Elsewhere

Catch the November PBS broadcasts of two outstanding documentary films: Indian Country Diaries (with Bad River Ojibwe journalist Mark Anthony Rolo—see “On The Wind,” Sept./Oct. 2006 issue) and Maria Tallchief: America’s First Prima Ballerina. The latter was produced by Sandy Osawa in conjunction with ITVS and Native American Public Telecommunications about the famed Osage dancer. Check local television listings for dates and times.

Join the Red Nation Celebration, Nov. 1–13, a series of events across Los Angeles, including a Blessing the Waters ceremony of the seldom-recognized Los Angeles River, a comedy jam on Nov. 8, an acoustic music show on Nov. 11, a Heritage Ball, and two youth workshops. 818/904-9256 or rednation.com

Drop by the Native American Awareness Festival, Nov. 1–15, Front Range Community College, Westminster, CO, which includes live music, film screenings, renowned speakers on a wide range of interesting topics, and art exhibitions. 303/404-5081 or e-mail dare_101@hotmail.com

The curtain goes up on the Native Nations Dance Theater, Nov. 2, West Chester University, West Chester, PA; and again on Nov. 29, Spokane Falls Community College, Spokane, WA. 215/472-9996
Don’t miss the Manitoba Aboriginal Festival, Nov. 2–5, MTS Centre, Winnipeg, Canada. It includes the first annual Aboriginal People’s Choice Music Awards, with presentation on Nov. 3 of awards and live performances from some of Canada’s best Native musicians. Also, a competition powwow; live music at venues across the city; and an Indigenous Marketplace and Trade Show Nov. 4–5. 204/956-1849, manitoahbee.com or aboriginalpeopleschoice.com

Listen in on Native Voices at the Autry, Nov. 3–5, Wells Fargo Theater, Autry National Center, Griffith Park, Los Angeles. Enjoy staged readings of three new plays: The Berlin Blues by Drew Hayden Taylor, Nov. 3 at 8 p.m.; Super Indian by Arigon Starr, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m.; and Plymouth Dodge Desoto by Diane Glancy, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. Free, but reservations are highly recommended. 323/667-2000, ext. 353 or autrynationalcenter.org

Spend the day at the 15th annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival, Nov. 4, Burger Center, Austin, TX, with hundreds of dancers and an outdoor gathering of artists and craftsmen, live music, storytellers, Native foods and other attractions. Free admission. 512/371-0628 or austinpowwow.org

Visit the 16th annual Intertribal Arts Marketplace, Nov. 4–5, Los Angeles. View and purchase top-notch works from more than 100 artists, enjoy live music and dance, and fill up on Native fare. $10 adult admission for nonmembers. 323/667-2000 or autrynationalcenter.org
See a flick at the 10th annual First Nations Film & Video Festival, Nov. 10–12, Chicago, IL, with screenings of 12 to 20 works, such as Rodrick Pocowatchit’s latest, Sleepdancer, at venues including the Meztli Gallery and Skokie Public Library. Suggested donation: $5. 847/942-9084

Hit the trail to the 17th annual Navajo Rug Show & Sale, Nov. 10–12, Deer Valley Resort, Park City, UT, a benefit for the noteworthy Adopt-a-Navajo Elder program (see Nov./Dec. 2003 issue). 435/649-0535 or anelder.org

Head north to the 13th annual Canadian Aboriginal Festival, Nov. 24–26, Toronto, Ontario. Most events will be held in the SkyDome, including a powwow, art market, fashion shows, film and video screenings, visual arts, performing arts and workshops. The 8th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards will be staged at the Bassett Theatre, Metro Convention Centre, on the evening of Nov. 24. 519/751-0040 or canab.com

Shop at the Santa Fe Indian Market Winter Showcase, Nov. 24–26, Inn at Loretto, Santa Fe, sponsored by SWAIA, with 100 or so select artists. Events kick off on the evening of Nov. 24 with a special preview reception ($50 per ticket). Showcase admission: $5. 505/983-5220 or swaia.org

Celebrate the Winter Moon Native Art Market, Nov. 24–26, Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Mashantucket, CT. Meet artists from across the Northeast and beyond selling handmade arts and crafts, such as flutes by Hawk Henries, and demonstrating their creative processes. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Free. 800/411-9671 or pequotmuseum.org
Go West to the Arts & Crafts Holiday Fair, Nov. 25–26, California State Indian Museum, Sacramento. Some 30 Native California craftspeople from all over the state will sell and demonstrate their artwork, including jewelry, beadwork, silver work, pottery and ornaments. Free with museum admission ($2). 916/324-0971 or parks.ca.gov

Drop by for a Book Signing, Dec. 2, 4 p.m., Collected Works Bookstore, Santa Fe, with Lakota author Joseph Marshall (author of The Journey of Crazy Horse) celebrating his newest work, Keep Going: The Art of Perseverance. 505/988-4226

Enjoy Winter Market, Dec. 2, Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, where regional Native and non-Native artists will sell their work, including gourd art, baskets, glassworks, leatherworks, beadworks, pottery, furniture and fine arts. Free with museum admission. 317/636-9378 or eiteljorg.org

Spend a day at Christmas Around the Kiva, Dec. 2–3, Smoki Museum, Prescott, AZ, featuring a juried show of 12 distinct Native artists, live flute music, Indian frybread and gift shop discounts. Free. 928/445-1230 or smokimuseum.org

Visit the Holiday Art Market, Dec. 8–10, National Museum of the American Indian, in D.C. (202/633-1000) and in NYC (212/514-3700). Peruse handmade arts and crafts by artists from North, Central and South America. AmericanIndian.si.edu

Motor over to the 30th annual Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market, Steele Indian School Park, Phoenix, Dec. 9–10. Some 450 Native artists representing more than 60 tribes will display and sell a wide range of work. 602/495-0901 or pgmarket.org

Listen up for Singing the Birds, Dec. 16, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Pavilion Auditorium, Sunrise Park, Palm Springs, CA, the second annual Bird Song and Dance Festival sponsored by the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum. 760/778-1079, ext. 105