Native Americans from the San Antonio Missions
In-Person Presentation!
Pan American Library
Saturday, November 5, 2022, 12 – 2 PM
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Mission Library
Saturday, November 12, 2022, 11 – 1 PM
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, come and join us at the library for an in-person presentation that will explore the evolutionary history of the Native American groups that built the Missions and that have inhabited the areas around San Antonio for thousands of years.
Parman Cafe Presents: Meet the Author: Dr Annette Portillo
In-Person Presentation!
Parman Library
Monday, November 14, 2022, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Dr. Portillo, Associate Professor at UTSA, will review her book: "Sovereign Stories and Blood Memories: Native American Women's Autobiography" and share her experience writing it.
Indigenous Photo Story with Yoeme: Movements Towards Justice, Sovereignty and Reclamation
In-Person Presentation!
Central Library
Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 6 – 7:30 PM
Yoeme Homari focuses on sharing relevant information and educational resources (i.e. seed sovereignty & food security, graves protection, and the reclaiming of traditional medicine & healing, etc.) via storytelling and art to help bring awareness and attention to these important movements led by indigenous communities throughout the continent and offshore islands.
First People of San Antonio
In-Person Presentation!
Las Palmas Library
Saturday, November 19, 2022, 2 – 3 PM
Long before the Spanish soldiers and the Canary Islanders settled in San Antonio, there was a thriving community of indigenous people living here. Who were these “first people?” How and where did they live? What ultimately happened to them? In celebration of Native American Heritage month, join us as Sylvia Reyna, Librarian/Archivist, and former Archaeologist, discusses the prevailing historical cultures of our area.
https://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=1088539
Native American Heritage Month - Nonfiction Book List
https://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=1087512
Native American Heritage Month - Children's Book List
Native Americans of the Missions and the San Antonio Area
In-Person Presentation!
Pan American Library
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 2 – 4 PM
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Mission Library
Saturday, November 20, 2021, 12 – 2 PM
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, come and join us at the library for an in-person presentation that will explore the evolutionary history of the Native American groups that built the Missions and that have inhabited the areas around San Antonio for thousands of years.
First People of San Antonio
In-Person Presentation!
Landa Library
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 2 – 3 PM
Long before the Spanish soldiers and the Canary Islanders settled in San Antonio, there was a thriving community of indigenous people living here. Who were these “first people?” How did they live? Where did they live and what ultimately happened to them?
In celebration of Native American Heritage month, join us and hear Sylvia Reyna, Librarian/Archivist, and former Archaeologist, talk about the prevailing cultures of this area.
https://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=1088539
Native American Heritage Month - Non Fiction Book List
https://guides.mysapl.org/c.php?g=1087512
Video Book Review of House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday
Native American Weaving Craft
During November of 2020, the San Antonio Public Library offered a Native American Weaving Take and Make Craft that was available at San Antonio Public Libraries.
(Click on the "Native American Weaving Craft Instructions" icon below for the basic instructions or click on the "Further Craft Details" icon for additional information).
2019 EVENTS
Native Americans and the Missions of San Antonio
Mickey Killian gave three presentations at San Antonio public libraries in November (dates and times when it occurred are listed below). His presentations focused on the genealogical work that had been recently done connecting the Native builders of the missions to today's San Antonio residents.
Mission Library: Saturday, November 02, 10:30-11:30 am
Pan American Library: Monday, November 04, 6:30-7:30 pm
McCreless Library: Saturday, November 23, 1:30-2:30 pm
2018 EVENTS
Native Americans and the Missions of San Antonio
Mickey Killian gave three presentations at San Antonio public libraries in November (dates and times when it occurred are listed below). His presentations covered the fascinating origin and evolutionary history of the Native American groups who inhabited the Missions of San Antonio.
Mission Library: Saturday, November 10, 1:00-2:00 pm
Pan American Library: Saturday, November 17, 1:00-2:00 pm
McCreless Library: Monday, November 19, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Native American Film Presentation
This is a film that centers on the story of a group of Native American youths from a reservation who each face their own unique struggles. It was shown on:
Carver Library: Tuesday, November 13, 6:00-8:00 pm
San Antonio Mission's Historic Cultural Landscape
On the date below, archaeologist Sergio and Melinda Iruegas discussed “Spanish Colonial Mission Historic Cultural Landscapes: Caminos Reales, Mission Ranchos, Architecture, and Genealogy as Archaeological Artifacts.
Central Library (Latino Collection & Resource Center) :
Saturday, November 10, 2:00-3:00 pm
2017 EVENTS
On November 4, 2017, Russ Tall Chief gave a presentation in the Central Library’s auditorium about his great-aunt, Maria Tallchief, a famous ballerina who danced for the New York City Ballet. Besides discussing Maria, he shared with the audience information about Osage Tribal culture from the Native point of view, including related details tied to the David Grann’s book “Killers of the Flower Moon”. He also gave a traditional Osage male dance demonstration.
Below is background information on this recent event:
Speaker Russ Tall Chief (Osage) is Maria's great nephew. He is Director of Student Engagement, Inclusion, and Multicultural Programs at Oklahoma City University. He has taught writing at Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma City University, Rose State College and Oklahoma City Community College. Tall Chief edited the Art Galleries section of Native Peoples Magazine (2000-2015). His play, Jacobson and the Kiowa Five was staged by the Oklahoma City Theatre Company for an annual celebration of the New Native American Play Festival. Russ is a Taildancer and former Drumkeeper (High honors) for the Greyhorse District of the In'lonshka Osage ceremonial dances. For the New York City Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, he was Head Man Dancer as well as staff in their Education and Public Affairs departments. He is hard at work on a book about Maria and Marjorie Tall Chief, two renowned Osage ballerinas. He also wrote the Forward to Michael Snyder's new release of "John Joseph Mathews: Life of an Osage Writer" and joined author David Grann on his book tour through Oklahoma promoting his bestseller book, "Killers of the Flower Moon”
Related Books:
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2. John Joseph Mathews: Life of an Osage Writer (American Indian Literature and Critical Studies Series) by Dr. Michael Snyder, Forward by Russ Tall Chief. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press 2017. 3. Maria Tallchief: America's prima ballerina. By Maria Tallchief and Larry Kaplan. 1997. New York: Henry Holt. |
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Recommending the Following:
Anderson, Jack. 2013. Maria Tallchief, a dazzling ballerina and muse for Balanchine, dies at 88. New York Times, April 12, 2013, sec Dance. https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/13/arts/dance/maria-tallchief-brilliant-ballerina-dies-at-88.html?_r=0
———. 2012. Ballet Russe. Dance Heritage Coalition., https://www.danceheritage.org/treasures/russe_essay_anderson.pdf
Cowan, Lee. 2017. Revisiting the "reign of terror" on the Osage Nation. Sunday Morning ed. New York: CBS News, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/killers-of-the-flower-moon-revisiting-the-reign-of-terror-on-the-osage-nation/
De Leon, Jenefar. Graceful heritage: Five Indian ballerinas. The Oklahoman Media Company [database online]. Oklahoma City, OK, Available from https://ndepth.newsok.com/five-indian-ballerinas
Geller, Daniel, and Dayna Goldfine. 2006. Ballets Russes, eds. Mia Slavenska, Tania Riabouchinska, Marie Tallchief, Frederic Franklin, Irina Baronova, Yvonne Chouteau, Yvonne Craig. DVD 792.8028 BALLETS. New York: Zeitgeist Films, https://sapl.sat.lib.tx.us/record=b1832901~S1
ITCTMN, Staff. 2013. Former Osage chief and educator George Eves Tall Chief walks on. Indian Country Today Media Network, August 17, 2013.
Pember, Mary Annette. 2016. Intergenerational trauma: Understanding Natives’ inherited pain. Verona, New York: Indian Country Media Network, FREE REPORTS Download.
Rose, Joel. 2013. 'First American ballet star' soared to fame with 'Firebird.' Weekend All Things Considered. Radio. New York: NPR News
Sanchez, John. 2012 (Summer). Indian voices: Listening to Native Americans. American Indian Quarterly 36 (3): 377-9, [SAPL Ebscohost Database]
Scott, A. O. After Diaghilev, a deluge of Ballets Russes. New York Times, October 26, 2005, sec Movies Film Review. https://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/26/movies/after-diaghilev-a-deluge-of-ballets-russes.html?_r=0
Tall Chief, Amy. Ki-hi-ka ste': Life of Chief George Tall Chief. Third World Newsreel [database online]. New York, n.d., from https://www.twn.org/catalog/pages/cpage.aspx?rec=1238.
Why we dance: American Indian art in motion. Denver Art Museum [database online]. Denver, CO, 2016 Available from https://denverartmuseum.org/exhibitions/why-we-dance
MUST SEE YouTube Videos:
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Maria Tallchief, by Abigail Sawicki & Hopi Graham |
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Maria Tallchief: Revolutionary Ballerina |
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Balanchine Foundation Interview: Maria Tallchief THE FOUR TEMPERAMENTS and SYLVIA PAS DE DEUX |
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Maria Tallchief in George Balanchine's Firebird |
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Portrait of Maria Tallchief |
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BBC NEWS: Legendary New York prima ballerina Maria Tallchief dies at 88 |
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Tribute to Maria Tallchief (1925-2013) |
Native Americans in the San Antonio Area
Mickey Killian gave three presentations at San Antonio public libraries in November (dates and times that the events occurred are listed below). His presentation not only covered the fascinating history of these groups, but it also explored their evolution into today’s society.
Mission Library: Thursday, November 9, 5:00-6:00 pm
Collins Garden Library: Thursday, November 16, 6:30-7:30 pm
McCreless Library: Saturday, November 18, 3:00-4:00 pm.
Native American Genealogy
On November 18th from 1-3pm, in Central Library's Latino Collection and Resource Center, Ramon Juan Vasquez, member of the Tap Pilam Coahuiltecan and Executive Director of the American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions, showed how to track your Native American roots.
