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This is so precious to me. Gifting is such an important part of our culture. Sometimes we do well and sometimes we do amazing. I want to share a gift from Cathy Lopez. It has 3 special meanings to me. First somehow, someway she knew I was a hummingbird person, second, I love to sew but have wanted but never learned how to embroider and last, about a year ago I started carrying handkerchiefs like father use to use for his allergies. My nose gets raw using paper tissues because they put chemicals or something that aggravates my skin so my nose starts to get red and sore. Lookie lookie lookie..Cathy Lopez did the amazing. First photo is my pretty handkerchief the second is my everyday boring handkies that need to be ironed but I am too lazy. Problem is I can never blow my nose on this beautiful artwork, but sometimes I may dry my tears of sadness and laughter with this special gift. Thank you again Cathy!!!

IIAC 2026 coming April 10-12, 2026 Art Market Powwow Special Performance -

IIAC 2026 coming April 10-12, 2026 Art Market Powwow Special Performance

I love this interview with G Precious, a hip-hop artist with an amazing voice and soul. Can't wait to meet them at our event! IIAC 2026 Indigenous Institute of the Americas Celebration

G Precious Interview Daybreak Star Radio had the fantastic opportunity to interview Hip Hop Artist G Precious and listen to hear story behind her music.G Precious was born Brenda...

ANDDDDDDD!!!! G Precious Hip Hop Artist!!!! IIAC 2026 Indigenous Institute of the Americas Celebration. Get out your fancy thesaurus and find all the words for excited, fantastic, electrified, bubbly craziness, we cannot wait, what a year!!!!!!!

G Precious | Hip Hop Artist | New Mexico G Precious, a Native American Hip Hop, R&B, Rap Artist from Ohkay Owingeh, New Mexico. Her music will keep you listening from beginning to end.

Part 2 Interview with the amazing Cathy Lopez and her daughter, Ashley, while they were featured at Estes Park, Colorado!! IIAC 2026 Indigenous Institute of the Americas Celebration

We are so excited. Cathy and her daughter, Ashley, are coming April 11th and 12th, 2026, to the Chisholm Trail Museum in Cleburne, TX. Learn more about our featured fashion designer and Retired U.S. Army 101st Airborne. This interview is fantastic. Part 2 to come.

Part 1 Interview with Cathy Lopez Booth of @Foxfire_Designs Part 1 of a two-part interview with Cathy Lopez Booth of Foxfire Designs A featured designer for First Peoples Fashion ShowJanuary 18th, 2025 at the Holiday ...

Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum powwow/ stomp dance grounds

Exciting News!!
This year we will have a “IIAC Youth Market"
Sign Up Here:
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It will be held on Saturday April 5th from 1:30 pm to 4pm.
Set-up begins at 1:00pm. Details about set up will be provided after acceptance.

This Native American Youth Market is designed to give our Native young people a chance to learn the art of vending and make a little money at the same time. We hope this will allow our young people to experience a little responsibility as well as independence.

Parent/Guardian MUST be onsite during the event.

The Participating Youth Must bring their own table and chairs, stay at their table to make the sales and if they need to leave, have a blanket or another youth who will cover for them during their absence.
Sign Up Here:
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The full IIAC event takes place on -
Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 9am to 8pm
Sunday, April 6th, April 6th, 2025 from 10am to 4pm.
Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, 101 Chisholm Trail, Cleburne, TX 76033.
Parent/Guardian MUST be onsite during the event.
No personnel at the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum are responsible for artists’ approval or booth location.
No Person or Entity from IIA, CTOM, or ICCT are responsible for Youth or Personal Property.

Mark Your Calendar IIAC 2025 April 5th & 6th -

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