If you are thinking about remodeling your home, this year is going to be a great year to do it! From renovating your kitchen, to replacing the siding of your house, this is the year to go big on home renovations. Below is a list of some of the best 2015 renovations for your...
Although officially happening in May of 2014, we here at 1st Tribal Lending wanted to take the time to recognize Judge Diane Humetewa, the first Native American woman to ever hold the position as a federal judge. Confirmed 96-0 to serve on the U.S. District Court for the state of Arizona, Diane Humetewa is making...
Quickly earning a reputation as a gifted songwriter, visual artist, social activist, and musician in the 1960’s, Buffy Sainte-Marie is still producing and playing music today. Born in 1941 on the Piapot Cree First Nations Reserve in Saskatchewan, Canada, Sainte-Marie later went to University of Massachusetts Amherst earning degrees in teaching and Oriental philosophy. In...
Of course, there are many movies out there that feature Native Americans, but, there are non that do it as well as the movies listed below. Each bring different perspectives of Native Americans, as well as correct representation. Looking for a movie to watch with your family over the holidays? Feel free to read the list...
Photo Courtesy of: http://opencuny.org/languagerevitalizationinthe21stcentury/ One of the things most people don’t realize is their limited and often mistaken understanding of Native American history and languages. Below are some interesting things that you should know about Native American languages and how they’ve not only influenced the Native American culture, but current US history and geography as...
A critical component to buying a home is education and counseling. There are many programs out there to help Native families become educated before buying a home. Most Native families that are buying a home are first generation homebuyers and buying a home for their first time. In order to make the right steps, make...
Happy Native American Heritage Month! For around 100 years, there has been a push to honor the contributions, sacrifices, achievements, and historical/cultural legacy of the original inhabitants of this great land and their descendants. Now known as Native American Heritage Month, this is our time to celebrate and honor American Indian culture. History In 1900,...
When many people think of Native tribes, they think of the reservations and land that they currently live in. But in almost every case, where current Native tribes reside is not where they were originally from. One man, Aaron Carapella who lives on Cherokee lands, has decided to pinpoint the original locations and names of...
Photo courtesy of: http://www.eastoregonian.com/ Born in 1951 to parents of Chinook, Walla Walla, German, Irish, and French Canadian descent, Lavadour grew up in Pendleton, Oregon on the Umatilla Indian Reservation. He discovered his love for art and painting as a child and was encouraged by his family to pursue his artwork. Primarily self-taught as an...
It has been a little over a year since Native American photographer Matika Wilbur has hit the open road in her car and has embarked on an epic adventure. Her goal: to take photographs of citizens in every federally recognized tribe in the United States, originally 562 is now up to 566 in number. With...
