by RELATED POST: Native American Cultures: The Elders Are Watching What Is A Talking Feather? The Native American tradition of using a talking feather (or talking stick or stone) is just one example of the many cultures around the world that have developed wonderful tools that help ensure everyone has a voice in their community. Although […]
The Andes: Traveling with Kids
by What parent does not want to share the world with their child? Especially if they’ve grown up or lived in another place on the globe that holds many good times and special memories. Even a quick glance at my name lets you know that my life has been a mixture of world cultures. As […]
Pow-Wow Drum to Make and Play
by If you’ve ever been to a pow-wow or listened to Native American music, you’ve probably heard the great big sound of a group drum, called a pow-wow drum. Here’s a craft that will allow you to recreate the type of drumming done at pow-wows and get the experience of making that type of music […]
Musical Ways To Explore Asian-Pacific Heritage With Your Child!
by Sticks, stones, shells and strings – how could you make music from all of these things? If you explore the diverse cultures from the Asian-Pacific region you’ll find some truly beautiful and unique musical instruments fashioned from these materials. And most of them date back at least several hundred years as part of the […]
You Are Welcome at a Native-American Pow Wow {Native American Heritage Month Blog Hop and Giveaway}
by Celebrating Native American Heritage Month This post is part of the Native American Heritage Month Blog Hop & Giveaway – see details below! Pow-wows are a wonderful way to experience the beauty and diversity of Native-American culture. They are held all over the USA and if you’re hearing about one from a newspaper write-up, […]