Culture
Articles on the unique culture and traditions, which as a People, we preserve and pass onto our Children
Castle In The Air ... Montezuma Castle 
Montezuma Castle and the Sinagua People in Arizona. Economic Development – New Reservation Mindset
After centuries of containment and suppression, the innovativeness and adaptability of the American Indian is being renewed. There is a new mindset of independence and success, a new drive to reclaim Sovereignty. Edward S. Curtis - Images Of The Past
Summary of the work of Edward S. Curtis that documents the Native Americans from 1900 - 1930 through photograpy and ethnology. Generations
Honor your Elders -- for it is from them we learn about our past, our culture, our traditions, our history.
Gifting - A Unique Banking System
Gifting and Banking, these words seem to be oxymoronic. But from the American Indian perspective, they are one and the same. Hear The Elders
It is always good to remember the old ways and to pass on those treasured teachings of the Elders.
Honoring American Indian Heritage Month
American Indian Heritage Month and celebration of the First Peoples of the land. Legend Of The Jingle Dress And Dance
The legend of the Jingle Dress and the Jingle Dance Lesson of The Elders - Use Only What is Needed 
For decades America has been a "Throw-Away" society. It is time for us to embrace and apply the Lesson of our Elders and cure the illness of wastefulness. Native American Gifts On-Line
Selecting gifts for the holidays or other special occasions can sometimes be hard. A tight budget can make finding a unique and affordable gift even more difficult. However, many American Indian artists and traders also sell from websites. You don’t have to attend a Pow Wow to shop with them. Pendleton Blankets - A Circle Completed
It took almost a century, but Pendleton Woolen Mills completed a Circle. It began with designers inspired by their customers. Now the customers are the designers. Reservation Mindset – Is it Changing?
With so many stereotypes, so much poverty on the reservations, it has been easy to “pigeon hole” us as a People. Prejudicial adjectives such as “lazy” and “drunken” are finding replacements with “industrious” and “innovative.” But are things on reservations really changing? Sacred Land, to be Respected and Protected
We have been losing Sacred Land at an alarming rate for years. The lure of development and its financial reward seems to outweigh the value of preservation. Here’s information for those planning to visit a Sacred Site. So Many American Indian Veterans – Why?
Knowing the darker parts of our history begs the question frequently asked. Why would so many volunteer to protect and defend a country which has treated their People so badly? The Native American Flute
Evolving from small whistles made of bone, wood, and cane, the Native American Flute is a uniquely crafted instrument. Its beautiful music was heard across the Americas for eons, and has surged in popularity world-wide. Totem Poles
Totem poles, their symbolic meaning, the peoples who carved them and the Pacific Northwest tribes. Trading Posts For Christmas Shopping
Native American Trading Posts, the fun and valuable way for shopping for unique and unusual Christmas gifts. Traditional Cherokee Wedding
The traditional Cherokee wedding ceremony, whether it is the old or the modern one of today, is beautiful. Traditional Native American Weddings
Spring is a time of new beginnings, rebirth, and love. It is a time of promises and new unions. It is a time for tradition and ceremonies. It is a time for traditional weddings.
What is in an Indian Name?
As a child, I longed for an “Indian” Name. As an adult, I long for my “Natural” Name, the one which provides recognition of my connection. A name is not a constant, but it does have power. As we grow and change, so can our name. Native American Homepage | Editor's Picks Articles | Top Ten Articles | Native American Site Map
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