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#NativeAmericaCalling: Protecting #SacredSites in urban areas

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

"Protecting sacred sites in urban areas
Sacred sites sometimes get lost in urban settings as cities prioritize the needs of non-Native residents and commercial interests over the historical and spiritual value for Native Americans.

"But tribes and Native organizations are having some success connecting with city officials to see that sacred spaces are protected and accessible. After years of restoration work, what were known as the #IndianMounds in #SaintPaulMN, have a whole new look, a new #Dakota name — #Wicaḣapi — and an educational #CulturalCenter.

"Over in St. Louis, Missouri, the city just solidified a transfer of property that signifies its first-ever recognition of #TribalSovereignty. The sacred #SugarloafMound is being returned to the care of the #OsageNation, whose people were removed from the land.

"Tune into Native America Calling to talk about the difficult work to recognize and preserve sacred places in population centers."

Listen: https://indianz.com/News/2025/10/07/native-america-calling-protecting-sacred-sites-in-urban-areas/

#ProtectTheSacred #NativeAmericans #IndigenousPeoples #IndigenousPeoplesDay #CulturalPreservation #CulturalHeritage #PreservingHistory

We're Still Here: Why It's Still a Good Day to Be #Indigenous

By Levi Rickert, October 13, 2025

"Opinion. It’s a good day to be Indigenous.

Yes, even now. Even after what we witnessed this past week when the White House issued a proclamation for Columbus Day and failed to acknowledge #IndigenousPeoples’ Day. Even with the return of a presidential administration that has made no secret of its disdain for diversity, equity and inclusion (#DEI) efforts. And even though white nationalists continue to grumble at the idea of honoring Indigenous peoples at all—yes, it is still a good day to be Indigenous.

Being Indigenous doesn’t depend on who sits in the Oval Office. It doesn’t hinge on whether a president utters the words “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” or if federal websites decide to scrub Native achievements from their pages. Our strength is not defined by visibility in colonial spaces. Our strength comes from something much older, deeper, and more enduring.

We are still here.

Let’s talk about what happened. This past Thursday, the White House only released a proclamation for Columbus Day — nothing for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which has now been recognized in some form by more than 20 states and over 130 cities and towns. That silence was loud. But it wasn’t surprising.

After all, this is the same administration that stormed back into office declaring war on DEI initiatives. Federal agencies began purging mentions of contributions by people of color. Even the Defense Department — prior to renaming itself the Department of War — removed references to the #NavajoCodeTalkers from its website. It took serious backlash from Indian Country for them to quietly restore those mentions.

And just last month, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced he would not rescind the Medals of Honor awarded to soldiers who killed as many as 300 Lakota people — most of them unarmed women, children and elders — at the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre. The pattern is clear: This administration will honor those who committed atrocities against Native peoples while erasing the contributions of those who served with distinction.

So no, we weren’t shocked when Indigenous Peoples’ Day was erased at the federal level. But we’re also not deterred. We’ve always had to fight to be seen. And we’ve never needed permission to celebrate ourselves."

#CulturalHeritage #CulturalPreservation #CulturalErasure #IndigenousPeoplesDay

#Kahkewistahaw #FirstNation holds 1st #TeaDance in 80 years

The First Nation invited Cree lodge keeper Ken Saddleback from Maskwacis, Alta., to teach the community about the tea dance during a traditional gathering this month.

August 12, 2025

"It's been 80 years since the Cree community of Kahkewistahaw First Nation held a tea dance so this year they decided to include it in their week-long traditional gathering earlier this month.

Tea dance leader and lodge (ceremonies) keeper Ken Saddleback, a member of Samson Cree Nation from Maskwacis, Alta., drove almost 1,000 kilometres to the community about 170 kilometres east of Regina, and brought along some of his family, to help teach about the old dance.

Saddleback said back in the day they used to call it the drunk dance.

"You can act crazy and dance any style. It's just to make people laugh," said Saddleback.

Saddleback said long ago, a grandmother had a vision that showed her a sickness would come after new people arrived on their lands and millions would be wiped out.

By doing the dance, people hoped the sickness would think they were crazy and pass over them, said Saddleback, and in his home community they have two to three tea dances a week, sometimes even every day."

Watch: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6864766

#TraditionalCeremonies #IndigenousTraditions #IndigenousPeople #IndigenousPeoplesDay #FirstNations #CulturalHeritage #CulturalPreservation

Tunisia: A new exhibition highlights Italian influence on Tunisian architecture http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNfK0R #Tunisia #Architecture #ItalianInfluence #Exhibition #CulturalHeritage

Lone Wolf

at the Canadian Museum of History / au Musée canadien de l'histoire
(Gatineau, Québec, Canada)

#art #artwork #culture #culturel #cultural #patrimoine #heritage #culturalheritage #architecture #architecturewatch #style #contemporain #contemporary #moderne #modern

Variety: From Phones to Film: Sharjah Youth Festival Champions a New Generation of Digital-First Arab Storytellers. “At this year’s Sharjah Intl. Film Festival for Children and Youth, the next generation of Arab filmmakers isn’t waiting for permission to create. Armed with mobile phones, editing apps, and an evolving relationship with artificial intelligence, they’re redefining who gets […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/13/from-phones-to-film-sharjah-youth-festival-champions-a-new-generation-of-digital-first-arab-storytellers-variety/

Drottningholm Statue

https://kiko.io/photos/25-07-Schweden-167-D50

#ArtHistory #ClassicalArt #SculptureArt #MarbleStatue #ArtCollectors #Photography #ArtisticHeritage #MuseumPiece #IconicArt #StatueLovers #ArtAppreciation #CulturalHeritage #GreekMythology #TimelessBeauty #AncientArt #HistoricalArt

Marble statue of a classical male figure with a laurel wreath on his head, looking to the side. The statue is set against a backdrop of a cloudy blue sky, highlighting its detailed features and smooth texture. The figure's drapery is carved to fall across the shoulder, adding to the lifelike appearance.

I just signed the Open Heritage Statement and hope you will too. openheritagestatement.org #CulturalHeritage #GLAM #OpenAccess #PublicDomain #TAROCH

Open Heritage Statement

I just signed the Open Heritage Statement and hope you will too.
https://openheritagestatement.org/

#CulturalHeritage #GLAM #OpenAccess #PublicDomain #TAROCH

Royal Image

https://kiko.io/photos/25-07-Schweden-098-D50

#CulturalHeritage #RoyalFamily #HistoricalArt #HistoryLovers #Reflection #Regal
#ArtisticPhotography #VintageVibes
#Photography

Framed portrait of a regal couple wearing formal attire with medals rests on a polished surface. A marble bust with detailed hair and clothing is positioned nearby, facing a mirror. The mirror reflects a woman in a uniform, partially blurred and standing in the background.

LEGO Bricks Turn Penang’s Fading Trishaw into a Living Memory

WYCreation’s 1000-piece LEGO Penang Trishaw captures the rhythm of Southeast Asian streets once ruled by pedal-powered grace. Each curved frame and floral canopy rebuilds history with precision, turning nostalgia into an act of cultural preservation.

Share your thoughts on how LEGO builds can keep heritage alive.

#LEGO #WYCreation #PenangTrishaw #CulturalHeritage #LEGOArt #BrickBuilders

LEGO Bricks Turn Penang’s Fading Trishaw into a Living Memory

Africa: Saving South Africa's Forgotten Story of Sport That Defied Apartheid: [RFI] Black, Indian and mixed-race South Africans built their own sporting world during apartheid, defying segregation with parallel clubs and competitions. Archivists in Johannesburg are now working to save that history. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TNdlw4 #SouthAfrica #Apartheid #SportHistory #Inclusion #CulturalHeritage

For Centuries Meals Amazed Visitors to Korea

https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/history-of-korean-food

#HackerNews #KoreanFood #HistoryOfKoreanCuisine #CulturalHeritage #TravelAsia #FoodLovers

This 18th-century manuscript page beautifully captures the intersection of text and artistry in South Asia. Celestial nats and intricate motifs tell tales of ritual and reverence. How does this blend of language and art inspire your perception of cultural heritage?
#ClevelandArt #BuddhistArt #CulturalHeritage
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.8.a

Accompanying my dearest PLØNK duo on their album release tour! They play super nice folk music from Denmark and Germany on their 100 year old waldzithers! The waldzither is a traditional instrument from Germany and has been awarded UNESCO world cultural heritage this year!

Listen here: https://ploenk.bandcamp.com/album/bridge-of-glass

Or catch them on tour if you can!

https://www.ploenk.dk

#tradmusic #traditionalinstruments #waldzither #folkmusic #DanishMusic #GermanMusic #albumRelease #indiemusic #culturalheritage

Two seated musicians, both bearded and long-haired on a cozy lit stage, each playing a small mandolin-like plucked instrument called waldzither.

Another picture of the two guys for a tour poster of the duo Plønk: had to https:/www.ploenk.dk to check their tourdates!

Ban Văn hóa Trung ương GHPG Việt Nam đã ký kết hợp tác với các hội chuyên ngành văn học - nghệ thuật để kiến tạo "ngân hàng di sản văn hóa Phật giáo đương đại". Mục tiêu là bảo tồn và phát huy các giá trị văn hóa Phật giáo cho thế hệ hôm nay và mai sau.

#PhậtGiáo #VănHóaPhậtGiáo #DiSảnVănHóa #GHPGVN
#Buddhism #BuddhistCulture #CulturalHeritage #Vietnam

https://vietnamnet.vn/kien-tao-ngan-hang-di-san-van-hoa-phat-giao-duong-dai-2451618.html

📍Napoli| santuario di Pompei |Organo
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#ChurchPhotography #SacredArt #ArchitetturaReligiosa #HistoricChurches #InteriorArchitecture #SpiritualPlaces #ChurchDetails #CulturalHeritage #Photography #PhotoOfTheDay #InstaPhoto #FineArtPhotography #CaptureTheMoment

Time Machine’s 3DBigDataSpace creates a pan-European 3D data infrastructure for cultural heritage. More than storage, it acts as a cultural memory machine, linking 3D models, archives, and narratives to preserve and explore the past in new ways.
https://www.timemachine.eu/3dbigdataspace/
#CulturalHeritage #3DData #DigitalMemory