The University Union is the site for Indian storytelling and artwork in observance of Native American Culture Week.

Brian Baker, an assistant professor in the ethnic studies department, is the events coordinator. He said the activities and speeches this week represent the resilience and resistance of the Native American culture.

“This week gives us the chance to educate the campus community,” Baker said. “I am glad that it is inside the Union because many students passing through can stop in and enjoy.”

Baker said a few teachers were bringing their students by for historical perspectives related to their classes.

Charles Roberts, a Choctaw American Indian who teaches in the history department, delivered a lecture Tuesday about how California was sold away from the American Indians at an unfair price.

Noon today in the Hinde Auditorium, Mindimoye, an Oneida elder, will engage students with traditional Indian storytelling.

“Mindimoye is funny and intelligen,t and her background and perspective will be helpful to students who are interested in learning about Indian heritage and culture,” Baker said.

Hulleah Tsinahjinnie will wrap the events up noon on Thursday in the Hinde Auditorium with visual contemplations. The lecture, “Dragon Fly’s Sweet Dreams, America’s Constant Nightmare” will outline struggles and injustices that Native Americans have faced. Tsinahjinnie teaches Native American Studies at UC Davis.

The Ethnic Studies department, as well as the Rumsey Rancheria Band of Wintun Indians, provides funding for the Native American Culture Week.

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