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Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2023. It honors the histories, cultures, and perspectives of Indigenous peoples and their ancestors who lived on the land now known as North America.

Photo by Pierre Jean Durieu/Shutterstock

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James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards make history with first Indigenous woman winner

https://t.co/c19GkC3Ib7

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The Chickasaw Hall of Fame welcomes its newest inductee - basket-weaving artist Sue Fish. Fish is the latest Chickasaw citizen to receive this high honor.

On behalf of our Aii Family, we send heartfelt congratulations to Sue Fish on this phenomenal and well-deserved honor!

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Aii is partnering with OU students to develop a digital recipe collection showcasing the rich and diverse Native American food of Oklahoma.

Please share your favourite recipes and their stories at
https://t.co/OdamMEXyOf

The deadline to submit is April 13, 2023

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As we plan future programming for our Aii communities, we want to know what YOU think. Your input will help us best meet your needs

Please use the following link to access a short survey about current issues and needs by 3/28/23

https://t.co/vIL8l6FoRS

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Check out this important new initiative from the American Indian Institute at the University of Oklahoma shared by Nina R. Barbee, Ph.D. Proud Citizen of the Choctaw Nation, and Director
of the American Indian Institute (Aii)

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The Iroquoian Midwinter Ceremony is celebrated five days after our new year moon (January). This is a time of renewing responsibilities for the coming year. Learn more by visiting link in bio.
#Aii #Indiginous #Indigi #Native #solstice #Midwinter #ReturningToTradition #Holiday

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Taino Winter Solstice observances and festivities are still celebrated in the Caribbean and in some parts of the United States like Miami, FL.

Taino Ancestors observed the Winter Solstice as a time of Yoka Hu’s reconception and re-birth. Yoka Hu embodied life and energy.
#Winter

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Next up, explore how the Aztecs observed and explored the Winter Solstice. (link in bio)
#Aii #IndigenousAmerican #CentralAmerica #Americas #Mexica #Panquetzaliztli #Tenochtitlan #Aztec #Teocalli #Hiuzilopochtli #SkyWatching #Astronomy #Astronomer #solstice #Midwinter

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In order to ring in a new year, the Mayan first observed and celebrated the closing days, also known as Wayeb.

Take a peek and learn more by visiting link in bio.
#Aii #IndigenousAmerican #Americas #Maya #Mayan #Haab #SolarYear #SolarCalendar #Culture #EndOfYear #Agriculture

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Check out @NPR's article on how some Northwest Native American tribes celebrate the new year as a time to honor traditions and sacred food (link in bio).

#Aii #NativeSeed #NativeSeeds #NativeAmerican #AmericanIndian #Indigenous #FirstNations #FirstAmericans #FoodSovereignty

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Tis the season for the Winter Solstice. This is an important time for those, past and present, to honor and connect with the patterns of our natural world.

#Aii #AmericanIndian #NativeAmerican #FirstNations #FirstAmericans #Indiginous #Indigi #Native #solstice #Midwinter

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#FoodSovereignty #Native #NativeCrops #Planting #NativePlants #Giving #Planting #PlantingSeason #Prepping

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Looking for gift ideas? Prepping and planning ahead for planting season? We’ve found three Native Seed companies we think you might find interesting.

🍄@NativeSeedsSRCH
🌻@ANSeedkeepers
🌽Native Seed Foundation

#NativePlantsOfNorthAmerica #Indigenize #Gifts #GiftGivingIdeas

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Please note: Aii does not endorse the views or products of others. We simply strive to share information and resources we think our audiences will find useful.

#Aii #NativeSeed #NativeSeeds #NativeAmerican #AmericanIndian #Indigenous #Indigi #FirstNations #FirstAmericans

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Please note: Aii does not endorse the views of others. We simply strive to share information and resources we think our audiences will find useful.

#NativePlants #NativePlantsOfNorthAmerica #Indigenize #Gifts #GiftGivingIdeas #Giving

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Please note: Aii does not endorse the views of others. We simply strive to share information and resources we think our audiences will find useful.
#aii2022 #nativebeauty #nativepride #nativeamericanpride #nativeowned #nativeownedbusiness #nativemade #nativeamerican

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Got gifting on the brain?
Check out @Cosmopolitan's "30 Indigenous Clothing Brands to Support and Follow": https://t.co/VH0mdSKNLc.

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Get the recipe! https://t.co/jruDGTqorn

#Aii2022 #ArtsAndCulture #nativeamerican #indigenous #native #firstnations #nativeamericans #firstamerican #nativeamericanart #americanindian #gitigan #salad #nativeamericanculture #nativeamericanhistory #cuisine #food #traditionalfood

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From all of us at Aii, we send you well wishes. We hope your November and beyond is full of many blessings.

Take a moment to check out our November reflections:
https://t.co/KM7xhBrD0v

#Reflections #November #ArtsAndCulture #nativeamerican #nativeamericanheritagemonth