Leander Legacy: Honoring Aptzāi Pil’

04/26/2024

Please watch CBS Austin (42.1 KEYE) tonight at 10 p.m. Dr. Mario Garza and Maria Rocha and the work of Indigenous Cultures Institute will be featured in a news story.

Here is the CBS Austin article that goes with the news feature that will air tonight. https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/native-american-tribe-seeks-return-of-ancestral-remains-from-ut-austin?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2hNv2MzZw1FbC_Wshb94UpNxkUgcBc-x5yGyQ1kwUfVKLQYX8-dZhv9KE_aem_Af5TYjq-2PajTMCKjNdGpk7LIHsDwhIrSAj-XSXtBfGak8CRunM2UPJRYsrR89EAsfwLMKWJsCJb7jXhTeJXCwuv

UT Austin faces pressure to return Native remains to the Miakan-Garza Band but cites insufficient evidence and opposition from recognized tribes.

04/25/2024

WATCH ON CBS AUSTIN (Channel 42.1 KEYE)
TONIGHT AT 10 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 25

Last night and again this morning, I saw the promo on TV about a special feature that will be aired tonight on CBS Austin news at 10 p.m. in which Dr. Mario Garza and Maria Rocha and the work of Indigenous Cultures Institute will be featured.

If you have any more details regarding this, please share below in the comments. Thank you.

Also, please ask your friends and family to watch. It is important information that should be shared.

03/24/2024

Come out and support the return of the Georgetown Powwow today from 12-3. I hope to see you!

08/07/2023

08/07/2023

It was a real treat to have Doug Martin of Central Texas Cherokee Township as an exhibitor and storyteller at Leander Legacy: Honoring Aptzāi Pil’ on July 21. We are grateful to him for volunteering his time and sharing his knowledge of Texas history and Cherokee culture. One of the many things he shared with those who stopped at his booth or heard him speak during our community gathering time was about traditional Cherokee games. One of those games is Chunkey. In the video below, Cherokee National History Museum interpreter Daniel McCarter explains the game.

It’s time for another episode of Cherokee Traditional Games! Join us as we highlight the game of Chunkey, discuss its history and demonstrate how it is playe...

08/04/2023

This was the North Shore District Scouts BSA booth at Leander Legacy: Honoring Aptzai Pil on July 21: "Native Traditions Guiding Scouts through the Indian Lore Merit Badge" It was awesome to have them as exhibitors, and we look forward to future collaborations with them. Thank you, North Shore District.

08/04/2023

Thank you to North Shore District for exhibiting at our July 21 symposium. Your booth, "Native Traditions Guiding Scouts through the Indian Lore Merit Badge" and the information you shared was engaging and informative. We all benefitted from your participation in our event. Many may have learned for the first time yesterday that the Native American way of life has been part of scouting since it began in the US.

08/03/2023

The awesome wonderful presenters and performers at our July 21 symposium. The feedback I've received from attendees includes "very special," "life changing," "consciousness raising," and "beautiful," as well as a flood of other positive sentiment and questions, such as "When are we doing this again?" and "How can I get involved?" My heart is full.

07/25/2023

THIS is a "Straight From 'The Rez'" Indian Taco!! Soooooo delicious. Thank you, Juanita, for serving yummy food at the symposium. Everyone enjoyed it.

07/24/2023

The Friendship Dance!

07/24/2023

At the end of the symposium, those of us who were still hanging around and visiting gathered for a group photo in front of the ACC River Bats logo. Thank you, friends, for sharing all of your beautiful photos from that day. What a great group of people.

07/23/2023

This is the Proclamation that Mayor Christine DeLisle gave at the July 6 city council meeting and then again at Leander Legacy: Honoring Aptzāi Pil’ symposium on July 21. Thank you, Mayor. It's beautiful, and we are grateful for all the work you do to make the city of Leander a wonderful place to live and work.