Cultural Awareness and Revitalization

Native connection to Unci Maka–Mother Earth

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For Native Americans, every day is Earth Day. Traditionally and culturally, it is the duty of Native Americans to care for Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth). “We are the land ... that is the fundamental i...

April 21, 2022

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Stories of Hope

Story of Hope: Starr Chief Eagle

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"If you go to the top of a mountain, you can see [the horizon line] — here is the balance between the earth and the sky. Here they meet. Point your finger to the horizon and follow it," Starr Chief Ea...

September 3, 2021

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Culture

Sioux Native Americans: Their History, Culture, and Traditions

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The Sioux are one of the largest and oldest Native American tribes in North America, dating back three thousand years. With a territory that spanned thousands of square miles at the peak of their stre...

August 1, 2021

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Culture

The Tradition of the Powwow

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The Native American culture is a living, breathing entity. It is a tapestry of tradition and values passed on from generation to generation. One tradition that exemplifies the love of family and commu...

July 25, 2021

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Culture and Identity

Remembering the Akičhitas - Warriors

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Over the centuries, Native American akičhitas (warriors) watched over their oyates (tribes). They protected their people and helped in times of strife — it was the warriors’ job to ensure the survival...

May 31, 2021

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Culture

Pueblo Native Americans: Their History, Culture, and Traditions

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There are currently 6.7 million Native Americans living in the United States. However... Living descendants of the Pueblo Native American tribe only make up 1.2 percent of that number. While Pueblo N...

April 19, 2021

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Cultural Awareness and Revitalization

Native American Animals: the Elk, a Protector and Relative

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Native American tribes hold the elk, wapiti (Shawnee and Cree) or Heȟáka (Lakota), in high esteem and consider him a relative—a relative who brings strength, endurance, and patience. Tribal Nations ea...

July 19, 2020

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Cultural Awareness and Revitalization

Native American Animals: Horse (Śúŋkawakȟaŋ) is a Relative to the People

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To the Lakóta and Dakóta, the horse is a relative. What does it mean to be a relative? It is more than a connection through blood—it is spiritual. Although history tells us that the modern-day horse a...

April 29, 2020

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Culture and Identity

Native American Animals: The Turtle (Kéya) Symbolizes Grandmother Earth (Uŋčí makȟá )

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Turtle–Kéya The turtle is a sacred creature among Native American tribes. Each tribe’s cultural view of the turtle/tortoise, is slightly different; however, the deeper meaning remains the same: the tu...

April 13, 2020

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Voices of Indian Country

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Celebrating the Power of Native Women and Native Mothers

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Native connection to Unci Maka–Mother Earth

Story of Hope: Starr Chief Eagle

Sioux Native Americans: Their History, Culture, and Traditions

The Tradition of the Powwow

Remembering the Akičhitas - Warriors

Pueblo Native Americans: Their History, Culture, and Traditions

Native American Animals: the Elk, a Protector and Relative

Native American Animals: Horse (Śúŋkawakȟaŋ) is a Relative to the People

Native American Animals: The Turtle (Kéya) Symbolizes Grandmother Earth (Uŋčí makȟá )

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