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Andrews, Tracy J.; Olney, Jon – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 2007
In collaboration with the Kwakwaka'wakw First Nations' U'mista Cultural Centre and the Nez Perce Tribe's Cultural Resources Program, this study addresses aspects of the recent history and contemporary roles of dance in their societies from the dancers' perspectives. The social science literature commonly documents the cultural history of dances…
Descriptors: Cultural Maintenance, Social Sciences, Dance, American Indian Culture
James Irvine Foundation, 2010
Creating paths for the active engagement of Californians serves as a unifying theme for The James Irvine foundation as it pursues its mission of expanding opportunity for the people of California. Through the foundation's grantmaking programs in arts, California Democracy and Youth, it aspires to a California where opportunities to participate…
Descriptors: Grants, Social Justice, Democratic Values, At Risk Persons
Seelatsee, Julia – Weewish Tree, 1973
The Yakima Indians celebrate Christmas by dancing and feasting. (FF)
Descriptors: American Indians, Cultural Activities, Dance, Religious Cultural Groups
Keokuk, Fannie – Weewish Tree, 1976
Descriptors: American Indians, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background, Dance
Mikasa, Prince Takahito – Parks Recreation, 1970
Descriptors: Art, Cultural Activities, Dance, Foreign Countries
McCormick, Mack – Music Educ J, 1969
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Exchange, Dance, Folk Culture
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Jain, Sheila; Brown, David R. – American Journal of Health Education, 2001
Evaluated the literature related to dance forms having sociocultural or traditional/ceremonial influences (cultural dance). Research documented the benefits of dance- related cultural activity interventions among various subgroups of the population and the role and importance of cultural dance forms within diverse communities. The scant available…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Dance
Newsom, Iris, Ed. – 1987
Liberally illustrated with photographs and drawings, this book is comprised of articles on the history of the performing arts at the Library of Congress. The articles, listed with their authors, are (1) "Stranger in Paradise: The Writer in Hollywood" (Virginia M. Clark); (2) "Live Television Is Alive and Well at the Library of…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Dance, Film Industry, Films
Hunt, Irvin – Weewish Tree, 1973
The Acoma Pueblo Indians celebrate Christmas by a dance and a feast which last 4 days. (FF)
Descriptors: American Indian Reservations, Churches, Cultural Activities, Dance
Kaydahzinne, Colleen – La Confluencia, 1978
Throughout America all tribes have united to restore the "Indianism" that was lost at the time of the captivity. "Pow-wow" is the Indian effort to enforce this unity. Pow-wow can be held at any time of the year, although holidays are a good time to have dances. This essay provides much detail on the costumes and customs of the…
Descriptors: American Indians, Cultural Activities, Cultural Background, Dance
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Humphreys, Paul – American Indian Culture and Research Journal, 1982
Shows the insights that a sensitive composer and performer can bring to the study of Indian music. After Humphreys listened, learned, and sang with several Pueblo composers to learn their ideas and techniques, he composed a song to see what an Indian musician would do with it. (ERB)
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, Cultural Activities, Dance, Folk Culture
Johnston, Tom – Wassaja, The Indian Historian, 1980
Discusses history of various Central American musical instruments, how the instruments were used then, and how they are used now. Much Indian music today serves to bolster Indian rights, express community pride, and serves as a badge of otherness. (AN)
Descriptors: American Indians, Cultural Activities, Dance, Latin American History
Trujillo, Lorenzo A. – 1983
The Hispanic folkloric tradition of Colorado and New Mexico had its beginning in the 1500's and 1600's when the area was colonized by the Spaniards. The "manito" (used by Hispanics in the Southwest to refer to descendants of the area's Spanish colonials) culture has maintained a strong sense of ethnic identity because of geographic…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Dance, Folk Culture, Hispanic Americans
Alejandro, Reynaldo G. – Bridge, An Asian American Perspective, 1977
This article describes Philippine American theatrical activities in the United States and Canada. The author believes that Philippine Theater in the United States has focused long enough on home cultural traditions. He calls upon Philippine Americans to encourage their choreographers, playwrights, and composers to create works reflecting the…
Descriptors: Cultural Activities, Dance, Drama, Ethnic Groups
McCluskey, Murton – 1995
Produced by the Montana Office of Public Instruction, this teaching resource provides information on powwows and related Native American culture and traditions. A powwow is a gathering where Native American dancing, singing, and celebration take place. Gatherings may include dancing and singing contests, "give-aways," encampments,…
Descriptors: American Indian Culture, American Indians, Clothing, Cultural Activities
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