History Bites at Night: " Kiišikonki 'In the Sky' with the Myaamia Center"

Wed Apr 24 2024 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

Cincinnati Observatory | Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Observatory
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History Bites at Night: "  Kii\u0161ikonki 'In the Sky' with the Myaamia Center"
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Join us at the Cincinnati Observatory for our History Bites at Night program. Learn a little bit of our history during this engaging program
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Kristina Fox and George Ironstrack will share a Myaamia 'Miami Indian' view of the sky and delve into some of the stories and cultural activities associated with seasonal change.


George Ironstrack is a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma and the Assistant Director of the Myaamia Center at Miami University. He has participated in Myaamia language renewal projects as both a student and a teacher since the mid-1990s. Examples of his work can be found on the Myaamia Community Blog: aacimotaatiiyankwi.org.


Kristina Fox, a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma, is the Myaamia Education Coordinator for the Myaamia Center at Miami University. With a dedicated involvement in Myaamia revitalization projects and programs since 2009, Kristina holds an active role in preserving and promoting Myaamia culture. In addition to her ongoing contributions, she has earned two degrees from Miami University. Presently, Kristina collaborates with fellow Myaamia educators to develop content for Šaapohkaayoni: A Myaamia Education Portal.


Tickets are available for pre-registration and at the door. $15/person, free for members


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Cincinnati Observatory, 3489 Observatory Place, Cincinnati, United States

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