Native Shorts
Description: Indigenous Totem Art: Spirit of the Salmon — A striking Indigenous totem-style salmon illustration blends bold red, black, and teal forms inspired by Pacific Northwest Coast art. Intricate shapes, flowing lines, and symbolic patterns celebrate the salmon’s cultural significance as a source of life, renewal, and ancestral connection. The dynamic pose and traditional design elements highlight resilience, balance, and the deep relationship between Indigenous communities and the natural world.
Description: This design is all about showing off your love and pride for New Mexico, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Roswell, Taos, etc.. It is an original, classy, and stylish symbol, that is great for New Mexico locals, or anyone who loves the iconic New Mexico flag design. This design would make an amazing souvenir or gift, and is the perfect way to show off your hometown spirit. A heady, unique take on the Zia sun symbol.
Description: A Golden Bear Paw that was designed for a semi-professional box team in Northern Virginia. The bear paw pays homage to the Indigenous Native Americans who invented the sport. The bear paw has 10 total clans represented as well as the Great Tree of Peace which symbolizes the friendly association among the historically powerful Native American Five Nations - Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas and Senecas. It is also an alliance of peace, companionship and unity within this group of aboriginal nations
Description: The sunflower is native to what is now North America and Mexico. An important crop and source of oil to indigenous tribes of the land, they were also cultivated for dyes purple and yellow. Sunflowers were also known as a symbol of courage. See native-languages.org/legends-sunflower.htm for more information.
Description: The Occupation of Alcatraz was an occupation of Alcatraz Island by 89 American Indians who called themselves Indians of All Tribes (IOAT). The Alcatraz Occupation lasted for nineteen months, from November 20, 1969, to June 11, 1971, and was forcibly ended by the U.S. government.
Description: The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation are the Bitterroot Salish, Kootenai and Pend d'Oreilles (Upper Kalispel) (pronounced: “pond-oray”) tribes. They were incorrectly called the Flathead Indians by the first Europeans who came to the area. The Flatheads call themselves Salish, meaning “the people”. These people never practiced head flattening, but the Columbia River tribes who shaped the front of the head to create a pointed appearance spoke of their neighbors, the Salish, as "flatheads" in contrast. The Flatheads lived between the Cascade Mountains and Rocky Mountains. The Salish (Flatheads) initially lived entirely east of the Continental Divide but established their headquarters near the eastern...
Description: Black Hawk, born Ma-ka-tai-me-she-kia-kiak, (1767 – October 3, 1838) was a war leader and warrior of the Sauk American Indian tribe in what is now the Midwest of the United States. Although he had inherited an important historic medicine bundle from his father, he was not a hereditary civil chief. Black Hawk earned his status as a war chief or captain by his actions: leading raiding and war parties as a young man, and a band of Sauk warriors during the Black Hawk War of 1832. During the War of 1812, Black Hawk had fought on the side of the British against the U.S., hoping to push white American settlers away from Sauk territory. Later he led a band of Sauk and Fox warriors, known as the British Band, against European-American settlers...
Description: Join the movement for justice and equality with this powerful phrase that's sure to resonate with anyone who's been affected by violence against indigenous women. Perfect for those who believe in the importance of awareness and action, this quote is a powerful way to honor the memories of loved ones and advocate for change. Whether you're an advocate, survivor, or simply someone who cares, this phrase is sure to inspire.
Description: Indigenous Totem Art: Sacred Thunderbird Spirit — A striking Indigenous totem art depicts a powerful Thunderbird, a legendary guardian spirit in many Pacific Northwest cultures. Bold black formline shapes, contrasted with deep red and midnight blue, create a dynamic sense of movement and protection. The symmetrical wings, fierce beak, and symbolic markings honor ancestral stories of strength, transformation, and natural balance. This Thunderbird design reflects cultural resilience, sacred tradition, and the enduring artistry of Indigenous peoples.
Description: Impressions of Dungeness This was the home of Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman. 31st January 1942 to 19th February 1994. He was an English film director, stage designer, diarist, artist, gardener and author. On 22nd December 1986 he was diagnosed as HIV positive. His illness prompted him to move to Prospect Cottage. Here he created his famous garden using the plants that naturally grew at Dungeness. In 1994 he died of an AIDS related illness in London aged just 52. There is a poem on the side of the cottage which is the first stanza and the last five lines of the last stanza of John Donne's poem The Rising Sun. THE SUN RISING. by John Donne BUSY old fool, unruly Sun, Why dost thou thus, Through windows, and through curtain...
