Timber Wolves
Check out ancient Native American songs and tribal dances and you’ll likely find timber wolves. Likewise, they can be found in ancient stories, which have been passed down throughout the…
Throwing Knives
Throwing knives are a unique concept of Indian warfare and battle. Although most other cultures have used some form of knife technique when engaging in battle, the design and purpose…
The Mohawk Tribe
The Mohawk tribe, or Mohawk Nation, was one of the founding nations of the Iroquois Confederacy. The Mohawk were originally called Kanienkeh or Kanienkehaka meaning “People of the Flint”. They…
Thanksgiving
Presently celebrated the fourth Thursday in November, the Thanksgiving holiday is depicted as a day of celebratory feasting, of being thankful for what we have in our lives. The first…
Teepees
Native American Indians typically come to mind when someone mentions the word teepee. It’s a tent style house that was formally and on occasion still used by Native American Indians…
ABALONE LITERATURE
NACC has a long history of promoting writers that address indigenous people in California specifically, and throughout the Americas. We do this through the NACC Spoken Word Series and by…
Sterling Silver Jewelry
“Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime.” This philosophy proved true for Native…
Squaw
When one hears the name “Squaw,” many different interpretations come to mind. For me, hearing the name makes me think of a young Native American girl. Not so long ago…
NACC Spoken Word Series
Kim Shuck (info) and Gabriel Duncan (info), co-coordinators New Book By Kim Shuck The Native American Cultural Center’s Spoken Word Series has been a long standing feature in our programming.…
NACC Events
Art Events See the listings below and check back regularly. Native Spring Festival The 2005 event calendar is about to be released! Check back soon. Spoken Word Series Spoken Word…