Tag: Native American
2017 Red Hawk Arts Council POWWOW
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Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Lifestyle, Places to Go • Tags: art, Bear Mountain, bear Mountain NY, Dancers, entertainment, Fun, images, life, Mexico, music, Native, Native American, New York, photography, photos, pictures, Powwows, RedHawk Arts Council, Tribal
Interview with Zoey Harley
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Interview with Zoey Harley of, Zoey Harley Photography. A young photographer based in Albuquerque New Mexico who specializes in Native American Powwow Photography. Q) When did you start taking pictures? A) I posted my first photo 27 May 2012. My first camera was a small point and shoot digital camera. Most of my photos on Instagram were taken on a Nikon D7100. Q) What camera are you currently using? A) I just upgraded to a Nikon D500. I am learning […]
Categories: Arts and Entertainment • Tags: art, images, life, Native American, Native American arts, photography, pictures, random, Tribal, women, Zoey Harley
Major Win for Standing Rock
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CANNON BALL, N.D. (AP) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Sunday that it won’t grant an easement for the Dakota Access oil pipeline in southern North Dakota, handing a victory to the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and its supporters, who argued the project would threaten a water source and cultural sites. North Dakota’s leaders criticized the decision, with Gov. Jack Dalrymple calling it a “serious mistake” that “prolongs the dangerous situation” of having several hundred protesters who […]
Categories: News • Tags: Dakota Oil, Native American, News, Pipe Line, Standing Rock, Standing Rock Protest
Schemitzun 2016
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Schemitzun 2016 took place at the Mashantucket Cultural Grounds hosted by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Celebrating a rich heritage, our Veterans, Elders, Warriors and more this event was a family friendly cultural experience that I highly recommend everyone experience at least once in their life time. The event hosted Tribe members from all over the US along with hundreds of dancers and singers who participated in various contest. The contest included Smoke dancing, Warrior Dance, Fancy Feather and Shawl […]
Categories: Arts and Entertainment • Tags: Concerts, connecticut, events, Foxwoods, Foxwoods Casino, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Mashantucket Tribal Nation, Native American, Pequot Museum, photography, Powwows, Schemitzun, Schemitzun 2016, taino, Tribal, Tribal nations, Veterans
17th Century Encampment at the Pequot Museum
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This weekend we headed over to the Pequot Museum for their 17th Century Encampment. reenactors where present representing both the European settlers and the Native American’s. For 3 days the Pequot Museum garden was turned into an encampment with tents, fires, and crafter’s educating visitors on their crafts and life during the 17th century. There was even some cooking taking place during the event. The event was free with entry into the Museum. It was a great event with both […]
Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Places to Go • Tags: American History, connecticut, Educational Events, events, Foxwoods, Native American, Native American arts, Pequot Museum, photography
IFAM(E) 2016
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IFAM(E) or the Indigenous Fine Art Market (East) 2106 is a market of beautifully handcrafted items created by Native American Artisans who together with performers from over 50 tribal nations where representing. This year IFAM(E) partnered with the Mashantucket Pequot Museum to bring these talented artist to Connecticut during a 3 day event that not only included entertainment but also traditional Native American Foods. We were there and had an opportunity to speak with artisans, listen to amazing songs, and stories […]
Categories: Arts and Entertainment, Places to Go • Tags: Concerts, connecticut, events, food, Foxwoods, IFAM, IFAM(E), IFAM(E)2016, Indigenous Fine Arts, music, Native American, Native American arts, photography
