{"id":34439,"date":"2019-01-04T10:55:19","date_gmt":"2019-01-04T16:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/news\/?p=34439"},"modified":"2019-01-16T14:23:46","modified_gmt":"2019-01-16T20:23:46","slug":"bsus-a-c-clark-library-selected-to-host-traveling-exhibition-on-indigenous-concepts-of-health-and-illness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bemidjistate.edu\/news\/2019\/01\/04\/bsus-a-c-clark-library-selected-to-host-traveling-exhibition-on-indigenous-concepts-of-health-and-illness\/","title":{"rendered":"BSU’s A.C. Clark Library selected to host traveling exhibition on indigenous concepts of health and illness"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bemidji State University’s A.C. Clark Library has been selected as one of only 104 libraries nationwide that will host a traveling exhibit exploring the concepts of health and illness amongst native peoples.<\/p>\n

The exhibit, entitled “Native Voices: Native Peoples’ Concepts of Health and Illness,”<\/i> explores the interconnectedness of wellness, illness and cultural life for Native Americans, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. Stories drawn from both the past and present examine how health for indigenous people is tied to community, the land and spirit. Through interviews, indigenous people describe the impact of epidemics, federal legislation, the loss of land and the inhibition of culture on the health of indigenous individuals and communities today.<\/p>\n

The A.C. Clark Library <\/b>will host the traveling exhibition for a six-week loan during its tour of the country, which started in February 2016 and continues through June 2020. The library will also receive a $250 programming grant, virtual training and publicity materials.<\/p>\n

“We are so pleased to bring to National Library of Medicine’s fascinating exhibition to Bemidji State University’s A.C. Clark Library,” said Randy Westhoff, associate vice president for academic affairs and library administrator. “We hope the Native American communities in our region will take pride in the exhibition and that all visitors will enjoy learning about these powerful concepts.”<\/p>\n

Bemidji State will host several events throughout the duration of the exhibit including an opening reception Jan. 15 from 3:30–6:00 p.m. in the library.<\/p>\n

On Jan. 26, Devery Fairbanks, professor of indigenous studies at Red Lake Nation College, will share Wenebozho stories at the exhibit from 2–3 p.m. In traditional Anishinaabe storytelling, or “aadizookaan,” Wenebozho is a trickster figure and cultural hero frequently mentioned in cautionary tales.<\/p>\n

On Feb. 7, BSU’s American Indian Resource Center will host a panel discussion focused on Native American health topics from 4-5 p.m. All are invited to attend.<\/p>\n

“Native Voices” is developed and produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine, which has partnered with the American Library Association Public Programs Office to coordinate the exhibit’s national tour.<\/p>\n

Contact<\/b><\/h4>\n

Patrick Leeport<\/b>, assistant professor, Bemidji State library services; (218) 755-2957, patrick.leeport@bemidjistate.edu<\/a>
\nDianne Narum<\/b>, cataloging and government documents librarian, A.C. Clark Library; (218) 755-3340, dianne.narum@bemidjistate.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

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