The New York Times – Travel:
In 1776, Cherokee leaders looked for ways to navigate a foreboding future. Nanyehi, a.k.a. Nancy Ward, is venerated and reviled for her choice.
Category: Native Americans
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‘Dances With Wolves’ Actor Is Sentenced to Life in Prison
The New York Times – Film:
Nathan Chasing Horse had been convicted of charges including the sexual assault of women and girls and the possession of child sexual abuse imagery.
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A Beadwork Artist Pretties Up Horses with Precision and Creativity
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The beadwork artist Beverly Moran has impressed horse and art lovers with her intricate designs and detailed workmanship.
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The Tourism Slump Squeezes Navajo Nation Parks Like Monument Valley
The New York Times – Travel:
Things were looking up last year at pandemic-battered Navajo Nation parks like Monument Valley. Then their lifeblood, foreign visitors, slowed to a trickle.
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A Hike to Crazy Horse Stirs Patriotism and Doubt
The New York Times – Travel:
Thousands took part in a biannual hike to a South Dakota mountaintop, where a sculpture of the Lakota chief is in its 77th year of construction.
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How Nonamey Transformed a Newspaper Into a Birthday Cake
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Using just a few basic craft supplies, the artist Nonamey constructs a dessert that looks good enough to eat.
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Rose B. Simpson’s Story in Five Artworks
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Wary of being reduced to an art world commodity, Rose B. Simpson tries to stay true to herself and her community. Here, her story in five works.
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In Santa Fe, Native American Jewelry Has a Showcase
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
All year long, makers sell their creations on the portal at the historic Palace of the Governors.