2007 Summer Cultural Demonstrators

Date: June 9, 2007
Contact: Rita Garcia, [phone] ext. 273

Petrified Forest National Park Announces 2007 Summer Cultural Demonstrator Program

Petrified Forest, AZ - May 2007 kicked-off the beginning of the Petrified Forest National Park’s Summer Cultural Demonstrator Program. This program will provide the opportunity for regional peoples to share their history and traditional crafts in the dynamic setting of Petrified Forest National Park. The park has scheduled demonstrators on Saturdays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend to participate in the program. The goal of the program is to further the public’s understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of human tradition and history in this region. 

Cultural Demonstrator List:       

Saturday, June 23
Nancy & Sheldon Westika - Zuni Silversmiths

Saturday, June 30
Todd Westika - Zuni Fetish Carver

Saturday, July 7
Todd & Angie Westika - Zuni Fetish Carver and Potter

Saturday, July 28
Otto Lucio - Zuni Silversmith

Saturday, August 4
Todd Westika - Zuni Fetish Carver

Saturday, August 18
Nancy & Sheldon Westika - Zuni Silversmith

Saturday September 1
Eileen Yatsattie - Zuni Potter

Other demonstrators TBA

For more information call [phone] weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time; or write to the Superintendent, Petrified Forest National Park, P.O. Box 2217, Petrified Forest, AZ 86028; or e-mail the park.