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How Newly Recruited Native Curators Are Changing the Narrative of American Art at Museums Across the Country | Artnet News

How Newly Recruited Native Curators Are Changing the Narrative of American Art at Museums Across the Country | Artnet News Museum administrators are hoping to broaden their displays to more fully encompass Native American perspectives.

How one Oklahoma tribal leader has navigated the pandemic and her own COVID-19 case

An interview with Chief Glenna Wallace.

How one Oklahoma tribal leader has navigated the pandemic and her own COVID-19 case Eastern Shawnee Chief Glenna Wallace was hospitalized with COVID-19 in August. Now she's responding to a spike in cases among tribal employees.

Testing, vaccine clinic Jan. 5 to 8 on Bloomington campus

Testing, vaccine clinic Jan. 5 to 8 on Bloomington campus In coordination with the Indiana Department of Health, IU Bloomington will host a COVID-19 testing and vaccination clinic this week at 800 N. Indiana Ave.

DAKOTA 38 - Full Movie in HD

Today, December 26, marks the anniversary of the hanging of the Dakota 38 + 2 - the largest mass ex*****on in United States history. This film tells the stories of the riders who continue to honor these relatives and who continually work to heal from this trauma.

“In the spring of 2005, Jim Miller, a Native spiritual leader and Vietnam veteran, found himself in a dream riding on horseback across the great plains of South Dakota. Just before he awoke, he arrived at a riverbank in Minnesota and saw 38 of his Dakota ancestors hanged. At the time, Jim knew nothing of the largest mass ex*****on in United States history, ordered by Abraham Lincoln on December 26, 1862. “When you have dreams, you know when they come from the creator… As any recovered alcoholic, I made believe that I didn’t get it. I tried to put it out of my mind, yet it’s one of those dreams that bothers you night and day.”

Now, four years later, embracing the message of the dream, Jim and a group of riders retrace the 330-mile route of his dream on horseback from Lower Brule, South Dakota to Mankato, Minnesota to arrive at the hanging site on the anniversary of the ex*****on. “We can’t blame the wasichus anymore. We’re doing it to ourselves. We’re selling drugs. We’re killing our own people. That’s what this ride is about, is healing.” This is the story of their journey- the blizzards they endure, the Native and Non-Native communities that house and feed them along the way, and the dark history they are beginning to wipe away.

DAKOTA 38 - Full Movie in HD To download the film in HD, or burn your own DVD for free, visit www.smoothfeather.com/dakota38. In honoring honor native traditions surrounding ceremonies, ...

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Nineteen-year-old model Quannah Chasinghorse made history when she became the first Indigenous woman to walk for Chanel this past fashion month, in addition to walking the runways of Chloé, Savage x Fenty, Gabriela Hearst, and Prabal Gurung. But bringing visibility to the Native American community in the fashion community is just one part of her mission. She’s determined to amplify their stories. “There are always Indigenous people showing up, doing the work, and I don’t think we get enough recognition,” she says. “Our voices are constantly being pushed away because people don’t take us seriously. We’ve always been a stereotype, a mascot. We’ve always been not seen as real humans. Being a part of that change and encouraging other Indigenous youth to step up and use our voices, but also to be proud of who we are, is what motivates me. It keeps me wanting to keep doing what I’m doing.” Read her full ELLE January 2022 digital cover interview here: http://ellemag.co/NJ8AzdK

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Celebrate the holiday season at the annual lighting of the Indiana Memorial Union’s iconic, outdoor candles! Join us at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 1st at the IMU’s Circle Drive and make your night merry and bright! 🕯️❄️🧣

Bison in Canada Discover Ancient Petroglyphs, Fulfilling an Indigenous Prophecy

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Bison in Canada Discover Ancient Petroglyphs, Fulfilling an Indigenous Prophecy Reintroduced to Wanuskewin Heritage Park in 2019, the animals' hooves uncovered four 1,000-year-old rock carvings

Native American Heritage Month: a time to clear up the misconceptions of life on the reservation

https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2021/11/24/native-american-heritage-month-time-clear-up-misconceptions-life-reservation/

Native American Heritage Month: a time to clear up the misconceptions of life on the reservation Anthropologist Richie Meyers lives and teaches in Pine Ridge. He’s setting the record straight on the rumor that Native Americans get a free education.

Miami University of Ohio attracts Native American students

Miami University of Ohio attracts Native American students A partnership between Miami University in Ohio and the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma that started nearly 50 years ago has yielded record enrollment of tribe members and better graduation rates.

Had a great visit with President Whitten this afternoon. Thanks for coming to the Center!!

Had a great visit with President Whitten this afternoon. Thanks for coming to the Center!!

Steven Paul Judd's portrait of Jim Thorpe

Check out this awesome timelapse video of Steven Paul Judd's Jim Thorpe painting!

Steven Paul Judd's portrait of Jim Thorpe Steven Paul Judd, a Native American (Kiowa-Choctaw) award-winning contemporary visual artist and filmmaker, visited Indiana University's Memorial Union for t...

President Biden Participates in a Tribal Nations Summit

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President Biden Participates in a Tribal Nations Summit President Biden Participates in a Tribal Nations Summit Coinciding with National Native American Heritage MonthThe White House

CPN History - Treaty of 1861

CPN History - Treaty of 1861 Citizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center Director Dr. Kelli Mosteller lectures on the Treaty of 1861 and becoming the Citizen Potawatomi.

Teaching Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible Way

We're getting into the season when people are interested in learning and talking more about how Thanksgiving is observed. Here are some resources:

https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360

https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/informational/rethinking-thanksgiving

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/11/25/the-invention-of-thanksgiving

https://ncfcatalyst.com/wrangling-with-thanksgivings-problematic-history/

https://www.learningforjustice.org/magazine/teaching-thanksgiving-in-a-socially-responsible-way

https://americanindian.si.edu/sites/1/files/pdf/education/thanksgiving_poster.pdf

Teaching Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible Way Educators have an ethical obligation to teach accurately about Thanksgiving. Here are some online resources that can help.

Honoring veterans at IU campuses

Honoring veterans at IU campuses More than 1,700 veterans and service members are enrolled at IU’s campuses; many more serve as faculty and staff. Here is what each campus has planned t...

Some heavy hitters coming by to help paint today! Thanks Joel Washington, AVP Yolanda Teviño, Dean Dave, Hank Walter, Ky Freeman…
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Steven Paul Judd - Jim Thorpe Portrait Painting [Day 1 of 3]

Be sure to stop by the Main Stage at the IMU today to be part of this awesome project!

Steven Paul Judd - Jim Thorpe Portrait Painting [Day 1 of 3] Discover unique opportunities at! Find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement.

Iconic Clint Eastwood Western dubbed in Navajo

Iconic Clint Eastwood Western dubbed in Navajo "A Fistful of Dollars" is the third major film dubbed in Navajo

It's National Bison Day! The Buffalo Nation plays a significant role in the history of the Dakota as they provided food, clothing, weapons, and shelter, while also being important in Dakota people's spiritual life. Join us as we honor tataŋka/pte oyate today and beyond! #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

A sacred spring and the ever-flowing resilience of Indigenous peoples

A sacred spring and the ever-flowing resilience of Indigenous peoples In a stand of trees a few blocks west of North Seattle College, a pool of water trickles out of a stone ring and onto mud stained a bright copper red. This is red ochre, known as líq’tәd in the Lus…

#ThrowBackThursday – On this day in Potawatomi history, tribal members finally reached the end of the Trail of Death. More than 40 died along the 660-mile journey from the Great Lakes region to present-day northeastern Kansas.

Happy to visit with our friend Mayor John Hamilton today! Thanks for all your continued support of our students and communities.

Happy to visit with our friend Mayor John Hamilton today! Thanks for all your continued support of our students and communities.

"Indian Education For All" curriculum is now required in all Wyoming schools

https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/tribal-news/2021-11-03/indian-education-for-all-curriculum-is-now-required-in-all-wyoming-schools

"Indian Education For All" curriculum is now required in all Wyoming schools Starting this fall, schools across the state should have been including social studies curriculum about Native American history, government, culture and contemporary contributions.

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Behind the Doodle: Celebrating the late We:wa

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Behind the Doodle: Celebrating the late We:wa In honor of Native American Heritage Month in the U.S., today’s interactive Doodle—illustrated by Zuni Pueblo guest artist Mallery Quetawki—celebrates Zuni (...

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Enjoy today's Google Doodle!!

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Fish toss: Kraken fete fans with stuffed salmon

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Fish toss: Kraken fete fans with stuffed salmon The Kraken are putting a Seattle spin on one of hockey's postgame traditions, as Kraken players will toss plush sockeye salmon into the crowd as part of the "Three Stars of the Game" ceremony instead of the conventional puck or stick souvenirs.

Steven Paul Judd Artist Lecture

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Steven Paul Judd Artist Lecture Discover unique opportunities at! Find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement.

Steven Paul Judd - Jim Thorpe Portrait Painting [Day 2 of 3]

Steven Paul Judd - Jim Thorpe Portrait Painting [Day 2 of 3] Discover unique opportunities at! Find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement.