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Tribes Hill Heritage Center

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We are a nonprofit organization working to preserve Indigenous traditional arts like leather work, needle art, bead work, woodworking, and more; located at 360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068.

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Our next vendor event is coming up soon, be sure to mark your calendar!
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November 8th and November 9th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
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360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 
For more info call: (518)921-8107
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

Our next vendor event is coming up soon, be sure to mark your calendar! πŸ‚ November 8th and November 9th from 9:00am to 3:30pm πŸ‚ 360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 For more info call: (518)921-8107 #thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

Our next vendor event is coming up soon, be sure to mark your calendar!
πŸ‚
November 8th and November 9th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068
For more info call: (518)921-8107
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

29.10.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Centuries-old Indigenous footpath receives Michigan historical recognition TheΒ footpathΒ ran along what isΒ todayΒ Fulton Street, Lake Drive and Robinson Road in the city’s Eastown neighborhood.

"GRAND RAPIDS, MI - A more than 200-year-old Indigenous trade route has been commemorated by the Grand Rapids community, honoring its deep cultural and historical significance."
www.mlive.com/news/grand-r...

29.10.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Reading List for Native American Heritage Month 2025 - Community of Literary Magazines and Presses For Native American Heritage Month, observed annually during the month of November, we asked our member presses and literary magazines to share with us some of the books and magazines they recommend r...

My recently published book "is(ness)", Gnashing Teeth Publishing, is listed as one of the CLMP's reading lists for November. Check out all the other Indigenous authors. There are some great titles.
www.clmp.org/news/a-readi...

29.10.2025 14:14 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
🀩FREE Class!!🀩
Come make no face corn husk dolls with us! If you're interested in learning more or want to schedule a class time, call (518)921-8107 (Wed-Sundays, 9am-3pm)
We can bring supplies to schools and after-school programs, from 4th grade and up. 
(The class is free, but donations are appreciated)
Check out this great video by our friend Kelley Marie on YouTube! She tells the Oneida story about these dolls:
https://youtu.be/KLWmUskHflE

🀩FREE Class!!🀩 Come make no face corn husk dolls with us! If you're interested in learning more or want to schedule a class time, call (518)921-8107 (Wed-Sundays, 9am-3pm) We can bring supplies to schools and after-school programs, from 4th grade and up. (The class is free, but donations are appreciated) Check out this great video by our friend Kelley Marie on YouTube! She tells the Oneida story about these dolls: https://youtu.be/KLWmUskHflE

🀩FREE Class!🀩 Make no face corn husk dolls with us! We can bring supplies to schools and after-school programs, from 4th grade up. (class is free, donations appreciated). Check out the video by Kelley Marie on YouTube! She tells the Oneida story about these dolls: youtu.be/KLWmUskHflE

28.10.2025 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Colored pencil drawing on warm gray paper, of a flying Barn Owl near to landing on a perch.

Colored pencil drawing on warm gray paper, of a flying Barn Owl near to landing on a perch.

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) in flight. Colored pencils on Canson paper, ~8 x 10 in.
πŸ§ͺ🐑🌿🌎πŸͺΆ #scicomm #owl #owls #infographics #BarnOwl #VisualJournalism #birds #Ornithology #ColoredPencil #Canson #VisualStorytelling #VisualCommunication

28.10.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a formline design of a scarlet macaw from its side. its beak is partially open; its tongue connects to two humanoid designs that surround it on either side. the tongues of the humanoids also connect back to the macaw, creating a continuous red line that circles around from its mouth to the back of its head. a couple of monstera leaves are also included in the design.

a formline design of a scarlet macaw from its side. its beak is partially open; its tongue connects to two humanoid designs that surround it on either side. the tongues of the humanoids also connect back to the macaw, creating a continuous red line that circles around from its mouth to the back of its head. a couple of monstera leaves are also included in the design.

asgyaabag̱m ts'u'uts - chatterbox bird 🦜 about indigenous language reclamation. sticker design on my patreon until halloween!

#art #formline #indigenousart

26.10.2025 23:20 β€” πŸ‘ 606    πŸ” 214    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 2
Evan Pritchard is coming to sign books and put on his concert for everyone on Sunday! Stick around after the performance for some Tribes Hill trick or treating from 4pm-6pm!
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October 26th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
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360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068. For more info call: (518)921-8107

Evan Pritchard is coming to sign books and put on his concert for everyone on Sunday! Stick around after the performance for some Tribes Hill trick or treating from 4pm-6pm! πŸŽƒ October 26th from 9:00am to 3:30pm πŸŽƒ 360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068. For more info call: (518)921-8107

Evan Pritchard is coming to sign books and put on his concert for everyone on Sunday! Stick around after the performance for some Tribes Hill trick or treating from 4pm-6pm!
πŸŽƒ
October 26th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸŽƒ
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068. For more info call: (518)921-8107

23.10.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holiday season means Siouxland Soup Kitchen needs donations A local organization is looking for help this holiday season as they make sure people throughout Siouxland get a warm meal.

A local organization is looking for help this holiday season as they make sure people throughout Siouxland get a warm meal.

22.10.2025 23:26 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Image is line paper with writing showing an English word followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled and pronounced. The word is Jack o'lantern and pronounced eeyah ahjhustawdee

Image is line paper with writing showing an English word followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled and pronounced. The word is Jack o'lantern and pronounced eeyah ahjhustawdee

Your Cherokee words for today.
The top word is English followed by how it is written in the Cherokee language followed by how it is spelled in English then how to pronounce it phonetically.

23.10.2025 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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After a century in Vatican Museums, Indigenous sacred objects heading back to Canada | CBC News Sources tell CBC News the Vatican and the Canadian Catholic Church are making good progress toward an agreement to return Indigenous cultural objects before the end of the year, in a handoff facilitat...

www.cbc.ca/news/vatican... Part of reconciliation ! So very happy artifacts will be returned to our indigenous people !

23.10.2025 12:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
We've had to pivot last minute and cancel the vendors for this upcoming event, but don't worry, we'll still have Evan Pritchard coming to sign books and put on his concert for everyone on Sunday! Stick around after the performance for some Tribes Hill trick or treating from 4pm-6pm!πŸŽƒ
πŸ‚
October 26th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068. For more info call: (518)921-8107
πŸ‚
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #halloweenevent

We've had to pivot last minute and cancel the vendors for this upcoming event, but don't worry, we'll still have Evan Pritchard coming to sign books and put on his concert for everyone on Sunday! Stick around after the performance for some Tribes Hill trick or treating from 4pm-6pm!πŸŽƒ πŸ‚ October 26th from 9:00am to 3:30pm πŸ‚ 360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068. For more info call: (518)921-8107 πŸ‚ #thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #halloweenevent

Evan Pritchard is coming to sign books and put on his concert for everyone on Sunday! Stick around after the performance for some Tribes Hill trick or treating from 4pm-6pm!
πŸŽƒ
October 26th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸŽƒ
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068. For more info call: (518)921-8107

18.10.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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To recognize Mi'kmaq History Month, DFA is hosting a virtual discussion with Curtis Michael, Assistant Prof of Indigenous Studies @dalhousieu.bsky.social. Open to all! Join us Wed, Oct 29 at 2:30 pm (AST). For the zoom link, email DFA Communications Officer catherine.wall@dal.ca

21.10.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Julian Brave NoiseCat's New Book Explores Indigenous Life, Death, and Survival In "We Survived the Night," NoiseCat touches on family history, community, and Indigenous life across North America.

Julian Brave NoiseCat's New Book Explores Indigenous Life, Death, and Survival

21.10.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 110    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
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Indigenous artifacts at Vatican Museums heading back to Canada after repatriation campaign The collection includes an extremely rare Western Arctic kayak and a two-metre-long wampum belt

About time:

A rare Western Arctic kayak and other cultural objects in the Vatican Museums sent from Canada a century ago are finally going home after a long repatriation campaign by Indigenous groups and the federal government.

www.theglobeandmail.com/world/articl...

21.10.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
We've had to pivot last minute and cancel the vendors for this upcoming event, but don't worry, we'll still have Evan Pritchard coming to sign books and put on his concert for everyone on Sunday! Stick around after the performance for some Tribes Hill trick or treating from 4pm-6pm!πŸŽƒ
πŸ‚
October 26th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068. For more info call: (518)921-8107
πŸ‚
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #halloweenevent

We've had to pivot last minute and cancel the vendors for this upcoming event, but don't worry, we'll still have Evan Pritchard coming to sign books and put on his concert for everyone on Sunday! Stick around after the performance for some Tribes Hill trick or treating from 4pm-6pm!πŸŽƒ πŸ‚ October 26th from 9:00am to 3:30pm πŸ‚ 360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068. For more info call: (518)921-8107 πŸ‚ #thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #halloweenevent

Evan Pritchard is coming to sign books and put on his concert for everyone on Sunday! Stick around after the performance for some Tribes Hill trick or treating from 4pm-6pm!
πŸŽƒ
October 26th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸŽƒ
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068. For more info call: (518)921-8107

18.10.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s #WorldAnatomyDay today. Here’s an illustration depicting the anatomy of antlers. Fall is deer breeding season which is a time when antlers harden for buck’s to use in fighting and establishing dominance. #WorldAnatomyDay, #anatomy, #SciArt, #antler #deer

15.10.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 212    πŸ” 80    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
This weekend!! *** Notice: Patti Two Ravens will be bringing the powwow drum October 12th for an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration with everyone! ***
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October 11th and October 12th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 For more info call: (518)921-8107
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

This weekend!! *** Notice: Patti Two Ravens will be bringing the powwow drum October 12th for an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration with everyone! *** πŸ‚ October 11th and October 12th from 9:00am to 3:30pm πŸ‚ 360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 For more info call: (518)921-8107 #thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

This weekend!! *** Notice: Patti Two Ravens will be bringing the powwow drum October 12th for an Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration with everyone! ***
October 11th and October 12th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 For more info call: (518)921-8107
#thhc #localmuseum

07.10.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Believed to be the first Indigenous woman to enroll at @ox.ac.uk, Mākereti Papakura has received a posthumous degree 100 years after she began her studies.

Learn more: www.atlanticfellows.org/news/posthum...

29.09.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shining a light on Indigenous Artwork, today in The Watershed:

https://www.lionsbaywatershed.ca/post/indigenous-art-walk

#LionsBayWatershed #LocalNews #BritishColumbia #IndigenousArt #TruthAndReconciliation

27.09.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Come see us tomorrow!!
πŸ‚
September 27th and September 28th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 For more info call: (518)921-8107 
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

Come see us tomorrow!! πŸ‚ September 27th and September 28th from 9:00am to 3:30pm πŸ‚ 360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 For more info call: (518)921-8107 #thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

Come see us tomorrow!!
πŸ‚
September 27th and September 28th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 For more info call: (518)921-8107
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

26.09.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Bright yellow clusters of Goldenrod flowers are providing pollen to about ten bees and one Monarch. We see a red barn, a bank of birch trees, and bright blue sky in the background.

Bright yellow clusters of Goldenrod flowers are providing pollen to about ten bees and one Monarch. We see a red barn, a bank of birch trees, and bright blue sky in the background.

A newly-hatched Monarch joins bees on native Goldenrod in the late-September sun

#Butterflies
#Leptember
#NativePlants

26.09.2025 13:18 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mother Earth Needs You Now I am the product, evolution of many thousands of years as are you. I grew up on the land in the remote far north of Ontario following in the footsteps of my Cree ancestors of the great James Bay and M...

My latest column is about remembering my place in this great world and reminding others to help in the fight to save Mother Earth.

#indigenous #firstnations #bill5 #attawapiskat #nishnawbe

wawataynews.ca/blogs-column...

26.09.2025 01:33 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Detailed watercolor painting of a boreal owl. The small brown owl is sitting on a lichen-covered branch and facing forward, showing its bright yellow eyes.

Detailed watercolor painting of a boreal owl. The small brown owl is sitting on a lichen-covered branch and facing forward, showing its bright yellow eyes.

Only a few more days left on my prints campaign! If you'd like to get a print of this sweet Boreal Owl or other birds, checkout my BackerKit campaign!

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...

#BirdArt #SciArt #BSNM #Watercolor #AnimalArt #artprints #prints

26.09.2025 12:01 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
In just 5 days, be sure to stop in and visit with us!
πŸ‚
September 27th and September 28th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068
For more info call: (518)921-8107
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

In just 5 days, be sure to stop in and visit with us! πŸ‚ September 27th and September 28th from 9:00am to 3:30pm πŸ‚ 360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 For more info call: (518)921-8107 #thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

In just 5 days, be sure to stop in and visit with us!
πŸ‚
September 27th and September 28th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068
For more info call: (518)921-8107
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

22.09.2025 13:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Front of a strip of quillwork in dark purple, turquoise, green, yellow, and white

Front of a strip of quillwork in dark purple, turquoise, green, yellow, and white

Back of a strip of quillwork in dark purple, turquoise, green, yellow, and white

Back of a strip of quillwork in dark purple, turquoise, green, yellow, and white

Quillwork with dyed quills

Check out my beadwork β†’ cvkvlv.com

#IndigenousArt

21.09.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We spent the summer slayin rockfish 🎣

One of my favorite humans had a birthday so I made him some beadwork

#beadwork #nativebeadwork #nativeart #nativefashion #rockfish #fish #fishing #indigenousart #beadedpatch #beading #beads #savannahpantsart

21.09.2025 22:24 β€” πŸ‘ 100    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 2
A human face made of mountains, rivers, towns, and animals on the cover of β€œOrigin” by Nick Cardozo

A human face made of mountains, rivers, towns, and animals on the cover of β€œOrigin” by Nick Cardozo

This is one of the most thoughtful and beautiful books on Indigenous peoples I’ve seen. The illustrations are so gorgeously detailed, accompanied by a meticulously researched narrative connecting each of us to one another and to the whole of our fragile planet.

#kidlit πŸ‘πŸΌπŸ“š
@pubspotlight.bsky.social

19.09.2025 11:57 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Today is National Pawpaw Day!

Double rivercane basket by Vivian Cottrell, Cherokee National Treasure

#pawpaw #NativeSky #Indigenousart #ndnart #NativeArt #Cherokee #ᏣᎳᎩ

18.09.2025 23:52 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Our next vendor event is coming up in 10 days, don't miss out!
πŸ‚
September 27th and September 28th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068
For more info call: (518)921-8107
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

Our next vendor event is coming up in 10 days, don't miss out! πŸ‚ September 27th and September 28th from 9:00am to 3:30pm πŸ‚ 360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068 For more info call: (518)921-8107 #thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

Our next vendor event is coming up in 10 days, don't miss out!
πŸ‚
September 27th and September 28th from 9:00am to 3:30pm
πŸ‚
360 Mohawk Drive, Fonda, NY 12068
For more info call: (518)921-8107
#thhc #localmuseum #localnonprofit #nonprofitorganization #vendorevent

17.09.2025 13:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Jacob Butler’s bracelet (Akimel O’otham/Pee Posh) transforms Indigenous astronomy into wearable art. Shells and stones echo the cosmos.

It’s not just jewelry, it’s memory, culture and sky carried on the wrist. Do you own something that holds story?

#bracelet #indigenous #astronomy #art #mariners

17.09.2025 08:47 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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