Wild Wolves
Now wildly popular, wild wolves were once eradicated from nearly all of America, Europe, and Mexico. Seen as a credible threat to livestock, their presence took on an evil perception,…
Wild Horses
Wild horses have long since symbolized freedom in this country. In movies they are often depicted as strong, free creatures, running solidly through green pastures and wooded fields. Their manes…
White Buffalo
Respected and revered by Native Americans, the buffalo has remained an important part of their culture. Used for shelter, weapons, food, and clothing, the buffalo played an integral role in…
2001: NATIVE ART IN THE PARK
In 2001 NACC co-sponsored a series of arts programs in San Francisco parks with the Neighborhood Parks Council. The purpose of this partnership was to focus attention on the indigenous…
Wampanoag Indians
Wampanoag Indians inhabited the coastal region between the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island to the western end of Cape Cod and the coastal islands of Martha’s Vineyard…
NATIVE SAN FRANCISCO
For visitors who wish to explore the American Indian side of San Francisco NACC has polled a group of American Indian residents to determine their favorite sites to visit in…
VISIT San Francisco:
Welcome to San Francisco! Many people have written asking for tips for their visit to San Francisco; either they are attending a Native American event or they are traveling to…
Press Release: Indian Leaders Denounce Navajo Two Spirit Vote
Date: May 3, 2005 Contact: Randy Burns 650-359-6473 Gabriel Duncan 510-917-0643 Native American Cultural Center 415-641-9466 On Friday, April 22nd of 2005, the tribal council of the Navajo Nation unanimously…
Turquoise Jewelry
Not only is Native American turquoise jewelry known for its beauty and uniqueness, an array of legends and stories go along with owning a piece of this beautifully handcrafted jewelry.…
Turquoise
Despite its abundance in some places of the world, turquoise is considered a precious gem used for various purposes, namely jewelry. Turquoise is a light weight, opaque, greenish-blue stone that…