Editorial: Thanksgiving’s History Should be Honored

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States that occurs every fourth Thursday of November. It wasn’t until 1863, during the Civil War, when it was proclaimed a national holiday.  The common image of Thanksgiving is a table piled with food like mashed potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole and, of course, turkey. We know […]

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Memorial Lecture Continues American Indian Artist’s Influence

In 1994, Joe Williams sat in the audience during the Oscar Howe Memorial Lecture, learning about the impact on the community made by American Indian artist, Oscar Howe. Last night, he returned again, but this time as the Oscar Howe Memorial lecturer.  Williams, the Director of Native American Programs at the Plains Art Museum in […]

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