Join us this September, the Heard Museum invites you to a special First Friday event in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance for U.S. Indian Boarding Schools. For 24 years, our exhibition Away From Home has shed light on a significant period in American history when Indigenous children were separated from their families to attend government-run boarding schools.
On this First Friday, we come together as a community to reflect on this history and celebrate the strength and cultural richness of Indigenous peoples. As we approach the National Day of Remembrance on September 30, we invite you to join us for an evening of meaningful activities that foster understanding and unity.
Evening Highlights:
• Drum & Song: Experience traditional drumming and singing with Moontee Sinquah (Hopi, Tewa, Choctaw).
• Smudging Area: Participate in a cleansing ritual to connect with the essence of the evening.
• Connecting Resources: Engage with Sonya Brooks (Diné), MSW, who will share insights into cultural practices.
• Tattoo as Medicine Conversation: Join Missy Mahan (Tohono O’odham, Euchee/Mvskoke) for a discussion on the role of tattooing in cultural identity.
• Tattoo as Medicine: Explore the cultural significance of tattoos with Desert Bloom Tattoo Studio. Flash tattoos, specially designed for the evening, will be available. Appointments start at 12 noon and run throughout the evening. For more details, contact Desert Bloom at 602.904.3245.
Bring your loved ones and be part of this special night of reflection, connection, and community. Together, we honor the past and look forward to a brighter future.
– Smudging Area with Casandra Stouder / South Courtyard
– Moontee Sinquah Drum & Song / South Courtyard
– Moontee Sinquah Drum & Song / South Courtyard
– Moontee Sinquah Drum & Song / South Courtyard
