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We Reached a Record 6,000 people on the
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Museum's Facebook Page on October 19 !
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While many visitors were initially grumpy
about waiting in line to pay their admission,
parking on the road, walking up the hill, and
waiting in line to purchase food, Interpreter
Jean Rhyne who was working the gate
observed that everyone was happy after
experiencing the event. Buffalo Creek Drum (l-r): Little Hawk Crump,
Brendon Youngbear Urdanivia, James Lang
The Celebration started on Saturday with a
blessing by Chumash story tellers Ted and the dance arena and sharing traditional Seneca
Dennis Garcia. The blessing was followed by a songs and dances. He called for many dances
memorial for former AVIM Museum Curator that welcomed participation from enthusiastic
Edra Moore who passed away in May, 2018. visitors, including friendships dances, couples
Current Curator Peggy Ronning, Cecelia Begay, dances, and intertribals.
and Edra's son Mark Moore spoke briefly about
Edra's work with the Native community and Buffalo Creek drum group had a song for every
her love of the museum. dance that Michael Runningwind asked for.
FAVIM board member John Martin managed the
Master of Ceremonies Michael Runningwind did PA system again this year and even brought a
an outstanding job announcing the activities in special speaker from home to make the drum
sound great. John also took most of the event
photos you are enjoying in this bulletin.
Visitor favorites Danza Azteca Xochipilli
returned this year to share their Aztec culture
and dances.
Dancer Sage Romero shared hoop dances from
the Pueblo side of his family. He also shared
information about the Paiute side of his
family.
Despite the huge crowd, the Begay family kept
The parking lot was full and cars had to park the frybread and Indian tacos coming in record
on Avenue M! time. As the food booth was adjacent to the
