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A Sa.lute to Norman Phillips
"Hart of the West" was created by Hart Park Superintendent, Norman
Phillips. Since coming to the park in I 986, "Norm" has remained faithful to
the notion that the "parks are for people." It was Norm's dream and his
hard work that brought this event into reality six years ago, because of his
belief in the importance of sharing this unique historical venue with the
Southern California community.

Today's Powwow is true to the spirit of Hart Park and to its benefactor,
William S. Hart, who had great respect and admiration for the Native
American culture. During his lifetime, Hart had numerous Native American
Indian friends who were frequent visitors to his home. At the time of his
death in I 946, Hart deeded his ranch property as well as his Spanish Colonial Revival Mansion to the
County of Los Angeles. He left specific instructions for the establishment of a park that would be
"dedicated to people of every race and creed."

Norm is unwavering in his attention to the Hart legacy. During the past decade, he has virtually put Hart
Park on the map by producing high-quality, family-oriented evens with significant educational and
entertainment value. You will see him throughout the day tending to whatever is needed to make sure
that your experience is a pleasurable one. So please, be sure to stop and say "hello" if you happen to
run into Norm!•

TRe color of trhe skin makes no difference;
what is good andjust for one is goodandjust for the other,

and the GrantSpirit makes a[[ men brothers. I have red skin
but mygrandftatheratfze_r was a white man. What does it matter?

It is not the color of the skin this makes me goo d or bad.

White Shield,Arikara Chiefat counsel in 1867