Lectures Open to the Public
Are you interested in what a tribal leader might have to say about his people?
Did you know that one of the ancient civilizations of the southwest was right here in metropolitan Phoenix?
Have you ever wondered what the prehistoric picture on the rock means?
The answers to these questions and more can be found in our continuing education program. You’ll find information on historic and modern events, the arts, various tribal cultures, travel possibilities, and the current social and political scene.
In order to stay fresh and current we think it’s important to continue our education. To that end, the Guild has implemented our Continuing Education Lectures. Speakers are often leaders in their fields and very knowledgeable about their subjects. Best of all, these lectures are free and open to the public.
 | Monday, November 5 10:00 a.m.
Bernadine Burnette, Yavapai. How the Ft. McDowell Yavapai have led the fight for political self-governance and local control - Orme Dam Days and the Casino standoff. |
 | Monday, December 10 1:00 p.m. Jay Cravath, PhD. Comparisons of various rituals from Arizona's tribes are explored using live and recorded music, stories and verse with emphasis on the Mohave, Navajo, Apache and Pima.
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 | Monday, January 7 10:00 a.m. Robin Fohrenkam. The role of the Arizona American Indian Tourism Association and a look at the Indian Festival January 17-20, 2008 |
| Monday January 21 1:00 p.m.
Waylon Honga, Hualapai. Learn about significant events in Hualapai history, the tribe's economic history and current economic successes which include tourism at the Grand Canyon. |
 | Monday, February 4 1:00 p.m. John Westerlund, PhD. Dr. Westerlund tells the story of how almost 4,000 Navajo and Hopi workers and their families lived and worked near Flagstaff during World War II and how this experience created an image of post-war opportunities and helped shape their future. |
 | Monday, March 17 10:00 a.m.
Gabriel Paloma, Zuni. The Zuni always take home more than their share of ribbons from the Heard Museum Guild Student Art Show. Why? Learn what the Zuni tribe has done to foster arts in their education program . Also get a sneak peek at the Zuni entries in the 2008 Student Art Show & Sale. |
 | Monday, April 7 10:00 a.m. Dave King, Mohawk. Learn about the Mohawk culture and how it survives in the modern world. Dave has been a high steel worker and a presenter at Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts. Now he works to educate the public about the Mohawk Nation.
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