Native Profile – Nitanis Emily Largo

Native Profile – Nitanis Emily Largo

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Name Nitanis Emily Largo Nickname “Kit”  which comes from “Kitagagose-Kwe” which is my Ojibwe/Indian name Tribe Anishinawbe! – Ojibwe Dance Style I’m a back-up singer and Jingle dancer Where are you from? Originally from Atikameksheng Anishinawbek, Whitefish Lake Fist Nation in Ontario, Canada Where are you living now? I’m homeless!….

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Native American Tribal Directory

Native American Tribal Directory

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Directory of the Federally recognized Native American tribes in the United States.   United States Tribes By State Alabama Alaska Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Iowa Idaho Kansas Louisiana Maine Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska New Mexico New York Nevada North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Rhode Island….

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Native American Profile – Alex Smith

Native American Profile – Alex Smith

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FULL NAME: Alex Eugene Smith NICKNAME: I have a name that only my closest bro’s call me and my family has called me since I was an itty-bitty guy. I’m too shy to put it out there so when you see me, just ask me lol. TRIBE(S): Sac & Fox,….

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Native Profile – Michael Roberts

Native Profile – Michael Roberts

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What is your full name? Michael Wilson Roberts What tribe(s) are you? Choctaw/Chickasaw What is your nickname? No nickname, NDN name is Dancing Eagle Feathers Where are you originally from? I was born in Dallas, TX, but lived in different places, because my dad worked for the military. Where are….

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April Whitmore Locklear: A Beautiful Visionary

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When my friend Shirley crumbly worked on the film “ali”, she stated she had just experienced greatness after meeting legendary Muhammad Ali.  Anyone who has been around April Whitmore Locklear for more than 10 minutes also knows that feeling. What makes her so special and dynamic?  Well, the one thing….

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Exploring the Rich Tradition of Straight Dance

Exploring the Rich Tradition of Straight Dance

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The Straight Dance from Oklahoma Native American Tribes is a formal, tailored, prestigious form of southern dance clothes.   The overall effect is of reassuring solidity, with everything closely matched and coordinated.   It looks as if it is planned all at one time. This dance has evolved from the Hethuska Dances.  ….

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Talking With Elders: An Important Method of Reconnecting With Tribal Community

Talking With Elders: An Important Method of Reconnecting With Tribal Community

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An important Elder dies almost every day, somewhere in Indian country. When they die, important information on tribal history, tribal traditions, family history, language, songs, stories, etc., die with them. Therefore, it is so very important that we take the time to sit with Elders and preserve information for the….

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What is Native American Cloth Dancing

What is Native American Cloth Dancing

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Ladies Cloth is a form of Native American women’s dress and dance and has both a Northern and Southern style. The Southern style is danced by the Kiowas, Osage, Ponca, and others. The Northern style is danced by the Sioux, Crow, and others. The dance is a slow and graceful one….

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Fancy Shawl Dancing | Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance History & More

Fancy Shawl Dancing | Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance History & More

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Ladies Fancy Shawl is the newest form of Native American Women’s Dance, and is quite athletic! Fancy Shawl is often called Northern Shawl, as it does come form the Northern Tribes along the U.S. and Canadian Border. This is very similar in dancing and the bright colors to the Men’s….

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Buckskin Dancing

Buckskin Dancing

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One of the oldest form of  Native American Women’s Dance is Buckskin. This is a dance of elegance and grace. The movement is smooth and flowing. The ladies wear fine, hand-crafted buckskin dresses, decorated with intricate bead designs. Northern dresses are fully beaded on the shoulders, or cape. Southern ones,….

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Native American Fancy Dance | What is Fancy Feather Dancing?

Native American Fancy Dance | What is Fancy Feather Dancing?

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The Oklahoma Feather Dance or “Fancy Dance” is one of the most popular styles of Native American dance and outfits seen at modern pow wows. The Fancy Dance outfit, as such, has no single Native American tribes. The “Fancy Dance” originated as Fancy War Dance by the Hethuska Society in….

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Grass Dancing | Native American Grass Dancer Regalia, Info & More

Grass Dancing | Native American Grass Dancer Regalia, Info & More

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Though Grass Dancing was originally done as a Warrior Society Dance, it has evolved over the years. It has further evolved into a highly-competitive form of northern dancing. Grass Dancers always stands out by virtue of two things: his dancing style and his outfit. His dancing has been described often….

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