Looks at the history and contemporary life of the Abenaki and the importance of basket making to their way of life.
Duration: 1:44:05.
Accompanying material.
Northeast Historical Archaeology, vol. 35, no. 1, 2006, pp. 15-28
Description
Looks at the significance and use of wampum beads in the diplomatic process during the French and British periods at Fort Niagara. Shows beads found there were produced at Albany.
Visual Anthropology, vol. 19, no. 3-4, 2006, pp. 295-314
Description
Highlights photographs taken at Ho-Chunk Memorial Day Powwow in Black River Falls in Wisconsin and examines the connection between contemporary military service and traditions.
American Indian Quarterly, vol. 30, no. 3/4, Summer/Fall, 2006, pp. 574-596
Description
Describes four viewpoints about the National Museum of the Native American (NMAI) garnered through two personal visits and the others through newspaper articles and discussions.
Analysis of photographs shows how the project's intent changed over time from stylistic and thematic unity to changes in aesthetic and political attitude.