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The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum Quarterly
Newsletter
NEW WEB & EMAIL ADDRESSES!
www.TheAmericanIndianCenter.org
info@TheAmericanIndianCenter.org
October - December 2011
www.TheAmericanIndianCenter.org
INSTITUTION & CONSTRUCTION
Message from The American Indian
Cultural Center and Museum Director
October - December
Halito! We are looking forward to a prosperous and
productive 2012 as we advance the American Indian
Cultural Center and Museum (AICCM)! I am excited to
announce that we have enhanced our leadership team
positively in a move to accelerate completion and
In This Issue
Message from the Director
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opening of The Center. More
Let's Finish It!
October - December
We are halfway through building The American Indian
Cultural Center and Museum (located at the intersection
of I-35 & I-40 in Oklahoma City)! We need your help to
make this dream a reality. We hope you will consider
making a donation to the Capital Campaign. Gifts can
be made online, by mail or over the phone. To donate
by check, please call 405.239.5500.
Yes, I would like to donate.
Construction Progress
October - December
The most visible construction progress occurred with the
extension of the Visitor Center Canopy, which encases
the Courtyard of the Wind.The South stone wall
foundation in the Courtyard of Nations was put into
place and the central ductwork lines were installed in
the first and second floor of the Gallery Buildings, East
Wing and MultiPurpose Building. Last, but not least,
installation of basement interior walls was completed
with electrical conduits positioned in the walls.
Site Tours & Meetings
October - December
During the last quarter, a number of site tours and
meetings were hosted at The Center's construction site,
including:a Senate site tour, Ralph Appelbaum
Associates, Oklahoma Coalition of Tribes, and
interested commercial developers.
Values and Behaviors
October - December
The Center has developed organization specific Values
and Behaviors which are an integral part of the day-to-day
operations. This quarter, staff and board focused
on the following three: Constituent Focus- develop
and provide effective progressive programs and
services; Positive Environment- foster a zeal for
work, while maintaining a balance between professional
and personal life; and Reciprocity- embrace the
mutual and cyclical exchange of sharing and receiving.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH & MUSEUM PROGRAMS
Braided Paths: Conversations in Indian
Country, Seminole - October
The final Braided Paths program was hosted at
Let's Finish It
Construction Progress
Site Tours
Values & Behaviors
Braided Paths
Cinema Showacase
NIE
OKNAMPA
Exhibition Design
New Brand
Commercial Development
Addy Award
Gov. Conf. on Tourism
OK Indian Tourism
Holiday Greeting
Welcome
J. Blake Wade
Executive Director
The Native American
Cultural and Educational
Authority and The
American Indian Cultural
Center Foundation
Georgiana Rymer
Executive Secretary
The Native American
Cultural and Educational
Authority and The
American Indian Cultural
Center Foundation
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
Gena Timberman
Director
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Sterlin Harjo and
Gena Timberman
NIE
Seminole State College and funded by the Oklahoma
Humanities Council. Presenters included Seminole State
College President James Utterback, Seminole Nation
Chief Leonard Harjo and The American Indian Center's
Director Gena Timberman. The evening included a brief
history of area tribes, current issues, an introduction to
the Seminole Nation Language Immersion program and
concluded with a screening of community interviews in
a documentary video.
American Indian Cinema Showcase
November
For the fifth consecutive year, The Center and the
Oklahoma City Museum of Art celebrated National
American Indian Heritage Month together with the
Cinema Showcase, exploring native cultures through the
lens of native films. Oklahoma's own Native American
film director, Sterlin Harjo, was honored by the
Oklahoma Film Critics Circle Tilghman Award.
Newspapers In Education (NIE)
November
The American Indian Center, in partnership with The
Oklahoman, distributed the fall edition of Newspapers
in Education teaching supplement featuring traditional
Native art. The content focused on learning about
Native culture through the artistic and creative
traditions of tribes in Oklahoma. If you would like to
receive a copy of this edition please contact Nancy
Fields at
Nancyf@TheAmericanIndianCulturalCenter.org
Oklahoma Native American Museum
Professionals Workshop (OKNAMPA)
October
Staff members participated in the workshop hosted by
the Comanche National Museum, (CNM). Highlights
included a presentation of the interactive video game
produced by CNM, Touring the Bison: American Icon
exhibit and collections. National Museum of the
American Indian (NMAI) curator, Emil Her Many
Horses, provided an update from NMAI. The workshop
was offered in partnership with the Oklahoma Museums
Association.
Exhibit Design Workshop
October
The American Indian Center and Ralph Appelbaum
Associates two-day workshop included a walking tour of
future exhibit spaces, matching content to each space.
It also included a review of the most current exhibit
designs and potential loan opportunities. In the coming
year, significant milestones will include content script
finalization, preliminary exhibit object, and media
The American Indian Cultural
Center and Museum
Russ Tall Chief
Community Outreach and
Museum Programs
Quick Links
www.aiccm.org
Business Offices
900 N Broadway Avenue
Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
USA
405.239.5500
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identification.
COMMUNICATIONS & CULTURAL TOURISM
A BRAND New Graphic Identity
Coming Soon
During the next several months we will be introducing
elements of our new graphic identity across the website
and in the newsletter.
The American Indian Cultural Center and
Museum is our official name but be have some
nicknames to make it easier. The American Indian
Center or The Center. Email addresses correspond
to the new url
info@TheAmericanIndianCultural Center.org
Commercial Development RFQ &
Website Enhancements
October - December
An invitation was extended to prospective developers to
submit Evidence of Interest and Qualifications to plan,
finance, develop and operate commercial, hospitality
and other complimentary uses in support of The
American Indian Cultural Center and Museum's
development and site visits were conducted with
interested developers submitting proposals.
2011 ADDY Award
October
A special thank you to all who worked to create the
award winning "Creating a Legacy Fundraising
Brochure." This brochure was the result of contributions
from tribal elders, children in the community, The
American Indian Center's staff, and the exceptional
talent at Ackerman McQueen! The brochure illustrates
how Oklahoma leaders and citizens are coming
together to distinguish the state as more than simply a
destination. The American Indian Cultural Center and
Museum is part of Oklahoma's destiny.
OK Governor's Conference on
Tourism
October
The Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
revealed some impressive statistic at the conference.
Domestic travelers directly spent nearly $6.2 billion in
Oklahoma during 2010, an increase of 7.2 percent over
2009. Travel-generated employment is up 4.3 percent.
Oklahoma's tourism industry is a vital employer with
74,900 jobs generated by Oklahoma's tourism industry
in 2010. The American Indian Cultural Center will be
another tremendous asset to the state's tourism industry. More
OK Indian Tourism Association (OITA)
October
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The group met in conjunction with the OK Governor's
Conference on Tourism in Tulsa, OK. A goal was set to
elevate the many successful efforts in tribal tourism at
the 2012 tourism conference by submitting appropriate
breakout sessions, engaging the tribes in the region
where next year's conference will be hosted, and
offering recommendations for American Indian keynote
speakers. The next OITa meeting will be in Oklahoma
City in January.
Holiday Greeting
The American Indian Cultural Center and Museum sent
a holiday wish from our family to yours. Santa and his
flying buffalo helped spread holiday cheer wishing all
the best in 2012!
Contact Information
info@TheAmericanIndianCenter.org or 405-239-5500
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