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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Summary of helpful relevant info so far

[b]Here are some reservations in the US that welcome visitors and volunteers:[/b]

1.  [b]Rosebud Reservation,[/b] South Dakota Volunteers can work on cultural, labor, and social projects with the Sicangu Oyate, or Sicangu Rosebud Sioux people.

2. [b]Blackfeet Reservation[/b], Montana  Volunteers can work on community assistance projects, such as renovating classrooms, planting gardens, and painting homes. Global Volunteers offers a program for volunteers, including meals, accommodations, and transportation.

3.  [b]Fort Peck Indian Reservation[/b], Montana Visitors are welcome to see the reservation's historical places and artifacts, including sacred sites, buffalo jumps, and tipi rings. Visitors should contact the tribal office to respect tribal customs.

4. [b]Pine Ridge Reservation[/b], South Dakota Re-Member offers week-long service-learning trips to the reservation. Volunteers can work on projects such as building bunk beds, installing outhouses, and building wheelchair ramps.

5.  [b]Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve [/b]Volunteers can help welcome visitors, work on trail maintenance, or become a docent at the Jacob and Sarah Ebey House.

[b]Responses in this thread[/b]

1. [b]The Klamath River Renewal Project[/b] could probably use some help.

2.  “I am Native. Just go live in a city with a high percentage of Natives. Like South Dakota, NM or Arizona. Many tribal employees are white: lawyers, doctors, teachers. One of my friends did Teach for America in a tiny reservatio.”

3. - [b]The Native Life Cente[/b]r outside Alaska
- [b]San Xavier Mission[/b] outside Tucson on the ztohono reservation, also Kitt Peak on that reservation
- [b]Kai restaurant[/b] on the Gila reservation outside Phoenix
- [b]Hulapei reservation[/b] by the Grand Canyon (actually haven’t been to this one, but did look into it)
- [b]Hopi Visitor Cenyet[/b] on the reservation (don’t think this is always open—used to be open more but visitors were rude so they shut it down a bit)

[b]Museums[/b]
- Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
- Historic Saint Mary’s has some interesting exhibits on native life from the colonial period in that part of Maryland..

- [b]Navajo reservation[/b] https://amizade.org/programs/navajo-nation/
https://www.roadscholar.o...on-Schools
Navajo Nation (Tsaile, AZ) is temporarily closed to visitors

4. [b]Rosebud reservation[/b] in South Dakota

5. Traveling exhibit sometimes at the Native American Indian museum. [b]Preston Singletary[/b] is a fantastic modern artist and this particular exhibit is very enlightening. It's about a myth that (along the way) includes a virgin birth. It's in Indianapolis right now but it adds dates when museums book it. https://www.prestonsingle...exhibition

6. [b]Earthwatch[/b] used to do some archeological digs on/around tribal lands out west

7. “There are many volunteer opportunities on reservations if you look them up: you can do janitor work at a summer camp, carpentry, wrap Christmas gifts for kids, relief drives...

Or you could also volunteer at the national museum of the American Indian 
https://americanindian.si.../volunteer”

8. [b]Books and audio recordings[/b]

Michael A. McDonnell
[u]Masters of Empire: Great Lakes Indians and the Making of America[/u]

Paul Chaat Smith
[u]Everything You Know about Indians Is Wrong[/u] (Indigenous Americas Series)

Chester Nez

[u]Navajo Code Talkers: A Guide to First-Person Narratives in the Veterans History Project
Biography of Navajo Code Talker [/u] Chester Nez, together with a video recording of his oral history interview from the Veterans History Project archives.

Chester Nez, and Judith Schiess Avila
[u]Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII[/u]

Works by [b]Luther Standing Bear[/b] (Óta Kté or "Plenty Kill," also known as Matȟó Nážiŋ or "Standing Bear", 1868 - 1939) was a Sicangu and Oglala Lakota author, educator, philosopher, and actor.

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Also from [b]Native America Travel[/b]
https://nativeamerica.travel/pages/faq

“[i]If you want to deeply understand Native American cultures by visiting reservations, some of the best options include the Navajo Nation in Arizona and New Mexico (known for their rich art and traditions), Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma (with significant historical sites), Lakota Sioux Reservation in South Dakota (for cultural immersion through powwows and ceremonies), Pueblo tribes in New Mexico (renowned for their architecture and community structure), and the Hopi Reservation in Arizona (for unique cultural practices and art forms). [/i]“

[u]Cultural experiences:[/u]
Look for reservations that offer guided tours, cultural demonstrations, storytelling sessions, or opportunities to participate in traditional activities like weaving or pottery making.

[u]Historical sites[/u]:
Many reservations have significant historical landmarks that provide insight into the tribe's past.

[u]Community engagement:[/u]
Be mindful of respectful interaction with tribal members and always check with local authorities regarding appropriate behavior and visiting protocols.

[u]Other notable reservations for cultural immersion:[/u]
Crow Nation
in Montana: Known for their strong artistic traditions and connection to the land.

Zuni Pueblo
in New Mexico: Famous for their unique religious practices and intricate jewelry making.

Seminole Nation
in Florida: Provides a glimpse into the tribe's rich history and resilience.

Uintah and Ouray Ute Reservation
in Utah: Offers opportunities for outdoor activities alongside cultural immersion.

Important points to remember:
[b]Respectful tourism[/b]:
Always ask permission before taking photos of individuals, and be mindful of sacred sites and cultural practices.

[u]Support local businesses:[/u]
Consider staying at tribal-owned accommodations and purchasing locally made crafts.

[u]Research the tribe:[/u]
Learn about the specific culture and customs of the tribe you plan to visit before your trip. 
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