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The Utah State Office of Education Title VII Program in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Red Butte Garden, the Urban Indian Center and the Utah Natural History Museum hosted the second annual of the Earth Connections Camp, American Indian Nature Camp on June 18.
The camp’s goal is to reconnect urban American Indian youth with their natural world and cultural heritage, organizers said.
The 30 campers, divided into two groups, spent the day at Red Butte Garden learning about American Indian traditions, history, arts and craft, storytelling and nutrition.
American Indian educators and specialists from the various partners led each of the learning stations.
Juan Palma, BLM Utah state director, was the keynote speaker. He shared his story of growing up in a family of migrant workers and the difference education made in his life.
Other activities during the day-long camp included building solar toys and constructing dams with the assistance of Bureau of Reclamation staff.
“I was so impressed with the instructors, volunteers, and especially the campers,” said Jeanette Shackelford, BLM Utah State Youth Program Lead. “The kids were respectful and attentive, and I personally learned a lot from listening to the different sessions.”
Organizers hope to continue to collaborate and expand the day-camp to have more students attend.
The old way of organizing, at the top, with a single body joining disparate entities under a single vision and purpose, and the new way, below, with each member defining its own purpose, and with the organization arising out of connections joining those that share a purpose. This is the first diagram representing the concept of 'facilitated proximity'. Diagram by me.
“Connecting Thread” explores the connection between memory and tactility through the use of textile sculptures.
The reception for Christen Parker’s MFA Thesis Exhibition “Connecting Thread” will be held on Thursday, April 18th in Gallery 130 at Meek Hall.
The exhibition is open for viewing Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm. The campus will be closed on April 19th for Good Friday.
The Utah State office of Education Title VII program in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management Utah, the Urban Indian Center and the Red Butte Garden hosted the third annual of the “Bridging Cultures, Connecting Worlds” Earth Connections Camp.
"CONNECTIONS" A collaborative group exhibition between den contemporary art and OVERTONES, including ten Los Angeles-based artists. January 17-February 28, 2009 @ OVERTONES, L.A.
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