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WVU Native American Studies Program to host Peace Tree Ceremony

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Blaine Tallchief (Allegany Seneca) will sing and deliver an invocation at the WVU Peace Tree Ceremony Sept. 26.

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WHAT: The WVU Native American Studies Program welcomes the public to its 27th annual Peace Tree Ceremony. The WVU Peace Tree was planted on September 12, 1992 to commemorate the University's commitment to the rediscovery of America's Indian heritage. 

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m.  

WHERE: Gluck Theater, Mountainlair Student Union

WHO: Jamie Jacobs (Tonawanda Seneca). In addition to representing his tribal nation, Jacobs is a cultural educator and artist who works for the Rock Foundation's Rochester Museum and Science Center in Rochester, New York. Blaine Tallchief (Allegany Seneca) will sing and deliver an invocation. 

MORE INFORMATION: eberly.wvu.edu/news-events/events/0926192019-peace-tree-ceremony

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CONTACT: Katlin Swisher
Eberly College of Arts and Sciences
304.293.9264; Katlin.Swisher@mail.wvu.edu

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