We are standing in the central gallery of the National Museum of American Indians exhibition this exhibit explores the nature of the American Peoples relationship with American Indians. Its based on the premise that most American People think they have nothing to do with American Indians and that American Indians have nothing to do with them. We are arguing that the exact opposite is true. We argue americans and American Indians share a deeply entangled history, that this history shaped the United States of america, and had a profound and Lasting Impact on American National consciousness and popular culture. When standing in the central gallery, which we call indians everywhere. As you can see, this large gallery is covered floor to ceiling with images. These are imaages the American People have made of American Indians. This imagery is pervasive in american lives. Most American People are conscious that anywhere you look you will find imagery of American Indians. We are arguing that t
That will be speaking with us throughout the next month so i encourage everyone to stop by the questions desk and grab an event calendar. Before we get started, i like to remind everyone to silence your devices. We prefer not to have any interruptions. Make sure to use the microphone located there by the pillar. We dont use on microphone, your question will not be picked up on the recording. If you have not purchased the book, they are available at the register. Hold up your chairs at the end of the event. We have an extinguished event with us. The jewish holocaust survivor. He grew up on the reservation in northern minnesota. He teaches literature currently at the university of socal. His writings have appeared in publishing such as the new york times, Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post among others. In addition, hes previously written four novels, one of which is named best book for 2006 by the Washington Post. He discusses his newest book. Im not going to spoil it for you but
Excited about the author speaking here over the next month i highly encouragers everyone. Before we get started please silence your cell phones and devices we prefer not to have any interruptions. You can ask questions at the end of the presentation. And ask a staff member. And it helps the staff to reset the floor if you put your chairs away afterwards. A holocaust survivor grew up on the Leech Lake Reservationhe in minnesota and now teaches at the university of oregon is appeared in the New York Times l. A. Times esquire slate and Washington Post and others and in addition as previously written for novels and by the Washington Post to discuss his newest book i will not spoil it for you with the native american f resistance with the devastating massacre at wounded knee. E. To allow native americans and were honored to have him with us tonight. [applause] thank you for coming. On this beautiful dc evening. So thank you for coming out on this beautiful day. With the daffodils and crocus
We are excited about the authors that will be speaking with us throughout the next month so i encourage everyone to stop by the questions desk and grab an event calendar. Before we get started, i like to remind everyone to silence your devices. We prefer not to have any interruptions. Make sure to use the microphone located there by the pillar. We dont use on microphone, your question will not be picked up on the recording. If you have not purchased the book, they are available at the register. Hold up your chairs at the end of the event. We have an extinguished event with us. The jewish holocaust survivor. He grew up on the reservation in northern minnesota. He teaches literature currently at the university of socal. His writings have appeared in publishing such as the new york times, Los Angeles Times and the Washington Post among others. In addition, hes previously written four novels, one of which is named best book for 2006 by the Washington Post. He discusses his newest book. Im
Were these demonstrations over the Christmas Period targeted in small pockets or widespread . Dan mostly small pockets. Targeted at shopping malls in particular, looking to hit the retail sector, which has really been battered by six months of protests. We saw clashes at shopping malls. 20 people were injured. There is another rally tonight, in a suburban area of hong kong, and a couple over the weekend, all pointing to the big rally downtown on new years day. Matt what are the plans for that big rally, further protest . How organized is this movement . Dan the Group Organizing the een convening some of the largest rallies we have seen. There are various elements of the protesters. Siderganized side, the that tries to abide by laws, and then the frontline protesters, the ones lighting fires and battling the police, and a sort of work in parallel. On january 1, thats organized by a group that tries to get police permission. That is pending right now. We are likely to hear about 48 hours