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Discovering California’s Rich Native American Heritage: California Native American Travel Guide
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California Native American Cultural Guide
As one of the largest states in the country, California has a profound Native American heritage that spans the entire length of this 760 mile-long state. Home to over 100 tri... Read more »
Deb Haaland: Paving the Way for Indigenous Leadership in the U.S.
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When we speak of indigenous leaders making remarkable strides in the U.S., one name that resonates deeply is Deb Haaland.
A beacon of hope for many Native Americans and an emblem of tenacity and perseverance, Haala... Read more »
Exploring Native American History and Grooving to Taylor Swift: Our Trip to San Francisco
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I'm excited to share my recent adventure with you, as we embarked on a journey to the enchanting city of San Francisco.
Our mission?
To catch the Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert. But while we were there we... Read more »
Native Americans in Muir Woods and Their Enduring Legacy
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Nestled in the heart of Marin County, California, Muir Woods stands as a testament to the ages. Known for its towering redwoods, it's a site of natural grandeur. But the woods hold more than just a spectacular show of... Read more »
Chief Standing Bear Honored on USPS Stamp
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Is there any more tremendous honor than having your likeness made into a US postal stamp?
It’s an accolade reserved for men and women who have changed history.
So, it probably came as no surprise, last month, wh... Read more »
Native Americans Nominated for Webby Awards
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The Webby Awards is the leading International Awards organization that honors excellence on the internet, especially in digital arts and sciences. Webby nominees are picked out as one of the five best in the world in ... Read more »
What Is Land Acknowledgement? Why Are Land Acknowledgements Important?
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By now, most of us have heard of some university or corporation having a land acknowledgment ceremony but what exactly is land acknowledgment?
According to Northwestern University:
Land acknowledgement or territor... Read more »
The Unsung Heroes: Native American Code Talkers in World War II
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Speaking and writing in code is not a novel experience for Native Americans. Symbolism and language are a huge part of Indigenous culture, and historically, the ability to share covert information amongst each other h... Read more »
The Role of Women in Traditional Native American Societies
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In all cultures, both women and men are tasked with societal responsibilities, some more than others, which optimize how they live, love, and grow. In traditional Native American societies, women have always played an... Read more »
First Native American Woman in Space Goes on Spacewalk
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We are proud of Nicole Aunapu Mann, the first Native American NASA astronaut to go for a spacewalk. She, alongside Koichi Wakata of Japan, was assigned to install support brackets and struts for new solar panels that ... Read more »
Canada to Pay over $2B to Indian Residential Schools Survivors
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Finally! Justice is served! The Canadian government recently agreed to pay over $2 billion to Indian residential school survivors to compensate for a lawsuit. The lawsuit aims to settle abuse experienced by stud... Read more »
American Indian Movement, Warriors of The Past
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Warriors are made out of struggle and in Native culture, legends play an essential role in how we organize, defend, and take care of one another.
We organize to seek change in our communities filled with violence, ... Read more »