It’s a tragedy that only today is Native American culture truly beginning to be appreciated. Some of this is evidence in the organic food movement, and of the biodynamic food movement, which has to do with planting crops in relationship to the lunar cycle. Many of these practices originated in Native American cultures. Fertilizer for [...]
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The Smoking Practices Of Native Indians
For thousands of years many different varieties of tobacco have grown in the Americas and at least three (N. attenuata, N. Bigelovii and N. glauca) of these were smoked by the Native Indians. The smoking of tobacco for these indigenous peoples was more of a ritual than a general pleasure like it is for most [...]
Promoting tolerance and peace online
If you are an activists, let me give you an advice. Good online presence and social presence will definitely go a long way to boost your message to the far reaches of the world. As a blogger, I am very much aware of the power of the internet. And I know for a fact that many NGO’s [...]
Ethnic Diversity is a Matter Close to my Heart
I have been an supporter and exponent of ethnic diversity for all of my adult life. I have never felt that a person should be judged on their race or colour of their skin. We need to accept diversity an embrace it rather than fight against it…the path to conflict only. The web site that [...]
A Native American Doll to Celebrate Our Differences
When you think about it, it’s an absolute outrage that only 20 years ago on the US Census, there wasn’t an option to identify yourself as Native American. It seems as if the rich heritage of these people was just suddenly forgotten and it’s an absolute shame. In my home State of Maine, I am [...]
Native American Coffee Traders
A new type of coffee grower is slowly emerging in the organic coffee growing and harvesting industry. The Native American who once worked diligently for large coffee plantations for less than enough to support a family has begun to grow their own. These large plantations also clear an abundance of land that had once been [...]
The Native Americans and the Environment
There are few nations who have had such a close relationship with the physical environment. Before settlers changed their lives, they all lived in relatively small units living very close to the earth. In fact native Americans were defined by the land, a small selection of sacred places shaping their world. To them there [...]
Holding Your Own Native American Inspired Fire Ceremony
One thing that those interested in spiritual or holistic healing have become increasingly more interested in over the years has been the practice of holding a Native American inspired fire ceremony. Using a minimal number of accessories and based around a central outdoor fire pit the ceremony is traditionally performed around the time of the [...]
The Beauty of Native American Hair
To me, one of the most beautiful aspects of Native American culture is the pride Native Americans take in their hair, especially when it comes to the long-ingrained traditions of braiding and hair length. For some Native Americans, the art of braiding is only ornamental; for others, it took on a religious meaning and could even signify [...]
Inequality In Employment And Pay Rate Prevails
One of the greatest and most crucial socioeconomic differences that must be faced by our Government and business sector alike is the drastic shortfall between the average wages paid to native Americans compared with white employees. The lack of research into the racial wage gap concerning American Indians is an issue in an of itself, [...]
