Songbird: Telling the Paiute Story

Christina Thomas is a woman of Paiute, Shoshone, and Hopi descent who has been acknowledged as an emerging leader of her people. Christina explores the performing arts of traditional singing, drumming and dancing. She has given lessons in the Paiute language, tells traditional stories, shares knowledge of traditional foods and plants, and also discusses the history of the Great Basin native peoples; and gives her unique perspective on contemporary Native American issues.

The event at the Dangberg Home Ranch in the Carson Valley is sponsored by Bently Ranch, SoaringNV, The Record-Courier, Douglas County, Alpen Sierra Coffee Company, and the Frances C. and William P. Smallwood Foundation.

Alpen Sierra Coffee Company is providing complimentary coffee for visitors throughout the series.

The 10 a.m. event is free and open to the public. Bring a comfortable lawn chair. No dogs allowed, only certified service animals please.

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