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American Indian : celebrating the voices, traditions, & wisdom of Native Americans.

National Society for American Indian Elderly. (Added Author).

Summary:

America's Indian Nations are a thriving, vital force in today's world, both as innovators of art and culture, and as keepers of wisdom. This book celebrates the fascinating place where those two streams meet, exploring and honoring the knowledge of tribal elders, and introducing vibrant new creative visions from Native chefs, artists, leaders, and storytellers who are informed and inspired by thousands of years of tradition. (Publisher).

Record details

ISBN: 9781934533123
ISBN: 1934533122
Physical Description: 302 pages : illustrations ; 36 cm
Publisher: San Francisco, CA : Gold Street Press, 2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Subtitle from cover. Introduction by Steve Wilson, Chairman, National Society for American Indian Elderly.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 294-295) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The knowledge preservation project -- To our future -- Harvests of land and sea: foodways -- Return to the three sisters: cooking -- Point of the four winds: medicine & healing -- We all come together: feasts & festivals -- Songs to the spirits: music & movement -- From river cane to Raven's mask: art & craft -- Thread the needle: beauty in utility -- Bounty of the elders: shared wisdom -- Map of featured tribes -- Author and expert reviewer biographies.