PHOENIX, AZ-The Heard Museum is proud to present its 11th annual Spirit of the Heard award to Ernest H. Siva (Cahuilla/Serrano). The ceremony took place during the Arizona American Indian Excellence in Leadership Awards on November 4 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona.

"We are honored to bestow this award upon Ernest Siva for his lifetime accomplishments in sharing his deep knowledge of Serrano and Cahuilla language, culture and musical heritage with both Native and non-Native communities," said James Pepper Henry (Kaw/Muscogee Creek), director and CEO...