The red tiled building is the Heard Museum, one of the leading museums of Native American art and culture in the country. I think its collection is far superior to the National Museum of the American Indian on the Mall in Washington, D.C.
The white building in the foreground is a federal government building housing immigration offices and facilities. Immigration is a crucial part of Arizona culture, and, of course, Arizona was home to Native Americans and Latinos much earlier and for far longer than Arizona has been part of the USA.
There is a bit if irony that the federal government's immigration facility is across the street from a museum that showcases the culture of the peoples who land was taken the expansion of the USA.
This week we have photos showing what a Grand Canyon rafting trip is like, focusing on the camping experience, posted on our Viva la Voyage travel photo site.
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A few days ago, I saw a bumper sticker that said "Of course you can trust the government, just ask an Indian". Makes you think.
Not an easy issue but I am wondering what the controversial issue is? Just the presence of both buildings facing each other?
I like Sharon's comment. I wonder if there are any native Americans on the board at Heard? Or is it another example of us taking whatever belongs to the Indians, all over again. Therese, there's an on going debate about what to do with anyone in the US without a proper visa. Many people have been here for decades, have jobs and pay taxes, but are considered 'illegal Aliens'.
I'm wondering about the pool I see from this view.
Howdy, there are several Indians on the Heard's board, including at least one elected tribal leader.
Thanks to the museum for filling us in. I was hoping that would be the case, but I couldn't find it on their website.
Pat,
thks Pat and of course I knew... but I was not sure it was the implied problem here. Even if driving licenses are now given to these same illegals in a few states so that they can drive to work...
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