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Attached in the socket-like cylinder of the roach spreader, a single golden eagle tail feather is often times referred to as the roach feather. For many dancers today, commercially available hand-painted imitation ... Read more »

In the late 1800s, Ponca, Omaha, and Osage, as well as straight dancers from other Southern Plains tribes, could be seen in old photos, (see examples below) carrying a feather fan made from the complete tail of a gold... Read more »

An American Indian tribe sued some of the world's largest beer makers Thursday, claiming they knowingly contributed to devastating alcohol-related problems on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The Oglal... Read more »

Posted by Kimberly Teehee on February 09, 2012 at 11:15 AM EST Today, First Lady Michelle Obama is hitting the road to kick off a three day, nation-wide tour celebrating the second anniversary of Let’s Move!.  Since ... Read more »

For a number of generations, it was common for Northern traditional men to wear white Angora goat anklets with long hair below their ankle bells. In the 1950’s they sometimes made these anklets from yarn. Recently oth... Read more »

St. Kateri Tekakwitha, known as the Lily of the Mohawks, holds a special place in the hearts of the faithful as the first Native American saint. Her life is a testament to unwavering faith, resilience, and devotion to... Read more »

Tomorrow, in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Valerie Jarrett will join White House Advisor on Domestic Violence, Lynn Rosenthal, to host 14 leaders at the White House who are dedicating their professional ... Read more »

Turkey feathers are naturally curved. To make them look like Eagle feathers it is necessary to flatten the feather quill without damaging the feather blade. In our example here we will use commercially dyed white turk... Read more »

The Great Serpent Mound By Nancy Eling Over a thousand years ago a group of people we know as the “Mound Builders” constructed a spectacular monument in what is now SW Ohio.  Using only the most primitive of too... Read more »

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 l... Read more »

As one walks through the parking lot they are overcome by a symphony of license plates from North America.  No less than 27 U. S. States, 3 Canadian Provinces, and even 1 Mexican State could be seen among the car... Read more »

This is truly a tale of the South East Woodland Culture of Native America.  Although the snakes in this story do appear in others parts of Native America, their origin and togetherness is intrinsically bonded in ... Read more »