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Published for the Fort Bliss/El Paso, Texas Community
November 4 , 2004

 

Native American Heritage Month celebrated

Spc. Joshua Fender
3-43 ADA Bde.


Native American Craft Show
The War Ku’i Tigua Indian Cultural Center will hold its first Native American Arts and Crafts Show, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The show will feature social dancing, pueblo dances, drumming, jewelry, pottery, bread making, leather and bead work, kids corner and guided tours of the Pueblo Museum. This is an alcohol and drug free event, and admission is free.

The museum is located at 305 YaYa Lane, at the intersection of YaYa and Socorro. For information call Sammy or Angie Gutierrez at 858-5610.

Fort Bliss Soldiers will conduct a Native American Heritage Month Observance Nov. 18, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., in Soldier Hall, Bldg. 2. This ceremony will honor the contributions Native Americans have made to the nation’s history.

This year’s theme is “Honoring Life, Honoring Elders, Honoring Heritage.” Anyone who would like to participate is encouraged to contact Master Sgt. Thomp-son at 568-1998.

This event is free and open to the Fort Bliss and El Paso communities..