NTCC students, employees and community members are invited to a special presentation by renowned Caddo artist Chase Kahwinhut Earles Monday, Nov. 9, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in HUM 101.
The presentation, The Clay Record: Historical Context, Method, and Meaning of Caddo Pottery, will explore the history, artistry and cultural significance of traditional Caddo pottery. Earles' work draws on ancestral Caddo traditions and is featured in prestigious museum collections across the country, including the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian and the Dallas Museum of Art.
The free event is the first in a two-part Native American Heritage Month speaker series sponsored by Alpha Mu Chi, NTCC's chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Pizza and water will be provided.
The series continues Monday, Nov. 16, with a presentation on Choctaw tribal archaeology.
"We are excited to bring speakers of this caliber to our campus and give students and community members an opportunity to learn directly from those who are preserving and sharing Indigenous history and culture," said Dr. Melissa Fulgham, PTK advisor and Professor of History. "We encourage everyone to take advantage of this unique opportunity."