Native American Exhibit- Very Educational

November 8th, 2010

Traveling Native American Exhibit-Gallery LLRC

 Cherokee Expression

"When you were born, you cried, and the world rejoiced.

Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."

Lyn displays an Indian Head Dress



Did you know that our constitution and government structure is based on the Iroquois Nation of the Northeast? Did you know that the Seminoles are the only nation that never signed any treaties with U.S. government and never been conquered by the army?
http://www.nativeamericanexhibit.com/Testimonials.html [unknown facts]

Quote from one of the signs:

"One does not sell the land people walk on."

Crazy Horse



Tomahawks



Marc, library staff, enjoying the exhibit



Treat the Earth well

 It was not given to you by your parents

It was loaned to you by your children

Native American Proverb



Bow and Arrows





Officer Trapp





Dr. Horvath





Seminole Doll






Hoop Dancer, is symbolic of 'The never ending circle of life'.

  

Student browsing the exhibit





 


Ongoing movie, "Trail of Tears"



Questionnaires were available to students for extra credit for their classes after viewing the exhibit.  The exhibit had been traveling around South Florida since September, before they arrived at Palm Beach State.  Also on exhibit were copies of signed documents from 1769. 

They described four scared plants; sage, sweetgrass, tobacco and cedar smoke; as a physical reminder of the creator's omnipotent presence.

"It is the sacred way".

Other areas included;

Seminole, Cherokee & Navajo medicine and spirituality

Iroquois & Cherokee government

Navajo Tribal government

Seminole families and clans

Pictures of Iroquois men's and women's clothing

Cherokee jewelry, Iroquois clay pots

Cherokee weapons & warfare



Seal of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Nation

Thank you to the curators, James and Derrick, for bringing this outstanding exhibit to
 Palm Beach State College.
We appreciate all your hard work and dedication for keeping this history part of our lives.
 Many students, faculty and staff joined us as we explored and celebrated
Native American Heritage month
with the “Trail of Tears: A Journey of Survival and Success.”
http://www.nativeamericanexhibit.com/About_Us.html