Antelope Valley Indian Museum Highlights Two Artists During Native American Heritage Month
LANCASTER – As part of its celebration for Native American Heritage Month, California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park (SHP) will showcase two talented Indigenous artists in November. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the artists and learn about their art and culture.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8, the museum will highlight internationally recognized gourd artist Nadiya Littlewarrior (Potawatomi/Cherokee). Nadiya founded Spirit Vessels Studio
in 1993. Regarding her gourds, Nadiya says, “They are Spirit Vessels to me because The Creator makes the Gourd People and puts their spirit in them, and I get to dress them with regalia.”
On Saturday, Nov. 14, and Sunday, Nov. 22, visitors can meet Delia “Dee” Dominguez (Yowlumne Yokuts/Ventureno Chumash/Kitanemuk), a traditional basketweaver and board
member of the California Indian Basketweavers' Association. Dee will share information about the importance of plant and habitat management (Indigenous stewardship) techniques, how
plants are gathered and prepared for weaving, and basketweaving techniques. She will also display her collection of woven baby and doll cradles. She is also involved in the “Bring Back the Kern” movement and will present a video prepared by the Los Angeles Times about her advocacy work to return water to the Kern River, restore the riparian habitats, and allow the salmon to return to their native lands on the river where they were born.
Here are details about the event:
WHAT: Art showcases featuring Native American artists
WHEN: Nadiya Littlewarrior: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Nov. 7-8
Delia “Dee” Dominguez: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Nov. 14 and 22
COST: $3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.
California fourth-grade students attending a public school and their
families can attend for free with the Free Fourth Grade Pass. Learn
more about the pass and how you can download it at
WHERE: Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP
15701 East Avenue M, Lancaster CA 93535.
DIRECTIONS: From State Route 14 in Lancaster, go east on Avenue K to 150th Street East. Turn right and go south for two miles to Avenue M. Turn left and go east on Avenue M for one mile to reach the museum.
This event is part of the Arts in California Parks program, which brings together artists, culture bearers, California Native American tribes, and diverse communities with the goal of making nature accessible and enjoyable for all Californians.
Please note: Pets are not allowed in the museum. Service animals are welcome per California State Parks' Service Animals Policy.
For more information, please call the museum at 661-946-3055 (711 TTY relay service) or visit its website at avim.parks.ca.gov. Follow the museum on Facebook at Facebook.com/AVIndianMuseum.
California State Parks supports equal access. If you need reasonable modification or special accommodation for the event, please contact Peggy Ronning at 661-946-3055. For information
on accessible features available at different California state parks, visit parks.ca.gov/AccessibleFeatures.
About Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHM
Antelope Valley Indian Museum SHP showcases over 4,000 objects created by the Native American peoples of Southern California, Arizona, and New Mexico. Visitors also enjoy the
museum’s nature trail, gift shop and picnic area.
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