Star Watchers Blanket by Pendleton haida rivers and mountains

rivers and mountains

Leah Marie Dorion is a Métis person with cultural roots to the historic community of Cumberland House

that addresses the alarming rate of violence against Aboriginal Women and Girls in Canada

Prayer pipes signify mankind’s communication with the Creator

Star Watchers Blanket by Pendleton haida rivers and mountainsSince ancient times, Native Americans have practiced astronomy to predict the arrival of the brightest stars. Mysterious medicine wheels in Wyoming and Canada track the rising of Aldebaran, Rigel and Sirius, inspiring this dynamic design. The Pawnee people of the Central Plains honored the Pleiades Cluster, and believe the Pole Star was a protective Chief who shone highest in the night sky. Pawnee lodges and villages were planned with astronomy in