Native Arts and Cultures Foundation announces guidelines for inaugural grants

The Native Arts & Cultures Foundation announced a call for submissions for its first round of grants to support the creative work of indigenous people in the contiguous United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Funding will be awarded to individuals, programs and organizations. A total of $300,000 is available for distribution in amounts of up to [...]

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Historical Society exhibit honors Indian soldiers

HELENA, Mont. (AP) – The Montana Historical Society is scheduling the Smithsonian Institution’s “Native Words, Native Warriors” exhibit to tour the state’s American Indian reservations. “This is a rare opportunity to honor Montana’s Indian veterans, and all veterans, as well as to honor the important work of retaining native languages,” said Society Director Richard Sims. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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