Culture Americans

10/01/2025

🧡 Yesterday, I wore orange for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

It’s for the children who never came home, the survivors who carry that pain, and the families forever impacted by residential schools.

Wearing orange is my way of remembering, honoring the truth, and standing in solidarity. Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/29/2025

The Anishinaabe people are Indigenous peoples of North America, primarily residing in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States.

Key Aspects of Anishinaabe
- *Identity*: The term "Anishinaabe" translates to "original people" or "true humans" in their language.
- *Language*: They speak Anishinaabemowin (also known as Ojibwe), which belongs to the Algonquian language family.
- *Territory*: Traditional lands include parts of Ontario (Canada), Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota (US), and surrounding areas.

Component Nations
1. *Ojibwe (Chippewa)*: One of the largest groups, known for their cultural traditions.
2. *Odawa (Ottawa)*: Involved in historical trade and diplomacy.
3. *Algonquin*: Located in Quebec, Canada.
4. *Potawatomi*: Part of the Anishinaabe confederation.

Culture and Traditions
- *Spirituality*: Anishinaabe have rich spiritual practices, including the Midewiwin society.
- *Storytelling*: Oral traditions feature characters like Nanabozho (a trickster figure).
- *Connection to Land*: Their worldview emphasizes harmony with nature.

Modern Context
- *Preservation Efforts*: Communities work to maintain language and culture.
- *Contemporary Issues*: Include Indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation.

Notable Figures
- *Winona LaDuke*: Anishinaabe activist known for environmental and economic advocacy.

09/28/2025

Shoshone women and child - 1878.

09/28/2025

The Naskapi are an Indigenous people who traditionally inhabited the interior of the Quebec-Labrador Peninsula in Canada.

Key Facts About the Naskapi
- *Language*: The Naskapi speak a dialect of the Cree language, which is part of the Algonquian language family.
- *Traditional Territory*: Their traditional lands are in the boreal forest region of northeastern Quebec and Labrador, Canada.
- *Culture*: Naskapi culture is adapted to the subarctic environment, with traditions centered around hunting, trapping, and fishing.
- *Community*: The Naskapi have communities like Kawawachikamach in Quebec, Canada.
- *Economy*: Traditionally, they relied on hunting caribou and other game for subsistence.

Naskapi Identity
- The Naskapi are recognized as one of the Indigenous peoples of Canada.
- They have their own distinct identity and cultural practices.

Challenges and Preservation
- Like many Indigenous communities, the Naskapi face challenges related to preserving their culture and language.
- Efforts are made to maintain their traditions and adapt to modern contexts.

Would you like to know more about the Naskapi's traditional way of life, their current community, or something specific about their culture?

09/27/2025

L-R: Crow's Heart (Mandan), Holding Eagle (Hidatsa) and Wolf Head (Mandan), standing in front of a traditional earth lodge on the Fort Berthold Reservation in North Dakota -1908.

09/24/2025

09/23/2025

Kiowa Warriors at Fort Sill, 1872. An ally of the dreaded Comanche, the Kiowa were usually at war with anyone the Comanche went to war with, including the US Army. For 50 years, the Kiowa moved from the central United States westward to join the Comanche in raiding and trading from the American Southwest into Mexico, killing thousands.

Even after most of the Kiowa moved to reservations in 1877, many warrior bands remained loose on the American frontier.

09/19/2025

Side view of Three Crows, photographed in front of anthropology storage drawers.

09/19/2025

Geronimo - Waiting For The Dawn

09/17/2025

Untold History: The Survival of California's Indians

No matter what you learned in fourth grade, California Indians didn't vanish when the '49ers arrived.