Native American Netroots
Early Twentieth Century Indian Books
During the first two decades of the twentieth century, several American Indian writers published books about American Indians. Briefly described below are some of these […]
Native American Netroots
Some Plateau Indian Artifacts (Photo Diary)
The Franklin County Historical Society and Museum in Pasco, Washington, has a display relating to the Indians in the Franklin County area. This map shows […]
Mesoamerican Figurines (Photo Diary)
In major museums, only a small fraction of the artifacts held by the museum are on display and interpreted for the public. Most of the […]
A Collection of Indian “Arrowheads” (Photo Diary)
Throughout the United States, private collectors for the past couple of centuries have been collecting “arrowheads” (many of these stone artifacts are not in fact […]
Mormons and Indians
When the European explorers, soldiers, missionaries, and colonists arrived in the Americas, they viewed the world through the lens of Christianity. Encountering peoples who were […]
Plateau Flat Bags in the Maryhill Museum (Photo Diary)
The Maryhill Museum located near Goldendale, Washington, has a display of Plateau flat bags. The Plateau Culture Area is the area between the Cascade Mountains […]
American Indian Youth and Budget Cuts
Historically American Indians, particularly those living on reservations, have had the highest poverty rates in the United States. In addition, reservations have some of the […]
Northwest Coast Textiles (Photo Diary)
The Northwest Coast peoples have a wide variety of garments which are worn during ceremonies and for special occasions. Sometimes the clothes are decorated with […]
Northwest Coast Carvings (Photo Diary)
The Northwest Coast is a region in which an entrenched and highly valued artistic tradition flourished. Northwest Coast art-carving and painting-has a very characteristic style. […]
First Nations News & Views: Denise Juneau at the DNC, 1886, Pe’ Sla update, party platforms
Welcome to the 22nd edition of First Nations News & Views. This weekly series is one element in the “Invisible Indians” project put together by […]