um kyi-yo indian club to hold 18th annual conference
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UM Kyi-yo Indian club to hold 18th annual conference UM Kyi-yo Indian club to hold 18th annual conference
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April 25, 1986 State and weeklies
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UM KYI-YO INDIAN CLUB TO HOLD 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
MISSOULA —
A powwow, lectures, films, story tellings and a fashion show will be
featured in the 18th annual Kyi—yo Conference May 2—3 at the University of
Montana. Baseball games will continue through May 4.
The theme of the conference is "Reflections in the Past, a Vision for
the Future." All members of the public are invited to attend.
Following is the conference schedule of events:
Friday, May 2
GENERAL ASSEMBLY: Flag Song, performed by the Bear Child Singers, and
opening prayer. 9 a.m., M t . Sentinel Room, University Center. Speakers will
include John Vaile, master of ceremonies; Ken Pepion, acting director of the UM
Native American Studies program; Donald Habbe, acting UM president; Paul Tuss,
ASUM president; Sam Windy Boy, keynote speaker; and Susan Reevis, president of
UM's Kyi-yo Club.
POWWOW DANCE REGISTRATION: 9 a.m.-7 p.m., UM's Harry Adams Fieldhouse.
FILM, LECTURES: Showing of the film "Four Corners: National Sacrifice
Area," presented by Carrie House, followed by her lecture on "Navajo Relocation
Through a Cultural Perspective." 10 a.m., M t . Sentinel Room, University
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Center. Lecture on "Education: a Cultural Perspective," by Sam Windy Boy, 10
a.m., Montana Rooms, University Center.
LECTURE: "History of the Missoula Valley Through the Eyes of the Salish
Elders," by Myrna Chief Stick and the Salish Elders from the Flathead Cultural
Center, 11 a.m., Montana Rooms, University Center.
FASHION SHOW: Traditional dress review, presented by UM student Debbie
Stiffarm. Noon, University Center Mall. Exhibit of traditional and
contemporary Native American dress.
MINI-GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FILM: John Vaile, master of ceremonies. Showing
of the film "Contrary Warriors," Rattlesnake Productions Inc. 1 p.m., Mt.
Sentinel Room, University Center.
LECTURES: "The Native American Writer," by Janet Campbell Hale, author
of "The Jailing of Cecelia Capture." Simultaneous lecture on "A History of
Native American Indians," by Carling Malouf, UM anthropology professor. 2
p.m., Montana Rooms, University Center.
LECTURE: "Native Natural Resources," by Carrie House. 3 p.m., Montana
Rooms, University Center.
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: 3 p.m., Fort Missoula.
LECTURE: "Indian Education: the Subtle Touch," by Janet Campbell Hall.
4 p.m., Montana Rooms, University Center.
POWWOW, FIRST SESSION: Grand Entry of contestants, 7 P.M., UM's Harry
Adams Fieldhouse.
Saturday, May 3
BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: 9 a.m., Fort Missoula.
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OPENING PRAYER: 9:30 a.m., University Center Ballroom.
ORAL PRESENTATION: "Waheenee, Buffalo Bird Woman," by Jeanne Eder. 10
a.m., University Center Ballroom.
DAYSTAR PERFORMANCE: Historical performance by students from Lodge
Grass. 11 a.m., University Center Ballroom.
FEED: Noon, location to be arranged.
POWWOW, SECOND SESSION: 1-5 p.m., UM's Harry Adams Fieldhouse. Grand
Entry of contestants, 1 p.m.
FILM: "Contrary Warriors," Rattlesnake Productions Inc. 5 p.m.,
University Center Ballroom.
POWWOW, THIRD SESSION: Grand Entry of contestants, 7 p.m., UM's Harry
Adams Fieldhouse.
Sunday, May 4
CHAMPIONSHIP BASEBALL GAMES: 9 a.m., Fort Missoula.
For more information, contact the Kyi-yo Indian Club office, 730 Eddy,
Missoula, Mont. 59812; (406) 243-2703 or (406) 243-5831.
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