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MAY 14, 2001

The 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, will have a Native feel, thanks to the presence of two large expositions focused on Indian Country.

One is "Discover Navajo: People of the Fourth World," an Olympic-sanctioned event that will focus on the Navajo Nation. It is described as a 15,000-square-foot interactive cultural education center.

The other is the 50,000-square-foot "Festival of Nations," which will feature arts, crats, and more from tribes throughout Indian Country. Because this is not an Olympic-sanctioned event, goods can be sold.

The Navajo Nation is sponsoring both events.

Get the Story:
Navajos Plan Olympic CenterTo Show Visitors Tribal Cultures (The Salt Lake Tribune 5/13)

Relevant Links:
Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Olympics - http://www.saltlake2002.com
The Navajo Nation - http://www.navajo.org

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