Share our Culture Series

The focus of the Share Our Culture presentations is on the education and preservation of American Indian history and culture. For more details and information, please contact Education Coordinator Crystal Flannery-Bachicha by phone at (316) 350-3345 or e-mail cbachicha@wichita.gov.

June 26, 2013                     7:00 PM-9:00 PM             
Powwow Dances 
Join us for part 6 of the Share Our Culture Powwow Series, featuring local American Indian elder Bob Pitzer who will lead a discussion accompanying the video “Native American Men's & Women's Dance Styles.” Attendees will get a unique lecture and video combo presentation from one of the most respected elders in our community.  Bob shares his knowledge of powwow dance performance and history, giving guests one final chance to learn firsthand what they will be witnessing at our American Indian Festival at Century II Convention Center on July 13 & 14, 2013.

June 29, 2013                   10:00 AM-NOON
American Indian Festival Volunteer Training  

July 24, 2013                    7:00 PM-9:00 PM     

Share Our Culture Summer Movie, “More Than Frybread”                

Movie comedy directed by Travis Holt Hamilton that follows 22 Native American fry bread makers who represent all 22 federally recognized tribes in Arizona as they compete in the Arizona Fry Bread Championship. Free and open to the public.

 

Aug. 10, 2013                   NOON-2 PM

Free Lecture

An examination of the roles women played within various indigenous North American cultures presented by Jason Felihkatubbe (Choctaw), a project director for Wichita State University and instructor at Butler Community College.

 

Aug. 14, 2013                    7:00 PM-9:00 PM     

 Share Our Culture Summer Movie, Free and open to the public.

Aug. 28, 2013                    7:00 PM-9:00 PM     

Share Our Culture: Summer Movie, Free and open to the public.

Sept. 11, 2013                     7:00 PM-9:00 PM     

Share Our Culture Lecture “Native Spirituality,” Free and open to the public.  

               

Sept. 25, 2013                    7:00 PM-9:00 PM     

 Share Our Culture Lecture “Native Storytelling,” Free and open to the public.            

    

Oct. 16, 2013                     7:00 PM-9:00 PM     

Share Our Culture Lecture, Free and open to the public.  

       

Oct. 30, 2013                    7:00 PM-9:00 PM     

Share Our Culture Lecture, “Day of the Dead and Memorial Ceremonies,” Free and open to the public.