School never taught this... Cement Prairie: The History and Legacy of the 1952 American Indian Urban Relocation Program​

Cement Prairie: The History and Legacy of the 1952 American Indian Urban Relocation Program

Exhibit open now through June 2017

The 1952, American Indian, Urban Relocation Program dramatically changed the Native American demographic. In urban centers, Native Americans found their collective voice for social justice that ushered in a new era of activism and cultural understanding. Join us as we examine this important and unique piece of contemporary American Indian history.

“We are privileged to have this opportunity to work directly with our local Indian community and offer a forum where they can tell this little-known but important chapter in contemporary Native American history, “ said Amy Long, NUMU history curator.

“The San Jose Indian community has long-attempted to create a visual platform to tell this story. We are very excited to partner with NUMU to make this dream a reality, explains exhibition advisor, Al Cross, Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara, North Dakota.

In conjunction with this exhibition, NUMU is proud to present, Back From Extinction, an exhibition that focuses on the San Francisco Bay Area Native Indian tribe, the Muwekma Ohlone, and its struggle to gain federal recognition and its efforts to counter the myth of its extinction.

Stories of the American Indian Relocation | 1952-1980 Join us Thursday, January 12th at 7 PM as we talk to members of the San Jose Indian community who migrated to the area as a part of the relocation program. We will discuss their struggles, successes, and current methods of maintaining their heritage, both for themselves and future generations. Click on the link above for more info.

Cement Prairie is supported in part by San Jose State University’s Anthropology Department, the Muwekma Ohlone tribe, the National Archives, The Bancroft Library, the Indian Health Center, Bay Area photographer, Ilka Hartmann, and notable Bay Area American Indian community members.

To read more and find out about our other exhibits, please visit New Museum Los Gatos online.

Location
New Museum Los Gatos | NUMU (Map)
106 E. Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 (In the Library & Town Civic Plaza)

Museum Hours
Wednesday 1pm-5pm | Thursday 11am-8pm | Friday - Sunday 11am-5pm

Admissions
General Admission $10 | $6 seniors, military, and students with valid ID | FREE for members and visitors under 18 years of age

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