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Eastern Shoshone Tribal History & Hoop/Fancy Dancing Demos

In commemoration of Native American History Month, join representatives from the Eastern Shoshone Cultural Center in Wyoming for a talk, virtual tour, and Native American dance demonstrations.

Celebrate Native American History Month in this interactive, virtual tour, talk, and dance demonstration. You will learn about Eastern Shoshone history and culture, and enjoy dance demos of hoop dancing and men's fancy dance.

This program is presented by members of the Eastern Shoshone tribe, and streamed from the Eastern Shoshone Cultural Center in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. Speakers include Ann Abeyta, Educator at the Fort Washakie School, Robyn Rofkar of the Cultural Center, and others. Dancers include George Abeyta (Men's Fancy) and Keeli King (Hoop). Topics will include Tribal History including Chief Washakie and Sacajawea, and cultural topics ranging from clothing and cradleboards to food and ceremonies. Come prepared with questions!

This program is held on Zoom. Registration required to receive login. Please register by calling the branch at 330.745.6126, stopping in, or online at https://www.akronlibrary.org.

A webcam and microphone may be necessary for participation in this interactive event. If you have one or neither of these, your level of participation will be limited. If you do not have an email address, please contact the Kenmore Branch to learn about how to participate in this program via phone.

Related Resources:

Shoshone Folk Lore, as Discovered from the Rev. John Roberts, a Hidden Hero, on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming / by Sarah Emilia Olden

A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples / Barry M. Pritzker

This Indian Country: American Indian Political Activists and the Place They Made / Frederick E. Hoxie

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