The book Red Earth Nation: a History of the Meskwaki Settlement tells that story. On this Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe speaks with Meskwaki tribal historian Johnathan Buffalo and author Eric Steven Zimmer.
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The Meskwaki Annual Powwow is Aug. 7-10 in Tama County. The public is invited to witness traditional dances, listen to live music, taste food from vendors and learn about Indigenous history in Iowa. -
The book Red Earth Nation tells the history of the Meskwaki Nation, spanning from the Red Earth People's creation to the 21st century. -
Iowa filmmakers discuss their new movie, 'Heretic,' and Meskwaki artist Oogie Push talks about her autobiographical play.
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The book Red Earth Nation tells the history of the Meskwaki Nation, spanning the Red Earth People's creation to the 21st Century.
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The 108th annual Meskwaki Powwow takes place this weekend. It’s a four-day celebration of Meskwaki culture and tradition where everyone is welcome.
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The Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival shows 57 films with Iowa connections from all over the country.
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Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids will hold its first Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration — an effort led by Morgan Bear, an advisor at Kirkwood and a member of the Meskwaki Nation.
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Native communities throughout Iowa are pushing for justice for Indigenous women who are missing or murdered. They hope grassroots efforts can help curb the public health crisis. -
Expert readers discuss Sherman Alexie's controversial YA novel.
