Why Tribes Need Their Own Labor Laws

A lack of employment and labor relations laws on Indian reservations has made tribes too vulnerable to exploitation by unions and leaves too many gaps for federal agencies to fill, according to a column written by Kaighn Smith Jr., a partner at the law firm Drummond, Woodsum, and MacMahon, and published in Indian Country Today [...]

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Sasquatch exhibit in Washington museum

By Jeffrey P. Mayor
“Giants in the Mountains: The Search for Sasquatch” does not attempt to prove or disprove the existence of Sasquatch, but instead looks at how and why the story is so ingrained in the cultural fabric of the Northwest.
The story of Sasquatch certainly goes far beyond the 1987 movie “Harry and the Henderson’s” [...]

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Native American Flute – The Wounded Musician and the River of Grace

By Stephen DeRuby
Having a lifetime of experience as a musician, I extend to you an upcoming series of articles on the power of music and the Native American Flute. I will describe the short version of my musical path toward healing. First let me ask: What has heart and meaning for you? What touches you [...]

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The Legend of Tillamook’s Gold

Tillamook Treasure, now known as The Legend of Tillamook’s Gold, is an independent 2006 family film set in the city of Manzanita, Oregon, United States. Based on a Native American legend about a treasure buried on Neahkahnie Mountain by Spanish sailors in the 1590s, this is the story of a 14-year-old girl’s discovery of what [...]

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The oldest Native song?

LOS XTOLES (pronounced chi-to-les) – This piece of music is said to have been chanted by Mayan warriors in praise of the Mayan Sun God. This five-tone (pentatonic) melody, is also possibly one of the oldest melodies known to exist in the World. Los Xtoles has been notated in various Mexican folk music collections.
Mayan Warrior [...]

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Native American Art – Origin and Different Traditions

By Robbie Darmona
No written records of Native Americans exist before the 1500s, when the European seamen discovered the American continent. The period before 1500s is considered by scholars as prehistoric. During that time and after, Native Americans had created their own states, history and art. Native American art is thought to be the link between [...]

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Educating Your Family on Native American Indian History

By Edward Charkow
In the United States, a large amount of information is taught in local schools. This information is often vital to the success of a student. Math, science, English, physical education, and history are taught in many schools. The information taught in those subjects varies from school to school. Unfortunately, [...]

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Bring Home the Wonder of Native American Porcelain Dolls

By Patrick Cannon
I’ve always appreciated the work of artists who create handcrafted Native American porcelain dolls. Knowing all the fine detail that goes into these beautiful dolls with all the time spent lovingly applying the finishing touches and little details makes the wonder of the doll even more fascinating. It takes a special talent to [...]

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Using Native American Rattles For Indian Ceremonies and Rituals

By Craig Chambers
If you love Native American Rattles, you will definitely benefit from adding them to your drumming circles and powwows. Rattles are excellent Native American icons representing Indigenous tribes and their unique culture. They are also among the most popular musical instruments for playing in ceremonial rituals throughout various Indian tribes. Rattles, for many [...]

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Choose Native American Flutes For Indian Powwows And Ceremonies

By Craig Chambers
Native American flutes are enjoyed and played in many cultures around the world. I have always loved Native flute music for its beautiful sound quality and ability to bring a tranquil calm to the ambiance where it is played. Hearing Native flutes always bring back memories of my mother’s kitchen where she often [...]

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