Native American History
Manitoba Female Chiefs Honored at Assembly
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The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs had their Annual General Assembly in northern Manitoba at Nelson House, Manitoba on July 18-20, 2017. A growing number of female leadership has been steadily on the rise.
The lea... Read more »
Canadian Lawmaker Delivers Statement in Mohawk Language
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Quebec Liberal MP Marc Miller stunned everyone while delivering a statement in Mohawk in the House of Commons last week.
According to CBC News, "it's the first time the Mohawk language has been spoken in either of ... Read more »
How You Can Help Native Americans | Volunteer on Reservations & More
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Here are some real, practical, and meaningful ways that you can give support to indigenous people in your community and around the country.
Donate Money to Programs That Support Native Communities
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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, ... Read more »
Statue Honors Native American Veterans
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As reported by several news outlets in California, a statue honoring the sacrifices made by Native American veterans is currently touring the state, stopping off in several Native communities.
A 12-foot bronze sculpt... Read more »
Highest number Indigenous Graduates Celebrated at U of M Pow-wow
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The University of Manitoba 28th Annual Traditional Powwow held on May 6, 2017, at the Investors Group Athletic Centre in Winnipeg, MB celebrated its highest number of Indigenous graduates.
430 Indigenous Graduates!
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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 bro... Read more »
Archaeological Dig Supports Heiltsuk First Nation’s Oral History
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An archaeological site reaffirms what the Heiltsuk First Nation have known all along; their ancestors have lived in the British Columbia area for thousands of years.
In an article posted on Smithsonian's website:
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He Had No Idea This National Treasure Was Sitting on the Back of His Chair!
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Antiques Roadshows on PBS is definitely a fun show to tune in to, especially for you shoppers that hit the thrift stores and estate sales.
Recently they've been replaying some of their "Greatest Finds!" and this ep... Read more »
Traveling Exhibit: ‘Patriot Nations: Native Americans in Our Nation’s Armed Forces’
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Native Americans have served in every major U.S. military encounter from the Revolutionary War to today’s conflicts in the Middle East in higher numbers per capita than any other ethnic group. “Patriot Nations: Na... Read more »
Congratulations To These Native Youth Leaders!
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY), a policy program at the Aspen Institute, will introduce the fifth class of CNAY Champions for Change through a series o... Read more »
Chicago’s 50 Years of Powwows – Images of America
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The American Indian Center has hosted Pow Wows since 1953. The book series, Images of America, has put together 50 years of Pow Wow photos into a book - Chicago's 50 Years of Powwows. This book lets you lo... Read more »
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