Message from Mary – Nationally November is now recognized as Native American Heritage Month, which is a good step forward for the country. At MNA we have celebrated the people of the Colorado Plateau for more than 90 years, so one month seems limiting. Instead, we are launching a new Indigenous Insights series, which will share interesting aspects of the cultures of the region – traditional, modern, and frequently a combination of the two. Join us on Nov. 2 for an interesting panel discussion of indigenous designers and cosplay artists on how what we wear expresses culture, individuality, and sometimes let’s us play with our identity.
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Fashioning Identity
Nov. 2, 2 pm
We all make daily fashion choices that express our identity. Join this discussion on how fashion and cosplay are an important part of self-expression. Come hear from panelists Dezbah Rose (Yuchi, Diné / Navajo, Chippewa), Geri Hongeva (Diné / Navajo), Shawn Hongeva (Diné / Navajo), and Sher Begaye (Diné / Navajo) as they share how they have used style, fashion, and costumes to influence their character and gender identity.
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Weaving Across Borders
Nov. 9, 10 am – 4 pm
In March, 2019 traditional Hopi, Zuni, Tewa, and southern Tiwa weavers traveled to Oaxaca, Mexico to study connections between the weaving traditions of the two regions. Come hear what they learned and see demonstrations and displays.
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Behind the Scenes Tour: Ethnology
Nov. 15, 4 pm
Join the Anthropology Collections Manager, Tony Thibobeau, in a whirlwind tour of the Ethnology Collections where you will have a chance to view MNA’s extensive holdings of Hopi and Navajo textiles, jewelry, pottery, baskets, etc. Hear how tribes access these holdings and some of the stories behind the objects. Limited to 10 people. Advance tickets required.
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Tha ‘Yoties XIT Tribute
Nov. 23, 2 pm
In the 1970s, the Native American rock band XIT was the soundtrack of the American Indian Movement. Tha ‘Yoties, whose music addresses the cultural concerns of the Indigenous population of the Four Corners region, will perform a tribute to XIT to raise awareness for the issues broached almost 50 years ago that continue to effect Indigenous people today.
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Yavapai-Apache Dancers
Nov. 30, 11 am & 2 pm
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a special performance by two traditional Yavapai-Apache dance groups. The Yavapai used to occupy an area of approximately 20,000 mi² from the San Francisco Peaks to the north to the Pinaleno Mountains and Mazatzal Mountains to the southeast.
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Winter Art Market
Dec. 7, 10 am – 5 pm
Dec. 8, 12 pm – 5 pm
Buy traditional and contemporary art from the diverse set of communities on the Colorado Plateau, and learn about their rich artistic and cultural tradition. This market coincides with markets at the Coconino Center for the Arts and Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy, so its a great day to grab a friend and browse the art markets.
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STEAM Second Saturday: Star Wars Drawing
Nov. 9 at 2 pm
Free for members and kids age 9 and under
Come see MNA’s new exhibit, The Force Is With Our Peopleand learn from a contemporary artist how to create your own Star Wars work of art. This is the final STEAM Second Saturday of the year. See the 2020 schedule.
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Four Grand Day Hikes at the South Rim
May 12-15, 2020
Travel with MNA Ventures to experience the beauty and magnificence of the Grand Canyon with seasoned professional guides/educators Helen Ranney and Lisa Kearsley. Each day we will hike a different trail (6 miles round trip or less) returning to a comfortable hotel in the evening.Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222 or Online.
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Grand Canyon Rafting Trip
May 7-14, 2021
A seven-day, six-night, fully outfitted motorized rafting trip on the Colorado River with Grand Canyon geologist and expert Wayne Ranney. Find details Online. Sign up by calling 928-774-5211 ext. 222
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The Force Is With Our People
Open now
Whether you’re a Star Wars fan, an art lover, or interested in Native cultures, this exhibition has something to engage everyone. This exhibition features work by more than 20 contemporary Native artists who were influenced by Star Wars and explores the reasons Star Wars resonates with them. It includes fine art, jewelry, pottery and a full-size robot. Learn more here. Teachers can email about special school groups visits.
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Opens Nov. 16
Members preview Nov. 15
The eminent landscape painter Tony Foster is well-known for embarking on long journeys to paint incredible scenes in watercolor. For this series he went even farther, from the world’s vastest canyon to the world’s tallest mountain. The journey juxtaposes the greatest of all wild landscapes—the Grand Canyon (USA) and Mount Everest (Nepal and Tibet). RSVP for the members preview
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Life’s like a puzzle…sometimes it falls to pieces
There’s nothing puzzling about the appeal of the Journey of Life puzzle series. Based on pen and ink drawings by Hopi artist Monica Nuvamsa, each puzzle creates a lovely work of art. The four images of spiritual growth or strength in the series map the artist’s own journey from 2013 to 2015. Find these puzzles and other fun items in the bookshop or online.
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Final day of the rug sale
Oct. 31 is the last day of the annual Rug Sale, so don’t wait. Get 20% off these incredible works of woven art and enjoy them for years to come. If you’re not sure where to put a rug, the The rugs range in size, price, and style, and have many uses, from wall hangings to easy updates for an ottoman, sofa, or even holiday dining table. This sale applies to all rugs that are not consigned, both in the store and online.
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Cosy (& commemorative) covers
The temperature is dropping into the teens at night in Flagstaff, but that’s not a problem if you have one of the commemorative Pendleton blankets. These warm, woolen blankets look as lovely as they feel. People who have bought the blanket have been sending in photos of how they use and display the limited edition blankets, which feature the Sunset Crater katsina.
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Select Museum of Northern Arizona to support MNA with every purchase when you buy through Amazonsmile.
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