Grace "SwaHuux" Gillette Oral History, 2025
Abstract
Interview with Grace "Swahuux" Gillette conducted by Nancy McElroy.
Dates
- 2025
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Biographical / Historical
Grace B Gillette is an enrolled Arikara of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Her Arikara name is “SwaHuux” (Squash). Being a Denver resident for 53 years, Grace has been actively involved in the Denver Community by serving on Boards of Directors, Commissions, Speaker, Panelist, Emcee, and Head Dancer. Grace has served as the Executive Director for the Denver March Powwow for 36 years. She has received national and local awards for her dedication to the powwow which affords urban Native youth a connection with their tribes which gives them pride in their roots and the general public a glimpse into tribal cultures. The singing, dancing, storytelling, art, and traditional food are proof that Native people are alive and thriving in America today.
Extent
From the File: 1 Items (1 file folder)
Scope and Contents
This collection contains oral histories (DVDs and audio cassettes), biographical information, and plaques.
Creator
- From the File: University of Denver. The Dance Archive (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository