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15 Indigenous Designers on What Sustainable Fashion Is Missing
Indigenous design is rooted in sustainability. Whether it’s contemporary or traditional works, Indigenous artists in North America today approach their creation process in the same way that their ancestors did: with a mutual respect for nature and the world that they live in. (Article courtesy of Vogue)
15 Indigenous Designers on What Sustainable Fashion Is Missing
Indigenous design is rooted in sustainability. Whether it’s contemporary or traditional works, Indigenous artists in North America today approach their creation process in the same way that their ancestors did: with a mutual respect for nature and the world that they live in. (Article courtesy of Vogue)
First-Ever International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards Names Nominees
The two-day event will include a virtual hip hop trade show and convention, which organizers say aims “to increase the national and international exposure of Indigenous urban arts performers and small businesses through live music engagement and educational conferences.” (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
First-Ever International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards Names Nominees
The two-day event will include a virtual hip hop trade show and convention, which organizers say aims “to increase the national and international exposure of Indigenous urban arts performers and small businesses through live music engagement and educational conferences.” (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
'Wild Indian' Offers a Glimpse into Generational Trauma
Native people in cinema have been categorized into stereotypical and inconsequential roles, which has created a gap in Native-centric films that allow for any worthwhile character development. Some Native filmmakers are working to break away from historical settings and cultivate more fleshed out storylines for contemporary Native protagonists. (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
'Wild Indian' Offers a Glimpse Into Generational Trauma
Native people in cinema have been categorized into stereotypical and inconsequential roles, which has created a gap in Native-centric films that allow for any worthwhile character development. Some Native filmmakers are working to break away from historical settings and cultivate more fleshed out storylines for contemporary Native protagonists. (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
Intertwined Threads: Black, Diné History Often Converge
African-American and Indigenous history are colorful intertwined threads that run through the tapestry of the American history, sometimes unnoticed in the dense fabric and sometimes prominently displayed. (Article courtesy of Navajo Times)
Intertwined Threads: Black, Diné History Often Converge
African-American and Indigenous history colorful intertwined threads that run through the tapestry of the American history, sometimes unnoticed in the dense fabric and sometimes prominently displayed. (Article courtesy of Navajo Times)
The Sundance Film Festival Highlights Indigeneity Through Filmmakers and Press Inclusion
Founded in 1981 by actor/director Robert Redford, the Sundance Institute provides signature labs, mentorship and grant programs, including its Indigenous Program. (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
The Sundance Film Festival Highlights Indigeneity Through Filmmakers and Press Inclusion
Founded in 1981 by actor/director Robert Redford, the Sundance Institute provides signature labs, mentorship and grant programs, including its Indigenous Program. (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
Fund Instituted to Help Native Families Find Missing People
The Montana Community Foundation launched a fund on Wednesday to assist Native Americans who are looking for their missing loved ones. (Article courtesy of U.S.News)
Fund Instituted to Help Native Families Find Missing People
The Montana Community Foundation launched a fund on Wednesday to assist Native Americans who are looking for their missing loved ones. (Article courtesy of U.S.News)
Protesting Pipelines Through Street Murals: "The Paint Does All the Talking"
Several Native American groups, and other allies, took to protesting oil pipelines and bring attention to the West Berkley Shellmound that descendants of the Ohlone Tribe want returned to them as the original keepers of the land. (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
Protesting Pipelines Through Street Murals: "The Paint Does All the Talking"
Several Native American groups, and other allies, took to protesting oil pipelines and bring attention to the West Berkley Shellmound that descendants of the Ohlone Tribe want returned to them as the original keepers of the land. (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
Ojibwe Language Professor Hopes Class Will Promote Healing
Alex DeCoteau, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, is teaching a class in the Ojibwe language online this semester at Minot State to provide healing from the genocide that has prevailed our history with colonization. (Article courtesy of U.S.News)
Ojibwe Language Professor Hopes Class Will Promote Healing
Alex DeCoteau, an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, is teaching a class in the Ojibwe language online this semester at Minot State to provide healing from the genocide that has prevailed our history with colonization. (Article courtesy of U.S.News)
Native American Designer Dewyne Dale Jr. Is Taking Back the Moccasin After Years of Cultural Appropriation
During a time when diversity and inclusion is top of minds among fashion companies, Native Americans are often forgotten when it comes to representation. (Article courtesy of FootWearNews)
Native American Designer Dewayne Dale Jr. Is Taking Back the Moccasin After Years of Cultural Appropriation
During a time when diversity and inclusion is top of mind among fashion companies, Native Americans are often forgotten when it comes to representation. (Article courtesy of FootWearNews)
Indigenous Fashion Is More Than Tradition
Growing Up In Style is a series about the connection between fashion and local life in America, past and present. (Article courtesy of Vogue)
Indigenous Fashion Is More Than Tradition
Growing Up In Style is a series abou. (Article courtesy of HighCountryNews)t the connection between fashion and local life in America, past and present. (Article courtesy of Vogue)
Teepees Erected Atop Montana Cliffs to Honor Those Who Died
Teepees are lit with colored lights in Billings, Montana. The installation is in honor of those who have died this year and also a symbol of hope. (Article courtesy of U.S.News)
Teepees Erected Atop Montana Cliffs to Honor Those Who Died
Teepees are lit with colored lights in Billings, Montana. The installation is in honor of those who have died this year and also a symbol of hope. (Article courtesy of U.S.News)
Trump's Impact on Indian Country Over Four Years
From legal decisions to on-the-ground policies, Indigenous lawyers describe the administrations’s tactics as an “onslaught” removing federal protections of land and wildlife. (Article courtesy of HighCountryNews)
Trump's Impact on Indian Country Over Four Years
From legal decisions to on-the-ground policies, Indigenous lawyers describe the administrations’s tactics as an “onslaught” removing federal protections of land and wildlife. (Article courtesy of HighCountryNews)
Indigenous-Focused Series by Taika Waititi, Sterlin Harjo Picked Up by FX
Famed filmmaker, Taika Waititi has teamed up with Indigenous writer and director Sterlin Harjo for the creation of a comedy series titled “Reservation Dogs.” (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
Indigenous-Focused Series by Taika Waititi, Sterlin Harjo Picked Up by FX
Famed filmmaker, Taika Waititi has teamed up with Indigenous writer and director Sterlin Harjo for the creation of a comedy series titled “Reservation Dogs.” (Article courtesy of NativeNewsOnline)
Tribal Elders Are Dying From the Pandemic , Causing a Cultural Crisis for American Indians
The virus has killed American Indians at exceptionally high rate, robbing tribes of precious bonds and repositories of language and tradition. (Article courtesy of The New York Times)
Tribal Elders Are Dying From the Pandemic , Causing a Cultural Crisis for American Indians
The virus has killed American Indians at exceptionally high rate, robbing tribes of precious bonds and repositories of language and tradition. (Article courtesy of The New York Times)
Tribal Leaders Respond to an Idea of the Indigenous Interior Secretary
On December 17th, President-elect Joe Biden announced Representative Deb Haaland as his choice for Secretary of Interior, marking the first time a Native American will serve in the position, if confirmed by the Senate. (Article courtesy of HighCountryNews)
Tribal Leaders Respond to an Idea of the Indigenous Interior Secretary
On December 17th, President-elect Joe Biden announced Representative Deb Haaland as his choice for Secretary of Interior, marking the first time a Native American will serve in the position, if confirmed by the Senate. (Article courtesy of HighCountryNews)
Remarkable Native American Musicians
A Rundown of four favorite Native American Musicians today. (Article courtesy of Cowboys&Indians Magazine)
Remarkable Native American Musicians
A Rundown of four favorite Native American Musicians today. (Article courtesy of Cowboys&Indians Magazine)
Listen to Indigenous People
Expand your understanding of Native history issues beyond the fourth Thursday of November. Here are some Indigenous podcasters recommending their favorite Native-made audio. (Article courtesy of The New York Times)
Listen to Indigenous People
Expand your understanding of Native history issues beyond the fourth Thursday of November. Here are some Indigenous podcasters recommending their favorite Native-made audio. (Article courtesy of The New York Times)
Studying Art Through the Lens of a Pandemic
John Lukavic shares the impacts that pandemics and epidemics have had on world populations and their arts. (Article courtesy of The Denver Art Museum)
Studying Art Through the Lens of a Pandemic
John Lukavic shares the impacts that pandemics and epidemics have had on world populations and their arts. (Article courtesy of The Denver Art Museum)
Insights from Screenwriter, Migizi Pensoneau for Native American Heritage Month
Screenwriter Migizi Pensoneau Suggests Vital, Funny and Beautiful Films to Watch for Native American Heritage Month. (Article Courtesy of Variety)
Insights from Screenwriter, Migizi Pensoneau for Native American Heritage Month
Screenwriter Migizi Pensoneau Suggests Vital, Funny and Beautiful Films to Watch for Native American Heritage Month. (Article Courtesy of Variety)
The Thanksgiving Myth Gets a Deeper Look This Year
For many Native Americans, the Covid-19 toll and the struggle over racial inequity make this high time to re-examine the holiday, and a cruel history. (Article courtesy of The New York Times)
The Thanksgiving Myth Gets a Deeper Look This Year
For many Native Americans, the Covid-19 toll and the struggle over racial inequity make this high time to re-examine the holiday, and a cruel history. (Article courtesy of The New York Times)
Native American Veterans Receive a Place of Their Own to Reflect and to Heal
After two decades in the making, a veterans memorial is dedicated at the National Museum of the American Indian. (Article courtesy of The Smithsonian Magazine)
Native American Veterans Receive a Place of Their Own to Reflect and to Heal
After two decades in the making, a veterans memorial is dedicated at the National Museum of the American Indian. (Article courtesy of The Smithsonian Magazine)
Record Number of Native American Women Elected to Congress
Democrats Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids retain their House seats and are joined by Republican Yvette Herrell. (Article courtesy of The Guardian)
Record Number of Native American Women Elected to Congress
Democrats Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids retain their House seats and are joined by Republican Yvette Herrell. (Article courtesy of The Guardian)
A Tik Tok Video Brings Arapaho Man Fame and Fortune
Apodaca created a Tik Tok video of himself oh-so-casually gliding down a highway on his skateboard while drinking a bottle of Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice…with Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams song in the background. (Article courtesy of Powwows.com)
A Tik Tok Video Brings Arapaho Man Fame and Fortune
Apodaca created a Tik Tok video of himself oh-so-casually gliding down a highway on his skateboard while drinking a bottle of Ocean Spray Cran-Raspberry juice…with Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams song in the background. (Article courtesy of Powwows.com)
Jingle Dance Draws from the Past to Heal in the Present
Sarah Ortegon performed a jingle dance in Times Square on March 7, 2020 to send out prayers for the sick and the mourning. (Article courtesy of Westword)
Jingle Dance Draws from the Past to Heal in the Present
Sarah Ortegon performed a jingle dance in Times Square on March 7, 2020 to send out prayers for the sick and the mourning. (Article courtesy of Westword)
Tatanka Relatives are Back
On Friday, October 30th, the first 100 wild bison were released to graze the pastures of the Wolakota Buffalo Range. The buffalo were provided by the National Parks Service as part of their Bison Conservation Initiative. (Article courtesy of Wolakota)
Tatanka Relatives are Back
On Friday, October 30th, the first 100 wild bison were released to graze the pastures of the Wolakota Buffalo Range. The buffalo were provided by the National Parks Service as part of their Bison Conservation Initiative. (Article courtesy of Wolakota)
Indian Boarding Schools: The First Indian Child Welfare Policy in the U.S.
Recently, the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition published the second edition of Healing Voices Volume 1. The following is an excerpt from this very important and informative publication. (Article courtesy of The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition)
Indian Boarding Schools: The First Indian Child Welfare Policy in the U.S.
Recently, the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition published the second edition of Healing Voices Volume 1. The following is an excerpt from this very important and informative publication. (Article courtesy of The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition)
‘A historic day’: #MMIW legislation finally signed into law
It took years of work by Native women and activists but legislation to address the crisis of missing and murdered sisters and relatives has finally become law. (Article courtesy of IndianZ.com)
‘A historic day’: #MMIW legislation finally signed into law
It took years of work by Native women and activists but legislation to address the crisis of missing and murdered sisters and relatives has finally become law. (Article courtesy of IndianZ.com)
Why New Mexico's 1680 Pueblo Revolt is Echoing in 2020 Protests
Indigenous groups in the Southwest are imbuing their activism this year with commemorations of the 340-year-old Pueblo Revolt, one of Spain’s bloodiest defeats in its colonial empire. (Article courtesy of The New York Times)
Why New Mexico's 1680 Pueblo Revolt is Echoing in 2020 Protests
Indigenous groups in the Southwest are imbuing their activism this year with commemorations of the 340-year-old Pueblo Revolt, one of Spain’s bloodiest defeats in its colonial empire. (Article courtesy of The New York Times)
Finding Indigenous Futurism through Dance
A Santa-Fe based contemporary dance company makes reciprocity and community-building part of its performances. (Article courtesy of HighCountryNews)
Finding Indigenous Futurism through Dance
A Santa-Fe based contemporary dance company makes reciprocity and community-building part of its performances. (Article courtesy of HighCountryNews)
How the Supreme Court Upended a Century of Federal Indian Law
Half of Oklahoma is set to become tribal reservations, but what does that mean for crimes committed on those lands? (Article courtesy of HighCountryNews)
How the Supreme Court Upended a Century of Federal Indian Law
Half of Oklahoma is set to become tribal reservations, but what does that mean for crimes committed on those lands? (Article courtesy of HighCountryNews)
In the Wake of Ginsburg
A Realization in Ginsburg’s final months highlights complex impact on tribal issues. (Article courtesy of The Spokesman-Review)
In the Wake of Ginsburg
A Realization in Ginsburg’s final months highlights complex impact on tribal issues. (Article courtesy of The Spokesman-Review)