November 6, 1998

Ongoing dialogue between researchers in the United States and Mexico is the goal of the fifth Bi-National Indigenous Cultures Symposium, held in conjunction with the San Diego Museum of Man and the Native Cultures Institute of Baja California (CUNA), Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

To be held at the University of San Diego, the sympos-ium's theme is "Traditional Management of the Environment," and focuses on native peoples' enduring relationship to their natural surroundings. According to event coordinator Mike Wilden, director of CUNA, the bilingual, binational format is designed so researchers on both sides of the border can exchange ideas and begin ongoing collaboration.

The event will spotlight twelve experts who will discuss a diversity of issues related to the theme. Also featured will be multi-media presentations and a video highlighting interviews with members of the Paipai and Kuimai Indian communities.

Presenters include:

Jerry Moore, associate professor, California State University, Dominguez Hills. "Six Thousand Years of Human Adaptations on the Pacific Coast of Northern Baja California".

Jorge Luis Amao Manriquez, director, Centro INAHBCS, La Paz. "La Peninsula de Baja California como La Geografía de la Esperanza."

Alfonso Rosales Lopez, Investigador, Centro INAHBCS, La Paz. "Los Californias del Sur, un Ejemplo Perfecto del Equilibrio Hombre-Naturaleza."

David Brandstein, faculty/instructor, Native American Studies, Yavapai College Prescott, AZ. "Hopi and Pai Connections: Traditional, Historical and Contemporary Perspectives."

Elanie Moore, professor, Citrus College. "Rock Art of Baja California Sur and its Environment."

The event cost is $30 for CUNA and Museum members; $33 for non-members. For event information, please call (619) 239-2001.

The San Diego Museum of Man is an educational, non-profit institution founded in 1915 to display the life and history of humankind. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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