The Caning Shop - for Gourd Crafting, Chair Caning, and Basketry. Their supplies, tools, how-to books, help and quick, friendly service will add to your enjoyment of these ageless crafts. They've written the definitive guides to gourd crafting and chair caning.
A short film about the healing work of Grandma Clara Shinobu Iura of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, who is working diligently to expand her hospital in the Brazilian rainforest. See www.santacasadecura. org for more information.
8th World Indigenous Women and Wellness Conference. Will be happening Sept 29, 30 and Oct 1, 2008. Happening in Calgary Alberta. See website for more information. www.awotaan.org
Franklin's 100 milestone sparked chaotic scenes as thousands of fans ran onto the ground. Buddy kicking his 100th was a special achievement for him, the first indigenous player ever to so and it's a fair effort when the game's been going for over 150 years.
This is what my friend and I captured with a camera that night...
Plant description and indigenous uses of the western red cedar. Part of the Cupressaceae family and found only in the western US, like other cedars it is very resilient to weathering. It was the single most important plant resource for coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest.