Lectures Open to the Public
Are you interested in what a tribal leader might have to say about his people?
Did you know that one of the ancient civilizations of the southwest was right here in metropolitan Phoenix?
Have you ever wondered what the prehistoric picture on the rock means?
The answers to these questions and more can be found in our Guild Presents program. You’ll find information on historic and modern events, the arts, various tribal cultures, travel possibilities, and the current social and political scene.
In order to stay fresh and current we think it’s important to continue our education. To that end, the Guild has implemented our Guild Presents Lectures. Speakers are often leaders in their fields and very knowledgeable about their subjects. Best of all, these lectures are free and open to the public.
 | Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Encanto)
Dr. Laura Tohe ( Navajo, Associate professor of English at ASU, award-winning scholar, publisher of essays, stories, children’s plays, and a commissioned libretto for the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra)
Topic: Oral and written literature among southwest indigenous writers and storytellers
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| Tuesday, March 31 1:30 p.m.
Manny Wheeler, Director Navajo National Museum, Window Rock, AZ. Mr. Wheeler will share his observations about, and aspirations for the Navajo Nation Museum including: installation of a permanent exhibit, a history of the Museum and what makes it different. Mr Wheeler was formerly the head of the Design Department at the Heard Museum. |
| Tuesday, Mar. 2, 2010, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Encanto)
Deb Slaney (Curator of History, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History)
Topic: History of Zuni jewelry and the C.G. Wallace Collection
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| Monday, Mar. 15, 2010, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (Encanto)
Dr. Jennifer McClerran (Curator of the Museum of Northern Arizona)
Topic: History of Navajo weaving – the revival of weaving with natural dyes and Churro wool
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| Tuesday, Ap. 13, 1:30 pm – 3:00 (Encanto)
Anne O’Brien (lifetime student of Southwest Indian cultures and histories, author of “Traveling Indian Arizona”)
Topic: A power point trip across the Indian Lands of Arizona
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