MONAH Cultural Celebration offers wisdom, 'indigenuity'

What do two astronauts, an artist, an author, a journalist, a classically trained vocalist, a chef, a historian, a medical doctor, a storyteller, an award-winning flutist and a renowned lecturer on climate change have in common?

In this case, they're all Native American -- and they're all speakers Oct. 7-9 at this year's Native American Cultural Celebration at the Museum of Native American History in Bentonville. The theme this year is "Indigenuity: Building a Bridge to the Future," and that, says museum director Charlotte Buchanan-Yale, is the reason the Indigenous presenters come from all walks of life to "inspire every generation to work harmoniously with traditional knowledge and innovation to create a sustainable future."