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Show UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. November 13. 1991 - Pace 15 American Indian Heritage Month to be celebrated in November am very anxious and amenable to meet with other local organizations. We have many Indian people in professional careers such as doctors and lawyers who have been very successful. I would like to recognize those people because they have really had to struggle to get where they are. I want to strive for the future of our young people to help them attain goals that go farther and beyond what we have done. I want this for the Indian n children as and the President Bush has signed n joint congressional resolution proclaiming the month of November for 1991 and 1992 as National American Indian Heritage Month. Supporters of Native Americans in both the House and Senate have fought to make November the National American Indian Heritage Month on a permanent basis. However, House supporters wanted additional Indian legislation attached to the resolution before agreeing to a permanent designa- non-India- well." The resolution for National American Indian Heritage Month states:"Wherens American Indians tion. Scott Bigler, Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, reported that he was "pleased and excited about the congressional act." Bigler indicated that the Chamber would pursue organizing andor participating in local events to honor this occasion. I Lamanitc Generation, a performing group from BYU, will be performing at THE EAGLE--Th- c West Jr. High on November 20. Tickets are available at the school or at the door. Pictured arc three members of the group performing "The Eagle", a dance traditionally performed by many American Indian tribes. The eagle symbolizes lofty aspirations and achievements that arc attainable in this life. all-Indi- an ' . Lamanite Generation scheduled for November 20 performances at West The Lamanite Generation, a popular performing group from BYU, will bring its cultural celebration, "Living Legends," to West ; Jr. High School on Wednesday, November 20. Members of the performing group are all American Indian, Latin American or Polynesian, or claim a percentage of Indian blood. The performers will present an assembly to students during the program the day, and a same evening for the public, at 7 p.m. in the Jr. High auditorium. The program presented by the Lamanite Generation is a music and dance showcase of Indian cultures; "As drums beat and voices chant, legends from the past come alive," says artistic director for the te group, Janielle ChriBtensen. Colorful, authentic costumes enhance the stirring dances and songs, she adds. The program is presented by a cast. All members are students at BYU, and auditions are held each year. "It is a moving experience to work .with these performers," Christensen declares, "Because I see the sincere respect each one has for his or her ancestry." self-estee- ss direction. Maxine Natches has been appointed as the official c(xrdinntor to represent the local BIA Agency. She plans to get in touch with other local agencies such ns the Indian Health Service, the Ute Indian Tribe, and the Chamber of Commerce to organize an official event that will help celebrate the event Natches stated that "I would like the contributions mnde by local Native Americans to be recognized to help further the spirit of cooperation we have strived for here in the basin." Larry Cess pooch. Public Relations Director for the Ute Tribe, indicated that he plans to address the issue in the near future. The Director of IHS, Roberta WindchiefRidley had this to say: "I self-estee- ss ber 1991 and 1992 are designated as "National American Indian Heritage Month." The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation for cnch such year calling upon federal, state, and local governments, interested groups and organizations, and the people of the United States to observe each such month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. Yi rM'.f Tickets for the evening performance, available at the door, will be $20 for a family of six, with adult and student tickets priced at $5, and senior citizens $4. The charges group is Kill Chamber honors National Indian Heritage Month The Duchesne County Area Chamber of Commerce salutes the Congress and President Bush for proclaiming November 199192 as National American Indian Heritage Month. One of this resolutions lofty goals is to encourage in Ameripride, and can Indians. The Chamber is very strongly supportive of these goals and they are currently working on a grant application that will work with the Ute Tribe and more specifically with the education department of the Tribe to further these aspirations. cover the costs of travel and costuming, as well as music and are the original inhabitants of the lands that now constitute the United States of America; Whereas American Indian governments developed fundamental principles of freedom of speech and the separation of powers in government, and these principles form the foundation of our own government today; Whereas American Indian societies exhibited a respect for the finiteness of natural resources through deep respect for the earth, and such values continue to be widely held today; Whereas American Indian people have Berved with valor in all wars since the Revolutionary War to the War in the Persian Gulf, often in a percentage well above their percentage in the population of the nation as a whole; Whereas American Indians have made distinct and important contributions to America nnd the rest of the world in many fields including agriculture, medicine, music, language and art; Whereas it is fitting that American Indinns be recognized for their individual contributions to American society ns nrtists, sculptors, musicinns, authors, poets, artisans, scientists and scholars; "Whereas the 500th anniversary of the nrrival of Christopher Columbus to the Western Hemisphere is an especially appropriate time for all the people of the United States to study and reflect on the long history of the original inhabitants of this continent; Whereas the Members of the Senate and House of representatives believe that a resolution nnd proclamation as requested in this resolution will encourage pride and in American Indinns young nnd old; Whereas the month of November is the traditional harvest season of the American Indinns nnd is generally a time of celebration and giving thanks; Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate nnd House of representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that each of the months of Novem- decided to hold the celebration in the spring of the year as it may be more conducive to an outdoor celebration. The Chamber board is also planning a special resolution to be offered in honor of this month at the November board meeting. This resolution will be designed to encourage Congress to make this an In honor of Indian Heritage Month the Chamber has planned a celebration much in the style of our recently successful Pennzoil appreciation day. Ahuge barbecue and celebration will be held in conjunction with the timing of the spring Bear Dance. Nearly all of the funding has already been raised for this event and a buffalo has already been donated by one ofour local businessmen. 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