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Category: Native American
The Cherokee Tear Dress
The Cherokee Tear Dress stands as a unique and significant garment within the cultural heritage of the Cherokee Nation. Unlike […]
Omaha Sacred Pole
For generations, the Omaha people have held a deep reverence for a singular object, a symbol of their identity and […]
Hopi Kachina Dolls (Katsina) or Tihu and the katsina society ceremonial dances
The Hopi, an Indigenous people residing primarily in northeastern Arizona, hold a profound spiritual connection to the world around them. […]
Ahöla Kachina, also known as Ahul, opens the mid-winter Powamu ceremony
The high desert landscape of the American Southwest, a region characterized by stark beauty and unforgiving aridity, is home to […]
Haudenosaunee Spiritual Mythology
The spiritual beliefs of the Haudenosaunee, also known as the Iroquois, are rich and complex, reflecting a deep connection to […]
Blackfeet Religion and Spirituality
The Blackfeet, a powerful and influential Indigenous nation of the North American Great Plains, possess a rich and complex spiritual […]
Henry Starr Robbed More Banks Than Both the James-Younger Gang and the Doolin-Dalton Gang Put Together
Henry Starr, a name synonymous with audacious bank robberies and a life lived on the fringes of the law, carved […]
Chuck Norris is one quarter Cherokee
Charles "Chuck" Norris, a name synonymous with martial arts prowess and action-packed cinema, was born on March 10, 1940, in […]
Free August 12 Concert to Benefit Native American Battered Women’s Shelter
On August 12, 2007, a unique and meaningful event took place in Custer, South Dakota: a free benefit concert aimed […]
Places to Visit Native American Culture Exhibits in Arizona
Arizona, a land of striking landscapes and rich history, holds a profound connection to the Native American cultures that have […]
Yurok Religious Beliefs and Burial Customs
The Yurok people, an Indigenous group residing along the Klamath River in northwestern California, possessed a rich and intricate system […]