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  • February 2, 2021
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Black History Month and the Contributions of Afro-Indigenous Americans

February is Black History Month
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  • September 15, 2020
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California Native American Day

Instead of Columbus Day, we celebrate the survival of our cultures and the beauty in the uniqueness of Indigenous peoples
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  • August 18, 2020
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National Aviation Week and Native Americans in Aviation

National Aviation Week
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  • June 16, 2020
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Recognizing the Important Role of Fathers in the Native Home

Father's Day is June 21, and we're recognizing the critical importance of Ates (Lakota for Fathers) in the development of young minds
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  • September 17, 2019
  • By Tristan Picotte (guest blogger)

The Significance of Feathers in Native Cultures

Across America, there seems to be a disconnect when it comes to feathers, headdresses and what they mean to the Native cultures
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  • July 9, 2019
  • By Tristan Picotte (guest blogger)

Dream Catchers in Native Cultures

The origin of dream catchers is hard to pinpoint, but they appear likely related to the history of two cultures: the Ojibwe
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  • April 16, 2019
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Honoring Our Connection to the Land on Earth Day

PWNA assists tribal communities by focusing on sustainability, recognizing the land and water of Mother Earth are part of the solution. By
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  • October 16, 2018
  • By Tristan Picotte (guest blogger)

Storytelling in Native American Cultures

For centuries, us Lakota have carried our past through storytelliing, or oral tradition as we call it. Our stories tell the origin
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  • August 21, 2018
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A Native View on Spirit Animals and Animal Medicine

Spirit Animal, Animal Guide, Spirit Helper. These terms are used among different cultures to describe spirits of benevolent nature, usually helping someone
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  • January 4, 2018
  • By Tristan Picotte (guest blogger)

A Native Perspective on New Year’s

New Year's is a good time for looking back and looking forward. At the end, that’s all anyone tries for: reflection on
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