In the vast world of film, a few Native American actors stand out. One of these actors is Wes Studi, who starred in some of the most famous depictions of Native Americans, including Dances with Wolves (1990) and The Last of the Mohicans (1992). In a world that doesn’t always...
Native American Nations have a rich oral history dating before the pre-colonial era. Part of that history are quotes from our ancestors. Learn from our past to change our future. Here are some beautiful quotes from great leaders and warrior; more than about subjugation but about the Spirit, the Self,...
Watch the next episode of our new Youtube series - On Indian Time! Corinne Oestreich hosts the show. On Indian Time will feature interviews, stories, and more from all around Indian Country. https://youtu.be/QRC6nJkOFic Wet Plate Photography https://www.instagram.com/p/B1KWt6XgQ8N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/B08_yddFOHk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/B09J8x0Ftir/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link From Sharoncol.balkowitsch.com Wet plate collodion is one of the earliest forms...
Richard Oakes impact on Native American issues is still being felt today. November 9, 2019, will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Alcatraz occupation led by Richard Oakes. The occupation is remembered each year with a sunrise ceremony. He was a Mohawk Native American activist who had a massive impact...
The diversity of Native American religions could fill whole libraries with descriptions of belief, tales of lore, definitions, explanations, and insights into spiritual practices and ceremonies. To the outside world, however, far too much of the truth remains generalized and horribly steeped in stereotypes and misconceptions. Until around the middle...
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...
Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of the cultures of those people who were here before Europeans arrived on the shores of the Americas. Throughout the Americas, countries celebrate Columbus Day, but in some areas, there is a movement to change that day to Indigenous People’s Day. In Canada, however,...
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.[i] 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...