November marks a monthlong celebration of Native American cultures
Associated Press · Jessica Hill ·
November marks the start of National Native American Heritage Month. It's a time to celebrate the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. In Alaska, a family carries on a tradition of harvesting salmonberries even after a devastating typhoon. In North Carolina, a group of Indigenous girls convinced tribal lawmakers to grant rights to a river. And in Oklahoma, a tattoo artist is working to revitalize ancestral markings. U.S. presidents have issued proclamations for decades honoring Native peoples in the month that coincides with the traditional harvest season.
November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos
An Indigenous-owned art gallery and retail store in Las Vegas is using contemporary art, fashion and cultural programs to challenge stereotypes about Native Americans and bring communities together. Fawn Douglas, a citizen of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe and an Indigenous artivist, says the initiative aims to challenge conventional perceptions of Native American art and culture. (AP Video/Ty ONeil)
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Fawn Douglas puts an urban spin on traditional basketmaking.
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