Native American Recipes: 25 of Our All-Time Favorites

Native American Recipes: 25 of Our All-Time Favorites

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Whether you are a member of one of the recognized tribes or come from a different background, these Native American recipes will give you a delicious taste of authentic, natural cooking enjoyed through the centuries. If you did not grow up in a Native American family, you may associate ethnic….

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Native American Turquoise Jewelry Through History and Today

Native American Turquoise Jewelry Through History and Today

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Archaeologists have found evidence of the native people and what would become America creating jewelry from the stones, shells, and other natural materials as far back as 10,000 years ago. As the millennia went on, turquoise jewelry became one of the more prominent varieties made specifically by tribes in the….

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Do Native Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving?

Do Native Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving?

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Do Native Americans celebrate Thanksgiving? For the majority of non-native Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to think about things you are grateful for, eat far too much turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie, and relax in front of the TV to catch a football game. The stories of the history of….

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20 Native American Women You Should Know

20 Native American Women You Should Know

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When we hear about Native American heroes, we might often think of legendary male warriors and chiefs like Geronimo and Sitting Bull. Unfortunately, the stories of Native American women often get overlooked, despite their significant contributions to history and culture. It’s time to shine a spotlight on these remarkable women….

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Myths about Native Americans – No Taxes, Free Housing, Free Education

Myths about Native Americans – No Taxes, Free Housing, Free Education

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There are many myths that seem to revolve around Native Americans; they start from things like they live within and use resources of the United States for free to the idea that they don’t seem to pay any sort of taxes. Let’s delve a little deeper into these ideas and….

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First Nation’s Actor Wows Audiences in Wonder Woman

First Nation’s Actor Wows Audiences in Wonder Woman

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There’s been a lot of buzz over the weekend about the latest superhero blockbuster to be released. DC Comics’ Wonder Woman brought in $100 million domestically and $122.5 million internationally, making it the third-highest opening for a film in the DC universe. Also worth mentioning is that director Patty Jenkins….

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American Girl Doll “Kaya” Captures Authentically Native Culture

American Girl Doll “Kaya” Captures Authentically Native Culture

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Children’s toy teaches about a thriving community before European settlement. The award-winning American Girl Doll line was created by Pleasant Company and features different characters from the history of the USA, including Felicity (a colonial girl from Williamsburg, VA in 1774), Josefina (a Hispanic girl from New Mexico in 1824)….

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Pueblos Buffalo Dancers – 2017 Gathering of Nations

Pueblos Buffalo Dancers – 2017 Gathering of Nations

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The 19 Pueblos tribes of New Mexico came together tonight at the 2017 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow.  The groups came together to dance their Buffalo Dance for the people here at the Pow Wow.  The Pueblos brought the dance to the Pow Wow to honor the Water Protectors from….

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Watch Northern Cree at the 2017 Grammy Awards

Watch Northern Cree at the 2017 Grammy Awards

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In case you missed it, Northern Cree was invited to perform at the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony, which took place at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 12:30–3:30 p.m. While they did not take home a GRAMMY for Best Regional Roots Music Album, they put on one heck of….

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Taboo debuts video for new song ‘Stand Up/Stand N Rock’

Taboo debuts video for new song ‘Stand Up/Stand N Rock’

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Taboo, a solo Hip Hop artist as well as a member of the Black Eyed Peas, has been very vocal about his support of Standing Rock and the NoDAPL movement. He recently played at Standing Rock for a benefit concert and now debuts a new song dedicated to the cause…..

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10 Ways You Can Help the Standing Rock Sioux Fight the Dakota Access Pipeline

10 Ways You Can Help the Standing Rock Sioux Fight the Dakota Access Pipeline

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Follow our coverage from Standing Rock! powwows.com/standingrock Everyone keeps asking how they can help fight against the Dakota Access Pipeline, since we all can’t physically be on the frontlines in North Dakota. I’ve posted links to the Sacred Stone Camp Legal Defense as well as their camp GoFundMe page on….

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Native Americans in Rio 2016 Summer Olympics

Native Americans in Rio 2016 Summer Olympics

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The 2016 Summer Olympics from Rio starts August 5! During the games, there will be 3 Native Americans competing.  Let’s cheer on these indigenous athletes.   Ashton Locklear Team – United States Sport – Gymnastics Tribe – Lumbee Read more about Ashton Locklear   Rickie Fowler Team – United States Sport….

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