Elementary students, parents and teachers share in the histories and cultures of regional Native American Tribes
WHAT: In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, local fourth grade students will take part in hands-on lessons covering aspects of Native American culture including basketry, ecology, music and lessons in the Serrano Indian language and history. Indigenous cultures will be in the spotlight during the annual California’s First Cultures: A Celebration at Crafton Hills (Waa’t). The Waa’t Celebration brings together Redlands, Calimesa, Banning and Yucaipa elementary school students and Native American instructors with the San Manuel Education Department. In light of the landmark new California bill AB 1821, it will change the teachings of the Native American experience in California history.
WHO: 4TH graders and San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians; Crafton Hills College; Redlands Yucaipa and Calimesa School Districts, Banning Title VII programs and tribal members from the San Manuel, Cahuilla and Morongo reservations.
Sponsored by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the Crafton Hills College
DATE/TIME: Thursday, November 7, 9-11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Crafton Hills College
11711 Sand Canyon Road, Yucaipa, CA, 92399
Please Park in Lot N or Contact Kenneth Shoji for immediate event parking
VISUALS:
Interaction between the students and Native American cultural educators
Presentations on Native American language and music, ecology, arts and culture
For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.
