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UND time-out week and wacipi schedule of events

Apr. 14, 2008 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) --
Monday, April 14

- Time-Out opening ceremony, 11 a.m., UND Memorial Union front lawn. In case of inclement weather: Fireside Lounge.

- Star Quilt on the Northern Plains, 1-2 p.m., Birgit Hans, UND Memorial Union Lecture Bowl.

- Popular Literature, 2-3:30 p.m., Jackie Bird, contemporary and traditional music, songs and dance, UND Memorial Union Ballroom.

- Children's Quilting, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Birgit Hans, UND Wellness Center atrium. Plan to attend? Call (701) 777-4314.

Info: www.und.edu/org/undia/.

Tuesday, April 15

- Indian Literature for Children, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., UND Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) Bookstore. With Greg and Ellen Gagnon.

- Native Leadership Panel with Women Elders, 11 a.m. to noon, UND Memorial Union Lecture Bowl. With Merry Ketterling, Doreen Yellowbird.

- Red Drum Women Society Singers, 1-2:30 p.m., UND Memorial Union Ballroom. With Jermaine Tremmel and Big Bird Mountain.

- "Funny, you don't look like an Indian," and other topics, 8:30 p.m., UND Memorial Union Red River Room. Presenter: Greg Gagnon.

Info: www.und.edu/org/undia/.

Wednesday, April 16

- American Indian Music, 10-11:30 a.m., UND Memorial Union Ballroom. With Robert "BJ" Rainbow.

- American Indian Cooking, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., UND Wellness Center Burnt Toast Kitchen. With Twyla Baker-Demaray, Hilary Kempenich. Plan to attend? Call (701) 777-4314.

- Oral Traditions: Lessons of Life, 3-4:30 p.m., UND Memorial Union Loading Dock. Facilitator: Chris Nelson.

- Lecture by American Indian Artist Nelda Shrupp, 4- 5:30 p.m., UND Memorial Union Lecture Bowl.

- AISES Family Science Night, 5 to 7 p.m., UND Memorial Union Ballroom. Door prizes and refreshments.

- "The Fighting Sioux Nickname and Logo: Is Collegiate Boosterism about Honor?", 5:30-6:30 p.m., UND Memorial Union Lecture Bowl. Presenter: Dan Rice.

Info: www.und.edu/org/undia/.

Thursday, April 17

- McNair Student Presentations, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., UND Memorial Union Loading Dock. Schedule: Patrice Giese, (701) 777-4932.

- Indian Literature for Children, 9:30-10:45 a.m., UND Barnes & Noble Bookstore. With Greg and Ellen Gagnon.

- Book reading and discussion: "Buffalo Inc., American Indians and Economic Development," 1-2 p.m., UND Barnes & Noble Bookstore. With Sebastian Braun.

- Reception for Sebastian Braun, 2 to 3 p.m., UND Barnes & Noble Bookstore.

- Walk/Run, 5 p.m., sponsored by AIBL and Wellness Center. Info: (701) 777-4292.

Info: www.und.edu/org/undia/.

Friday, April 18

- American Indian Health and Research Forum, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., UND Memorial Union. Info: (701) 777-0817.

- Warrior Women: Indigenous Resistance and the Red Power Movement, 11 a.m. to noon, UND Memorial Union Loading Dock. With Elizabeth Castle and Madonna Thunder Hawk.

- Remembrance Ceremony for Allan Allery, 2 p.m., Student Health Promotions Office, UND Memorial Union. Info: (701) 777-4300.

- "Rethinking Tribal Constitutionalism: The Turtle Mountain Experience," with Keith Richotte, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Baker Court Room, UND Law School.

- Wacipi Dance Contest registration, 5-11 p.m., UND Hyslop Sport Center.

- Free community feast, 5:30 p.m., UND Hyslop Sports Center.

- Wacipi Grand Entry, 7 p. m., UND Hyslop Sport Center. Admission: $6 per day, weekend pass, $11; people 6 and younger or 55 and older, UND students with ID, free.

Info: www.und.edu/org/undia/.

Saturday, April 19

n Wacipi Dance Contest registration, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., UND Hyslop Sport Center.

- Wacipi Grand Entry, 1 and 7 p.m., UND Hyslop Sport Center. Admission: $6 per day, weekend pass, $11; people 6 and younger or 55 and older, UND students with ID, free.

Sunday, April 20

- Wacipi Grand Entry, 1 p. m., UND Hyslop Sport Center. Admission: $6 per day, weekend pass, $11; people 6 and younger or 55 and older, UND students with ID, free.

Newstex ID: KRTB-0074-24485512

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