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Seminole State College Native American Symposium

Engaging Traditions: Why So Important?

November 6-10, 2017 Seminole State College

Seminole, Oklahoma

About the Symposium

In honor of Native November, Seminole State College and NASNTI are excited to

host a Native American Symposium!

This five-day event will host dynamic keynote speakers, storytellers, dancers,

musicians, and an array of distinguished guests from areas throughout our state.

Our theme, Engaging Traditions: Why So Important? proves to be one which is

educational and dominated by Native Traditions and Culture.

NASNTI, (Native Americans Serving Non-Tribal Institutions) located in the Boren Library

on the Seminole State College Campus, is committed to empowering students’

academic success through postsecondary options leading to baccalaureate

transfer and socioeconomic stability.

The symposium is just one of the student engagement opportunities offered to

students on the Seminole State College campus.

During the Symposium and throughout the month of November, NASNTI will

showcase, “A Native Exhibit: Honoring Our Past and Present.”

The exhibit will feature eight past and present Oklahoma Natives who have made

a huge contribution to Oklahoma.

The exhibition is displayed throughout the campus of Seminole State College in

the following buildings: Ben and Bonnie Walkingstick, Boren Library, Colclazier,

Haney Center, Milt Phillips/Social Science, Scott and Tanner Hall.

For additional information, seating reservations, questions and/or comments,

please contact NASNTI Engagement Specialist, Kay Wallace at 405.382.9646.

“Whoever controls the education of our children, controls the future.”

Wilma Mankiller

(First Woman to serve as Chief of the Cherokee Nation)

9:00 A.M.-9:55 A.M. Sponsored by

Seminole Nation Food

Distribution

‘Learn to Build a

Healthy Breakfast’

Jeff Johnston Auditorium

Time Presenter Title of Presentation Campus

Location 9:30 A.M. Our Tribal

Princesses

Honor Walk

Walkingstick

Building/Outdoors

9:55 A.M. A Tribal Princess The Lord’s Prayer

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

Pledge of Allegiance

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Our Tribal

Princesses

Welcoming Native Month

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

NASNTI

SSC ‘A Native Exhibit’

Premiere Video Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

10:30A.M.

NASA Welcome

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium (TBA) A Traditional Dance

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

11:00 A.M. NASA Introduction of Keynote

Speaker

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

11:05 A.M.-11:50 A.M.

Keynote Speaker

Harvey Pratt

Engaging Traditions:

Why So Important?

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

‘A Native Exhibit: Honoring Our Past and Present’ (On the campus of Seminole State College)

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Monday, November 6, 2017



Distribution

‘Learn to Build a




Location 10:00 A.M. A Tribal Princess The Lord’s Prayer

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

Pledge of Allegiance ---------------------

NASNTI


Premiere Video

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

10:15A.M.

NASA Welcome

Introduction of Hoop Dancer Jeff Johnston

Auditorium 10:20A.M. Dancing Eagles A Traditional Dance

Hoop Dancer Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

11:00 A.M. NASA Introduction of Keynote

Speaker

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

11:05 A.M.-11:50 A.M.

Keynote Speaker

Joshua Nelson

Engaging Traditions:

Why So Important?

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium


NOTES/CONTACTS

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017



Distribution

‘Learn to Build a




Location 10:00 A.M.

A Tribal Princess The Lord’s Prayer

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium


Cherokee

National Youth

Choir

Songs

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

NASNTI



Auditorium

NASA Welcome/Who We Are-Our Mission

Membership Drive/Members-Sponsor

Breakout Sessions Itinerary

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.

Breakout Sessions

Session A

Shala Cubit

Church, Children and Chow

Mix racing among the Natives

BLB

Room 100

Session B

Linda Bear and

Melanie Frye

Revitalizing the Native Language Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

12:30 P.M. (Film ends at 2:30 P.M.)

A Production of the

Chickasaw Nation

Pearl

The Story of Pearl Carter Scott Jeff Johnston

Auditorium


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Wednesday, November 8, 2017



Distribution

‘Learn to Build a




Location 10:05 A.M.

Miss Indian Oklahoma

Shelby Mata

The Lord’s Prayer

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium


NASNTI



Auditorium

10:20 A.M. NASA Welcome

Introduction of Keynote Speaker Jeff Johnston

Auditorium 10:25 A.M.

Keynote Speaker

Dawn Stover

Native Alliance Against Violence Jeff Johnston

Auditorium 11:15 A.M.-11:45 A.M. Martial Arts Demonstration Jeff Johnston

Auditorium


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Thursday, November 9, 2017



Distribution

‘Learn to Build a




Location 10:00 A.M.

A Tribal Princess The Lord’s Prayer

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium


NASNTI SSC ‘A Native Exhibit’


Auditorium NASA Welcome

Introduction of JC High Eagle

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

10:15 A.M JC High Eagle Flute Performance Jeff Johnston

Auditorium 10:45 A.M NASA Introduction of

The Chickasaw Players

Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

The Chickasaw Players The Living History of the Vignettes Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

NASNTI Director

Carol Parker

A Word about NASNTI Jeff Johnston

Auditorium

11:45 A.M. Pastor Closing Prayer Jeff Johnston

Auditorium


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Friday, November 10, 2017



Monday, November 6, 2017

Keynote Speaker

Harvey Pratt Engaging Traditions: Why So Important?

Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne & Arapaho) is a forensic art

expert with over 50 years experience in law

enforcement and forensics. His diverse background

represents a fusion of extensive investigative experience

and authoritative knowledge of forensic art, always with

a nod to his Native American heritage. Perhaps more

than any other police forensic artist in the field, Harvey

Pratt's experience has afforded him a broad range of

expertise in forensic techniques.

Still recreating and developing after his first drawing in

1966, Harvey has continued to work to advance new

methods and refine the old ones. His understanding of interview techniques and extensive

experience in case type and suspect personalities have led him all over the world, contributing

to investigations that are criminal, historical, paranormal and spiritual.

Honor Walk

(Boren Library) Meet at the Ben & Bonnie Walkingstick

Building, (two blocks south of the Boren Library),

at 9:25 A.M. to see Tribal Princesses from

around the state open up Native

November Month with an Honor Walk!

(Walkingstick Building)



Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Joshua B. Nelson


Dr. Joshua B. Nelson (Cherokee) is the Director of the

Film and Media Studies Program, Associate Professor

of English, and affiliated faculty with Native

American Studies at the University of Oklahoma,

where he teaches American Indian literature and

film. His book Progressive Traditions: Identity in

Cherokee Literature and Culture deconstructs the

assimilated/traditional dichotomy in American Indian

scholarship to explore adaptive strategies outside

statist frameworks. His next project will interrogate

representations of and interactions with the body in

Indigenous film. He was the 2016-2017 Faculty Fellow for Diversity and Inclusion with the

Center for Teaching Excellence, Ex Officio member of the Board of Directors of the Society for

Cinema and Media Studies, a member of the Executive Board of the National Conference on

Race and Ethnicity, and is the lead organizer of the Native Crossroads Film Festival and

Symposium at OU.

Seminole Nation Food Distribution The Food Distribution Program is a federal program that provides commodity foods to low-income households residing in approved areas in Oklahoma. To be eligible to participate, the household must contain at least one person who is a member of a federally recognized tribe. Eligible households are certified based on income and resource standards set by the federal government and must be recertified at least every 12 months. The area served by the Seminole Nation Food & Nutrition Services Program is all of Seminole County. Distribution Hours: 9:00-11:30 1:00-4:00




(Choir performs at 10:05 A.M.)

The Cherokee National Youth Choir performs

traditional Cherokee songs in the Cherokee language. The choir is made up of 30- 40 young Cherokees

from northeastern Oklahoma communities. Members are middle and high school youth in 6th-12th

grades. The students compete in rigorous auditions every year for inclusion in the group.

CNYC was formed as a way to keep youth involved in the Cherokee language and culture. Choir

members function as goodwill ambassadors, demonstrating that Cherokee language and culture

continue to thrive in modern society. Founded in 2000, the group has recorded 12 CDs and has

performed with such legendary artists as Foreigner, Dolly Parton, Vince Gill, Roy Clark, Kenny Rogers and

the Oak Ridge Boys.

The Youth Choir acts as ambassadors for the Cherokee Nation, their beautiful voices showing the

strength of the Cherokee Nation and its culture more than 160 years after the Cherokees’ forced

removal from their eastern homelands. The goal of the CNYC is to increase awareness of Cherokee

culture both within the Cherokee Nation as well as among the dominant culture.

The Cherokee National Youth Choir is funded solely by the Cherokee Nation.

Through the success of the Cherokee National Youth Choir, interest in the Cherokee language has been

rekindled among young people throughout the Cherokee Nation. Several area schools now use the CDs

as a learning tool and other schools are interested in developing curriculum to teach Cherokee language

and music. The success of the Cherokee National Youth Choir has helped spark a cultural renaissance

among the Cherokee people.

For more information, please contact:

Kathy Sierra, Choir Coordinator: (918) 453-5638 office

Mary Kay Henderson, Director: (918) 772-4172 office

[email protected]




Movie Starts at 12:30 P.M. Movie Showcase: PEARL

Building: Jeff Johnston Auditorium

(Movie ends at 2:30 P.M.)

Beautifully filmed, impeccably portrayed, the feature film "Pearl", a production of the Chickasaw Nation, brings to life the endearing story of Pearl Carter Scott - Chickasaw aviatrix.

Elijah DeJesus, in her first lead role, brings Pearl into being for the film audience. A spunky 12-year-old, Pearl soars as she befriends world-renowned pilot Wiley Post, which introduces her to a love for flying and to becoming the youngest pilot in American aviation history.

Raised in the late 1920's in Marlow, Oklahoma, Pearl encountered her share of obstacles. This Chickasaw girl rises above adversity, takes on responsibility and, with the guidance of her father, holds fast to her 'never give up' attitude.

The feature film, 'Pearl' is a welcoming breath of fresh air for audiences of all ages. The story of Pearl Carter Scott is one worth telling, as it is inspiring, heartfelt and true to the character of Pearl.

This film is sure to spur encouragement in the hearts and minds of its viewers. No matter one’s age, or background, Pearl reminds us of the resilience, determination and drive we all have within us - that dreams are possible when you 'never give up'.. (Chickasaw.net)

“Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture your heart”

………………………………………………………………………Native American Saying




The Seminole State College Native American Student Association exists to provide fellowship

and support to Native American students, To encourage involvement of students who are

interested in Native American traditions, To involve the Native American Student Association in

Native American cultural experiences, To provide NASA with programs and activities that will

educate others about Native American culture, history and life, To identify educational and

career opportunities and resources for Native American students, To network with other Native

American associations, and To give back to the communities by volunteering, reading to young

ones, and welcoming new generations to the college experience.

Session A

Church, Children, and Chow:

Mix Racing Among the Natives

Building: Boren Library

Room #: 100

Speaker: Shala Cubit (Choctaw/Seminole)

Miss Cubit has worked for the Chickasaw Nation Family

Preservation Program since 2009. Since this time, Miss Cubit

has held many roles within The Family Preservation Program

such as Home Visitation Worker, Social Worker for Ada and

currently as the Child Abuse Prevention Specialist. As the Child Abuse Prevention Specialist, she

is responsible for providing parenting education to the citizens of the Chickasaw Nation and

also to the members of the Ada, Ardmore and surrounding communities. Miss Cubit is a trainer

of trainers for the Nurturing Parenting Curriculum as well as a facilitator for the Positive Indian

Parenting Curriculum provided by the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Miss Cubit is

passionate about empowering parents and providing the best parenting education to families

to ensure safe, stable and healthy environments for their children. In her spare time, she enjoys

spending time with family especially with her handsome nephew and three beautiful nieces.

Session B

Revitalizing the Native Language

Building: Jeff Johnston Auditorium

Melanie Frye (Creek/Seminole)

Ms. Frye has been employed with the Seminole

Nation of Oklahoma Language Program since October

2012. Her position is in the capacity of the Language

Education Specialist. She is a member of the Bird Clan

and her Tribal Town is Eufaula Canadian. She

attended the University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK,

and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in

Anthropology and Native American Studies. Ms. Frye

has worked at the University of Oklahoma Mvskoke as a language instructor, College of the

Muscogee Nation as a financial aid coordinator, and now with the Seminole Nation of

Oklahoma Language Department, first as the Curriculum Developers Assistant, and now as the

Language Education Specialist. Her interest is to continue working in the revitalization and

perpetuation of the Mvskoke (Creek/Seminole) language, through materials development,

presentations, and other language and cultural revitalization endeavors.

Linda Bear (Raccoon Clan/Eufaula Canadian)

Mrs. Bear has been employed with the Seminole

Nation of Oklahoma Language Program since

October 2012. Her position is in the capacity of the

Language Practitioner. Mrs. Bear is a first language

speaker fluent in the Mvskoke Creek language.

She is a member of the Raccoon Clan and her

Tribal Town is Eufaula Canadian.

She attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma and received a Bachelor of Arts degree

in Human Resources with a minor in Psychology. Upon graduation from East Central University

in 1977 she was hired at the Wewoka Agency -Social Services Department. Mrs. Bear has held a

human resources career span of 35 years: employed as a Social Worker Specialist with Wewoka

Agency, Bureau of Indian Affairs and as a Caseworker Specialist within the Muscogee Creek

Nation Children and Family Services.

Mrs. Bear has worked with many families within the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and feels

right at home; as an employee within the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Language Department.

Her interest is to continue helping to revitalize the language with hopes of developing materials

or other things needed to grasp more interest and involvement from the tribal members as well

as others wishing to learn to speak the Mvskoke language.



Thursday, November 9, 2017

Keynote Speaker

Dawn Stover (Cherokee) Native Alliance Against Violence

Dawn is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and

serves as the Executive Director of the Native Alliance

Against Violence (NAAV), the Tribal Domestic Violence and

Sexual Assault Coalition located in Norman,

Oklahoma. Dawn has worked towards ending violence

against women professionally through her work at the NAAV

and previously in her ten years as Director of the Oklahoma

Regional Community Policing Institute. Dawn is a 2014

graduate of the Advocacy Learning Center and a 2014

recipient of the Bonnie HeavyRunner Victim Advocacy Award. She serves on the Board of

Directors of the Alliance of Tribal Coalitions to End Violence (ATCEV) and is an adjunct professor

at the University of Oklahoma. Dawn has extensive experience in curriculum development,

grant development and management, non-profit management, and serves on various tribal,

local, state and regional working groups that address crimes of domestic and sexual violence,

stalking and sex trafficking against American Indian women. Dawn is an advocate for social

change and justice and is passionate about the work to end violence against American Indian

and Alaska Native women.

Miss Indian Oklahoma

Shelby Mata (Comanche) Performing The Lord’s Prayer

A few facts about The Lord’s Prayer

The Lord's Prayer (also called the Our Father or Pater Noster, among other names)

is a venerated Christian prayer that, according to the New Testament,

Jesus taught as the way to pray.

Two versions of this prayer are recorded: the long form in the

Gospel of Matthew in the middle of the Sermon on the Mount, and the

short form in the Gospel of Luke when 'one of his disciples said to him,

“Lord, teach us to pray, as John [the Baptist] taught his disciples."

(Works cited https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord%27s_Prayer)



Friday, November 10, 2017

The Chickasaw Players

The Living History (players)/Vignettes were put together by a group of Chickasaw

Citizens as a means to educate and entertain. Vignettes are 15-20 minutes in

length and cover different story lines that are a snapshot pulled from a time out

of Chickasaw history. One story The Chickasaw Players will perform is called

‘The Story of Brides Costing $1000.’

When the story takes place, the government had just placed a larger fee on

marriage licenses purchased toward the vow between a white citizen and a native

citizen. Many people were forced to put their marriage off for a long period of

time, and many were never able to actually save up to make it happen.

Come see The Chickasaw Players educate and entertain The Living History of the

Vignettes, Friday, November 10.

JC High Eagle’s specialty is entertainment. Entertainment

has not only been his fascination, but his passion. He has

been a professional solo guitarist (jazz, popular) for many

years, and is equally proficient on the American Indian

flute, Indian drum and keyboard synthesizer. His music

has been described by others as simple elegance.

Come here JC on the Jeff Johnston Auditorium stage at

10:15 A.M.

JC High Eagle (Cherokee and Osage)

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