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Gerald R. Ford International Airport unveiled a new sculpture to honor Native American history in West Michigan.
The artwork, Aankobiisinging Eshki-kakamigak, or Connection to Creation, was crafted by Anishinaabe sculptor Jason Quigno. The sculpture is carved from black granite and Indiana limestone and features elements in Anishinaabe teachings.
The base features a turtle with Anishinaabe floral design representing the four cardinal directions – north (giwaydoonig), east (wabunnoong), south (zhawanoog) and west (ningabeunoong). On top of the turtle’s shell sits the second feature of fire and flames flowing upward in a spiral pattern suggesting smoke. The pinnacle features four eagles with their mouths slightly open.
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One Good Thing: Sensory Friendly Museum Night
Museum staff say they will adapt sounds, lighting and activities within the current exhibits to create a low-sensory experience for the evening. Author: Nick LaFave Updated: 7:40 PM EDT April 19, 2021
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Time for One Good Thing someone or something that makes West Michigan a good place to live. A local museum is celebrating World Autism Awareness Day with a special night this week.
This Thursday, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is teaming up with the Hope Network to invite visitors living with autism and other sensory processing needs for a Sensory Friendly Museum Night. It will go from 5:30 until 8 p.m. at the Grand Rapids Public Library.