White Paper Sculptures of the American West

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New Beautiful Era

When I was researching how to sculpt using paper, I came across this husband and wife team, Allen & Patty Eckman.

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Rain Dance

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Tucson Songstress

Happy Top 10 Tuesday y’all!!!

Tucson becomes unbearably hot during the summer.  We’ve been lucky so far and have had a pretty mild May.  Suddenly, our weather has changed, however, and the forecast says our days will be 105+ over the next week or so.  There is no relief in sight until our Monsoon season hits to cool things off.  This usually happens in July.

Tucson is also rich in Native American culture, so to embrace the spirit of this desert town, I thought it would be fun to have a rain dance this week with your kiddos.  Perhaps the magic will work, and the monsoon season will come early, too!!!

To start the activity, you will need two items:

(1) A hand drum

This one is available for purchase through Amazon.com.  Click HERE to check it out.

(2) A rain stick

I always like the see through ones for…

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Interview with Allison Bruning, Author/Publisher

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Aya Walksfar, Author

Today I have the great pleasure of interviewing Allison Bruning. I read Ms. Bruning’s book, Calico: Children of the Shawnee. I enjoy some history with my fiction, so I was impressed with the satisfying, complex read. Once I began reading, I was loathe to put it down.

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“What inspired you to write Calico when you’re not even Native American descent?”

I cannot tell you how many times I get this question. To tell you the truth I absolutely love it, too. Growing up in Ohio I was bombarded with funny names such as Chillicothe, Wapakoneta, Mohican, and Cincinnati. The memorials of the Native American tribes who had once inhabited Ohio were in the names of our towns, camps (I went to Camp Wakatomika as a youth), and streets. Although, as far as I know, my family has no Native American heritage I was often drawn to the history and…

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Cool Art: Kevin and Valerie Pourier

cool Native art, Kevin Pourier, Native jewelry, Valerie Pourier

Pechanga Powwow (Temecula) — June 28-30

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Hemet Sonshine

The 18th Annual Pechanga Powwow will be held from June 28-30, 2013.   This FREE event will be held at Pechanga Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, California, 92592.   Parking is also FREE.

For more information, call Randy Pico at 951.770.4769 or view flyer at http://www.californiaindianeducation.org/pow_wow/2013/Pechanga_Powwow_2013.pdf.

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GHOST DANCE SONG-DEDICATED TO MY NATIVE BROTHERS AND SISTERS WHO SERVED THIS COUNTRY AND WHO ARE MARCHING ACROSS THE WORLD TODAY

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A special dedication for my ancestors and Native American brothers and sisters who have lost their lives to the building of this country. Who need to be honored for their service. You will live in my heart always. This country has been built on the blood and tears of my ancestors. AHO- WHITECROW

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Resources

Tribes: Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, communities and nations.	www.arizonaguide.com/things-to-do/native-cultures/tribes
Museums: incorporate centuries-old artifacts into their exhibits.	www.arizonaguide.com/things-to-do/native-cultures/museums

Monuments & Sites: Ruins of villages and ancient structures in the northern, southern and central regions of the state attest to the ingenuity of original settlers.		www.arizonaguide.com/things-to-do/native-cultures/monuments-sites
Native American Tribes of Arizona	www.native-languages.org/arizona.htm
	http://www.indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com

Brule and Airo – Mesa, AZ

Source: www.brulerecords.com
Paul LaRoche, leader of the award winning contemporary Native American group, Brulé and AIRO (the American Indian Rock Opera), announced the release of their first “live” concert television (PBS) special on DVD and a live CD recording. Seven years in the making, the concert titled “Brulé & AIRO, Live at Mt Rushmore, Concert for Reconciliation of the Cultures” was presented at the Mt Rushmore amphitheater in the Black Hills of South Dakota on July 13 & 14, 2007 before record breaking crowds of over 11,000. South Dakota Public Broadcasting aired the concert numerous times as part of their annual fundraising campaign with record number of pledges this past winter & spring. Rocky Mtn PBS (Denver & affiliates) has committed to airing the concert in the near future. Brule Bio: Brulé founder, Paul LaRoche, adopted at birth off the Lower Brule Sioux Indian Reservation, discovered his heritage in 1993 after the death of both adoptive parents. He was reunited on Thanksgiving Day, 1993 with a brother, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The discovery of his true heritage has had a monumental effect on his life. Overwhelmed by the experience, Paul has turned his powerful feelings to humanitarian causes through music. Brule has become one of the top-selling Native American recording artists with more than a million cds sold worldwide. With national appearances on Regis and Kathie Lee, CNN Worldbeat, QVC, A&E Biography and others, Brule has come of age. The live performances have created contagious excitement that is sweeping the nation. Awards include: 1999 “Outstanding Musical Achievement Award” from The First Americans in the Arts; 2002 “Group of the Year” and “Best Instrumental Recording” for Star People from the Native American Music Awards; 2003 “Best Instrumental Recording” for Night Tree by Nicole with Brulé from the Native American Music Awards; 2006 “Group of the Year” for AIRO: Tatanka and “Best Compilation Recording” for Brulé’s “the Collection” from the Native American Music Awards. Current AIRO band members include movie actor, Moses Brings Plenty on traditional drum; Nicole LaRoche (Paul’s daughter) on flute; Shane LaRoche (Paul’s son) on guitars and broadway performer/vocalist, Kriste Belt. Paul, Nicole and Shane are enrolled members of the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe of SD. Moses is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe of SD. Special guest performers included members of the Many Moccasins traditional Native American dance troupe from Winnebago; Thirza Defoe, Petur Redbird, Lowery Begay and Linda Thompson. Guest kit drummer, Kurt Olson, from Minneapolis.

Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli AZ of Chandler performs at the Herberger Theater