Native American Arts & Culture /tags/native-american-arts-culture Native American Arts & Culture en-US Copyright Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:06:08 GMT Local Diné author on the rise in Indigenous representation and supporting Native voices in media /local-news/2024-11-27/local-dine-author-on-the-rise-in-indigenous-representation-and-supporting-native-voices-in-media There’s been a recent surge in authentic depictions of Native American people and stories in pop culture. In honor of Native American Heritage Month, 91 discussed this shift with author and filmmaker Ramona Emerson, and the struggle she faced as a Diné writer to get her debut novel published. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 22:06:08 GMT /local-news/2024-11-27/local-dine-author-on-the-rise-in-indigenous-representation-and-supporting-native-voices-in-media Jeanette DeDios Show offers chance to celebrate, learn, and buy Indigenous art /local-news/2024-08-09/show-offers-chance-to-celebrate-learn-and-buy-indigenous-art There is only one more week till Santa Fe Indian Market. But for enthusiasts interested in learning and buying Indigenous arts and crafts early, the upcoming Whitehawk Antique Indian and Ethnographic Art show starts on Friday. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:04:52 GMT /local-news/2024-08-09/show-offers-chance-to-celebrate-learn-and-buy-indigenous-art Jeanette DeDios Diné designer hosts fashion experience during Santa Fe Indian Market to support up-and-coming artists /2023-08-18/dine-designer-hosts-fashion-experience-during-santa-fe-indian-market-to-support-up-and-coming-artists The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts will be hosting its annual Santa Fe Indian Market this weekend where Indigenous artists from across North America come to sell their work, including jewelry, pottery, paintings, and more. Amy Denet Deal, a Diné designer and founder of 4Kinship will be hosting a fashion experience highlighting Indigenous artists. Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:08:28 GMT /2023-08-18/dine-designer-hosts-fashion-experience-during-santa-fe-indian-market-to-support-up-and-coming-artists Jeanette DeDios Pojoaque Farmers' Market showcases Native performers /local-news/2023-06-16/pojoaque-farmers-market-showcases-native-performers The weekly market is held at the Poeh Cultural Center, which houses Native art and history exhibits. Now there is also live music and dance at the community event. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:06:56 GMT /local-news/2023-06-16/pojoaque-farmers-market-showcases-native-performers Alice Fordham Alaska Native traditional parka exhibit tells story of tradition, adaptation and connection /local-news/2023-05-19/alaska-native-traditional-parka-exhibit-tells-story-of-tradition-adaptation-and-connection "It is person to person, people to people, animal to human, these relationships represented in the parka," said co-curator Melissa Shaginoff. Fri, 19 May 2023 14:33:12 GMT /local-news/2023-05-19/alaska-native-traditional-parka-exhibit-tells-story-of-tradition-adaptation-and-connection Alice Fordham Native American theater company ready to make its mark with inaugural festival /local-news/2023-04-28/native-american-theater-company-ready-to-make-its-mark-with-inaugural-festival Two Worlds, a Native American theatre company will be hosting Albuquerque’s first Native American theatre festival this weekend. 91 reports the event is about Indigenous people telling their own stories and sharing them with mainstream audiences. Sat, 29 Apr 2023 05:38:30 GMT /local-news/2023-04-28/native-american-theater-company-ready-to-make-its-mark-with-inaugural-festival Jeanette DeDios Indigenous woman tells her story through children’s book ‘Finding My Dance’ /local-news/2022-09-21/indigenous-woman-debuts-newest-childrens-book-finding-my-dance Ria Thundercloud was introduced to traditional Native dance at a young age when she traveled around the country to powwows with her family. Thundercloud, who is Ho-Chunk and Sandia Pueblo, followed that path to classical dance and she illustrates her story through the new children’s book “Finding My Dance.” She told 91 her passion stems from how she feels when she’s dancing. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:35:02 GMT /local-news/2022-09-21/indigenous-woman-debuts-newest-childrens-book-finding-my-dance Jeanette DeDios Centennial Indian Market blends tradition and innovation /local-news/2022-08-23/centennial-indian-market-blends-tradition-and-innovation The event began as a way to preserve what white curators thought of as Native art. Now artists say they celebrate innovation. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:15:27 GMT /local-news/2022-08-23/centennial-indian-market-blends-tradition-and-innovation Alice Fordham Association president speaks out about the tragedy at the Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial parade /local-news/2022-08-05/kyle-tom-speaking-out-about-the-tragedy-at-the-gallup-inter-tribal-ceremonial-parade The Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial was shaken by a tragedy Thursday night when an SUV charged through the main parade route and injured 15 people. Kyle Tom, Navajo member and president of the Gallup Inter-tribal Indian Ceremonial Association, spoke with 91 about how Ceremonial organizers plan on moving forward, and what steps could make the event safer. Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:15:53 GMT /local-news/2022-08-05/kyle-tom-speaking-out-about-the-tragedy-at-the-gallup-inter-tribal-ceremonial-parade Jeanette DeDios The Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial celebrates 100 years of keeping Native traditions alive /local-news/2022-08-04/the-gallup-inter-tribal-ceremonial-celebrates-100-years-of-keeping-native-traditions-alive The Gallup Inter-tribal Ceremonial kicked off its 100th anniversary Thursday . The event features music, powwows, parades, rodeo events, and much more. 91 spoke with Kyle Tom, Navajo tribal member and president of the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association who’s committed to honoring Native American heritage and culture. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 23:35:56 GMT /local-news/2022-08-04/the-gallup-inter-tribal-ceremonial-celebrates-100-years-of-keeping-native-traditions-alive Jeanette DeDios