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Before we move on to Día de la Raza in Dallas, let us tell you a little about the history of this event: Día de la Raza has historically been considered a date of commemoration for the arrival of Christopher Columbus to America in 1492. However, this date has been redefined to take into account and make visible the native and indigenous communities of the different countries.
Thus, in the United States, there is currently a much more focused perspective on reflecting and listening to Native Americans to have a broader and more ethical vision. In this article, JefeBet will tell you how you can celebrate this important day in Dallas.
Celebration of Dia de la Raza in Dallas
Visit the Exhibition on Turtle’s Back: Holly Wilson
Holly Wilson is a Native American artist who is exhibiting her artwork at The Pauly Friedman Art Gallery. Her work “On Turtle’s Back: Holly Wilson” is an exhibition of photography, installation pieces and assemblages of cast wax, sculpted metals and cut logs.
She mentions that the title “On Turtle’s Back” refers to a traditional myth in which Delaware people survived great floods by climbing on the backs of turtles. This exhibition is free and open to the public and runs through Tuesday, October 11th.
Monarch Butterfly Activity at the Dallas Arboretum
At the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden there will be an event on October 14th to discuss how to distinguish monarchs from other orange butterflies, and learn their life cycle and migration patterns.
This is an activity that can be perfectly framed with the celebration of Día de la Raza in Dallas, as it is an exercise of recognition of local fauna, which is extremely important for the indigenous communities.
Carter Museum of American Art: Stephanie Syjuco’s Double Vision Exhibition
Artist Stephanie Syjuco in her exhibition Double Vision creates a multimedia installation. This work was born from taking works from the Carter collection to observe and reflect on national identity. According to the Amon Carter Museum of American Art:
Using digital editing, staged photography, and archival excavation to reframe works by Albert Bierstadt, Frederic Remington, and others, Stephanie Syjuco: Double Vision reconsiders mythologies of the American West and reveals how these works and their presentation within a museum can perpetuate colonial lore.
It is available until December 31st.
Two Activities in the AT&T Discovery District:
Monday, November 8 from 6 to 7 p.m.: At this event center Native American Color Guard veterans, Native American dancers, drummers and singers will perform in the AT&T Discovery District. Afterwards, there will be a short talk on the importance of Native Americans in the cultural and heritage diversity for the country.
Saturday, November 20 from 1 to 5 p.m.: Saturday will feature a mini Powwow with native dancers, drummers and singers. In addition, there will be Native American vendors. Members of the “Art Heals: The Jingle Dress Project” are among the guests for the powwow. Finally, The Jingle Dress Dancers will close the powwow with dances of honor and healing. This is an event in commemoration and celebration of Native Americans.
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