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Special Exhibition and Open Ceremony - HAND TALK

  • Aug 22, 2025
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Join us at the Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture for a powerful special exhibition: HAND TALK—exploring the deep history, cultural richness, and

visual beauty of North American Indigenous Sign Languages.


 September 17 – October 18, 2025

 455 E. Park St., Olathe, KS


 Open Wed–Sat | 10 AM – 4 PM

 Free admission and open to all!


Come experience the legacy of Hand Talk through an engaging and interactive display.

Special thanks to Sponsors: Humanities Kansas and the Smithsonian


Join Us for an Exciting Open Ceremony: “Hand Talk”  


Featured Speaker:

Dr. Melanie Mckay-Cody, expert in North American Indigenous Sign Languages, including Plains Indian Sign Language (PISL)


Focus:

History, regional diversity, and revitalization of

Indigenous visual languages known as Hand Talk.


Date & Time: October 3, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Location: Museum of Deaf History, Arts & Culture 455 E. Park St., Olathe, KS 66061


Free and open to the public; voice interpreter provided

Special thanks to Sponsors: Humanities Kansas and the Smithsonian

 
 
 

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