Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebrations
Oct 20
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Overview
Join Mammoth Lakes Foundation on Monday, October 20th at Cerro Coso Community College Mammoth campus to celebrate the rich Native culture of the Eastern Sierra with Five Generations of Parker Family Basketweavers, the Akamya Cultural Group, and the Native American Student Support & Success Program. Experience vibrant presentations of song, dance, and storytelling, plus explore vendor booths and interactive displays.
Reach out to Scholarship Director Elizabeth Root at elizabeth@mammothlakesfoundation.org or 760-934-3781 for more information or if you’d like to be involved!
RSVP on Facebook to get updates on program schedule: https://www.facebook.com/events/1345978020196802
Learn more about the history of Indigenous Peoples' Day here: https://www.npr.org/2021/10/11/1044823626/indigenous-peoples-day-native-americans-columbus
Learn more about Dr. Julia Parker here: https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/b056e72a-afdd-4392-b7b2-cf5229dcf548/julia-parker-basket-weaver/
https://www.akamya.com/