Americans, we dont talk enough about in my opinion, about the genocide that took place and the land thats been taken and of course the Natural Resources that were being sought in those cases as well, and to make it acceptable to be able to show them as less than human beings as well. One of the things that goes throughout all of this, of course, is the marginalization that goes with the characterization of each of these groups as being less than human beings, making it acceptable for the kind of horrific things done to them to be done to them, and nothing should be done about it, so indeed, this is important when we look at all these issues and think about them in that context and think about even those that promote the ideologies of the third reich, the White Supremacists and other along those lines and what they seek to gain and what those who actually fund them seek to gain as they continue along these lines. So it needs to be worked together. If i may. Thank you. I think its a very
We have lived in these lands, in these Sacred Places for thousands of years. We are thus the original part of the Cultural Heritage of every person hearing these words today, whether you are a native or not native. We have felt the cruel and destructive edge of colonialism that followed contact and lasted for hundreds of years. But in our minds, in our history, we are not its victims. applause as the mohawk have counseled us, it is hard to see the future with tears in your eyes. We have survived and triumphed against great odds we are right here right now, and in cultural distinct communities. We will insist that we remain a part of the last of the cultural future of the americas. applause in the different journey through history together, the eloquence of chief joseph commands and the National Museum of the American Indian, so powerfully demands, i offer in conclusion. And with this hope, these words in cheyenne [speaking cheyenne dialect] in english, the great mystery walks beside yo
Good morning. Key committee will come to order, and without objection, the chair is authorized to. Eclare a recess at any time worldys ago, the entire came together to mark holocaust Remembrance Day. In january of 1945, the auschwitz birkenau concentration camp was liberated from the nazis. It was one of the most infamous sites of the nazi genocide. The purpose of todays hearing is to commemorate these grave anniversaries, term member those we have lost, and to honor those who are with us. But it is not enough to simply recognize these dates but we must contemplate what led the atrocities we must combat bigotry, hate, and violence of all kinds day. I am so pleased to have our distinguished panel that have asked them to come together on helps solemn occasion to unify red, hope and inclusion. That. We can all do the best way to help remember is to hear from those who lived through it and we will do that today. Ae block from here is gripping institution dedicated to remembering the holoca
Good morning. The committee will come to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. With that i will recognize myself to give an opening statement. Two days ago the entire world came together to Mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In addition, 75 years ago this week, in january 1945, the auschwitz concentration camp was liberated from the nazis. It was one of the most infamous sites of the nazi genocide. More than a Million People were murdered there. The purpose of todays hearing is to commemorate these grave anniversaries to remember those we lost and honor those who are still with us. But it is not enough to sibley recognize these dates. We must also contemplate what led to the atrocities. We must remember the holocaust in order to combat bigotry, hate, and violence of all kind today. I am so pleased to have our distinguished panel here today. Ive asked them to help us come together on todays solemn occasion. Help us rise above issues
Against great odds we are right here right now, cultural distinct communities. We will insist that we remain a part of the last of the cultural future of the americas. In the different journey through history together, the eloquence of chief joseph and the National Museum of the American Indian, so powerfully demands, i offer in conclusion. And with this hope, these words in cheyenne [speaking cheyenne dialect] in english, the great mystery walks beside you and walks beside your work and touches all the good that you attempt. Thank you. More than 15 years since that opening day of september, 2004. We are live from the National Museum of the American Indian, joined by Museum Director kevin gover. Explain first the exhibit you are sitting in now and the story it tells about how native American Imagery is represented and portrayed in Popular Culture. Thank you and good morning and welcome to the National Museum of the American Indian. I have i am in a gallery for the exhibition we call am