American Indians
White House Council on Native American Affairs
President Barack Obama has signed an executive order establishing the White House Council on Native American Affairs. The Council will be headed by the new […]
American Indians
Traditional Peoples of Grays Harbor (Photo Diary)
The Polson Museum in Hoquiam, Washington, has a room dedicated to “Common Land, Uncommon Cultures: Traditional Peoples of Grays Harbor.” Shown below are some photographs […]
Traditional Indian Leadership and Harmony
An important part of daily life among many traditional American Indian people was-and for many still is-the maintenance of harmony. Harmony is about living with […]
The Termination Era
In 1945 Commissioner of Indian Affairs John Collier, who had emphasized cultural pluralism for American Indians, was forced to resign by congressional opponents who sought […]
Powwow 101: Grass Dancers (Photo Diary)
The powwow is a public celebration and demonstration of community pride in Indian culture and a way of honoring Native American heritage. At the present […]
Powwow 101: Fancy Dancers (Photo Diary)
The powwow is a public celebration and demonstration of community pride in Indian culture and a way of honoring Native American heritage. At the present […]
The Powwow (Photo Diary)
It begins with the drums. This is the signal for the dancers to enter into the dance arbor, usually led by dancers carrying the eagle […]
The Carlisle Boarding School
In 1871, the United States governmental policies toward American Indians changed from dealing with tribes as nations to focusing on the assimilation of individual Indians. […]
Powwow 101: Children (Photo Diary)
For Indian people, powwows are about friends, family, and children. The powwow is a public celebration and demonstration of community pride in Indian culture and […]
Powwow 101: Men’s Traditional (Photo Diary)
The powwow is a public celebration and demonstration of community pride in Indian culture and a way of honoring Native American heritage. At the present […]