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Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 2010 Kansas City, Mo. 10th Annual Travois Indian Country Tax Credit Conference |
Tribal housing and economic development staff, tribal council members and support staff attended the 10th Annual Travois Indian Country Tax Credit Conference, held Aug. 31-Sept. 2 in Kansas City, Mo.
The conference covered Indian Country housing, economic development, asset management and design and inspection topics and had a special focus on art in Indian Country.
Kevin Red Star, an acclaimed Crow painter and printmaker whose works have been featured in exhibitions around the world, was the keynote speaker. He signed commemorative posters of his painting “Going Home,” which were given to each attendee.
Curator Gaylord Torrence and Director Julian Zugazagoitia of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art welcomed attendees to Kansas City and gave the history of the new American Indian galleries. Attendees enjoyed a welcome reception at the museum and viewed the works on display.
The final luncheon speaker was Eli Paul, vice president of museum programs at the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial. He spoke of the “Autobiography of Red Cloud: war leader of the Oglalas,” which he edited, and the role of American Indian soldiers during World War I.
Karaoke night, an interactive game and raffles provided entertainment over the three-day conference.
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Travois gratefully acknowledges the following 2010 Gold Sponsors:
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