Exhibits

Taken from The Aspen Wolf Series.
NOW SHOWING:
BILL SOZA WARSOLDIER
Oil Painting from the Aspen Wolf series

Bill Soza Warsoldier,
(Soboba Band of Cahuilla Indians/White Mountain Apache), is one of the primary catalysts for a change which would make all of us "never look at Indian Art the same way again."  His work has a sophisticated starkness which almost forces an observer to be aware of the truths he talked about as a young man, and of which he talks of now. Please contact the Sherman Indian Museum for exhibit days and times.  (951)276-6719. Visit warsoldierartwork.com for more information.

Sherman Cemetery



This school was founded by the United States Government to assimilate Native Americans into the mainstream society, upon which hundreds of Native American children were removed from their homes and tribal cultures, sent to these schools to be educated, taught a trade and required to conform to Euro-American society. Because of Bureau policies, students did not return home for several years, many of whom died and were buried in the school cemetery.

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Visitor Information

Sherman Museum offers:
  • Guided and Self-Guided Tours
  • School History Lectures
  • Native Plant Garden
  • Hands-on Workshops
  • Native American - Toys and Games
  • Plant Uses
  • Rock Art
  • Music/Instruments
  • Basketry

Museum Hours and Location

Museum Collections

Sherman Photo Gallery
Photo archives from 1892 to present

  • Student registration records 1892-1970s
  • Yearbooks 1920s-1980's
  • Sherman Bulletin Newsletters 1907-1980s
  • School memorabilia, including trophies
  • Basketry
  • Navajo rugs
  • Kachina Dolls
  • Bead work
  • Artwork
  • Pottery
  • Dioramas
Library includes:
  • News clipping collection
  • Alumni/employee scrapbooks
  • Native American periodicals/newsletters
  • Research material files
  • Bureau of Ethnology Smithsonian Reports
  • Indian Commissioner Reports
  • Native American video collection

Note: The museum houses the original records and copies on microfilm. There are copies of museum archives on microfilm at the State Library in Sacramento and the Public Library in Fresno.

Museum Hours & Location

Map to Sherman image link

Sherman Indian Museum
9010 Magnolia Avenue
Riverside, CA    92503 (951)276-6719

Museum open hours are currently Tuesday - Thursday- 1:00pm - 4:30pm
all other hours are by appointment. Hours are subject to change due to Sherman Indian High School class schedule changes and field trips. Please call for tours or research appointments

Events

SIHS powwow
Sherman Indian High School 27th Annual Youth Powwow
Saturday, April 21st, 2012.
10am gates open, 11am & 6pm gourd dancing, 12pm&7pm Grand entry, 11pm retiring of the Colors Free admission-5.00 for parking, all proceeds of Pow Wow after cost go to Senior Scholarships.
Sherman Powwow flyer
Vendor Application

High School News

WELCOME BACK!
MR. DOEPNER

Mr. Doepner

Mr. Doepner accepted a position as English teacher at Sherman Indian High School in September 1992. He taught English, computer applications, and an intervention class he started with other department chairs and Mr. Dan Kenley (former assistant principal at SIHS and later founding principal at Desert Hot Springs High School).
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Sherman Indian School valedictorian chooses medical career

More on Unique Darrell's career path →

Sherman Indian High School Culture and Outreach Programs

Sherman Indian High School Inter-tribal Dance Groups

Lectures and Workshops offered by Lorene Sisquoc

Curators Corner

Lorene Sisquoc

MUSEUM CURATOR Lorene Sisquoc was born and raised in Riverside, California. She is a member of the Fort Sill Apache Tribe and a descendant of the Mountain Cahuilla of Southern California. She is direct descendant of Mangas Coloradas read more →
Interested in learning more about Native Americans and their culture? Visit our Curator's Choice Links, sites on the World Wide Web recommended by Lorene Sisquoc.

Culture Sharing with Sherman Indian High School Students and Culture Traditions staff.

Student Applications
for Spring 2011-2012

Sherman Indian High School, located in Riverside, CA, is currently accepting student applications (grades 9-12) for the Spring 2011 Semester.

Classes will begin in early January 2011. Sherman Indian High School enjoys the advantages of being located in metropolitan zone in Southern California. I hope that you will be able to share this information with students and parents who might be interested in a free boarding school option. Please call us at (951) 276-6325 ext 200 if you have any questions.  The Registrar’s Office fax number is (951) 276-6055.

Download application here
format: LONG FORM APPLICATION 2011 2012.doc

To add your e-mail address to our list contact:
shermanalumniassociation@yahoo.com
REGISTRATION INFO
For listings of future events, please visit the calendar page.

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