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U.S. Coin Series to Honor Native Americans
Images honoring the history and culture of Native Americans will appear on the reverse of the U.S. Sacagawea dollar starting in 2009. Above, Randy'L He-dow Teton, a Shoshone, stands near a likeness of the Sacagawea dollar. She was the model for Sacagawea’s face.
Photo Galleries
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Artist of the American West
John Nieto paints striking, symbolic portraits representing icons of the American West. His focus on American Indian culture and North American wildlife reflects his family's New Mexico roots.
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American Indians in Modern Times
American Indians have made significant contributions to arts, politics, sports, entertainment, activism and business in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Indian/Not Indian
Fritz Scholder was known for his unconventional paintings of American
Indians. Part-Indian himself, he questioned stereotypes about Indians and rejected the label "Indian artist."
Feature Articles
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Navajo Medicine People Keep Traditions Alive
The Navajo people are inheritors of a rich cultural legacy centered on oral traditions and customs passed down for hundreds of years.
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Misconceptions Still Exist About American Indians
The history and contemporary life of American Indians need to be better understood by non-Indians, researchers have found.
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National Powwow Honors Native American Culture
Held every two years in Washington, the National Powwow attracts members of some 250 tribal nations from the United States and Canada.