“A lot of times they use what’s called the blood quantum rule, so it dictates whatever percentage you are of Native American,” Canas said. “There’s also the tragedy of a lot of tribes nowadays; after the next generation, they will not be considered Native anymore. The whole philosophy and the identity behind it is dictated by the U.S. government, but currently, there is a big push between us to kind of build the identity for ourselves.”
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On Nov. 12, Waco Mayor Jim Holmes met with Ross as well as Wichita and Affiliated Tribes President Amber Silverhorn Wolfe to talk about the possibility of a history center for the tribe in Waco since their roots are tied to the city — the tribe was forcibly removed in August 1859.
The Mayborn Museum was filled with the harmonious sounds of native flutes for over an hour on Wednesday as a Waco local put on a concert in honor of Native American Heritage Month.
Native American History Month is about much more than saying sorry for what those before did wrong. It’s about acknowledging and celebrating a group of people who loved and cared for the lands that we now live on.
The Beckham Room of the Bill Daniel Student Center was filled with traditional Panamanian stories, clothing, cuisine, music and dancing Wednesday night as the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in STEM (SACNAS) celebrated Afro-Latinx culture and heritage.
Baylor Theatre’s first play of the semester may be called “Men on Boats,” but you won’t find any men on stage. The production, which opened Tuesday night in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, is a comedic telling of John Wesley Powell’s 1869 expedition. It follows his men as they navigate the Colorado River and face various dangers.
Although the nation is wrapping up its celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Margery Lancaster Walker will continue to stand as a trailblazer in the Baylor community. As the university’s first Native American graduate in 1953, Walker’s life and legacy paved the way for future generations.
The Mayborn Museum continues its celebration of Native American Heritage Month with a storytelling session hosting Robert Lewis, an award-winning author and artist of Cherokee, Apache and Navajo descent. The event will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
November marks the start of Native American Heritage Month — a period dedicated to the recognition and appreciation of Indigenous contributions to art, culture and history as the first inhabitants of the nation. Recently, Baylor has made efforts to foster relationships with surrounding tribes.
When it comes to telling a historical story, especially one about clandestine murders and marginalized groups, audiences must put trust in the director’s research. “Killers of the Flower Moon” does not let audiences down.