{"product_id":"native-american-landmarks-and-festivals-a-travelers-guide-to-indigenous-united-states-and-canada-paperback","title":"Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYvonne Wakim Dennis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArlene Hirschfelder\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA state-by-state (and Canada too ) tour of monuments, events, sites, and festivals of Indigenous American history\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom ancient rock drawings, historic sites, and modern museums to eco- and cultural tourism, sports events and powwows, the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNative American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e provides a fascinating tour of the rich heritage of Indigenous people across the continent. Whether it's the annual All Indian Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada, a dog-sledding trek in Arctic Bay, Nunavut, or a rough ride to the ancient Kaunolu Village Site on Lanai, Hawaii, there is lots more to experience in the Indigenous world right around the corner, including ... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e The Montezuma Castle National Monument \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Trail of Tears National Historic Trail \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e The Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma City \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e The Autry Museum of the American West \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e The Mashantucket Pequot Museum \u0026amp; Research Center \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e The Thunderbird Powwow \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e The First Nations Film and Video Festival in various cities and states \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e The Angel Mounds State Memorial \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e The Harvest Moon American Indian Festival \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Canada's National Aboriginal Veterans Monument \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e And hundreds more  \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNative American Landmarks and Festivals\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e guides the traveler to 729 landmarks, sites, festivals, and events in all 50 states and Canada. Travelers not only read about the history and traditions for each site, but maps, photos, illustrations, addresses and websites are also included to help further exploration. This book lets the reader choose from a vast array of \"authentic\" adventures such as dog sledding, camping in a tipi, hunting and fishing expeditions, researching the history with the people who made the history, making crafts, herbal walks, building and sailing in canoes, hiking along ancient routes, exploring rock art, and preparing and eating Native foods. Organized by region, Indigenous enterprises are included in state and federal parks, including federal and international heritage sites, public and private museums and non-Native events that include Indigenous voice. This convenient reference also has a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. Whether traveling by car, plane, or armchair, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNative American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e will bring hours of enjoyable discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYvonne Wakim Dennis\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of several books about Native Americans. She coauthored with Arlene Hirschfelder Visible Ink Press' \u003ci\u003eNative American Almanac\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eA Kid's Guide to Native American History\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChildren of Native America Today\u003c\/i\u003e and she wrote a biography of Sequoyah. She serves as the Education Director for the Children's Cultural Center of Native America and is a board director of Nitchen, Inc., an advocacy organization for Indigenous families in the New York City metropolitan area. She is a multicultural consultant for businesses, schools, and publishers and is a columnist for \u003ci\u003eNative Hoop Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. She resides in New York City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771379351840,"sku":"9781578596416","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e18a56756d1f70eca413687ec9cd5ed3.webp?v=1780385725","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/native-american-landmarks-and-festivals-a-travelers-guide-to-indigenous-united-states-and-canada-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}