Tag Archives: tradition
Rainmaking Around the World
Rainmaking ceremonies are an important cultural tradition for Indigenous people around the world. This tradition is steeped in bringing life-giving water to the earth…
Adapting Food and Nutrition Education During the Global Pandemic
Our first four [healthy cooking] videos focusing on “food as medicine†include lessons on no-waste cooking, cooking with wild onions, making Elderberry drops and practicing self-care while sheltering at home.
Dream Catchers in Native Cultures
The origin of dream catchers is hard to pinpoint, but they appear likely related to the history of two cultures: the Ojibwe and the Lakota. So, is it cultural appropriation for others to use them?
Storytelling in Native American Cultures
For centuries, us Lakota have carried our past through storytelliing, or oral tradition as we call it. Our stories tell the origin of entire nations, why animals looked or acted the way they did, and where or how entire cultural traditions originated.
Recently in Native News
Need a good read? Check out our roundup of the best articles on Native American life and culture for the month of October.
Recently in Native News
PWNA’s goal is to keep you informed about Native life from across the country. Read the top stories from September on a school boycott, a coalition for positive change, and a look into the future of Native media.