Posts tagged Support Indigenous People
The Artful Tradition of Native American Beadwork

Native American beadwork has been a lifelong tradition passed down through the women in my family for generations. As soon as my daughter was able to properly thread a needle and sit at a table without tipping over the beads, she too was indoctrinated into this unique method of cultural expression. It takes a calm mind, good spirit, steady hand and sometimes a quality magnifying glass to create the intricate patterns the world has come to recognize as North American Indian beadwork.

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Anti-Racism Resources - Indigenous Heritage Month

Each month, we will be featuring educational resources on the NAAFA Community Voices Blog. Some resources will be historic information about systemic racism. Others will be resources on doing the internal work of understanding ourselves and how we play a part in that system. There will also be actions that can be taken to directly oppose racism. This month’s Anti-Racism Resources focus on Indigenous People in honor of Indigenous Heritage Month.

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NAAFA Recognizes Indigenous Heritage Month

Every November, we receive the reminder that American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month (as referred to by the United States government), also called Indigenous Heritage Month, provides the opportunity to recognize, reflect, and amplify Indigenous people, cultures and the historic and current impact of Native American activists and actions in the United States.

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