Author Archives: Tristan Picotte
Postponing Pow Wows and Other Traditions to Protect Native Health
Pow wows are currently a cause for concern as tribal communities continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic…
Recognizing the Important Role of Fathers in the Native Home
Father’s Day is June 21, and we’re recognizing the critical importance of Ates (Lakota for Fathers) in the development of young minds and hearts.
COVID-19 and its Impact on Students
Most students didn’t receive a COVID-19 relief check to help with the travel and relocation they were forced into, the leases they must still cover, or the food and other supplies they need now that they’re away from school.
Honoring Native Americans and All Who Served on Vietnam War Veterans Day
The Vietnam War was surrounded by controversy in the midst of the civil rights movement… Today we recognize all who served – including the 42,000 Native American soldiers.
Spring Equinox in Native American Cultures
The spring equinox is recognized by many Native cultures for the purposes of practicality and ceremony.
President’s Day: Supporting Native American Communities through Action
President’s Day: While not all presidents have advocated for Native American communities, there are those who have championed tribes and supported policies to ensure fair treatment. Here’s our summary.
If You’re Traveling This Thanksgiving, Remember To Be Kind
As we embark on Thanksgiving, the busiest travel time of the year, let us remember the importance of kindness toward others around us.
Recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day
Accepting that Columbus performed horrible actions toward indigenous people and not the history taught in school has led to a shift that celebrates not Columbus Day but the survivors of his actions.
The Significance of Feathers in Native Cultures
Across America, there seems to be a disconnect when it comes to feathers, headdresses and what they mean to the Native cultures…
Legend of the Full Sturgeon Moon
For generations, Native Americans have marked cycles of the moon, like the Sturgeon Moon, to signify certain times of the year.