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Exhibit to feature tribal culture

| February 7, 2013 8:00 PM

COEUR d'ALENE - Residents of North Idaho will have the opportunity to learn more about other cultures through a new exhibit at the Human Rights Education Institute.

The grand opening ceremony is slated for 6:30 p.m. Friday, at HREI and all are welcome to attend.

Entitled "Many Cultures, One World," the exhibit explores the culture and history of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe in "Schitsu'umsh Country" and features historic artifacts from the Tribe, including saddles, regalia, beadwork, and various other items.

Visitors will learn about the history and traditions of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe and also gain a current perspective on the Tribe's impact and participation in the region today.

HREI and the Tribe's Culture and Language Departments plan to partner on several workshops throughout the year to supplement the exhibit, including a beading and weaving workshop, a "Tipi How-To," and a stickgame demonstration.

Chairman Chief Allan of the Coeur d'Alene Tribe said he is pleased to have the opportunity to share the wealth of the tribe's culture and history in the region. "I hope everyone will take this opportunity to learn more about the Tribe and to ask questions about our culture, traditions, dances and songs," he added.

Thomas Carter, executive director at the Human Rights Education Institute, said that the new exhibit aims to promote cross-cultural understanding in the region.

"This is a great chance for Coeur d'Alene-area community members, as well as visitors to North Idaho, to learn more about our neighbors," he said adding, "The Coeur d'Alene Tribe does so much for us and this community, so we're thrilled to be able to give back in this way."

The exhibit is the result of a partnership between the Human Rights Education Institute, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, the Sacred Encounters exhibit at the Coeur d'Alene's Old Mission State Park and Idaho State Parks and Recreation. The exhibit will also feature artifacts from various African tribes from Ghana and other West African countries.

"Many Cultures, One World" is free and open to the public through December 2013 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

HREI is on the corner of Coeur d'Alene City Park in the red brick building.

Info: HREI's Program Coordinator Brian Keenan at 292-2359.