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Pow Wow Music: Staying true to the past & celebrating the evolution of song
Teeming with energetic drum rhythms and syncopated lyrics, the soundtrack of the Pow Wow Trail is an exciting synthesis of old and new Native American music - some songs have...
Pow Wow History & Meaning: A Lakota Story
Modern day pow wows are large social gatherings that celebrate the beauty of Native American culture and its rich history. Many have surmised about the origins of the pow wow...
Native American Artwork: Ledger Art by Donald Montileaux
As warriors, horses, and buffalo dash across the pages of old ledger books in a brilliant display of color, Native American artist Donald Montileaux honors the lives and histories of his...
Native American Art Gallery: Updating Our Decor
For the last few weeks, our team has been working diligently to update and refresh our Native Gallery.A lot of hard work has gone into this exciting pre-spring project, so...
Michael Haskell Jewelry: Blending Native American Spirituality & Personal Experience
Native American artist Michael Haskell explores the contrast between the refined, polished nature of sterling silver and the earthy, natural hues of malachite, pipestone, turquoise and ammonite.He uses his work...
Native American Herbs: Love Medicine
The Native American herb Wah'pe was'temna (also known as Sweet Leaf) is recognized as a powerful love medicine by many Plains Indian tribes - it was (and still is) used...
Native American Flute Music: Secret Love Ballads
Revered for its unique earthy sound, the Native American flute can sometimes be found as an added musical element in contemporary Native American, New Age, and world music recordings; the...
Native American Myths & Legends: Love
Long ago, the Plains Indians observed the bull elk as a courageous and magnificent figure - he had a large harem, he was willing to fight to the death to...
Native American Dolls: The evolution of a teaching tool
Imbued with history, crafted with tradition, and adorned with tribal custom, Native American dolls were once lovingly created by mothers and grandmothers as gifts for their young daughters and granddaughters.PurposeAlthough...