Indigenous People’s Month
Saturday, November 23, 2024 - Saturday, November 30, 2024
Upcoming Special Programs:
Celebrate Indigenous People’s Month! Visit this November as we highlight trailblazers from 6 different Indigenous tribes that have made a difference in our world. Take on the challenge to build a slope and learn about Cheyenne-Arapaho and Mescalero Apache professional skier, Ross Anderson; follow in the footsteps of artist Louie Gong from the Nooksack tribe and design your own pair of laceable shoes, and more!
Activities:
Space Station Game
3...2...1...BLAST OFF! Celebrate the life and achievements of Chickasaw Nation member, John Herrington, with this exciting Space Station challenge!
Storytime: "Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story"
Gather around the CMA Stage for a storytime of "Fry Bread" by Kevin Noble Maillard that's about a Native American family and friends coming together to prepare fry bread and enjoying this cultural dish.
Jane's Innovation Station: Ski and Slope Design Challenge
Celebrate the life and achievements of Cheyenne-Arapaho and Mescalero Apache skier, Ross Anderson, by challenging yourself to build a ski or sled to survive the perils of the CMA slope!
Science Bar: Elephant's Toothpaste
Join us at the Science Bar as we discover the power of yeast as a catalyst! Learn about chemical reactions and member of the Navajo tribe, scientist Dr. Jani Ingram, through a fun science demonstration - Elephant's Toothpaste!
Art Studio: Louie's Shoes
Follow in the footsteps of artist Louie Gong from the Nooksack tribal community, and design your own pair of laceable shoes!