History
The Indian Removal Act
During the first part of the nineteenth century, the American policy was to remove Indians from east of the Mississippi River and to “give” them […]
History
A Taste of Native America (Photo Diary)
During 2012, the Clark County Historical Museum in Vancouver, Washington had a display exploring the food and related cultural artifacts of the Native American people […]
Fifty Years Ago, 1963
Fifty years ago, the United States government was still focused on a program of terminating its relations with and obligations to any Indian nations. Treaties […]
Ancient America: Mesoamerican Art
Prior to the European invasion, Mesoamerica was the home to many highly developed civilizations. Geographically this is a region that extends from central Mexico to […]
Ancient America: South American Art
Prior to the European invasion, South America was the home to many highly developed civilizations. Homo sapiens have lived in South America for at least […]
Woven History, Part 2 (Photo Diary)
Old baskets are fascinating. They reflect traditions and skills, as well as changes to culture and lifestyle. They speak to us from the past and […]
California and Great Basin Art (Photo Diary)
California and the Great Basin is an area of great cultural diversity. With regard to art, this is an area well-known for its basketry. Among […]
Reservations
It is not possible to talk about Indians in the United States today without reference to reservations. Most Americans are aware that as the European […]
Woven History, Part 1 (Photo Diary)
Old baskets are fascinating. They reflect traditions and skills, as well as changes to culture and lifestyle. They speak to us from the past and […]