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"The Native Drums web project is a diverse dialogue on culture, history and traditional knowledge with Indigenous cultural partners, educational institutions, government and private industry. Centered around the central themes of drums and music of Canadian First Peoples , Native Drums traces the history, mythology, and significance of the drum in traditional societies of Canada’s Eastern Woodlands, compared with Western Coastal regions in terms of history, arts and culture."
Redhawk Indigenous Arts Council
"The Redhawk Native American Arts Council is a not for profit organization founded and maintained by Native American artists and educators serving the tristate area. Since 1994, the Council is dedicated to educating the general public about Native American heritage through song, dance, theater, works of art and other cultural forms of expression. The council represents artists from North, South, Central American, Caribbean and Polynesian Indigenous cultures."
Michelle McCauley YouTube Channel
"This channel serves to be a great resource for music educators to gain insight into what Native American Pow wow dancing really is, by a fellow educator...Music is a a way of life for many people and regardless on knowing how to read music, people still perform/participate in it without a licensed educator. Cultural music and practices may or may not be influenced by western classical music. Therefore it's time for music educators to stop being so one sided."
"With Menominee roots extending well over 12,000 years to the land that is now called Wisconsin, Wade Fernandez /Wiciwen Apis-Mahwaew, has been sharing his music and Menominee culture on stages and classrooms worldwide for over 30 years...As a certified teacher with a college degree in Music Education, motivational speaker, and presenter with extensive experience in classroom, on the stage, and parenting (proud father of 5), Wade combines a warm personality, a wealth of experience, and a sense of humor that keeps international audiences and schools inviting him back year after year."
Native American Music for Grades K-6 by Kay Edwards
"This innovative text book and multi-media package by music educator Kay Edwards provides 28 detailed lesson plans — 14 each for Grades K-2 (plus 20 supplemental lessons) and Grades 3-6 (plus 28 supplemental lessons) — plus a variety of learning supports for music specialists and classroom teachers wanting to incorporate Native American music in their curriculum. Lesson plans are designed for active engagement through singing, dancing/movement, creating, and instrumental performance."
UNT Native American Student Association (NASA)
"We are the Native American Student Association of UNT, aiming to foster a dialogue between Native American and indigenous students and the greater UNT community about issues affecting native lives and our communities. Everyone is welcome to attend and communicate in meetings."
Indigenous Institute of the Americas
"OUR PURPOSE – To promote and share the similarities and differences comprising the traditional cultures of indigenous people in the Americas before and since 1492. MISSION – To cultivate awareness of the Indigenous people of the Americas. VISION – A world that understands, values, respects, and celebrates Indigenous culture and perspective of the Americas."
Intertribal Community Council of Texas
"Our organization seeks to positively represent, respond to, address and educate the community and organizations about issues and relevant concerns, which directly affect the quality of life and impact the cultural uniqueness of Native People. As a result, increased awareness and understanding, enhanced community involvement, collaboration of resources, and a unified effort will allow our organization to provide solutions, to create programs, initiatives, and activities to effectively meet the economic, medical, social, cultural, and educational needs of the Native community."
"Texas Native Health is an Urban Indian Organization offering accessible and culturally sensitive services to address the diverse needs of Native Americans in Texas. We believe in building a stronger, healthier future for our community by providing essential services and cultivating a sense of fellowship and belonging. Texas Native Health is more than an organization; it’s a community! We provide a space where Native Americans can ask for help, find fellowship, and embark on a journey toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. Join us at Texas Native Health as we strive to make a positive impact, one life at a time. Together, let’s build a healthier and stronger future for the Native American community in Texas!"
"Decolonizing the Music Room centers Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Asian (BBIA) voices in music education, research, and performance by providing training and educational content to pre-service and practicing educators and creating community programming for people of all ages. DTMR engages across the disciplines of music education, music performance, ethnomusicology, music therapy, music theory, history, and ethnic studies to disrupt the minimization and erasure of racially minoritized identities and build a more equitable future."
"Founded in 1966 by Tony Isaacs and Ida Lujan, Indian House Music is a recording studio which specializes in recordings of traditional and powwow Native American music. Indian House Music is based in Taos, New Mexico in the foothills of the picturesque Rocky Mountains and in the ancestral lands of the Tewa speaking Taos Pueblo People. We have a proud history of over 57 years of recording and a reputation as a label committed to respectful, selective, high-quality recordings of traditional American Indian music."
"Custodians of song and story, Ishkōdé Records was launched on June 24, 2021. The Indigenous women-owned label is helmed by ShoShona Kish (Ojibwe, Anishinaabe) and Amanda Rheaume (Citizen of Métis Nation of Ontario), founders of the International Indigenous Music Summit. Ishkode Records distribution partner is Universal Music Canada."
"Launched in August 2020 in partnership with APTN, Red Music Rising is a holistic music company. A full-service artist management company and record label, owned and managed entirely by Indigenous individuals, with a mission to help develop robust, sustainable, life-long careers for Indigenous artists and industry professionals."
"Established in 1993, Sweet Grass Records promotes and distributes recordings of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal music throughout Canada, the U.S., and Europe. Associated with Buffy Sainte-Marie, Whitefish Juniors, Stoney Park and Red Bull; five Juno nominations to date (won for work with Buffy Sainte-Marie). Nominated and winner of numerous Native American Music Awards and Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards. EMI Music of Canada distributes its products worldwide."
"Wild Saguaro Records is a Navajo-owned independent record label based in Phoenix, Arizona. Our focus is promoting music of all genres being created within the Native American community. Whether it's traditional, classical, R&B, rock, heavy metal, or anything else, we aim to release the very best music that Native America has to offer."
"Welcome to Silver Wave 'one of the most storied record labels in the history of New Age and Native American music' based in Boulder, Colorado since 1986. We invite you to explore the timeless music in our award winning catalog with artists such as Peter Kater & R. Carlos Nakai, Mary Youngblood, Joanne Shenandoah, Robert Mirabal, and many more."
"Canyon Records of Phoenix, Arizona, producer and distributor of Native American music, is one of the oldest independent record labels in the music industry as well as one of the oldest cultural institutions in the state of Arizona."
"The focus of this site is American Indian music. Here you will find the largest online library of old music recordings. Drumhop also offers the most complete pow wow listings for Minnesota, Wisconsin, the Dakotas and Canada."
Heard Museum Native American Artists Resource Collection Online
Type "music" in keyword search to find about 400 musician records; not an exhaustive list of Native musicians.
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Library of Congress (using keyword search)
"Nikamowin is the streaming platform for discovering and listening to music by Indigenous artists. An exceptional window for emerging artists as well as established artists from Canada and abroad, it features music of all genres."
Indigenous in Music Podcast with Larry K
"Join Larry every week as he brings you live interviews and a mix of new music from our Indigenous musicians from around the Western Hemisphere, a variety of rock, pop, country, flute, salsa, classical, house and electronica."
Indigenous Music Countdown is a radio show that highlights Indigenous music; it is featured on SiriusXM and various radio stations, mostly in Canada. Website includes list of past featured top 40 countdown lists.