Journal

Sheena Begay believes every Native American design has a story. That belief is a large part of why she enjoys modeling pieces from Native artists. It’s her way of putting their story out there for others to hear and see. And to show people about their history and what they’re trying to build with their […]
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Enoch Endwarrior has a mission on his mind: reconnecting Native people who grew up in urban areas as he did with their traditional culture. And he has a unique way of blending that traditional culture with the pop culture he grew up with through his art. That’s the backbone of his business, Reclaim Designz.

Enoch grew up in Albuquerque, raised in a non-traditional atmosphere. His mother...

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Culture is defined as “the characteristic featuresof everyday existence shared by people in a place or time.” For most of our history, culture has been seen as the way in which various groups of people define themselves among the diversity that exists in the world. Their collective history and the way in which they express who they are is one of the most important ways a group of people...

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Native American jewelry is known for its patterns, symbols, and materials. The traditional skills used in crafting each piece are a reflection of cultural and historical connections which continue into the world of today. This is especially true of materials that reflect the larger community of an ancient people.

Many make the mistake of believing that the ancient world...

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