NATHPO Supports Interior Department's Efforts to Stop Illegal Looting and Trafficking of Native American Sites and Objects
The National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (NATHPO) lauds the Federal government's efforts to help preserve and protect American Indian history and culture, as demonstrated by yesterday's announcement that two dozen individuals have been arrested for the illegal trafficking of American Indian objects in the four corners area of the United States. During the press conference, Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Larry Echohawk announced the crackdown on federal crimes committed on federal and tribal lands, per the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) and the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Catalyx and Ramona Tribe Start Work on 100% Off-Grid Renewable Energy Eco Tourism Resort
Catalyx, Inc. has been contracted to be the technology provider and will team with the Ramona Band of the Cahuilla Indian Tribe to develop the Tribe's Eco-Tourism resort near Anza, Calif. The first of its kind, the Ramona Band of Cahuilla Mission Native Americans' resort is designed as a 100% off-grid renewable energy project that will employ multiple alternative energy technologies to meet 100% of its energy needs and recycle much of its own waste byproducts, such as sewage, biogas, and restaurant food waste.
Hundreds of Thousands of People to Celebrate Music, Art and Culture at World's Largest Gathering of Nations Powwow
The world's largest gathering of Native American and indigenous people will take place in Albuquerque, NM between April 23 and 25, 2009 at The 26th Annual Gathering of Nations, the most prominent Native American powwow in the world. The event will be held at the University of New Mexico's University Arena (known locally as "The Pit") and will host more than 150,000 people and more than 500 tribes from throughout the United States and around the world celebrating their culture and traditions.
Amaranth is a High Protein Grain Suitable For All People
Amaranth is an herb full of vitamins It was traditionally used by Native Americans in both Central and North America as a survival food
Know Your Spirit Guide
Spirit guides are spirits that exist to watch over and protect humans living on earth. They are a significant part of Chinese, Egyptian, and Native American cultures as spirits of ancestors who appear to guide people through perilous times. The reason spirits guides are often associated with the Chinese, Egyptians, Native Americans and even Tibetans is perhaps due to the deep spirituality associated with these cultures.
Gambling in New Mexico
Situated in the south western corner of the United States, New Mexico has been occupied by both Native American Tribes as well as by Mexico even long past being made a state For this reason, culture in New Mexico is a very strong mixture of Spanish, Mexican and Native American culture, more so than any other state
New Website Supports Native American Art and Culture
Native art is a longstanding part of American culture and is something that has left an indelible mark on contemporary fashion. Now, thanks to new upstart site NativesJewels.com, people have access to some of the best looking Native American jewelry on the internet.
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