Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada

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Yvonne Wakim Dennis Arlene Hirschfelder

Native American Landmarks and Festivals

A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada

Yvonne Wakim Dennis, Arlene Hirschfelder

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Visible Ink Press
12 March 2019

Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides

A state-by-state (and Canada too!) tour of monuments, events, sites, and festivals of Indigenous American history

From ancient rock drawings, historic sites, and modern museums to eco- and cultural tourism, sports events and powwows, the Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada

provides a fascinating tour of the rich heritage of Indigenous people across the continent. Whether it's the annual All Indian Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, a dog-sledding trek in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, or a rough ride to the ancient Kaunolu Village Site on Lanai, Hawaii, there is lots more to experience in the Indigenous world right around the corner, including ...

The Montezuma Castle National Monument Trail of Tears National Historic Trail The Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma City The Autry Museum of the American West The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center The Thunderbird Powwow The First Nations Film and Video Festival in various cities and states The Angel Mounds State Memorial The Harvest Moon American Indian Festival The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument Canada's National Aboriginal Veterans Monument And hundreds more!

Native American Landmarks and Festivals

guides the traveler to 729 landmarks, sites, festivals, and events in all 50 states and Canada. Travelers not only read about the history and traditions for each site, but maps, photos, illustrations, addresses and websites are also included to help further exploration. This book lets the reader choose from a vast array of ""authentic"" adventures such as dog sledding, camping in a tipi, hunting and fishing expeditions, researching the history with the people who made the history, making crafts, herbal walks, building and sailing in canoes, hiking along ancient routes, exploring rock art, and preparing and eating Native foods.

Organized by region, Indigenous enterprises are included in state and federal parks, including federal and international heritage sites, public and private museums and non-Native events that include Indigenous voice. This convenient reference also has a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. Whether traveling by car, plane, or armchair, Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada

will bring hours of enjoyable discovery.

By: Yvonne Wakim Dennis, Arlene Hirschfelder
Imprint: Visible Ink Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 767g
ISBN: 9781578597864
ISBN 10: 1578597862
Pages: 450
Publication Date: 12 March 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Arlene Hirschfelder is the author or editor of over 25 books about Native peoples, including the Native American Almanac, Native Americans: A History in Pictures and The Extraordinary Book of Native American Lists. She and Yvonne Dennis have authored five books together, including the award-winning Children of Native America Today and A Kid's Guide to Native American History. She worked at the Association on American Indian Affairs (a civil rights organization), for over 20 years and has years of experience consulting with publishers, museums, schools, and universities. In addition to being an author, Hirschfelder has co-curated exhibits at the Sequoyah National Research Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, and the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston, Illinois. She lives in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Reviews for Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada

This authoritative, information-packed volume will be invaluable for tourists but also useful to others researching Indian history, heritage, and current cultural production. - Library Journal The ultimate traveler's guide to Indian Country. Experience the Indigenous world in nearly one text. ... takes readers through a tour of the rich heritage of Indigenous people, with thoughtful storytelling and background information of what to see and do in Indian Country. - Tribal Business Journal ... a comprehensive look at the various landmarks, festivals, museums, ruins, and more that encompass Native American culture. ... for those doing research or planning a trip. - American Reference Books Annual ... recognizing the legacy of Indigenous cultures in the United States and Canada ... - Protoview Book News