Once more, do not disturb the site! Resist the temptation to pick the item up, then call the Colorado Historical Society Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation.(303-866-4671) Professional archeologists will want to know about your find and will be grateful you contacted them first.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has a responsibility for ensuring that properties of a cultural, historical, or traditional nature located on Corps lands are preserved and managed appropriately. Removal of any artifact, prehistoric or historic, from Federal lands is a violation of both Federal regulations and Federal law. Conviction for digging for artifacts can result in both substantial financial penalty which could be as much as a $250,000.00 and incarceration of up to five years. See similar questions...

a general principle an Indian is a person who is of some degree Indian blood and is recognized as an Indian by a tribe/village and/or the United States. There exists no universally accepted rule for establishing a person's identity as an Indian. The criteria for tribal membership differs from one tribe to the next. To determine a particular tribe's criteria, one must contact that tribe directly. For its own purposes, the Bureau of the Census counts anyone an Indian who declares to be such. See similar questions...

Yes. We are Native American professionals in the fields of software, database, business, marketing, and internet technologies. We grew up in our communities on the "rez" and have been surrounded by the arts all our lives. Because of our professional backgrounds, artists in our communities and families have been approaching us to provide them an affordable professional internet presence on the world wide web. Native Art Network was born to serve that need. See similar questions...

While artifact and fossil collecting is illegal on public lands, it is not unlawful on private property as long as permission is granted by the landowner. It is the responsibility of the collector to know who owns the land, to understand the laws that apply, and to obtain permission to enter private property. We do encourage you to take an active part in preserving Texas' heritage for future generations by adopting a "look but don't touch" approach to appreciating archeology. See similar questions...

They have much in common: sacred circles, the honouring of the directions, a deep reverence for the natural world, a belief in animal guides, and an abiding sense that the land itself is sacred. There is even evidence that the Druids worked in sweat-lodges and we know that birds' feathers were used in ceremonial clothing and headdress. See similar questions...

You must submit your tribal roll number or Blood Decree from your tribal registry, or an affidavit from someone in your tribal community who can vouch for your active membership in that tribe. See similar questions...

Genealogy can be a complex undertaking. Detailed research generally requires going to various libraries and sites of government archives. However, there are a number of online resources to help you get started. We offer here a Native American genealogy page with an annotated list of links, as well as a pathfinder developed by a student at the University of Texas. See similar questions...

We-Exist-Store.com, We-Exist.com and Brobst Systems do not sell Native American products. None of the items sold online are Indian produced, an Indian product, or the product of a particular Indian or Indian tribe or Indian arts and crafts organization. Labor Day Sale! Purchase today and receive up to 35% off every item! Sale ends September 3, 2007. All sales are final. We-Exist-Store. See similar questions...

Artifacts have the potential to tell many things about the way people lived in the past. By carefully examining their shape, evidence is collected on their manufacture, age, and uses. Archeologists can also conduct replicative experiments to gain a better understanding of how tools were made and used, or how shelters were built. Physical and chemical tests provide detailed information on the age of organic materials, and the types of residues left on tools. See similar questions...

Artifacts from public land are the property of the state or federal government and cannot be collected or excavated without a valid permit. Artifacts from private land are the property of the landowner. Collecting or excavating at these is trespassing and/or vandalism without the express permission of the owner. The only exception is human burials. These are protected by law in the entire state. No one may knowingly disturb a grave or excavate it without a permit. See similar questions...

Most Native American tribes have traditions about health and illness. These traditions are not based on western science. Instead, they come from the tribe's beliefs about how individuals fit in the web of life. This web includes the tribe, all humanity, the earth, and the universe. Many healing traditions focus on harmony. Healing occurs when someone is restored to harmony and connected to universal powers. Traditional healing is "holistic". It does not focus on symptoms or diseases. See similar questions...

Opportunities to experience the festivals associated with Utah's tribal cultures are unforgettable. Listed here are some events where visitors are welcome. DATES ARE TENTATIVE. Be sure and inquire locally about specific dates and times. For more information on modern Utah Tribes and events, contact the Utah State Division of Indian Affairs, 801-538-8757. You must be 21 to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages in Utah. See similar questions...

you look at the people you encounter day to day, you are sure to be impressed by the tremendous diversity in the shapes of faces and bodies you see. Families tend to share a range of physical characteristics, and differ from other families. Ethnic groups also tend to have distinctive physical characteristics because they are more closely related to each other and share more genes than do persons comprising other ethnic groups. See similar questions...

Go to one of our language pages, scroll down to the "Dictionaries and Glossaries" section, open one of the dictionaries, and look up the word "dog" (or cat, or horse, or snake, depending on the species of your pet). If you don't like it or can't pronounce it, try another language. Repeat as necessary. Be aware, housecats are not native to the Americas, so most Indian words for them are borrowed from European languages. If you have a cat, maybe you should try a Middle Eastern language instead. See similar questions...

That depends on what you mean by a "Native American name." If you want a medicine name for your child, you will have to arrange a naming ceremony with an elder from your family's tribe. No one can do this for you over the Internet, and anybody who claims they can is taking advantage of you. See similar questions...

For Native American ancestry, we use the Maternal Roots and Paternal Roots tests depending on if you want to look at your direct maternal lineage or direct paternal lineage. See similar questions...

When referring to the indigenous peoples of Alaska or the 48 contiguous states of the United States, it is appropriate to use the terms "Alaska Natives" and "American Indians," respectively. While the term "Native Americans" came into usage in the 1960's with respect to American Indians and Alaska Natives, over time, usage of the term has been expanded to include all native peoples of the United States and its territories, including Native Hawaiians, Chamorros, and American Samoans. See similar questions...

If NAHASDA funds are used in the construction and management of a project, Native American Preference is permitted. It is, however, prorated based on the number of units and cost for construction. If 50% of the construction funds are NAHASDA funds, 50% of the units can be designated as Native American Preference Units. See similar questions...