Native Arts Collaborative

02/08/2026

On this day...

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On February 8, 1887, President Grover Cleveland signed the Dawes Act into law. The legislation divided tribal lands into individual allotments, stripped millions of acres from Native nations, and weakened tribal sovereignty. It was another attempt to assimilate Native people into American culture.

Land deemed “surplus” was sold to non-Native settlers, and many Native families lost their allotments due to taxes or fraud. The act led to the loss of roughly two-thirds of Native land by 1934 and created fractionated ownership that still complicates land use and jurisdiction today.

02/06/2026

Missed our Know Your Rights webinar? The full recording is now available.

Hosted by NCAI and NARF on January 28, 2026, this session provided clear, practical information for Tribal citizens about ICE encounters, warrants, identification, and safety as well as important legal and policy context for Tribal Nations. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this conversation so meaningful. Watch now: https://narf.org/webinar-know-your-rights

01/31/2026

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01/30/2026

In response to recent concerns raised across Indian Country, NCAI and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) will host a 60-minute “Know Your Rights” webinar followed by a 30-minute moderated Q&A using pre-screened questions. This session is grounded in NARF’s latest Know Your Rights materials and NCAI’s recent guidance for Tribal citizens and Tribal Nations.

NARF will provide clear, practical information on what to do if you are approached by ICE — in public, in your car, or at your home — including how warrants work, what identification may be requested, and steps to reduce risk and document encounters safely.

The discussion will also include a policy and government-focused framing on what Tribal Nations can do structurally, and a legal overview of jurisdictional considerations and the differences between ICE and other federal law enforcement authorities — focused on Tribal government considerations, not individual legal advice.

Disclaimer: This webinar provides general information for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice for any individual situation.

Register now: https://www.ncai.org/event/know-your-rights-tribal-citizens-law-enforcement-encounters-and-practical-steps-to-stay-safe

01/30/2026

This one hits hard because it flips the script in the simplest way. Before English, before borders, before 1492 — the land already had voices, stories, and languages that carried whole worlds. 🪶

Indigenous languages weren’t “extras” — they were life itself: family, ceremony, knowledge, humor, survival. The fact that so many still exist today is resilience you can’t ignore.

Respect starts with remembering. And remembering starts with listening. ❤️🖤

01/30/2026

Both a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy and a call to hope, unity, love, and peace, Music for Martin is one of Sounds of Blackness' most enduring works.

Premiering at the Ordway in 1988 after its creation by ensemble director Gary Hines, this powerful concert pairs the music that fueled the Civil Rights Movement with excerpts from Dr. King's most iconic speeches.

Don't miss your chance to see this powerful performance live on February 20! Ordway.org/events/Sounds-of-Blackness

11/20/2025

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Hot off the presses! STOF-THPO just released a brand-new collaborative book "Tales From the Tamiami Trail." Link below for a pdf version, or reach out for a hard copy, available soon.

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Tales of theTamiami Trail“The Tamiami Trail is a living being.It has a heartbeat. The pulse of what is seen by many as a long road has been a lifeline for my family and many others.” -Tina OsceolaLife in the EvergladesThe original Tamiami Trail wasn’t travelled by car, but by foot and canoe. F...

11/11/2025

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“Native American and Alaska Native veterans have played a vital role in serving and safeguarding our country for generations. This Veterans Day, we honor them—and all who served.”
Billy Kirkland, Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs