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Knife River National Historic Site one of eight musts when visiting North Dakota

Xerxes2004   Near the center of the state near the town of Stanton and an hour northwest of capital Bismarck, this 1,758-acre archaeological site includes the remains of three villages of the historical Hidatsa tribal people, related to the Crow, dating back to around 1600 and occupied for nearly 240 years; the most famous resident was Sakakawea (Sacagawea), famed for assisting the Lewis and Clark Expedition (she was actually a Shoshone captive being held here). The “earth lodges” here reached…

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Getting to know the USA'st original tribal peoples

AleksandarNikic As most of us know, today is Columbus Day in the United States and other countries, and Indigenous People's Day in much of Latin America, marking the 528th anniversary of the Christopher Columbus expedition's first landing in the Americas (actually 12 October), on the coast of Hispaniola, the Caribbean island home to the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Of course, many of the Amerindian tribes that were already living here when the Spaniards arrived are still part of the…

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They were here before...

Most history text book begin with the arrival of the Europeans on the American soil. Actually, millions of people were here before! Enjoy this one-day tour of Santa Fe to discover what was going on before the Spanish set foot on this beautiful land. "In the Beginning there was Kuapogi" is about history from a Native perspective. http://www.sevendirections.net/english/2010featured/kaupogi.html

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  • Dave Acton April 7, 2025 at 1:54pm
    I recently came across this interesting look from the BBC at the burgeoning of Native American tourism in the USA https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230828-the-indigenous-tribes-r...
    Why Indigenous tourism is booming in US
    Native and First Nation tourism is booming across North America, and part of what's propelling it is the conversion of ancient trails into modern bik…
  • Max Pesling December 29, 2024 at 1:15pm
    Canada, too, is packed with ways to experience the culture of the peoples who were here before European colonization: https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/responsible-travel/dis...
  • John Kipper August 20, 2023 at 12:12pm
    First Nations heritage is one big reason for my interest in the U.S. Southwest, so I found this piece about road tripping through Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah great to bookmark: https://www.travelandleisure.com/trail-of-the-ancients-road-trip-in...
  • Helen Brown July 1, 2023 at 4:46pm
    As a reader of Midwest Living, this article about museums in the region which showcase contemporary Native American art and culture caught my eye: https://www.midwestliving.com/travel/around-region/native-american-...
    These Native American Museums Beautifully Showcase Indigenous People's Expressions of Today
    Museums often freeze Native American culture in the past. These spots feature modern interpretations.
  • Max Pesling April 11, 2023 at 6:47pm
    I'm been long interested in First Nations culture, and for anyone like me, this latest Cali initiative is a boon: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/native-california
    Native California, a Just-Launched Online Database, Connects Travelers to the State's Indigenous He…
    It's a treasure trove of 500 attractions—including museums, restaurants, hiking trails, and shopping—all connected to California's native communities.
  • Jordan Simon January 8, 2023 at 11:51am
    Travel+Leisure just shone the spotlight on a cool new restaurant in Minneapolis called Owamni, specializing in nouvelle, First Nations-inspired cuisine - sounds yummy! https://www.travelandleisure.com/owamni-indigenous-food-lab-minneap...
    The Country's Best New Restaurant Is a Tribute to Indigenous Cultures Across North America
    The Minneapolis restaurant was named Best New Restaurant in the 2022 James Beard Awards. And it's not the only place to experience Indigenous culture…
  • José Balido September 17, 2022 at 11:30am
    Leave it to California to progressive, "woke," whatever you want to call it, but I think this is a great idea: Visit California has just launched a marketing campaign called Visit Native California to promote tourism around the state's 109 recognized tribes: https://www.afar.com/magazine/visit-native-california-program-seeks...
    New Visit Native California Program Encourages Travelers to Connect With State's Indigenous Cultures
    The new Native-led initiative seeks to showcase the rich cultures of the state’s 109 federally recognized tribes.
  • David Paul Appell June 14, 2022 at 7:50am
    Recently came across this in BBC Travel. The Iniskim Umaapi medicine wheel, on a windswept hill on the prairie of remote southern Alberta near Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park, dates back some 5,000 years. It's a fascinating tale - read it here: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220109-iniskim-umaapi-is-this-...
    Iniskim Umaapi: Is this Canada's 'Stonehenge'?
    Built by ancient Indigenous People and long considered to be sacred, the Iniskim Umaapi medicine wheel in Alberta is one of the oldest religious monu…
  • Seven Directions|Cultural and Su April 13, 2012 at 9:36pm

    During the summer most pueblos held their ceremonial dances where respectful and conscious travelers are welcome to watch. The whole state of New Mexico comes alive over the warm months and offers numerous events that are truly unique.

    The Pueblo culture goes back over ten thousand years and the elaborate ceremonies are rooted in the ancestor’s knowledge and beliefs and are a genuine religious expression. Every part of the costumes, from masks to colors, retains a specific significance that also guides their steps and movements.

  • Seven Directions|Cultural and Su February 5, 2012 at 11:25pm

    This is a very unique tour combining art and sustainability and includes some outstanding Native American artists and experts Summary of the tour Art and Sustanability Tour

    https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9012348485?profile=original
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