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2011 Native American Heritage Month Events

This year's Missouri State University Native American Heritage Month Powwow will not be held. Plans are being made for the November 2012 Powwow

Tuesday, November 15
"Flint Knapping: The Making of Stone Tools Using Traditional Tools & Techniques"
MSU Strong Hall 407
7 PM
Demonstration by Bo Brown, Flint Knapping Expert. Lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Sobel, Assistant Professor MSU Department of Sociology & Anthropology

Wednesday, November 16
SAC Films Presents: "In Whose Honor"
MSU Plaster Student Union Theatre
Discussion at 8 PM

Thursday, November 17
Plains Indian Handgame
MSU Plaster Student Union
First Floor Atrium
7 PM
Led by the Yellowhair Family (Kiowa)

Saturday, November 19
10 AM - 5 PM
Cherokee Trail of Tears Park
Battlefield, Missouri
Native American Cultural Day
Authentic Native American Food, Story Tellers, Wisdom Keepers, Gourd and Straight Dancers, Drummers, Singers, Speakers. Special Guest Aquila The Golden Eagle from the Dickerson Park Zoo appearing from 11:30 - 12:00 and 1:00 - 1:30. For information, contact Robert at 417-224-9194

Sunday, November 20
SAC Films Presents: "In Whose Honor"
MSU Plaster Student Union Theatre
Discussion at 8 PM

Wednesday, November 30
"Eliminating Stereotypes: Tribal Diversity"
MSU Plaster Student Union 400
7 PM
Panel Discussion
Reception immediately following

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Missouri State University
Gospel Choir


Saturday, November 19, 2011
Fall Festival
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Deliverance Temple Ministries
2101 W. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, Missouri
417-865-4338

Sunday, November 20, 2011
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Hickory Hills Country Club
3909 E. Cherry Street
Springfield, Missouri
417-866-4384

Fall Concert
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Missouri State University
Plaster Student Union Theatre



Saturday, November 19, 2011
Tales of Wonder:
Children's Storytelling Workshop

Learn about African-American and African Tribal folktales. Learn storytelling tips and participate
in fun activities.
Event is free.
Register by calline (417) 616-0580 or
e-mail marthal@thelibrary.org

Proudly sponsored by NAACP Springfield, Chapter, Drury University, Missouri State University,
Springfield-Greene County Library District, Springfield Public School and Storytellers of the Ozarks.



International Education Week
November 2011

Tuesday, November 15
Study Away Student Panel
Past participants of Study Away exchanges will share their experiences and offer advice for yours.
Carrington Hall 208
5:30 - 6:30 PM

Wednesday, November 16
Swing & Dance!

Shake your groove thing with popular and traditional steps from other cultures at this global dance party
Missouri State University
Plaster Student Union Ballroom
8:30 PM

Thursday, November 17
Give a Damn?
Follow the journey of three friends as they attempt to live on $1.25 a day, survive a deadly plane crash, and
prove what a difference young people can make in the fight against extreme poverty.
Q&A with the filmmakers to follow
Carrington 208
6 PM

Friday, November 18
Tour of the Globe
The Morris Center becomes a global bazaar for the evening while "travelers" enjoy the customs and cultures of other locales
Morris Center (downtown)
301 S. Jefferson Avenue
4:30 PM - 8 PM