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Finally! I was finally able to visit the Creating Tradition exhibit in Epcot recently.  Our last family trip to Walt Disney World was just a couple weeks before the exhibit opened.  So I had to wait over a year to return to Epcot. It was worth the wait! The exhibit….

On August 10, 2019, the Cedar Lakes Casino attempted a Guinness World Record to celebrate their Grand Opening! The new casino is located in Cass Lake, Minnesota and features 100 guest rooms, 650 gaming machines, and 250 seat banquet facility.  The casino is operated by the Leech Lake Band of….

If you have never been to Winnipeg, or have never seen the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, I highly recommend adding it to your list of “must-see”s. The museum had 8 levels in total, and each level is dedicated to an aspect of Human rights. This includes a….

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a celebration of the cultures of those who were settled in the Americas before Europeans arrived. Throughout the Americas, countries celebrate Columbus Day, but in some US states and cities, there is a movement to change the day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. ….

Native American individuals and families in the United States often miss out on essential benefits to which they are entitled. This can be attributed to a variety of factors, including mismanagement, inefficiency, and a lack of awareness about available resources. The key government agencies responsible for handling these benefits are….

One of the most common arts and crafts practiced by multiple Native American tribes included the decorative use of beads of various types. Generations before Europeans landed on the shores of the new world, Native American beadwork used primarily stone, shell, quills, and bone carved patiently with non-metal tools. As….

Learning with documentary movies and TV series captures the mind and helps you experience the truth about a particular time, place, or people in a more engaging way. Native American documentaries have shown glimpses of both historical events, individuals, and current issues that have to do with the first nation’s….

Here’s Some Aspects of Native American Communities You Won’t See on TV Being a part of the many Native American communities across the country means many things.  How much do you know about Native American communities? You will be surprised at how negligible is the information you have about our….

There are many disenfranchised Native Americans who can’t meet tribal membership requirements. In addition, there are many people who have some degree of Native ancestry but do not meet the requirements for tribal enrollment. Tribal membership is an important formal recognition of personal heritage. For many, it’s a matter of….

Listen to my interview with Rebecca Nagle from This Land Podcast. The Supreme Court will rule in the Carpenter v Murphy case soon. This case has ramifications for the tribes in Oklahoma and potentially across the United States. Rebecca Nagle’s new podcast, This Land, tells the story of this case….

Amazon.com is having a special sale with discounts on thousands of products. The prices will be the lowest of the year – better than Black Friday and Cyber Monday in many cases. You must be an Amazon Prime subscriber to take advantage of the special prices, however! We’ve combed through….

For movie fans with an interest in various indigenous tribes that have lived throughout the Americas for millennia, Netflix and other streaming platforms offer a sizable collection of Native American movies from which to choose. Although some films are decried for their Native American stereotypes and cliches, you’ll find plenty….