Eiteljorg Museum explores legacy of Wounded Knee I and II January 12, 2008

Eiteljorg Museum explores legacy of Wounded Knee I and II
INDIANAPOLIS—Throughout January, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art will explore the legacy of the 1890 massacre of Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee and the American Indian Movement’s (AIM) takeover of the Pine Ridge reservation in 1973, two historical events that continue to impact Native cultures today.
At 2 p.m., each Saturday through Jan. 19, the museum will host a film and discussion centering on Wounded Knee:
Jan. 12: Lakota Woman: Siege at Wounded Knee
Lakota Woman highlights the experience of Mary Crow Dog during the 1960s protest that led to an armed standoff between Native Americans and the federal government at Wounded Knee. Free with regular admission to the museum or $5 to see the film only.
Jan. 19: Tattoo on my Heart: the Warriors of Wounded Knee
Tattoo on My Heart recounts the dramatic story of the Native American men and women of the American Indian Movement, who took part in a 1973 standoff on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. Free with regular admission to the museum or $5 to see the film only.
At 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, the museum will host a symposium on the 1973 standoff at the Pine Ridge reservation:
Jan. 26: Symposium: Wounded Knee
William Means, AIM leader and participant in the 1973 standoff at the Pine Ridge reservation, will talk about what effect the event has had on American Indian activism. He will be joined by local Native Americans activists including Johnny Flynn (Potawatomi), who participated in the Wounded Knee 1973, Sally Tuttle (Choctaw), who participated in the 1969 takeover of Alcatraz Island, and Lann Thompson (Cherokee), who was working in South Dakota during Wounded Knee 1973 where he observed the immediate impact of the event. Charlie Abourezk, one of the writers and directors of Tattoo on My Heart, will also be a part of the panel.Following the panel discussion there will be a short open forum for questions. Fee: $5 for members; $10 for non-members (includes admission to the museum). To register please contact Pete Brown at 275-1337.
At 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 26, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO) will perform Incident at Wounded Knee by Native American composer Dr. Louis Ballard, a member of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame.
The Eiteljorg and the ISO have partnered to offer a special package price for the both the symposium and concert performance. Tickets are $49 ($29 for students) and go on sale Jan. 14. The package also includes a reception prior to the performance at 4 p.m. You can purchase a package ticket at the Symphony’s box office by calling (317) 639-4300.
The ISO will also have an additional performance on Jan. 25 at 8 p.m.
Hear Larry Zimmerman, the Eiteljorg Museum’s public scholar of Native American representation, discuss Wounded Knee in the December 14 episode of the podcast EM Radio. Visit www.eiteljorg.org, What’s Happening, Podcasts.

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