Cultural History Classes

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survey instruction

Archaeological Surveying & Site Recording
March 6 & 7, 2010
Wanda Raschkow
Be a part of the current archaeological research in Joshua Tree National Park with Wanda Raschkow. Participants will learn how to survey and record a site and then document an unrecorded site in the park.
  Native Californian Plant Cordage
March 13, 2010
William Pink
Enhance your primitive skills and indigenous knowledge with William Pink, a native teacher and Cupeno/Luiseno Indian, in this one-day plant cordage class. Participants will learn the importance cordage had for the native peoples of Joshua Tree National Park while gaining hands-on experience in making cordage out of traditional materials. All materials will be provided.
rock art Rock Art of Southern California
March 21, 2010
Daniel McCarthy
Discover the mystery of the enigmatic symbols left behind by the Indigenous Peoples with Archaeologist Daniel McCarthy. McCarthy will lead participants on an ancient path that provides a silent glimpse into the life of the Native Nations through the pictographs and petroglyphs preserved in stone.
Ernest Siva singing traditional songs Indigenous Peoples of Joshua Tree National Park
March 27 & 28, 2010
Phil Klasky, Matthew Leivas Sr.
Don’t miss this chance to hear about what it being done to revitalize Native American cultures. Phil Klasky and tribal elder Matthew Leivas Sr. (Chemehuevi), will discuss Native American history and cultural preservation in this two-day field class.