Join us for a powerful and meaningful afternoon of live dance performances by members of our local tribes, where the stories and significance of each dance style will be shared.
Local elders and descendants of survivors will also offer reflections on their families’ experiences during the boarding school era nationwide.
This period in history represents one of the darkest chapters for Native peoples. Hair was cut, and languages, clothing, prayers, dances, and cultural traditions were outlawed and stripped away in an attempt to erase Native identity. Yet, through immense tragedy and adversity, Native communities endured.
Today, we gather in remembrance and in honor of those who could no longer dance, speak their language, or pray in their way. In their spirit, we now dance freely, celebrating the resilience, strength, and survival of Native people. This memorial not only acknowledges the pain of the past but also honors the progress we have made in preserving our languages, traditions, and cultural ways for future generations.
Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited. For more information call 702.507.3964.
AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Entertainment & Theater | Community Events |
| Mon, Dec 01 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Dec 02 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Dec 03 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Dec 04 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Fri, Dec 05 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Dec 06 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Dec 07 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Originally operating out of a storefront on Brush Street, the West Charleston Library opened in its current location in January 1993. This 38,900-square-foot building is located on the northeast corner of the College of Southern Nevada’s Charleston Campus. This location, which features a Digital Memory Preservation Lab, serves its student population and residents with over 67,000 volumes and features a 276-seat lecture hall.
