Eight Native American New Year Traditions
As we enter a new year, we reflect on the significance of this time in indigenous communities. For Native Americans, the New Year is a profound celebration of nature, the […]
Traditional New Year Celebrations
Considered one of the best festivals of the year, New Year is an exciting time for many Native American tribes! With celebrations in honor of nature, the spiritual world, the […]
Christmas Across Native America
Smithsonian Voices From the Smithsonian Museums NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN Christmas Across Native America Celebrations, memorials, and gatherings during the winter holiday season Dennis Zotigh December 21, 2022 […]
Winter Solstice
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIANThe Winter Solstice Begins a Season of Storytelling and CeremonyIn the Northern Hemisphere, the December solstice is the year’s day of least sunlight, when the […]
Winter Solstice Traditions
Winter solstice: It’s the shortest day of the year, beginning of winter and the storytelling season. Sep 13, 2018 Original: Dec 21, 2014 On December 21, just as the evening […]
A History of National Native American Heritage Month
A History of National Native American Heritage Month For almost one hundred years, Americans, both Indian and non-Indian, have urged that there be a permanently designated place on the calendar […]
The Native American Military Tradition
Honoring all those who gave their lives for us this Memorial Day and every day. Native Americans have been decorated more for bravery per capita by the U.S. military than […]
Theresa Secord
Theresa Secord (Penobscot) has tirelessly taught the art of ash and sweetgrass basketry. As a founding member of the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance, she helped inspire more people to become weavers from the Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Passamaquoddy, and Penobscot nations.
The Ribbon Skirt
The ribbon skirt, which is a symbol of womanhood amongst native communities, tells a story of adaptation and survival. Many Indigenous tribes utilize ribbon work in their designs, often for […]
Kill the Indian, save the Man….Did Not Work, We Are Still Here!
Patrick Willie (Navajo) is a professional Native American hoop dancer from an urban area and in his youth had long hair braided down his back. He did not fully understand […]
