Opportunities for Reconciliation

"Wilma Mankiller," Bunky Echo-Hawk's portrait of the famous Native American leader, will be a part of "Bunky Echo-Hawk:  New Works" at Thunder-Sky, Inc., opening February 25, 2011.  Bunky is an incredible example of a contemporary artist using his heritage and talent to place a spotlight on Native American history and culture.  We want to support any initiatives and conversations happening locally as well...  Below is the start.  If anyone else has any other happenings concerning Native Americans in the Cincinnati area, please let us know...

From George Hardebeck, of ARCHE (Arts Restoring Culture for Healing Earth), two great opportunities to "go Native..."

Our next two conversations:
All who care for these topics are also welcome. Please RSVP with the venue host.

RECONCILING OUR CULTURE THROUGH THE ARTS & IDENTITY PROTION
Wednesday, January 26th 2011, 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.
MBR & Associates
424 Findlay Street, Studio 2B
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
above Carl Solway Gallery
Ring second bell from top
RSVP Mary Barr Rhodes, at mbr@mbrcreates.com

How might we realign our Central Role of The Arts, from our primal and vast generations: to restore culture to healthy human-natural community – ecology; recognizing and reconciling damages done, and rebirthing our ancient richly renewing life?  


RECONCILING WITH NATIVE LIFE IN EDUCATIONAL & COMMUNITY CENTERS IN PUBLIC SPACES & ON PUBLIC LANDS

Saturday, February 19th 2011, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Dater Montessori Nature center
2840 Boudinot Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
www.dmnaturecenter.net/
RSVP with Susan Vonderhaar, at dmnaturecenter@yahoo.com

This conversation is especially for Nature, Cultural and Arts Educators, for those in Green Building, Landscape Architecture and Health, and for stewards of Public Lands & Spaces.  Family members of the school are welcome, along with those who wish to explore reconciliation and restoration for our region to planet. A related art and writing project for children, will be available during the meeting.

NATIVE PEOPLES are especially invited to join and guide us as our cultural elders and leaders in our meekness toward life, in this journey of reconciliation and restoration.