The Oak Harbor Hearing Examiner is holding a hearing next week to decide whether to approve permits.
Examiner to hear sculpture project
From beach to bush: Australian Geographic’s 2023 best nature photos
From under the sea to a bush toilet, the beauty of nature can be found everywhere as these talented photographers have revealed.
Winners from across Australia have been celebrated for their stunning shots in the 2023 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year.
Marking 20 years of the competition, Australian Geographic picture editor Nicky Catley said the images also depicted the “fragility of our natural world”.
“The competition has become a record of our changing world, an earth in perpetual transformation, and this year we recognise that photography is more important than ever in showing us what is at risk of being lost,” Ms Catley said.
There were 11 categories this year, including:
- Overall winner
- Animals in nature
- Urban animals
- Macro
- Landscape
- Threatened species
- Monochrome
- Astrophotography
- Junior
- Our impact
- Portfolio
Here’s a look at the breathtaking images.
Overall winner: My Country Burns by Samuel Markham
Animals in nature: Aftermath by Matty Smith
Urban animals: Frog in a Bog by Tom Owen Edmunds
Macro: Nectar of Life by Dan Jones
Landscape: Intricate by Tania Malkin
Threatened species: Golden Seahorse by Peter McGee
Monochrome: Desert Tower by Luke Tscharke
Astrophotography: Mungo by Jason Perry
Junior: Hidden Courage by Isabella Alexis
Our impact: Swamped Skies by Joshua Rozells
Portfolio: Aerial Oceans by Lewis Burnett
Vermilion sculpture to honor nautical history
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Exhibition to showcase street photography
Chris Slack has been taking “pictures” for decades, but he didn’t take his first “photograph” until 2019. “There’s a difference … a big difference,” he said.
That’s when the current president of the Coastal Photographers’ Guild started to really hone his craft.
Here’s What’s Going On In Indian Country, August 24 —August 31
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August 24, 2023
This week and next in Indian Country, there is an abundance of celebrations, powwows, and events that celebrate the culture of Native people.
Here is Native News Online’s weekly round-up of arts, culture and entertainment offerings around Indian Country.
Maine Native American Summer Market
New Gloucester, ME
August 26, 2023
The annual festival of Maine’s finest, award-winning Native American artists is back. The Maine Native American Summer Market provides a rare opportunity to appreciate Wabanaki culture firsthand through basket making, bead working, storytelling, drumming, singing, and dancing. Admission is free and open to the public at 10am.
Dix Parker Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
Raleigh, NC
August 26, 2023
In partnership with Indigenous community organizers and the Dix Park Conservancy, join us for Dix Park’s Inter-Tribal Pow Wow. The community is invited to experience a day of competition dancing, music, and vendors showcasing the incredible legacy and culture of Indigenous communities living in North Carolina today.
Native American Drum Circle with Brother Granite
Fall River, MA
August 26, 2023
Join Brother Granite at Craftyish Shop for a night of traditional Native American drumming. Experience spiritual medicine and profound wisdom as the sound of the drum fills your spirit. Everyone from all walks of life are welcome at this workshop starting at 6pm. No outside drums are allowed at the workshop.
Sunset at the Zoo: Native American & Alaska Native Cultural Celebration
Sanford, FL
August 25, 2023
Come gather at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens for the fourth Sunset event of 2023, as they celebrate Native American and Alaska Native culture and heritage. Gates will open at 5pm for guests to enjoy exploring the zoo, with music, food, and much more until the sun goes down.
Historian Hangout at the Walt Farr Native American Relic Museum
Cheaha State Park, AL
August 25, 2023
History buffs, family elders, and local historians, come visit the mountain and join the Park Historian to share your stories and hear stories of others. This on-going event is aimed at preserving the local history, customs, and heritage of the area. Admission is free and open to the public at 5pm.
Mountain Spirit Pow Wow
Core, WV
August 26-27, 2023
Come dance and celebrate the colorful culture of Native Americans. Bring your own lawn chairs or blankets and stay for a day of enjoyment and celebration. Beautiful regalia, drumming, singing, storytelling, food and crafts will be available.
Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow
Zion, IL
August 26, 2023
Come celebrate and learn about the Native American heritage at the Potawatomi Trails Pow Wow. Activities will include a veterans talking circle, a storyteller and award-winning Native recording artists. Demonstrations of quill working and flint knapping are available throughout the weekend. A silent auction and raffle items are available and all proceeds go toward funding the event starting at 10am.
15th Annual Rendezvous at the Straits Pow Wow
St Ignace, MI
August 25-27, 2023
The 15th Annual Rendezvous at the Straits Pow Wow will be held at the New France Discovery Center at the Father Marquette National Memorial. This traditional Native American Pow Wow will feature traditional dancing, drumming, and singing. Enjoy vendor demonstrations, authentic, hand-made arts and crafts and traditional Native American food. The event is open to the public with grand entries starting Friday at 1pm, Saturday at 12pm, and Sunday at 12pm.
Medicine River Charity Pow Wow
Gilbertville, VA
August 26-27, 2023
Medicine River Native Trust presents Good Time Family Powwow with Native American drumming, dancing, and vendors. The circle opens at noon both days and will provide additional entertainment from flute playing to history.
Cultural Dances at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
Albuquerque, NM
August 26, 2023
The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center is the only place in North America that offers Native American dances every weekend year-round, showcasing dance groups from the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, as well as neighboring Tribal Nations. Visitors will see social dances that are meant to be shared with the public, and several groups have a Round Dance, inviting visitors to join the celebration. The event will start at 2pm.
Nulhegan Abenaki Gathering
Eden, VT
August 26-27, 2023
Throughout the weekend there will be singing, storytelling, drumming, and dancing along with other activities to be enjoyed by adults and children. Vendors will also be set up with authentic arts and crafts starting at 10am on Saturday.
Makah Days Celebration
Neah Bay, WA
August 25, 2023
The Annual Celebration of the Makah culture focused around the Makah patriotism for the U.S. This celebration spans three days with canoe races, bone games, kid races, royalty, salmon bake, traditional dancing, vendors, and fireworks.
Unkitawa Waterfront Indigenous Celebration
Seattle, WA
August 26, 2023
Celebrating Native American and Indigenous Culture is a wonderful way to promote diversity and appreciation for different cultures. The event will feature performances, music, coastal jam, powwow dance style demonstrations, art, and social dances for attendees. This event provides opportunities for all walks of life to come together, learn, and celebrate the richness of Indigenous culture.
Colorado Native: A Native American Comedy Showcase
Boulder, CO
August 25-26, 2023
Colorado Native is one of the only Native American comedy showcases in the country and it is built on a simple premise: Natives are funny. Creative Nations brings the best in Indigenous comedic talent from all over North American for a night of gut busting and culture sharing. Come out and see some of the funniest Indigenous people starting at 7pm at the Sacred Space.
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The Southwestern Association of Indian Arts Hosted the 101st Santa Fe Indian Market to Crowds Well Over 100,000 People
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Native Bidaské with Mona Perea and Loni Bernally about the 101st Santa Fe Indian Market
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August 24, 2023
Join Native News Online Publisher Levi Rickert and Staff Reporter Darren Thompson on tomorrow’s Native Bidaské as they interview Mona Perea (Diné) and Loni Bernally (San Ildefonso Pueblo), who handled artist service for the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts about the 101st Santa Fe Indian Market.
SWAIA hosted the 101st Santa Fe Indian Market to crowds celebrating American Indian culture, art, fashion, and people. The legendary Indian fine arts market has attracted crowds from all over the world for 101 years and continues to bring talent, tradition, and appreciation for American Indian culture and arts.
Thompson was on the ground last weekend at the 101st Santa Fe Indian Market, and his photo gallery has been the most-read article on Native News Online this week.
Perea and Bernally will share the highlights of last week’s Santa Fe Indian Market. They will discuss how some of the top Native American artisans are part of a legacy of their families who have had art entries in the Indian Art Market for decades.
Perea, who has been in education the majority of her adult life, uses her talents to work directly with the hundreds of Native American artists who have entries in the Indian Art Market.
Bernally, equipped with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Indigenous Liberal Studies from the Institute of American Indian Arts (IAIA), has committed her talents to ensure the artists feel welcome at the Indian Art Market.
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We hope you enjoyed the story you’ve just read. For the past dozen years, we’ve covered the most important news stories that are usually overlooked by other media. From the protests at Standing Rock and the rise of the American Indian Movement (AIM), to the ongoing epidemic of Murdered and Missing Indigenous People (MMIP) and the past-due reckoning related to assimilation, cultural genocide and Indian Boarding Schools.
Our news is free for everyone to read, but it is not free to produce. That’s why we’re asking you to make a donation to help support our efforts. Any contribution — big or small — helps. Most readers donate between $10 and $25 to help us cover the costs of salaries, travel and maintaining our digital platforms. If you’re in a position to do so, we ask you to consider making a recurring donation of $12 per month to join the Founder’s Circle. All donations help us remain a force for change in Indian Country and tell the stories that are so often ignored, erased or overlooked.
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Pacsun Celebrates New Greek & Roman Sculpture Collection at The MET
Pacsun hosts intimate event at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in celebration of new Greek and Roman sculpture collection.
State of Art: Medium Build and Quinn Christopherson to headline benefit concert in Anchorage for northern tribal school
This week on State of Art we’re discussing an upcoming benefit concert to help the Qargi Academy Tribal School in Wainwright. We’re joined by longtime musician and Marketing Manager for the Arctic Slope Community Foundation, James Dommek Jr., who is organizing the show. He tells us about what makes the Qargi Academy unique, including indigenous performers as the opening act and more.
EVENT DETAILS:
Friday, September 15
7:00 p.m.
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Discovery Theater
LINKS:
Qargi Academy website
Arctic Slope Community Foundation website
TICKETS
Medium Build website
Quinn Christopherson website
Ammon Swenson is Alaska Public Media’s Audio Media Content Producer. He was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. He graduated from UAA in 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and integrated media. He’s previously worked for KRUA radio, the Anchorage Press, and The Northern Light.
Q&A: Watsonville printmaker describes process
We spoke with Melissa West, printmaker and visual artist, about Watsonville’s arts ecosystem and what inspires her to create.
