Native American Landmarks and Festivals - Multicultural History & Heroes Collection by Yvonne Wakim Dennis & Arlene Hirschfelder Paperback

About the Book

From ancient rock drawings and historic sites to modern museums and powwows, the Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada provides a fascinating tour of the rich heritage of Indigenous people across the continent. It 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 they also are provided maps, photos, illustrations, addresses, and websites to help further exploration.

Organized by region, this book lets the reader visit sites or 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. Whether traveling by car, plane or armchair, this helpful reference will bring hours of enjoyable discovery.

Book Synopsis

A state-by-state (and Canada too!) tour of monuments, events, sites, and festivals of Indigenous American history

From ancient rock drawings, historic sites, and modern museums to eco- and cultural tourism, sports events and powwows, the Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada 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 ...

The Montezuma Castle National Monument

Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

The Red Earth Festival in Oklahoma City

The Autry Museum of the American West

The Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center

The Thunderbird Powwow

The First Nations Film and Video Festival in various cities and states

The Angel Mounds State Memorial

The Harvest Moon American Indian Festival

The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument

Canada's National Aboriginal Veterans Monument

And hundreds more!

Native American Landmarks and Festivals 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, Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada will bring hours of enjoyable discovery.

Review Quotes

"This authoritative, information-packed volume will be invaluable for tourists but also useful to others researching Indian history, heritage, and current cultural production." - Library Journal

"The ultimate traveler's guide to Indian Country. Experience the Indigenous world in nearly one text. ... takes readers through a tour of the rich heritage of Indigenous people, with thoughtful storytelling and background information of what to see and do in Indian Country." - Tribal Business Journal

"... a comprehensive look at the various landmarks, festivals, museums, ruins, and more that encompass Native American culture. ... for those doing research or planning a trip." - American Reference Books Annual

"... recognizing the legacy of Indigenous cultures in the United States and Canada ..." - Book News

About the Author

Yvonne Wakim Dennis is the author of several books about Native Americans. She coauthored with Arlene Hirschfelder Visible Ink Press' Native American Almanac as well as A Kid's Guide to Native American History, Children of Native America Today 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 Native Hoop Magazine. She resides in New York City.