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8 WHAT'S UP! OCTOBER 3-9, 2021 FAQ Native American Cultural Celebration: 'Indigenuity: Building a Bridge to the Future' WHEN — Oct. 7-9 WHERE — Museum of Native American History on Facebook Live COST — Free INFO — 273-2456 or monah.us FEATURE MONAH Cultural Celebration offers wisdom, 'indigenuity' BECCA MARTIN-BROWN NWA Democrat-Gazette W hat do two astronauts, an artist, an author, a journalist, a classically trained vocalist, a chef, a historian, a medical doctor, a storyteller, an award-winning flutist and a renowned lecturer on climate change have in common? In this case, they're all Native American — and they're all speakers Oct. 7-9 at this year's Native American Cultural Celebration at the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. The theme this year is "Indigenuity: Building a Bridge to the Future," and that, says museum director Charlotte Buchanan-Yale, is the reason the Indigenous presenters come from all walks of life to "inspire every generation to work harmoniously with traditional knowledge and innovation to create a sustainable future." "It's amazing to realize that this is the fifth Cultural Celebration and that this year it has grown to feature more than 28 Indigenous presenters," Buchanan-Yale marvels. The event was inspired by author/ historian/balladeer Bobby Bridger, a descendant of mountain man Jim Bridger, Buchanan-Yale adds. "Both Bobby and I imagined the celebration building such a strong foundation that it would grow into a destination for Native people making history today and making connections of the past, present and future for us all with our collective history and humanity," she says. This year, MONAH shares "Indigenuity: Building a Bridge to the Future" is the fifth Native American Cultural Celebration to be presented by the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. (Courtesy Graphic/ MONAH)