The Amazing Journey of the Pumpkin and its Origins
The versatile and resilient pumpkin has been through an amazing journey, one that is not often emphasized. Without pumpkins Halloween…
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Celebrating Native American Heritage Month and Aculturame’s 4th Anniversary
This post is dedicated to both the Native American Heritage Month celebration in the United States as well as Aculturame’s…
Puerto Rico La Isla del Encanto
I love traveling especially to remote, off-the beaten path places, which offer me an opportunity to learn something I…
Congratulations are in Order: The Pamukey Indian Tribe Receives Positive News this Year
In celebration of both Native American Heritage month and Thanksgiving in the United States I am honoring Native Americans today…
The Jingle Dress Dance
Of all my favorite Native American dances, the Fancy-Shawl is my favorite to watch but personally, I admire the Jingle…
The Spirit of Black Hawk at Eagle’s Nest
As you’re driving on IL Rt. 2 towards Oregon, Illinois, a Midwest town miles away northwest of Chicago, you…
Cahokia – An Ancient Native American City in the Most Unexpected Place
In all my time living in Illinois I never imagined that my home would be located in such close proximity…
How Chief Plenty Coups Chose to Preserve his Cultural Heritage
How do ethnic groups in the United States manage to adapt to mainstream society while at the same time…
Sedona – A Connection to the American Indians’ Past
My intention was to spend the bulk of the day leisurely rummaging through the different arts and crafts art galleries…
Montezuma Castle National Monument – How Poor Tourism Planning May Lead to the Disappearance of Cultural Assets
I highly encourage any avid traveler interested in cultural and heritage tourism to visit the Montezuma Castle National Monument, located…
