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5 Exciting Native American PowwowsEvery year, Native American tribes throughout North America celebrate their heritage with powwows, gatherings for traditional music, dancing, storytelling and exhibits of their crafts.- Native American Powwow - Charleston, SC, Edisto TribeArticles shares the experience of a Native American powwow. If you have a chance - every chance you get - you should attend a Native American powwow. Such an event will touch your soul if you allow it to do so.
Our Native American WeddingMany couples choose to embrace cultural wedding traditions and customs when planning their wedding. Examine your ancestral influences. Even couples who do not actively practice a stylized religion can still enjoy an original ethnic wedding ceremony.- Native American Recipes: Make Your Own Traditional Fry BreadWho can resist the smell of bread cooking? And fry bread is no exception with the top smothered in butter and jam.
- Why I Don’t Celebrate ThanksgivingAn innocent question from my son caused me to do some soul searching about what this holiday means to me.
- Breaking Bread: A Native American Thanksgiving Film FestivalWhile not always fair, Hollywood has made countless films featuring Native Americans and their culture.
- Local Focus: Native Americans, Showing Strength and SupportThe Native American traditions and culture has been of both inspiration and adversity but in all this the have also described who we are. Today their influences are still felt.
- Treatment of the Native Americans Throughout the History of the AmericasA report on the treatment of Native Americans throughout the History of the Americas by examining three different events from 1492 to the 1600s.
- Redbird and Changing Spirits Honored by Southern California EdisonPromoting cultural and environmental awareness, and aiding native people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and abuse, Redbird and Changing Spirits are recognized by southern California's largest utility provider
- Native American Recipes: Choctaw Carrot Bread and Their Ancient Sport of StickballThe Choctaw not only have some interesting native american recipes, they invented the game of Stick ball to solve disputes instead of war. Find out more about this ancient Native American game.
- TV Network Diversity Reaches Out to Native Americans. Part 2Do network TV diversity actor showcases work for Native Americans? Yes, by letting them audition in front of casting directors. No, when politics intervenes by angry native militant actors.
- TV Network Diversity Reaches Out to Native Americans. Part 1Do network TV diversity actor showcases work for Native American actors? Yes, by giving them chances to audition. No, when politics enters the picture with angry native militant actors.
- Native American Recipes : Venison Steaks and GravyIn the spirit of hunting, here is a wonderful native american recipe for vension steaks, and you can even use regular steaks instead of deer meat. Also, Native Americans have different styles of arrow heads to each tribe. To learn more...
- Native American Civilization Artworknative american views of artwork versus our society's ownership approach
- Native American Recipes: How to Make Crispy Corn Tortillas Native American StyleMany native american recipes, ancient and modern, focus around crispy tortillas. And I personally like to hot butter tortillas and sprinkle a little brown sugar and cinnamon right on them... Yummm!!!
- Native American Tribes and Sovereign ImmunityThe FCC is going after payday loan companies which are allegedly run by Indian Tribes because regular court proceedings have been dismissed.
Native American Recipes : Ancient Corn PonesCorn Pones have been cooked by Native Americans even before the European colonists landed on the North American shores, and before American Settlers traveled from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
The Native American Interpreter's Booklist: 2011 Fall Reading AssignmentsEvery season, Woodland Indian Educational Programs suggests books just for museum interpreters and docents who teach about Native American cultures.- Native American Recipes: Maple Syrup PieMaple Syrup pie is one of the best native american recipes just like Shoo Fly Pie is to the Amish.
Acting WILD in Native American-Themed Halloween CostumesWhat is the message we endorse by wearing "sexy squaw" costumes and encouraging our children's wild behavior while dressed in Indian costumes?
Teaching the Past to Move ForwardWhy Teaching American Indian History Aids Contemporary Native American Cultural Awareness Agendas- Native American Religions: Gaining Ground in America's ChurchesMany Americans are finding that they share some basic principles found in Native American religions. More and more people are finding that their search for God or for a universal force has taken them on a personal journey.
Annual Harvest Pow WowThe Annual Harvest Pow Wow held at Naper Settlement in September is a wonderful culturally enriching experience for the whole family.
Problems in Native Reenacting: White IndiansThe Indian wanna-be phenomena is nothing new, and as a trend it has steadily become more and more popular among non-Indian peoples. Why do they want to "play Indian?"- Native American GamesTribes and their games - Jail alai field hockey raramuri guarojio tribes lacrosse cherokee iroquois baggatway
Compare and Contrast: Hawaiian Hula Kahiko and Native American DanceA comparison of these two traditional dance forms.
A Brief History of Early BostonBoston was once a hilly peninsula named Shawmut by the Native Americans who inhabited it. After settlers colonized the area they wiped out the Native Americans living there and started to drastically alter the landscape until it was unrecognizable. Find
Beware of Fallacious Native American Lesson PlansWhat online Woodland Indian lesson plans can you trust and why? Here are 10 red flags to watch out for.
Cross-Curriculum Lesson Plans: The Native American Wigwam and LonghouseGrades 3-6. Includes Math Questions, Environmental Science Assignments, Archaeological Science Activities, Analogies, and more.
Teachers: Get FREE Native American Coloring Pages and Activity Worksheets!Learn about one website where you can download quality Woodland Indian-themed coloring pages and activity worksheets for free!
The Native American Interpreter's Booklist: 2011 Summer Reading AssignmentsEvery season, Woodland Indian Educational Programs suggests books just for museum interpreters and docents who teach about the Northeastern Native American People.
More Than Animal Hides: An Article for StudentsTeachers, make copies of this article for your class! This article is specifically written for students learning about the historic Northeastern Native Americans. Grades 4-7.
Native American Lesson Plans: Diplomacy and OratoryClassroom activity to illustrate how Woodland Indian governments worked. Grades: 5-10. Subjects: Social Studies (History, Government), Language Arts (Public Speaking, Debate).- U.S.A. Native Wildflowers and Plants Used by Native AmericansThese four native wildflowers are just a few of the plants that have, at one time, been a Native American remedy for something
Native American Lesson Plans: Make Maple Sugar ActivityFree Lesson Plan Student Activity from "Maple Sugaring Among The Delaware: Teacher Lesson Plans and Classroom Resource CD-ROM"
Native American Lesson Plans: Tap a Maple Tree ActivityFree Lesson Plan Student Activity from "Maple Sugaring Among The Delaware: Teacher Lesson Plans and Classroom Resource CD-ROM"
Native American Children at Risk for SuicidesChildren are suffering today as they are subjected to peer pressure, bullying, drugs and alcohol and poor family situations that contribute to their anxiety and stress. Parents need to keep an eye on their children and know the signs of being at risk.
Try Sherman AlexieIt is difficult to pick a favorite short story writer. I selected Sherman Alexie as his stories portray the ongoing Native American struggle between the traditions of the old ways and the modern forces which undermine them.
All Corn is Indian CornNortheastern Indian corn history and culture: varieties, processing, storage, and descriptions of Native corn dishes (hominy, husk bread, baked scraped green corn bread, corn and chestnut pudding, etc.).
Native American Warfare in the ClassroomThis article insists that addressing the subject of Woodland Indian warfare in-depth in the classroom setting is inherently negative to the image of Native Americans in the eyes of young students.
