Media Contact: Lovett 343-7445
For Immediate Release: April 14, 1975

A 1975 calendar of Indian celebrations, ceremonials and other special events open to the public has been published by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

Included in the 60 page booklet is information on a variety of Indian arts and crafts fairs, native dances, rodeos, pow-wows, religious observances, historical commemorations, Indian athletic events and other tourist attractions.

In Alaska, for example, one is informed of events such as the World Eskimo Olympics, Native Foods Day -- offering fare such as Muktuk and caribou, shee fish, and snow shoe and dog sled races.

The events are listed by state, dates and locations. Very brief, general advice for potential visitors is included.

The 1975 American Indian Calendar is for sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. The price is 80¢ and the stock number, which should be used in ordering, is 024-002-00044-6.

Editors: A review copy of 1975 American Indian Calendar is available upon request from the Office of Public Information, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. 20245.