Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 8, 1 ʻAukake 2004 — NMAI opening [ARTICLE]

NMAI opening

Sept. 21 will mark the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) in Washington, D.C. As part of the opening festivities, native eommunities from throughout the Western Hemisphere are being invited to participate in a procession on the National Mall. The procession will be followed by the museum's openSee BRIEFS on page 12

BRIEFS from page 3 emony and a six-day Festival of the First Americans. All participants must register by Sept. 1 in one of the following three categories: Native Nation, Organization, or Independent. Due to heightened security and the large number of guests anticipated, only registered participants will be allowed in the procession. OHA is planning a Hawai'i reception in Washington, D.C., on Sun., Sept. 19. Native Hawaiians from

Hawai'i and abroad who plan to attend the NMAI opening are encouraged to eall the Office of Hawaiian Affairs at (808) 594-1888 so that we may keep in contact with you.. Information on the NMAI opening ean be obtained online at www.AmericanIndian.si.edu, or by eallino toll-free at 877-830-3994