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Statement
The
Co-operative provides incentives to 2,700+ American Indian artists
representing over 410 tribal nations for the preservation of their
contemporary and traditional crafts, culture, and education through
involvement in Indian Culture Programs, including dances, traditional
food, fashion shows, and performances. The Co-operative sponsors various
Indian events i.e.: Pow-Wows, cultural festivals, information services,
and publishes Native American Directory:
Canada, Alaska, and United States... "information
that is hard to find" - American Library Journal, ..."directory on
Indians for the 21st century" - News From Indian Country, ..."valuable
resources" - Ethnic Forum ..."our Indian red page bible" - National
Indian Child Welfare Association.
Areas
Of Interest
Traditional and contemporary Native American techniques
in arts and crafts including jewelry, basketry, wood and stone carving,
weaving, pottery, beadwork, quill-work, rug-making, tanning and leather
work, dance reglia, and cookery, produce and distribute Indian music
and videos: Native American artists and tribal arts and crafts traditions
in the United States, Canada, and Alaska.
Holdings
Collections in all the above areas. A computerized mailing list
of and for people who buy, teach, collect, are interested in, and/or
are Indian (130,000+) is set up on Native American organizations,
media, events and Indian affairs. North America Native American Indian
Information and Trade Center established January 1991. (N.A.2
I.I.T.C.)
Publications
Native American Reference Book ('82, '96) revision 2010;
Native American Directory: Alaska, Canada,
United States (a quick reference for locating Native Organizations,
events, media, and tribal offices and reserves); special guide for
evaluating and acquiring Native crafts and raw materials through trading
posts, stores, galleries, cooperatives, and guilds; researching
your Indian Ancestory. Pow-Wow and Indian
Events on the Red Road..."
most comprehensive listing of American Indian events in U.S. and
Canada". ('93, '95) revision 2010.
Information
Services
Answers inquiries; provides advisory, consulting, reference, and
current-awareness services; conduct seminars and workshops; makes
referrals to other sources of information; permits on site use of
collections. Information and referrals are free; other services are
subject to fee. Services are intended primarily for Native Americans,
but others will be assisted with large self-addressed stamped envelope.
Currently working in a motor home as a portable Indian Chamber of
Commerce (1988-2009). Available: American Indian Information Packet,
events, programs, sample newspapers, etc. Send $10.00 and priority
(stamped*) mail self-addressed envelope. Free Indian
Pow-Wow calendar/list (quarterly) send (flat fee*) priority mail self-addressed
stamped envelope. Forward (4) S.A.S.E for the entire year.
*
Check with your local Post Office for current rates.
Index
Terms
Native Americans, Native American arts and crafts, Indian Information
services - Research and Referrals. Marketing authentic Indian crafts
worldwide. Native American music and events.
Established: 1969
Latest Directory Info Date: July
2010
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