November is Native American Heritage Month. I love learning about Native American cultures. One way to learn is through the people. Today I will share about six notable Native Americans that are featured on Tribal Nations Map, a website I discovered a few years ago. Little Turtle (Mihšihkinaahkwa) Mihšihkinaahkwa, or Little Turtle, was born …
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Welcome to Newton, MA, a fascinating city about seven miles west of Boston. I have lived here for more than twenty years — right over the Mass Pike in West Newton Hills. My husband and I also raised our three children here. Newton, MA is a liberal and wealthy small town. As it turns out, …
There are countless ways to honor Native American Heritage Month with kids. November is Native American Heritage Month! Disclaimer: Native American Heritage Month is a U.S. holiday. This post, which focuses on the original inhabitants of the U.S., is not intended to diminish indigenous peoples from other parts of the globe. We encourage you to …
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Meet Molly. Her mom is a bush pilot in Alaska. Her dad is a wilderness guide. Molly’s family runs the Denali Trading Post in their small rural town of Qyah, Alaska. And, she also has her own television series on PBS! This is truly a unique series, even for a culturally-aware media provider like PBS. …
If you have ever been to a pow-wow or seen an exhibition of Native American culture, you have probably admired the dancers and their beautiful regalia (traditional clothing). Although each tribe has its own unique dances, traditional clothing, and other special practices, there are some women’s dance traditions that are seen widely across the USA …
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