038

dbyington@indianpueblo.com

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to Participate in Blue Star Museums Summer Military Appreciation Program

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Thu, 22 May 2014 09:39:00 -0600

Albuquerque, NM (May 21, 2014) The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) announces their participation in the military appreciation program, Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America offering free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel.

The Center will offer free admission to active military and their families on Friday, Saturday and Sunday starting May 27 and ending on September 1.

Travis L. Suazo, Executive Director for IPCC said, “We are happy to participate again in this worthy program. Last year, close to 500 active military and their families experienced Pueblo Indian art, history, culture and dance and we’re looking forward to welcoming them again, as well as new military visitors to our museum.”

“As we kick off our fifth year of Blue Star Museums, more museums than ever are part of this military appreciated program,” said NEA Acting Chairman Joan Shigekawa. “Together with Blue Star Families and more than 2,000 museums we are proud to help connect military families with the cultural resources in their communities.”

“Blue Star Museums has grown into a nationally recognized program that service members and their families look forward to each year,” said Blue Star Families Chief Executive Officer Kathy Roth-Douquet. “It helps bring our local military and civilian communities together, and offers families fun and enriching activities in their home towns. We are thrilled with the continued growth of the program and the unparalleled opportunities it offers.”

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Indian tribes of New Mexico and open daily except for major holidays. The Center features cultural public programs throughout the year in addition to a museum, changing exhibitions, weekly Native dance performances, a gift shop and restaurant.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 2401 12^th St. NW - Albq., N.M. (505) 843-7270 www.indianpueblo.org

Contact: Tazbah McCullah tmccullah@indianpueblo.com 505-724-3519

Winter Donation Campaign by Native-Owned Restaurant Yields More Than $3,000 For the Storehouse Greater Albuquerque

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Mon, 3 Feb 2014 17:06:00 -0700

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The Pueblo Harvest Café and Bakery at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will present a check for $3,360 to the Storehouse Greater Albuquerque on February 5th at the café.

The funds come from the “Dollar A Diner” campaign the café launched with Thanksgiving Dinner and ended on January 31st. For every lunch and dinner entre’ purchased, the café donated $1 from the proceeds to the Storehouse, New Mexico’s largest food pantry.

Boris Revilla, the cafe’s food and beverage manager said, “We are fortunate that we can help those in need in our community and with the generosity of our patrons, we are able to present this check to a very worthy organization.”

According to Niña Johnson, CEO for the Storehouse, 80,000 customers are currently registered. “We serve anyone in need,” she said, “More than six percent of the people the Storehouse serves are Native.”

The Storehouse website cites that New Mexico is ranked #1 childhood hunger and 30% of their customers are children.

The 50-year-old organization is tax exempt, not-for-profit and does not receive any outside funding and relies solely on donations and volunteers.

The Pueblo Harvest Café and Bakery is owned by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico through Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc., the for-profit sister corporation to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. It is located in the Near North Valley neighborhood on 12th Street. Opened since 1976, the café is known for its award-winning Indian Taco and Native Fusion cuisine.

The press is invited to attend the check presentation at the café at 10 am.

Pueblo Harvest Café & Bakery – 2401 12^th St. NW – Albuquerque, NM

(505) 724-3514 – www.indianpueblo.com

Contact: Tazbah McCullah

505-724-3519

tmccullah [at] indianpueblo.com

Depression Era Thunderbird Jewelry Exhibition Shows Tribal Resourcefulness During A Time of Struggle

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 31 Jan 2014 13:58:00 -0700

Albuquerque, NM (January 27, 2014) – A rare collection of thunderbird mosaic jewelry created by Santo Domingo (Kewa) artists during the Great Depression era will be on display at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center beginning January 31 until July 11, 2014.

The collection consists of necklaces, pendants and earrings donated to the Center by Santo Domingo tribal member and jeweler, Martine Lovato, on behalf of his wife Rita Levine Lovato, of New York City, who collected this style of jewelry throughout their relationship.

Deborah Jojola, the Center’s Curator of Exhibitions said, “What makes this style of jewelry so cherished are two-fold. It is a distinctive art form that emerged from necessity during a time of struggle not only for Kewa families but all American families.”

“Secondly, the materials used to construct the pieces are a testament to the resourcefulness of families who produced the mosaics,” Jojola said. “Surprisingly, among the materials used and often collected by the children, were found objects, such as rubber from tire tubes, plastic from discarded toothbrushes, car battery casings and broken phonographic records.” she said.

Other sources of materials came from traders who sold supplies materials such as plastics, to the jewelers.

An added feature to this exhibition is a display of contemporary jewelry crafted by the 65-year-old Lovato who started creating jewelry before his enlistment into the armed forces and deployment to Vietnam. This collection of bracelets, earrings, necklaces and hair ornaments are on loan from a private collection. Amy Johnson, the Center’s Collections Management Specialist said that the intricacy and detail of the stonework and artistry that has gone into each piece in this collection is, “a feast for the eyes.”

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico. Located one block north of I-40 on 12^th Street, it is open daily from 9 am – 5 pm and consists of a museum, changing exhibition galleries, restaurant, gift shop, and convenience store.

Contact: Tazbah McCullah

tmccullah [at] indianpueblo.com

505-724-3519

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

2401 12^th St. NW | Albuquerque, NM 87104 | www.indianpueblo.org

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 9 Aug 2013 08:56:00 -0600

Press Release

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Presents the

First Annual Resilience Run

Albuquerque, NM (August 8, 2013) – A couple hundred people are expected to sprint, walk and stroll across the finish line in front of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) this Saturday for the First Annual Resilience Run to commemorate Popé, a central figure in the 1680 Pueblo Revolt.

The half marathon begins at 7 a.m. followed by a 5K run at 8 a.m. and concludes with a 9 a.m. one-mile fun run along 12^th Street Northwest between Indian School Road Northwest and Griegos Road Northwest

The Center is offering a free admission day that includes the museum, traditional dances from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring the Southern Slam Drum and Dance Group (Zia Pueblo) and more than 40 Native American artisans.

Proceeds from the run will support the purchase of a marble sculpture of Popé created by Jemez Pueblo sculptor, Cliff Fragua. Almost half of the $70,000 price tag for the sculpture has been raised through challenge funds from Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc. and private and corporate donations.

Several relay teams have formed to run in the race whose names range from Desert Flames, Kewa Revolt to Acoma Feast Beasts. Registered runners are coming from surrounding states such as Texas, Arizona and Colorado.

The Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico. It opened its doors in 1976 with the mission to preserve and perpetuate the Pueblo culture with dignity and respect.

Within the facility, there is a museum, gift shop, restaurant, changing exhibition galleries and event plaza. It is open seven days a week. More than 200,000 people are welcomed through IPCC’s doors each year to experience the Center’s amenities and public programs.

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center | 2401 12^th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104 | 505-843-7270 | indianpueblo.org

Contact: Tazbah McCullah – tmccullah@indianpueblo.com - 505-724-3519

INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Tue, 9 Jul 2013 16:11:00 -0600

CONTACT:

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center TRIPADVISOR PR TEAM

Tazbah McCullah mediarelations@tripadvisor.com

505-724-3519

tmccullah@indianpueblo.com

INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Honored as a Top Performing Cultural Center as Reviewed by Travelers on the

World’s Largest Travel Site

Albuquerque, NM/USA-June 24, 2013 – The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, “Gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico,” today announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent of businesses listed on TripAdvisor receive this prestigious award.

To qualify for a Certificate of Excellence, businesses must maintain an overall rating of four or higher, out of a possible five, as reviewed by travelers on TripAdvisor, and must have been listed on TripAdvisor for at least 12 months. Additional criteria include the volume of reviews received within the last 12 months.

“The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is pleased to receive a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence,” said the Center’s President & CEO, Michael Canfield. “We strive to offer our customers a memorable experience, and this accolade is evidence that our hard work is translating into positive reviews on TripAdvisor.”

“TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses around the globe, from Sydney to Chicago, Sao Paulo to Rome, which are consistently offering TripAdvisor travelers a great customer experience,” said Alison Copus, Vice President of Marketing for TripAdvisor for Business. “The Certificate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers.”

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About Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblo tribes of New Mexico and opened its doors in 1976. Situated in the heart of Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Center is conveniently located off of Interstate 40 and is open year round. Thousands of visitors come to the Center each year to experience the art, history, dance and food of New Mexico’s first people.
Each weekend, visitors can view traditional Native dance performances featuring tribal dancers from across New Mexico and the southwest. The museum displays a permanent collection of artifacts and contemporary pieces, dating from 300 A.D. to present day. In addition to changing art and educational exhibitions, the Center also has an award-winning restaurant that serves “native fusion” cuisine and the famous “Best Indian Taco” in Albuquerque. The gift shop offers authentic Native-made jewelry, rugs, pottery, beadwork and sculpture and is also known for carrying one of the largest selections of Native music, books and videos.

About TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor is the world's largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 200 million unique monthly visitors**, and over 100 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.

TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 20 other travel media brands: www.airfarewatchdog.com, www.bookingbuddy.com, www.cruisecritic.com, www.everytrail.com, www.familyvacationcritic.com, www.flipkey.com, www.holidaylettings.co.uk, www.holidaywatchdog.com, www.independenttraveler.com, www.jetsetter.com, www.onetime.com, www.seatguru.com, www.sniqueaway.com, www.smartertravel.com, www.tingo.com, www.travel-library.com, www.travelpod.com, www.virtualtourist.com, www.whereivebeen.com, and www.kuxun.cn.

*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, January 2013

**Source: Google Analytics, worldwide data, March 2013

SOURCE TripAdvisor

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Honors Historic Pueblo Leader Popé In First Albuquerque Run

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Tue, 9 Jul 2013 16:09:00 -0600

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Contact:

Tazbah McCullah

505-724-351

tmccullah@indianpueblo.com

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Honors Historic Pueblo Leader Popé

In First Albuquerque Run

Albuquerque, NM (July 8, 2013) – Time is drawing near to pre-register online for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s first annual Resilience Run this August 10th, commemorating the Pueblo Revolt of 1680. This year will mark the 333^rd anniversary of the historic 1680 Pueblo Revolt.

The event will feature a half marathon relay, 5k, and one-mile fun run/walk. Proceeds from the fundraising event run will support the acquisition to IPCC’s permanent collection of the seven foot pink, Tennessee marble sculpture of Popé, the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo leader who led the Pueblo nations in a united and successful effort to drive the Spanish out of New Mexico and Arizona in 1680.

The sculpture is currently on display in the south rotunda of the Center as part of the 100 Years of State and Federal Policy: The Impact on Pueblo Nations exhibition and was carved by renowned sculptor, Cliff Fragua (Jemez Pueblo).

Race events begin on Saturday August 10, 2013 at 7 a.m. with the half marathon relay followed by a 5-K run at 8 a.m. and then concludes with a one-mile fun run/walk at 9 a.m. The run starts across the street from the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, on the old Albuquerque Indian School campus. The route continues north on 12^th street and returns on 12^th street as well. Chasing3 Race Productions has partnered with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to produce the 2013 Resilience Run. Early registration ends July 19^th.

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The Popé Sculpture History and Artist, Cliff Fragua

The first Popé Sculpture – U.S. Capitol Building

In 1997, the New Mexico Legislature selected the first Popé to represent the state in the United States National Statuary Hall in Washington DC. Each state has two statues in the Hall which represent significant historical figures from their history. Popé is the seventh statue depicting an American Indian in the collection. (The others are King Kamehameha I (Native Hawaiian), Will Rogers (Cherokee ancestry), Sakakawea (Shoshone), Sequoyah (Cherokee), Chief Washakie (Shoshone), and Sarah Winnemucca (Paiute).

The seven-foot-high statue was carved from pink Tennessee marble (making it the only colored marble statue in the collection). In addition, Popé is historically the first person represented in the collection to be born on what would later become American soil.

The Artist

Cliff Fragua, is from Walatowa, also known as Jemez Pueblo. He studied sculpture in Italy, California, and New Mexico; he created his first stone sculpture in 1974. The second Popé sculpture is carved from the same pink Tennessee marble stone acquired for the first Popé. The sculpture stands 7 feet tall and welcomes visitors in the south rotunda entrance of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

PNM SUPPORTS CULTURAL ENRICHMENT SUMMER CAMP AT THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:22:00 -0600

Albuquerque NM (June 12, 2013) For the past three years, children ages 6 to 11 years old have benefitted from an annual contribution by Public Service Company of New Mexico, to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s Summer Day Camp.

Cathy Newby, Governmental/Tribal Relations Administrator for PNM, recently awarded a $3,000 check from PNM’s Corporate Giving program for the Center’s 2013 camp. PNM has provided $13,000 to the summer camp effort that has served 500 children since the camp’s inception in 2007.

Day campers come from Albuquerque and surrounding Pueblo communities. The camp curriculum has the children explore Pueblo culture through hands-on activities and presentations taught by Pueblo artists, elders, farmers, educators and local community partners like the Notah Begay III Foundation.

A celebratory Pueblo Feast meal is cooked by the children for their families at the end of the camp session and a show and tell of art projects and a “Pueblo Throw” are the final activities.

Newby said, “Every year we have seen the program evolve. It’s a great viable program and a culturally rich experience for so many young students. I can’t imagine what these students come away with! This one of the most unique educational cultural programs in the state and we are happy to be a part of it.”

Newby added, “ For PNM, it is very important to stay involved with tribal communities and those programs and events that are important and have meaning for PNM’s eight customer tribes.” She said that altogether, PNM has relationships with 15 different tribes throughout the state who PNM considers important stakeholders. “This summer camp gives us a great opportunity to do outreach with IPCC’s member tribes.” Newby said.

According to PNM’s website, PNM’s community support and involvement are broadly focused to help programs and organizations that assist in enriching the quality of life for people in New Mexico.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico and open daily all year long. The Center’s mission is “To preserve and perpetuate Pueblo culture and to advance understanding by presenting with dignity and respect, the accomplishments and evolving history of the Pueblo people of New Mexico.”

Contact: Tazbah McCullah

www.indianpueblo.com

505-724-3519

THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS THE SEAGREN COLLECTION OF SOUTHWEST TRIBAL POTTERY SPANNING DECADES OF STYLES AND GENERATIONS

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Thu, 9 May 2013 09:49:00 -0600

Albuquerque, NM (May 7, 2013) -- The Seagren Collection Gifts Brought Home, is a new exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC), that features pieces from the extensive collection of pottery of Shirley Seagren, an avid collector who is sharing works from many renowned potters from the Navajo, Hopi and 14 of the 19 Pueblo tribes.

Seagren, a west coast resident, has amassed an array of traditional and contemporary designed clay pots and sculptures spanning styles and generations over the past 25-30 years. She has also donated several items to IPCC for their permanent collection that will also be shown throughout the year.

Amy Johnson, the Center's Collections Management Specialist says that items to be displayed until the end of this year, will show the viewer functional works in clay, alongside more innovative works by well-known artists like Virgil Ortiz of Cochiti Pueblo and Preston Duwyenie from Hopi.

“Seagren was particularly fond of Preston’s work and collected items ranging from small seed jars to larger, sculptural pieces.” Johnson said. “She was drawn to figural works, many of which are presented here. Her personal relationship with many of the artists represented in her collection is what drew her back to New Mexico for the annual SWAIA Indian Market.”

Johnson said it is clear Seagren had a close connection to the Southwest, particularly to Pueblo potters. “We are happy to see many of these unique creations returned to the southwest for us to share with our visitors.”

The exhibition will run from May 11^th to December 31, 2013.

The Center is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Each weekend at 11 am and 2 pm, traditional Native American dance performances are presented by a myriad of tribes (Pueblo, Navajo, Kiowa, Apache). The Center also offers exhibitions on art and history and a museum of Pueblo history.

Admission prices: Adults $6 Seniors $5.50 NM Resident $4

Student/Child $3 Children under 5 free

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center w 2401 12^th St. NW w 505-843-7270 w indianpueblo.org

Contact: Tazbah McCullah tmccullah@indianpueblo.com

505-724-3519

The 19 Pueblos of New Mexico Revive the Educational Mission of the Historic Albuquerque Indian School

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Tue, 4 Dec 2012 16:18:00 -0700

Albuquerque, NM (Dec. 04, 2012) – On December 10th, a groundbreaking ceremony will take place to begin the renovation of the last standing original building of the historic Albuquerque Indian School (AIS) which will serve in the near future as the new school building for the Native American Community Academy (NACA).

The building, located on federal trust land for the 19 Pueblos, is located at Indian School Road and 12th Street NW. The building’s history includes serving as office space and as the headquarters for the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Southern Pueblos Agency.

The 81-year-old building, originally known as building 232, escaped demolition by the federal government when this portion of the Indian School property was moved into trust land, to be held by the 19 New Mexico Pueblos earlier this year.

The $2.6 million dollar project is funded from three sources - state capital outlay, federal grant dollars from the Human Resources & Services Administration and private financing. Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc., (IPMI) a federally chartered, Section 17 for-profit corporation operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, is leading the project and will lease the building to NACA.

Rick Bennett Architects of Albuquerque is providing the design work and the general contractor will be announced during the ground breaking ceremony.

The Native American Community Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving 340 students from 37 different tribes who are in middle and high school (grades six through 12). It is currently located in the Southeast Heights in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Kara Bobroff, NACA’s Principal said, “NACA families and students are excited about the move. There are many opportunities to further build off the success of the many partnerships and community resources in the area. We look forward to accessing the enriching opportunities, particularly at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center located close by. We also look forward to the new building and establishing one of NACA’s new homes.”

The project will be finished in the summer of 2013 and ready for the fall session according to Michael Canfield, President & CEO of Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc. “On behalf of the 19 Pueblos, we are delighted to bring education back to the AIS property by providing a home for the Native American Community Academy.” Canfield said.

“The building located on tribal land and the former site of AIS makes this a perfect match for NACA. We are also delighted that we were able to save the last building from the Albuquerque Indian School. This is truly a historical asset that will continue to play an important role in educating our children for many years to come.” He said.

Tribal, state and federal dignitaries are expected to attend the groundbreaking as well as NACA students, parents and Department of Interior officials.

The groundbreaking will begin at 10 a.m. on December 10, 2012 and will be followed by a short reception.

The address is 1000 Indian School Rd. NW on East of the Holiday Inn Express, near 12th St. NW & I-40.

NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY ACADEMY GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY AGENDA

December 10, 2012

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.	Welcome Lela Kaskalla Chair, Indian Pueblo Cultural Center and Indian Pueblos Marketing	NACA Main Entrance
10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Invocation	NACA Main Entrance
10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.	Remarks Mike Canfield, President & CEO Indian Pueblo Cultural Center & Indian Pueblos Marketing Rick Miera State Representative Kara Bobroff, Principal Native American Community Academy	NACA Main Entrance
10:50 a.m. – 11:00	Honor Song NACA Pow Wow Committee	NACA Main Entrance
11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.	Ground Breaking	NACA Main Entrance
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.	Reception	NACA Main Entrance

Contact:

Tazbah McCullah tmccullah@indianpueblo.com 505-724-3519

Michael Canfield mcanfield@indianpueblo.com 505-724-3520

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 16:08:00 -0600

Zuni Map Art Exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural center celebrates cultural memory of the physical and spiritual Landscapes of the zuni people

October 16, 2012 (Albuquerque, NM) – The only collection of Zuni map art paintings depicting the Colorado Plateau as a cultural and sacred landscape will grace the Avanyu Gallery at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center from October 2012 through August 2013.

The exhibition, A:shiwi A:wan Ulohnanne: The Zuni World, resulted from a question asked by a Zuni elder, “Where are we?” when she was shown a conventional map of her homeland.

When Jim Enote, the exhibition’s curator, heard that simple question from his mother, he said it became clear to him that his knowledge about Zuni locations and their names was incomplete and if that existed for him, it must be for other tribal members as well. He began thinking of maps and how pueblo locations were “re-mapped” with the arrival of the Europeans.

Enote said, “In the face of modernity and globalization, Zunis along with other indigenous peoples are struggling to maintain a relationship with cultural landscapes throughout our aboriginal territories.”

He explained that in the past 500 years, indigenous places have been remapped and in some cases, are a direct denial of Zuni history and presence on the land. “Our names of places and their meanings have all been eliminated from mainstream use. In their place we’ve been given a new set of maps, with a new set of names that reflect other’s values and ways of seeing the world in a place that we (Zuni’s) have occupied for generations.” Enote said.

Enote, who also directs the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center at the Pueblo of Zuni, set out to find an acceptable way for the Zuni people to translate their significant cultural sites into mediums that can serve as learning tools for the community.

“Because at least one person in practically every household is actively and consistently creating art, we chose to use paintings as the common denominator to convey the maps.” Enote said.

The map project began in 1996, when 14 Zuni painters, with the guidance of Zuni religious leaders, elders and cultural advisors, were commissioned to create the map art that now number 26 paintings with several more in process.

Once the cultural sites were determined, most of the artists spent time at the sites to increase their knowledge of the locations where the Zuni people emerged and subsequently migrated, where waterways sustained pilgrimage and settlement; where hunting, fishing and gathering medicine occur.

In his artist statement, Geddy Epaloose said, “We hear these site names and place names in prayers, songs, and repeatedly.” He said that the paintings are like a tool to bridge the gap between oral history and visual history.

Travis Suazo, the Center’s interim executive director said, “We are blessed to have the Zuni people share their cultural maps with the Albuquerque community and all of our visitors who come to the Center. This installation is an invitation to experience in a very unique way, a distinctly Pueblo perspective of those places that are significant and live very intimately in the minds, hearts of the Zuni people.”

While indigenous mapping of is a growing movement around the world including the tribes, nations and pueblos in North America, Enote said they are almost certainly using a computerized Geographic Information System that is a standard amongst disciplines such as forestry, archaeology, engineering, and wildlife management to name a few

“Inserting artists and cultural advisors into the mapping process is what sets Zuni map art apart from conventional mapping.” He said. “While some native peoples are painting places, I know of no map art collection or project as large as this one or as focused on the careful considerations associated with the power of mapping. I hope this collection and exhibit will inspire other pueblos to do something similar and with as much care, because as I've said before it we don't map ourselves undoubtedly someone else will do it for us.”

A schedule of in-depth lectures with an appeal to a wide range of audiences will accompany the exhibition from November, 2012 to May, 2013 and can be downloaded from the Center’s website http://indianpueblo.org/zuniworld/

The Pueblo of Zuni

The Zuni Pueblo is nestled in a scenic valley, surrounded by the enchanting mesas, located about 150 miles west of Albuquerque.

There are 6,302 people counted in the 2012 US Census data. The Pueblo of Zuni is one of 22 Pueblo nations in New Mexico.

Their main landbase is located in the McKinley and Cibola counties in the western part of New Mexico. The estimated number of acres encompasses about 450,000 acres. The tribe has land holdings in Catron County, New Mexico and Apache County, Arizona, which are not adjoining to the main reservation.

For more information about the Zuni people visit their official website at: http://www.ashiwi.org/

For more information contact: Tazbah McCullah

tmccullah@indianpueblo.com

505-724-3519

For Interview:              Jim Enote, Director
                                                            A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center
                                                            505 980-2553 (mobile)

jimenote@me.com

19 Pueblos of New Mexico Announce New Development Plan for Prime Real Estate at the Former Albuquerque Indian School

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:52:00 -0600

ALBUQUERQUE (June 25, 2012) – The 19 Pueblos of New Mexico are ready to continue developing 26 acres of prime commercial real estate in the North Valley of Albuquerque commonly known as the Albuquerque Indian School (AIS) property.

The 19 Pueblos currently hold the land (47 acres total) in trust and have turned over the development responsibilities to Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc. (IPMI), the “for-profit” corporation of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center which is located at 12^th Street and Menaul, across from the AIS site.

An updated master plan has been completed by Studio Southwest Architects and CBRE, has been hired to assist in leasing the mixed-use development that will include additional office buildings, retail, restaurants and shop space. The site was previously the home for one the largest American Indian schools in the country.

The entire 47 acre site located on 12^th Street and Indian School Road, has been designated by the Pueblos as a political subdivision named “Albuquerque Indian School District” AISD. The “District” is an indigenous enterprise, owned by 19 different Pueblo Tribes from New Mexico and located in the center of a major U.S. city and is the first of its kind.

Michael Canfield, who recently took over leadership and management of the AISD property as President and CEO of Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc., said, “The Vision of the Albuquerque Indian School District is to become a self-sustaining district that we can manage as a micro-economy, a district where we can conduct government to government relations, a central location for celebrating Pueblo arts and a culture, and a district where we can provide significant economic development opportunities for our local community including the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.”

Canfield, a member of the Laguna Pueblo, has been involved with the AIS property since the Governors of the 19 Pueblos assigned him to the project in 2010.

With the AISD project team now complete, the District space broker, the CBRE team of Linda Davis, Jim Dountas and Lia Armstrong will begin seeking interested tenants.

About CBRE: CBRE Group, Inc., (NYSE:CBG, a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Los Angeles, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services firm (in terms of 2011 revenue). The company has approximately 34,000 employees (excluding affiliates) and serves real estate owners, investors and occupiers through more than 300 offices (excluding affiliates) worldwide.

CBRE offers strategic advice and execution for property sales and leasing; corporate services; property, facilities and project management, mortgage banking; appraisal and valuation; development services; investment management; research and consulting.

The Albuquerque CBRE retail services team represents a multitude of national and regional retailers as well as many key retail developers and landlords in the New Mexico area. The team has over 30+ years of combined commercial real estate experience and is supported by extensive CBRE global platform of services.

The AISD site master plan was recently updated by Studio Southwest Architects, a design and architecture company based in Albuquerque. The company has designed several “cultural” spaces around the state. Some past clients include, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian in Santa Fe, New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces and Anderson Abruzzo International Balloon Museum.

IPMI has also worked closely with the Near North Valley Neighborhood Association to ensure the local community’s input was considered in the development plans.

THE DESIGN PLAN

The District will incorporate retail and commercial development on the 47 acre site.

Two, 3-story buildings housing federal agencies have already been built. Future development includes three more buildings targeting government anchor tenants to fill an additional 500,000 sq. ft. of space.

The master plan also includes retail buildings with a total footprint of 123,600 square feet. The project will include wide pedestrian walks, park-like landscaping and buildings with minimal western exposure to maximize views of the Sandia Mountains and provide a safe and pedestrian friendly environment.
The project has numerous LEED driven sustainable design features such as sunshades, energy efficient HVAC, rainwater recovery, and healthy/recycled content interior materials. ________________________________________________________________________

For more information contact: For information on leasing contact:

Tazbah McCullah, Marketing Director Jim P. Dountas, Associate, CBRE

Indian Pueblos Marketing, Inc. Jim.Dountas@cbre.com

tmccullah@indianpueblo.com 505-837-4955

505-724-3519

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Hosts Cross Cultural Jam Session Between Bagpiping ‘rock stars’ Pipes & Sticks and Local Native American Musicians

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:48:00 -0600

Albuquerque, NM (April 11, 2012) – Pipes & Sticks, the five “rock stars” of the bagpiping world, are stopping off from their much touted concert tour, Pipes & Sticks on Route 66, at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to perform with several local Native American musicians in a music jam session on Saturday, April 14th at 12 p.m. in the Center’s plaza.

Pipes & Sticks will later perform at the historic El Rey Theater located on Central Avenue at 7 p.m. Albuquerque’s High Desert Pipes and Drums, 1999 Grade 4-B World Pipe Band Champions, Glasgow Green, have been invited to open for these dynamic, master musicians

Scottish pipers Willie McCallum, Stuart Liddell and Angus MacColl and drummer, Jim Kilpatrick, have joined with American percussionist Mike Cole in setting off on this historic highway from Cole’s native Chicago following the ‘Mother Road’ through eight different states before landing in California, with six concerts and numerous appearances scheduled along the way.

Joining them for the ride is California filmmaker John McDonald, who is chronicling the crew’s journey in a new documentary. For McCallum and MacColl, it will be their second time working with McDonald, who followed their performance with The Spirit of Scotland Pipe Band in his award-winning 2009 film “On The Day.”

“When the guys approached me about filming the adventure, I didn’t have to think too hard about it,” McDonald says. “It seemed like the trip of a lifetime, with all the potential of being a really entertaining film.”

In addition to concerts in Chicago, Tulsa, Lubbock, Albuquerque, Flagstaff and Los Angeles, the Pipes & Sticks lads are planning a series of impromptu pub performances, cross-cultural jams with cowboys and Native Americans, and a musical tribute to World War II veterans.

Among New Mexico’s Native American musicians who will join the jam session are, Native Flutist, Andrew Thomas (Navajo), Singer/Drummer, Gregg Analla (Isleta/Laguna Pueblo), and Cliff Fragua (Jemez Pueblo), musician/sculptor.

Thomas, who himself has toured and played with many different musicians from all over the world, said that he had never played with Scottish bagpipers and considers this a great opportunity. “Music is the glue that brings the world together.” he said. Cliff Fragua said, “When two cultures come together to create new sounds, something interesting is sure to happen!”

While each member of Pipes & Sticks has achieved considerable success in their solo careers, this will be the group’s first time playing together on U.S. soil. In the Celtic music community, the five are regarded as the best of the best in competitive piping and drumming, with over 150 major awards and titles between them.

The documented concert at the El Rey begins at 7:00 p.m., with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. and tickets ($25.00) are currently available on TicketBud.com or at the door.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico and is located at 2401 12th St. NW in Albuquerque, NM and is open from 9 am to 5 pm daily.

The jam session is included with admission to the cultural center: Adults $6 - Seniors $5.50 – NM Residents $4 – Students $3.

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Contact: Tazbah McCullah tmccullah[at]indianpueblo.com 505-724-3519

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to Open New Exhibition Reflecting Upon a Century of Changes, Traditions and Values of Pueblo People

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:55:00 -0700

Albuquerque, NM (January 19, 2012) – On February 4, 2012, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will open its new, “100 Years of State & Federal Policy: The Impact on Pueblo Nations,” an examination of the human experience behind enacted policies and laws that have changed and affected the core values of the pueblo people.

While written “Indian” policies date back as far as the mid-1700s, this exhibition will look at federal and state policies from 1912 to 2012 that have had positive and negative impacts on the Pueblo tribes.

Among the 33 key policies that will be examined are:

The 1970 Return of Taos Pueblo Blue Lake – a congressional action that restored 48,000 acres of sacred worship grounds back to the Taos Pueblo that had been taken away from them by the U.S. government in 1906; and the 1924 Indian Citizenship Act (or Snyder Act), granting legal citizenship to America’s indigenous people; and the 1948 New Mexico constitutional change giving American Indians the right to vote; and the 2006 Native American Languages Preservation Act which authorizes funding for programs for tribes to use to prevent the loss of heritage and culture.

“Very few people in this country and perhaps in the world, know to what degree Pueblo people have been impacted through policies conceived by the United States in ways that really threaten one of the oldest indigenous communities in this world.” said Regis Pecos (Cochiti Pueblo), co-director of the Leadership Institute at the Santa Fe Indian School.

“There’s just hundreds of different kinds of policy actions that have taken place that have really driven who we have become nowadays and it also drives us to really take a look at our core values again to really see from whence we came and perhaps from whence we need to return.” said Ron Solimon (Laguna Pueblo), the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s executive director.

Visitors will be presented with intimate interviews with contemporary pueblo people reflecting on how they are living the core values of love, faith, compassion, service and community today. Pueblo youth have also weighed in their thoughts about how they will meet historic and future challenges for themselves and for their communities in the next 100 years.

A large conclave of Pueblo educators, linguists, health representatives and leaders from the northern and southern pueblo tribes assisted in developing the exhibition’s public programming and educational component for first to 12th grade. The curriculum references state standards and will be released in early March 2012. Study guides for teachers will be available online at

http://indianpueblo.org/100years

The year’s panel discussion schedule is online now beginning with “Changing Roles: Women in Leadership, Health, Education and Art on March 14.

The exhibition will include an interactive media component and throughout the year, updated interviews and lecture podcasts will be placed online as well. A short video about the 100 years exhibition is available online at http://indianpueblo.org/100years/.

“This special exhibition is only the beginning in a larger vision to help in the planning and development of a new permanent exhibition called, The Pueblo Experience.” said Ron Solimon.

100 Years is supported by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, New Mexico Humanities Council and in-kind support from our Pueblo community members, and the New Mexico Centennial Foundation. The School for Advanced Research http://sarweb.org/index.php and the Leadership Institute http://www.sfis.k12.nm.us/leadership_institute both located in Santa Fe, also contributed and collaborated on the exhibition and post exhibition continuing education.

100 Years Project Director, Travis Suazo (Laguna/Acoma/Taos Pueblos) said, “This is a great opportunity to be part of Pueblo Indian history. This historic exhibition is being initiated from a tribal museum, from our Pueblo Indian perspective to educate and inspire. It’s our contribution to the New Mexico Centennial celebration.”

The exhibition will be unveiled at 2 pm on February 4, 2012 after a short introductory program that begins at 1 pm.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo tribes of New Mexico and is located at 2401 12th St. NW in Albuquerque.

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12^th St. NW Albq., NM 505-843-7270 www.indianpueblo.org

Contact: Tazbah McCullah 505-724-3519 tmccullah@indianpueblo.com

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 09:49:00 -0600

GRAB Comes to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in a Photographic Exhibition and Documentary Film of Laguna Pueblo Life

Albuquerque, NM (July 14, 2011) Filmmaker Billy Luther (Laguna/Hopi/Navajo) is bringing home to New Mexico, his intimate documentary, “GRAB,” accompanied by “GRAB: The Exhibition,” an impressive compilation of photos produced from the making of the film.

GRAB: The Exhibition opens on August 18, 2011 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center with a kick-off reception from 6 pm – 8 pm. The exhibition is a collection of images of the land, people and traditions of the Laguna Pueblo people that still photographers, Idris Rheubottom, Tony Craig, and Cybelle Codish shot throughout the filming of GRAB under the direction of Luther.

Through Luther’s tribal and familial ties, the photographers were given rare access to photograph on Laguna Pueblo lands where cameras are usually not allowed especially during grab or feast days.

Luther carefully curated the exhibition which has garnered interest by the National Geographic Museum and the United Nations.

The exhibition is coming to the Center after its spring/summer run at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – George Gustave Heye Center in New York. It will close November 6, 2011.

“GRAB” the movie, redefines the term, “Indian Giver” and explores the meaning of “Grab Day” or “Throw” by chronicling the lives of three families as they prepare for this special annual event whose historical roots run 300 years deep.

The “grab day” itself is a culmination of the sharing, honoring and giving to others through an act that takes weeks of preparation and prayer.

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Eager to bring his work back home to its origins, Luther said, “It's always an honor to feel the outpouring of support and love for the documentary from our screenings at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, to the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in New York City.”

Luther added, “But above all I am especially excited to bring this film and exhibition home to the Laguna people and to have special screenings at great venues and in conjunction with the GRAB photo exhibit. My film is a heartfelt tribute to my community and I hope Pueblo audiences enjoy the humor and storytelling.”

GRAB (the movie) is scheduled for free screenings at the following sites in August:

August 16 – Sponsored by the City of Albuquerque at the KIMO Theater, 423 Central Avenue, NW, Albuquerque, NM - 7 pm

August 17 – Legends Theater - Route 66 Casino, 19 miles west of Albuquerque, NM – 7 pm. Envirosax, is giving away eco-friendly reusable GRAB BAGS and is a sponsor of this event giveaway.

Screenings at the Indian Pueblo Cultural in Albuquerque, NM are included with museum admission:

August 23 – 2 pm

September 25 - 2 pm

October 30 - 2 pm

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Indian Pueblo Tribes of New Mexico and is located at 2401 12^th St. NW, one block north of I-40 between Indian School Road and Menaul.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center – 2401 12^th St. NW – Albuquerque, NM – 505-843-7270 – www.indianpueblo.org

Contact: Tazbah McCullah

tmccullah@indianpueblo.com

505-724-3519

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Exploring African-Native American Identity to Open at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:54:00 -0600

Albuquerque, NM (3/4/11) -- The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center will open the Smithsonian traveling exhibition “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas” focusing on the seldom-viewed history and complex lives of people of dual African and Native American ancestry.

The public opening reception on March 25, 2011 at 6 p.m., will feature Richard Luarkie, Governor of the Pueblo of Laguna as its keynote speaker.

“This exhibition brings forth an obscure topic that in reality, has its roots in all of our lives and that is, that the blending of races has always taken place among the Native and African American peoples.” said Ron Solimon, President/CEO of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. “It challenges us all to discover who we really are so that it can shape who we can become.”

Through the themes of policy, community, creative resistance and lifestyles, the exhibition tells stories of cultural integration and diffusion as well as the struggle to define and preserve identity. “IndiVisible,” produced by the National Museum of the American Indian in collaboration with the National Museum of African American History and Culture and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), will be on view through September 24, 2011 and then will continue to travel to museums around the nation.
Since the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas, the lives of Native and African peoples have been closely intertwined. From pre-colonial times, they intermarried, established communities and shared their lives and traditions. But racially motivated laws oppressed and excluded them. Blended tribes worked to preserve their land and rebelled against displacement. Their survival strategies included involvement in social movements, joining together to fight oppressive conditions and regaining economic sustainability. Their unique African-Native American cultural practices through food, language, writing, music, dance the visual arts have thrived.

“The topic of African-Americans is one that touches a great number of individuals through family histories, tribal histories and personal identities,” said Kevin Gover (Pawnee), director of the National Museum of the American Indian. “We find commonalities in our shared past of genocide, alienation from our ancestral homelands, and the exhibition acknowledges the
strength and resilience we recognize in one another today.”

“We are proud to have contributed to this important and thoughtful exhibition,” said Lonnie Bunch, director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. African American oral tradition is full of stories about ‘Black Indians,’ with many black families claiming Indian blood.”

The exhibition was curated by leading scholars, educators and community leaders including Gabrielle Tayac, (Piscataway), Robert Keith Collins, (African-Choctaw descent), Angela Gonzales (Hopi), Judy Kerèsz, Penny Gamble-Williams (Chappaquiddick Wampanoag) and Thunder Williams (Afro-Carib).

African-Native Americans from across North America share their perspectives in a 10-minute video in the exhibition.

Additional programming includes a schedule of films about African-Native Americans and a panel discussion an April 27th titled, “The Painted Heart: Beauty and Diversity in African-Native American Lives.” Panelists include Hakim Bellamy, Social and Community Programs Coordinator, NM State Office of African American Affairs; Richard Luarkie, Governor of Laguna Pueblo and Tom Lark, Curator, African American Performing Arts Center. This event is from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm in the Avanyu Gallery with an admission of $5 general public; $3 IPCC members.

The Links, Incorporated is a primary program collaborator for this exhibition. The Links, Inc. was founded in 1946, and is one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. In addition to Links, the National Council of Negro Women is also partial sponsor of this exhibition.

Dr. Harold Bailey, Executive Director for the Office of African American Affairs with the State of New Mexico said, “This exhibition will educate the public about the connection between Native and African American peoples. We should not only embrace our heritage and maintain this historical and cultural relationship, but add to it.”

The accompanying exhibition book, “IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas’ edited by Tayac, features 27 essays from authors across the hemisphere sharing first-person accounts of struggle, adaptation and survival and examines such diverse subjects as contemporary art, the Cherokee Freedmen issue and the evolution of jazz and blues. The richly illustrated 256-page book is available online at www.americanindian.si.edu/exhitions/indivisible and at Shumakolowa Gifts in the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. An online version of the exhibition and full national tour schedule are available at www.americanindian.si.edu/exhibitions/indivisible.

Support for the exhibition is provided by the Akaloa Resource Foundation and the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is an institution of living cultures dedicated to advancing knowledge and understanding of the life, languages, literature, history and arts of the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture was established by an act of Congress in 2003, and will be erected on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Currently, during the pre-building phase, the museum is presenting exhibitions, producing publications, hosting public events and offering an array of interactive programs and educational resources at the museum on the Web at www.nmaahc.si.edu.

SITES has been sharing the wealth of Smithsonian collections and research programs with millions of people outside Washington, D.C., for more than 50 years. SITES connects Americans to their shared cultural heritage through a wide range of exhibitions about art, science and history, which are shown wherever people live, work and play. Exhibition descriptions and tour schedules are available at www.sites.si.edu.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico. The Center is the official cultural interpretive center for the 19 Pueblos and offers year round public programming, cultural educational opportunities, changing and permanent exhibitions for all ages.
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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center ♦ 2401 12th St. NW ♦ Albuquerque, NM 87104 ♦505-843-7270
Contact: Tazbah McCullah @ 505-724-3519 email: tmccullah@indianpueblo.com ♦ indianpueblo.org

National Hispanic Cultural Center and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrate Shared Indo – Hispano Rituals and Customs

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 8 Oct 2010 10:14:00 -0600

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 6, 2010

Contacts:

Danny López, Marketing Director
National Hispanic Cultural Center
505.246.2261 danny.lopez@state.nm.us

Tazbah McCullah, Marketing Director
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
505.843.7270 tmccullah@indianpueblo.org

National Hispanic Cultural Center and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrate Shared Indo – Hispano Rituals and Customs
October 16 – 17, 2010

Albuquerque, NM - The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) are proud to announce the 3rd annual “From Field to Feast” celebration October 16 & 17 at both the NHCC and IPCC. The weekend celebration is a culmination of a 3-year grant from the New Mexico Community Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation exploring shared Indo-Hispano rituals and customs, in particular agricultural and culinary legacies of the Hispanic and Pueblo communities.

On Saturday, October 16 from 9 am – 4 pm the IPCC will host a series of creative and interactive programs which include: bread making, pottery making, painting, weaving, storytelling, cooking demos, a chili cook-off and a Pueblo throw. The Dreaming New Mexico Film Series will also be held which is produced through a Bioneers collaborative project and showcases interviews with New Mexico farmers, growers and food producers. In a rare, historic performance, the Turquoise Moiety Matachina Dancers from Jemez Pueblo will perform this dance drama at 1 pm., followed by a presentation by Dr. Brenda Romero about this “the uniquely Jemez” performance. Former Zia Pueblo Governor, Gilbert Lucero and Peter Pino will discuss traditional Pueblo agriculture and their recent involvement in the National Museum of the American Indian’s Living Earth Festival along with NMAI Museum Staff. Ronald J. Solimon, IPCC President & CEO, reflects, “We are very proud that the collaborative leadership between the NHCC and the IPCC has brought a true cultural education experience to the citizens and guests of our State. The Field to Feast program represents the beginning of our work together to illustrate and educate the public about the convergence of the Hispanic and Native American cultures in New Mexico. Field to Feast events at the IPCC are included with regular admission: $6 adult, $5.50 seniors, $4 New Mexico residents, $3 students, free for children $5 under.

On Sunday, October 17 from 1 pm – 4pm the NHCC will host bread baking and chicos demos, an artist panel discussion, food, farm and garden information tables, hands-on art, poetry readings, live music with Cultura Fuerte and The Big Spank, and cooking demonstrations by La Fonda del Bosque chef Daniel Baca and guests. The afternoon will conclude with a lecture on acequias, a performance by “Moving People Dance Española”, and a public conversation with Regis Pecos, Chief of Staff NM Legislature and Paula Garcia of the NM Acequia Association. NHCC Executive Director Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez shares, “We are very excited about this year’s program and are proud to be partnering with the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. It is very important for us to showcase the shared histories of Native Americans and Hispanos. I think many people will be surprised with the rituals and customs that have been shared and that have evolved together. We are also very grateful to the New Mexico Community Foundation. All Field to Feast events at the NHCC are free on October 17th.

For more information visit www.nhccnm.org
and www.indianpueblo.org From Field to Feast is supported through the generous support of the New Mexico Community Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Additional support comes from The Center for Southwest Culture and La Montanita Co-op.

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Turquoise is a Gem of History and Culture

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:08:00 -0600

Turquoise is a Gem of History and Culture
Dating back 5,000 years ago, this new book explains the unique life of Turquoise

For Immediate Release – September 17, 2010
Contact:            Amanda Molina, The Garrity Group (505) 898-8689
Tom Garrity, The Garrity Group (505) 898-8689

Albuquerque, NM – A stunning new book and traveling exhibit are making their debut. The Lowry Family is sharing their knowledge on turquoise; a gemstone that has captured the attention of cultures from around the world.   Set to release in October 2010, “Turquoise: The World Story of a Fascinating Gemstone,” is a book that includes the Lowry’s knowledge on turquoise, photos of the family’s extensive turquoise collection and historical facts; along with images of artifacts from nineteen museums from around the world.

The 256-page hardcover book features over 550 color and black and white image and challenges everything you thought you might have known about turquoise. “This book captures the romance and passion for the world’s most colorful gemstone. Stories, new information, science, and vivid photography combine to provide a defining look at this most colorful gemstone. “

The study and collecting of turquoise has been in the Zachary-Lowry family for five generations.    “Turquoise is treasured in cultures around the world and our hope is that this book provides insight to those who adore turquoise as much as our family has for so many years,” Lowry said.

Joe Dan Lowry is a renowned turquoise expert and Joe P. and Katy Lowry own and operate the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque, NM, which is home to the largest most diverse collection of turquoise in the world. The Lowry’s have authored and consulted on numerous books and articles written about turquoise and traveled the world giving lectures and studying the subject.

The Lowry’s now plan to introduce the book that has been in development for over five years and to have a 3,500 square-foot traveling exhibit filled with unique and one-of-a-kind artifacts from the exceptional Zachary-Lowry collection available and distributed by the Smith Kramer Fine Art Services located in Kansas City, Missouri.

“Turquoise is anything but just a blue stone; there is a rich history that dates back thousands of years. Whether the discussion is about determining if a stone is natural or not when purchasing jewelry, mining, lapidary or just general history, the conversations are endless and always exciting,” Lowry said.

In celebration of the book’s release, two festive and educational events, including a book signing will be held for industry colleagues and interested parties of the public on September 24 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. The following day, on the 25th a VIP outdoor barbeque and tour of the Turquoise Hill turquoise mine near Cerrillos, NM is scheduled to give a firsthand look at how turquoise is mined and give attendees the full experience of a prehistoric, historic and modern day mining area.

“Turquoise: The World Story of a Fascinating Gemstone” is set to release in October 2010. The 256-page hard cover book can be purchased from www.Amazon.com and is priced at $75, but is now on sale for an introductory rate. For more information on Joe Dan’s lectures, traveling exhibits or group tours please contact turquoisemuseum@yahoo.com. The Lowry family Turquoise Museum is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico at 2107 Central Ave. N, 87104, near Old Town. For more information please visit http://www.turquoisemuseum.com/index.html

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Mon, 9 Aug 2010 14:04:00 -0600

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GATHERING THE CLOUDS AT THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

(Albuquerque, NM – August 8, 2010) On August 15, 2010, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) will launch an exhibition of never-before-seen Hopi-Tewa pottery and a large collection of Pueblo textiles in it’s new presentation, “Gathering the Clouds Many Art Forms – One Story.”

Marth Becktell, the Center’s Museum &Development Director says, “This exhibition showcases the deep interconnection between Pueblo spirituality, art and nature. Our intention in exhibiting these beautiful collections is not only to share the genius of the artists who created them, but also to share the power and significance of “Gathering the Clouds” which in the Pueblo terminology, calls upon the elements of the earth, air, fire and water to bring all that is essential for life and art in the Pueblo world.”

One part of the exhibition, “The Blair Collection” of Hopi-Tewa pottery, includes creations by the famous Hopi-Tewa potter, Nampeyo. Nampeyo was raised in the Hopi-Tewa village of Hano (Arizona). Nampeyo is the matriarch of the Sikyátki Revival style of pottery which is carried on by generations of Hopi potters to this day. Sikyátiki is an ancient Hopi village and the pottery found there, bears distinctive symbols and color.

Gathering the Clouds also features “The Schaaf Textile Collection” consisting of works from the late 19th through 21st centuries from Pueblos of the Rio Grande and Hopi. The Pueblos have created textiles for centuries and are known for developing specific types of materials and weaving techniques.

The exhibition will also include activities such as weaving and pottery-making. Throughout the life of the exhibition, renowned weaver, Luis Garcia (Tiwa-Piro Pueblo) will be providing Pueblo weaving workshops. The schedule will be announced at a later date.

Gathering the Clouds will run from August 2010 to October 2011 in the Center’s Avanyu Gallery.

The press is invited to a special preview and tour of the exhibition on August 12, 2010 at 10 am.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 2401 12th St. NW Albuquerque, NM 87104
Tel: 505-843-7270 www.indianpueblo.org
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A NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE OPENS AT THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:34:00 -0600

For Immediate Release
Contact: Tazbah McCullah 505-724-3519

Albuquerque, NM (April 19, 2010) The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center announces the public grand opening of Shumakolowa Gifts on April 29th with an evening reception starting at 6 p.m. featuring Native American jewelers, music and food.

Shumakolowa Gifts is located in the east wing of the cultural center and will provide a unique shopping experience offering traditional and contemporary arts and crafts created by artisans from all of New Mexico’s 19 Pueblos.

The name of the new gift shop is inspired by the dragonfly and how the Pueblos revere this ancient creature to speak to the thunder and clouds to bring blessings and moisture to the people. Shumak’olo:wa means “dragonfly” in the Zuni language

The opening represents the completion of phase one of a massive renovation project started at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in 2008 when 20,000 sq. ft. was added to the Center’s east wing. The expansion created critical room needed for additional offices, meeting and restaurant and retail space. Phase two of the expansion will develop and construct additional cultural and museum exhibits on traditional and contemporary Pueblo life.

Ron Solimon, President and CEO for the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center said, “Within the philosophical and physical design of this new gift shop, is an inherent theme that can be seen throughout the Center, reflecting traditional and modern Pueblo artwork and life.” He added, “To be able to offer talented artists a beautiful new area to showcase their work, helps us reinforce our mission to preserve and perpetuate the living culture of the Pueblo people of New Mexico.”

Shumakolowa Gifts manager, Ira Wilson, said that the public can expect a fresh mirroring of traditional native arts and crafts with contemporary work from developing artists who work in multiple mediums. “We have received commitments from many artists who have never shown their work at the cultural center.” Wilson said. “The Shumakolowa sales staff are excited about advancing and promoting authentic Native American art and crafts in a new and fashionable environment.”

Shumakolowa Gifts features award-winning jewelers and sculptors such as Pat Pruitt, Ken Romero, Ken Johnson, Rod and Lela Kaskalla, Naãvaasya, Kathleen and Adrian Wall who will be at the reception to talk with the public about their work.

Daily store hours are: 9 am – 5 pm. Summer hours are: 9 am – 7 pm.

Since 1976, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center continues to be the “gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico.” Owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Indian Tribes of New Mexico, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is open to the public daily all year round. ______________________________________________________________________________

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - 2401 12th St. NW - Albuquerque, NM 87104
505-843-7270 - www.indianpueblo.org

Saints Return to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center In a New Installation

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:50:00 -0600

A collection of 23 retablos created by renowned santero Charles M. Carrillo, will be shown in a new installation at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, (IPCC) starting August 1, 2009.

The collection, titled, “Saints of the Pueblos,“ is owned by the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico and depicts the patron saint of each Pueblo Indian tribe, including four ancestral pueblos no longer inhabited.

The collection was first exhibited at the Center in 2003. It was so popular that an expanded version of the exhibit was installed in 2004 and ran for six months. The collection was also displayed a the Pueblo of Acoma’s Sky City Cultural Center and Haak’u Museum for six months in 2006.

Charles M. Carrillo

Carrillo, who has a Ph.D. in archaeology also wrote the book, Saints of the Pueblos, where he explores the topic matter in depth. The book is carried by the gift shop at the IPCC.

Amy Johnson, curator of the exhibit and the IPCC museum collections specialist, said the significance of the exhibit gives the IPCC a chance to speak about something as important as a Pueblo Feast Day.

“The long and many times difficult relationships between the Pueblo people and our Hispanic and non-Pueblo neighbors provides an opportunity for us to reach out and begin new conversations about who we are, where we have come from and where we are today,” Johnson said. “It allows us to look at our past and revitalize the ongoing dialogue which will facilitate a deeper understanding or our shared histories.”

Marth Becktell, IPCC’s interim museum director, said, “This exhibit not only shares Carrillo’s brilliance, and this particular art form, but also offers a forum for academic conversations, lectures, history and art curriculum, trips to Feast Day dances at the Pueblos, and hands-on art over the next two years according to Becktell.

The exhibit will be installed in the Center’s Avanyu Gallery which is located near the entrance to the Center’s permanent exhibits.

Saints of the Pueblos will run through 2011

International photographer / videographer, Barak Naggan contributed the photo for the large mural in the courtyard of the exhibit.

Contributing muralist Dominic Arquero of the Pueblo of
Cochiti painted a church courtyard landscape.

August 1 opening reception 3pm-5pm

Booksigning of Saints of the Pueblos by
author, Charles Carrillo 4pm - 5pm

Contributing artists, Juan and Daryl Lucero from the Pueblo of Isleta painted the exhibit alter display constructed by IPCC’s Maintenance Manger, Dave Chalan and his crew.

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See more at indianpueblo.org/saints

FIELD TO FEAST TEACHING GARDEN BEGINS TO TAKE ROOTS THIS WEEKEND

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 1 May 2009 16:40:00 -0600

Albuquerque, NM (May 1, 2009) The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s new “Field to Feast Teaching Garden” will have its first planting on Sunday, May 3 at 10 am at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s Pueblo House.

The public is invited to attend the planting and join in with former three-time Zia Pueblo Governor, Ken Lucero who cultivated the field and will be planting red, blue and white corn; chile and melons.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center’s educational programming is incorporating the garden into its curriculum to teach children and adults about the process of gardening as it relates to pueblo culture and traditions.

“The Field to Feast Teaching Garden’s partners hope to create an interest in the planting and consumption of natural foods for better nutrition and healthy lifestyles,” said Ken Lucero, director for the Center for Native American Health Policy.

Partners in the development of the garden and its programming include: New Mexico Community Foundation, Robert Johnson Wood Foundation at UNM, Marguerite Casey Foundation and the Center for Native American Health Policy at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center.

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Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrates 26th Annual American Indian Week April 18-26

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:30:00 -0600

The splendor of American Indian dance, art and film are being presented this week at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) during it’s annual “American Indian Week,” with daily tribal dances, artist demonstrations and a film series.

See the full press release .pdf here

Former Albuquerque Indian Health Service Physician Bestows Memorial Bronze Creation Gift to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:08:00 -0600

(Albuquerque, NM - April 16, 2009) An impressive bronze sculpture by renowned artist Estella Loretto (Jemez Pueblo) will grace the east entrance of the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in memory of the Albuquerque Indian Hospital and its former Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Henry K. Bobroff. - See full press release pdf here.

A New Exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

noreply@blogger.com (Indian Pueblo Cultural Center) — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:22:00 -0700

Through the Eyes of the Eagle: Illustrating Healthy Living For Children”A New Exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center - See full press release .pdf here.

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Depression Era Thunderbird Jewelry Exhibition Shows Tribal Resourcefulness During A Time of Struggle

INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER EARNS 2013 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Honors Historic Pueblo Leader Popé In First Albuquerque Run

PNM SUPPORTS CULTURAL ENRICHMENT SUMMER CAMP AT THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER PRESENTS THE SEAGREN COLLECTION OF SOUTHWEST TRIBAL POTTERY SPANNING DECADES OF STYLES AND GENERATIONS

The 19 Pueblos of New Mexico Revive the Educational Mission of the Historic Albuquerque Indian School

December 10, 2012

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Welcome

10:20 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Invocation

10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.

Remarks

10:50 a.m. – 11:00

Honor Song

11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Ground Breaking

11:15 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.

Reception

19 Pueblos of New Mexico Announce New Development Plan for Prime Real Estate at the Former Albuquerque Indian School

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Hosts Cross Cultural Jam Session Between Bagpiping ‘rock stars’ Pipes & Sticks and Local Native American Musicians

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center to Open New Exhibition Reflecting Upon a Century of Changes, Traditions and Values of Pueblo People

Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Exploring African-Native American Identity to Open at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

National Hispanic Cultural Center and Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrate Shared Indo – Hispano Rituals and Customs

Turquoise is a Gem of History and Culture

A NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCE OPENS AT THE INDIAN PUEBLO CULTURAL CENTER

Saints Return to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center In a New Installation

FIELD TO FEAST TEACHING GARDEN BEGINS TO TAKE ROOTS THIS WEEKEND

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center Celebrates 26th Annual American Indian Week April 18-26

Former Albuquerque Indian Health Service Physician Bestows Memorial Bronze Creation Gift to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

A New Exhibition at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center