The Museum of the American Indian in Novato Celebrates 50 Years
The Museum of the American Indian in Novato is celebrating its 50th year, September 16, 2017 from 11a.m.-5p.m. with a Native American themed Trade Feast.
The event is at Miwok Park, 2200 Novato Blvd, Novato. The Trade Feast is FREE. Parking is available off site at the Lutheran Church.
Featured at the event will be Native American arts and crafts, Red Voices Intertribal Drum, Intertribal Pomo Dancers, Aztec Dancers Kalpulli Anahuak, Hula Manu O’o, Hoop Dancer, Miwok Songs and Stories, basketry demonstrations, regalia making, shell bead drilling, children activities, book sales and tours of the Museum. Becky Olvera Schultz, a former exhibitor from the museum’s Masks of Americas show, will also be there with clay/mixed media masks and other items.
ARTS & CRAFT VENDORS:
Becky Olvera Schultz, native masks, t-shirts, shields, photography, native pride caps, beadwork
Buffie Schmid, miniature pomo baskets, crafts & jewelry
Steward Wilburn Bear, beadwork
Mountain Pipes & Debbie’s Novelties, soapstone kits, dreamcatchers
Lee Zabin, abalone shell jewelry
Nizhoni Southwest Spirit, leather goods, crafts, t-shirts & jewelry
Stephanie Ferris, beaded jewelry
Sandra Smith, prints & drawings
Michael & Nicole Sabedo, native regalia, jewelry & décor
Una Uleen Harding, vintage bead jewelry & sun catchers
Blue Sky Books, Native American themed books
DEMONSTRATION TABLES:
Clam Disk bead drilling & necklaces by Pat Rapp
Pomo style basketry & uses for tule by Charles Konard & Sally Sherlock
Feather work & cordage by Ed Willie
INFORMATION TABLES:
MAPOM (Marin Archaeological Preserve of Marin)
Cherokee Nation
Point Reyes National Seashore
Marin Indian Alliance
Museum of the American Indian
Friends of Olompali
Novato History Guild
In addition, the Novato High School club members that were instrumental in forming the museum 50 years ago and the founders of the Museum will be recognized by the City of Novato by Judy Arnold, Marin County Supervisor and Mary Jane Burke, Marin County Board of Education.
In collaboration with the 50th, Dr. Tom King, a noted archaeologist, on September 15, 2017, 7:30-9:30, will be present his latest research on the “Search for Amelia Earhart” and his journey from the early days in Marin to the present. The event is at the Margaret Todd Senior Center, 1560 Hill Road, Novato, CA. A $ 10 donation is requested at the door.
Visit http://www.marinindian.com/ or email office@marinindian.com for additional information.
Museum hours:
Wed. – Sun. 12:30-4:30 pm
