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Photo courtesy of Rosanda Suetopka Thayer/NHO
The Smoki Museum recently held a full day panel discussion on unauthorized "appropriation" of Arizona Indian tribal cultures, which included viewing of the DVD "Borrowed Dances." Among the panelists were (left to right) Cindy Gresser; Smoki Museum interim director; Elaine Coliani, Prescott Alternative School teacher and former curator at Smoki; Rosanda Suetopka Thayer, artist/writer; Goodwin Berquist, archivist; and Donald Nelson,Yavapai Tribe's Boys and Girls Club.

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PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Cindy Gresser, the Smoki Museum's interim director, sees a new respect and understanding for her facility. She would like to share, explore and educate people about local tribal communities and its rich history.

By Rosanda Suetopka Thayer August 25, 2009