The Long Walk period. Courtesy/DCA 

New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs News:

On Saturday, June 10, Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site will welcome Shawn Price and the Dinetah Dancers to perform traditional Diné (Navajo) dances and tell stories related to the meaning of the dances and the Long Walk period.

This will be done in recognition of the 155th commemoration of the signing of the Treaty of 1868, as well as Fort Sumner’s Old Fort Days celebration.

In addition to the permanent exhibition located in the Memorial’s halls, there will be literature and commemorative items related to the Treaty’s history and significance available.  

WHAT: Performance, storytelling from Diné dancers and storytellers 

WHO: Bosque Redondo Memorial at Fort Sumner Historic Site, Shawn Price and the Dinetah Dancers

WHEN: Saturday, June 10, at 1:30 p.m. 

WHERE: 3647 Billy the Kid Dr, Fort Sumner, NM 88119 

WHY: This year’s commemoration is an opportunity to hear Diné voices reflect on what happened on the Bosque Redondo reservation, and to share in their reflection.