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Despite being both matrilocal and matrilineal, Navajo culture values the contributions of fathers in their children’s lives. In the Hossain and Aziano study, fathers were shown to participate in child-rearing only a few hours a week less than mothers. A child’s father is a strong role…
Continue readingMothers have always had one of the most important roles in the family and in society in general. This is especially true in the case in Native American culture where women typically were valued for their unique role within the…
Continue readingIf you’re looking for holiday gifts that will delight loved ones, it’s hard to go wrong with Native American crafts. At Kachina House, we’re gearing up for yet another busy season of shipping high-quality merchandise around the world. Here are a few gift ideas for the…
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This month Father’s Day is being observed in many countries. While we may honor our birth fathers or men who helped raise us, it is important to expand our definition of what it means to be a father and how…
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As Easter approaches, we recognize traditional symbols associated with our observance of this Christian holiday woven into Native American art and beliefs. For those of you interested in these cultures, let’s touch on the symbols of Crosses, Bunnies and Baskets,…
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