History, Culture, Justice Archives - Page 9 of 16 - PWNA

October 8, 2019
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PWNA Partners with Legendary Actor Wes Studi

PWNA is partnership with award-winning actor Wes Studi. Here is a sneak peak of our new PSA series developed with Wes around

October 1, 2019
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Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day

Accepting that Columbus performed horrible actions toward indigenous people and not the history taught in school has led to a shift that

September 29, 2019
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Native American Beliefs: “The Great Mystery”

Many Native American beliefs — ranging from beliefs about nature and animals, to traditional customs and ceremonies — are cause for discussion

September 24, 2019
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You Wanted to Know: Why Do Indians Have Long Hair?

Question: Why do Indians have long hair? Excerpt: For most Indians, hair was only cut under certain circumstances… Many Dine,

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

September 3, 2019
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Labor Day and Native American Employment Disparities

Labor Day: We hope employers will consider hiring Native Americans to foster a new generation of American labor and build a brighter

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

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

March 3, 2019
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Treaties Made, Treaties Broken

Over 500 treaties were made with American Indian tribes, primarily for land cessations, but 500 treaties were also broken, changed, or nullified

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