Traditional Native American Plains Indians celebrate their cultures with ceremonies known as Powwows. What is a Powwow? A powwow can be many things. Most Powwows involve feasting, singing, formal dancing and various types of competitions. Each Powwow creates an opportunity for various tribes to convene, visit, and forge alliances. This tradition has helped to preserve aspects… Continue Reading
If you’re an avid explorer like most of us at Kachina House, then what lies ahead of you are 40,000 acres of bright red Aztec sandstone enveloped in a breathtaking limestone mountain range. It’s Valley of Fire State Park, of course! The vibrant name stems from the experience of watching the sun shine on the… Continue Reading
The techniques that shaped Mata Ortiz pottery, also known as Casas Grandes pottery, were conceived in pre-Columbian times. The history of Mata Ortiz pottery is built on this art form that disappeared, along with the city in which it was born in called Paquimé. But that all changed when a young boy from Mata… Continue Reading
In Native American cultures, a special emphasis is placed on the tools and ceremonies that developed over millennia. Tribes believe that through objects, humans can reach out to the spirits of the world and protect themselves from harm. Perhaps one of the best examples of this is the Native American Prayer Fan, which has always… Continue Reading
Music holds an important role in Native American culture, used for various purposes, including recreation, healing, and expression. Complex and rich with emotion, Native American music is touted as intricate and interesting. Though Native Americans use various instruments to create music, perhaps the most well-known is the drum. Native American drums symbolize and express their… Continue Reading