| A Year of Cultural Reverence: Renaming the S’edav Va’aki Museum | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/sedav-vaaki-museum/3042 | S’edav Va’aki Museum | | 3/6/2024 11:30:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3042/Legacy-Mural-Newsroom-001.jpg | | A Year of Cultural Reverence: Renaming the S’edav Va’aki Museum | <div class="ExternalClassB98B872C81534ABFABAEA4E63BA6567E"><html>
<p>As the S'edav Va'aki Museum, formerly known as Pueblo Grande, began a journey of celebrating the rich cultural history of Phoenix's ancestors, the past year has been an example to the power of identity, heritage, and inclusivity.</p>
In a few short weeks the S'edav Va'aki Museum (SVM) will complete its first year applying its new name after the unanimous vote from the Phoenix Park and Recreation Board on March 23rd, 2023. The decisions to change the museum's name was not just a superficial change, this action brings attention to the reality that names have power, both emotionally and spiritually through oral history. Since that day, museum staff have worked actively to incorporate S'e<span style="text-decoration:underline;">d</span>av Va'aki's new O'Odham name to highlight the connection the site has with the local O'Odham and Piipaash communities. <br><br>
In an effort to introduce positive change and meaningful engagement, SVM has debuted its new logo designed by Jacob Butler (Onk Akimel O'Odham) across many platforms to represent an identity that at the same time honors the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People and respects the native communities that currently live around the Phoenix metropolitan area. <br><br>
Continuing this transformative chapter, SVM has spent the past year updating signage throughout the site including the indoor galleries and outdoor trails in the archaeological park. In November, SVM hosted an official ceremony to celebrate the name change and to debut an onsite mural titled<em> <strong>Legacy</strong> </em>by O'Odham artist Thomas “Breeze" Marcus and the new <strong><em>What's in Our Name?</em></strong> exhibit that explores ways in which the Museum has grown through an updated mission statement, new interpretive signs, programm ing, and ultimately, an entirely new interpretation plan.<br><br>
Recently, SVM continues to strive toward meaningful engagement by installing new signage next to the Legacy mural. This sign serves a platform for guests to read Breeze's artist statement in his own words, provides an overview of key features of the mural, and discusses the cultural and personal significance of the symbolism found in the artwork. <br><br>
As we reflect on this journey of cultural reverence, we are reminded of the power of names, the resilience of communities, and the enduring legacy of those who came before us.<br>
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| 22nd Annual Ancient Technology Day at S’eḏav Va’aki Museum | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/sedav-vaaki-museum/3016 | S’edav Va’aki Museum | | 2/8/2024 6:15:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/3016/ATD-Pump-Drill-newsroom.jpg | | 22nd Annual Ancient Technology Day at S’eḏav Va’aki Museum | <div class="ExternalClassC7228E7CDE844172BE4E31376A84009C"><html>
<p><span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">Join in on the fun and test your technology skills at the S’edav Va’aki Museum’s 22nd Annual <strong>Ancient Technology Day</strong> on March 9th from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. </span></p>
<div>Witness demonstrators present technologies inspired by the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People who thrived in a desert environment. Learn about skills such as flint knapping (making arrowheads), raw hide drum making, etching shell jewelry, basketry production, and more! Experts in historic technologies will demonstrate skills from early European settlers such as lace making and adobe brick making! Learn fun facts about the desert environment and try your shot at throwing a spear with an atlatl or using a replica bow to launch an arrow. <br></div>
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<em>Ancient Technology Day: Prehistoric & Historic</em>, an official Arizona SciTech Festival event, highlights technologies to provide our guests with a more complete understanding of Arizona’s history and its environment. In addition to hands-on demonstrations, families can enjoy free craft activities and artifact show-and-tell stations. Enjoy an experience that is fun for the whole family! <br></div>
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<div>All Ancient Technology Day activities and Museum admission are FREE for the day! Visit phoenix.gov/sedav-vaaki or call (602) 495-0901 for more information.</div>
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<div>S’eḏav Va’aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande) is a 1,500-year-old archaeological site once inhabited by the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People. Voted a Phoenix Point of Pride and listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Museum offers two accessible interpretive trails on the prehistoric site. Visitors view a platform mound, ballcourt and irrigation canals. Indoor exhibits feature artifacts from the site and hands-on activities. The Museum provides preservation, education, and collaborative interpretation of the cultural history of the Phoenix area and is managed by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.<br></div>
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<div>Throughout the year, S’eḏav Va’aki Museum offers programs for visitors of all ages. Check out www.phoenix.gov/sedav-vaaki or call (602) 495-0901 for more information about upcoming programs and events.</div>
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<div>The Museum is located on the Southeast corner of 44th St. and Washington St.</div>
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<div>Follow us on Facebook and Instagram <strong>@SedavVaakiMuseum</strong></div>
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<strong>Hours:</strong> Museum Hours: October through April – Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4:45 p.m. CLOSED Sunday and Monday May through September and most major holidays. <br></div>
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<strong>Admission: </strong>Adults $6, Seniors (55+) $5, Children (6-17) $3, under 6 are Free</div>
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| What’s In Our Name? New Exhibit Opening at S’eḏav Va’aki Museum | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/sedav-vaaki-museum/2891 | S’edav Va’aki Museum | | 10/17/2023 5:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2891/Whats-in-Our-Name-Newsroom.jpg | | What’s In Our Name? New Exhibit Opening at S’eḏav Va’aki Museum | <div class="ExternalClass117F9AF493234BECB164A547FB54B235"><html>
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<em>What's In Our Name?</em> celebrates the Museum's name change from Pueblo Grande to S'e<span style="text-decoration:underline;">d</span>av Va'aki, a name chosen by our tribal partners, the O'Odham, whose ancestors previously inhabited the site. Names have power, both emotionally and spiritually through oral history. The City of Phoenix is continuing on its journey of healing with this renaming. </p>
<p>The exhibit will also explore other ways in which the Museum has grown through an updated mission statement, new interpretation signs, programming, and ultimately, an entirely new interpretation plan.</p>
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<em>What's In Our Name? </em>will be on display at S'eḏav Va'aki Museum from November 7, 2023 through June 2024.</p>
<p>S'eḏav Va'aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande) is a 1,500-year-old archaeological site once inhabited by the Ancestral Sonoran Desert People. Voted a Phoenix Point of Pride and listed as a National Historic Landmark, the Museum offers two accessible interpretive trails on the prehistoric site. Visitors view a platform mound, ballcourt and irrigation canals. Indoor exhibits feature artifacts from the site and hands-on activities. The Museum provides preservation, education, and collaborative interpretation of the cultural history of the Phoenix area and is managed by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.</p>
<p style="text-align:left;">Throughout the year, S'eḏav Va'aki Museum offers programs for visitors of all ages. Check out www.phoenix.gov/sedav-vaaki or call (602) 495-0901 for more information about upcoming programs and events.<span style="text-align:center;background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;"> </span></p>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">4619 E. Washington St., </span>
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<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">www.phoenix.gov/sedav-vaaki<br></span>
<span style="background-color:window;color:windowtext;font-size:10pt;">The Museum is located on the Southeast corner of 44th St. and Washington St.</span>
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<strong>Admission:</strong> Adults $6, Seniors (55+) $5, Children (6-17) $3, under 6 are Free<br></p>
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