Hopi legend has it that a wise farmer once said to his people, “This is not about growing vegetables; it is about growing kids.” The Hopi are known for their sacred agricultural customs which honor the lives of newborns. The…
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Native American tribes of the northwest coast, like the Haida, often built and carved totem poles as tall as 40 feet. What was the significance behind doing so? Totem poles were a sign of wealth Totem poles were built and…
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Dreams are significant to Native American cultures as they open new worlds beyond a normal comprehension of reality. Once dream realms are opened, dreamwalkers work within them to heal, teach, and unite with elder hearts. The ways in which dreamwalkers…
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Skinwalkers are feared among Native Americans. Navajo Yebichai dancers. Photo Credit: Edward S. Curtis. USA, 1900, Wellcome Trust – Public Domain Updated Jan 2024 When people hear the word, “shapeshifter,” they may think of supernatural figures like witches and werewolves….
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Native American Day is crucial to the continued preservation efforts of the 100 federally recognized tribes in California and the nine that exist in the state of South Dakota. The Midwest began celebrating Native American Day in place of Columbus…
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