Thursday, June 17, 2010

Menominee Delegation Goes to Kurdistan

A delegation of three Menominee leaders and three tribal members have embarked on a cultural exchange trip to Kurdistan, located in war-torn northern Iraq, according to an article published by the Shawano Leader on June 16.

This is the Menominee’s first foray into international relations, the Leader reported, and it was prompted by an invitation from a Kurd representative who traveled to the tribe’s Wisconsin reservation last fall.

As a cultural exchange visit, delegation members will meet with regional governmental leaders, tour archeological sites, visit Kurdish colleges, where they will perform traditional Menominee songs and dances. They will also discuss potential joint business ventures.

The delegation left on Wednesday and will return on June 23.

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