A local nonprofit devoted to preserving and protecting the culture and traditions of Native American tribes and other indigenous people who resided in the Spanish Colonial Missions is forming a new center on the city’s East Side.
The American Indians in Texas Spanish Colonial Missions is creating a space filled with community programs, support services and an art gallery.
“I think it’s going to set the tone for how we look at the contributions of American Indian families. The first families of the city,” Ramon Vasquez, executive director of the American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Missions said.Vasquez says they will provide different services to the community.
“Our San Antonio Fatherhood campaign is where we will be working with young dads, helping with parenting. our seven-generation doula birthing support services,” Vasquez said.Cultural Arts Manager Manuel Davila says the gallery is filling up quickly as people are also donating items. “There will be rotating exhibits that will happen here, art exhibits. We will have a number of visiting artists come here and curate their own shows for us,” Davila said.Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All rights reserved.
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
For first time in 233 years, Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian all in U.S. House'It has taken 233 years for the U.S. Congress to be fully represented by this country’s indigenous peoples,' Rep. Kaiali'i Kahele, the second Native Hawaiian to represent his home state.
Consulte Mais informação »
Def Jam Strikes Joint Venture With Nigeria-Based Native Records to Develop African TalentNative Records is the music division of the multi-platform media and content company Native Networks.
Consulte Mais informação »
For the first time in 230 years, Congress has full U.S. Indigenous representationAs of Sept. 13, there are six Indigenous Americans represented in the House of Representatives, which now has Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Native Alaskan members.
Consulte Mais informação »
Biden admin sides against Native Americans in crackdown on oil leasing near Indigenous siteThe Biden administration is expected to move forward with a proposal banning fossil fuel leasing near a New Mexico historical site, even as local Native Americans voice opposition.
Consulte Mais informação »