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The Mysterious Powers of American Ginseng Folklife …

WEBQuite possibly. American ginseng ( Panax quinquefolius) is a plant native to the deciduous forests of North America whose root is a treasured medicinal in East Asia. The harvest and trade of American …

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American Ginseng: Local Knowledge, Global Roots

WEBThis online exhibition presents stories of people with intimate knowledge of the harvest, cultivation, trade, medicinal use, and conservation of American Ginseng.

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Smithsonian Artisan Initiative Smithsonian Center for Folklife and

WEBSmithsonian Artisan Initiative. We aim to reposition artisans as leaders of the creative economy by providing the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to revive and …

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The Potential of Our Decay: Cemeteries That Save the American …

WEBIn the early nineteenth century, American visionaries borrowed European inspiration to design a new approach to burial: rural cemeteries. “Mount Auburn …

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How We Revived and Created Traditions During the Pandemic

WEBAs the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic came and went in March 2021, this process of finding meaning in the present by looking to the past …

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American Craft Forum: Making as Medicine Folklife Magazine

WEBIn May and June 2020, the American Craft Council hosted a series of three virtual discussions, American Craft Forum: Craft Thinking.With support from the Center …

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Betty Belanus Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

WEBA Tribute to Dr. James Duke and His Green Farmacy Garden. December 3, 2018 | Betty Belanus. Dr. Duke passed away in December 2017, but his “teaching …

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Cultural Heritage Tourism Initiative Smithsonian Center for …

WEBThe Cultural Heritage Tourism Initiative uses research and presentation methods from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival to curate engaging, inclusive, and sustainable community …

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“Like We Were a Coronavirus!” Experiencing Homelessness in the …

WEBThe coronavirus pandemic has made life even more hazardous for those who continue to experience homelessness. “They can’t get food,” Joni explained. “There’s …

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How I Carry on the Cycle of Indigenous Knowledge as a Wisdom …

WEBThis medicine is for everyone as it comes from Mother Earth. It is intended to be used to bring balance to our planet. It is crucial to share it with people who will also …

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Take It to the Courts: Amplifying Voices of Oakland’s Mam-Maya

WEBBut today, Oswaldo’s ability to speak Mam is a sought out skill. Mam-Maya are currently one of the fastest growing populations in East Oakland. Take a bus ride …

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North American Indigenous Flute vs. “Native American Flute”: A …

WEBKevin Locke (Hunkpapa Lakota) is truly a cultural powerhouse. I first connected with Kevin in 2017 while consulting for the South Dakota Arts Council as their …

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The Modern Potato Latke Was Not Inevitable Folklife Magazine

WEB5+ medium potatoes 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons onion, grated 4 eggs, beaten until light Shortening or vegetable …

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Kichwa Otavalan Communities in Ecuador Wrestle with the Pandemic

WEBLeer este artículo en español | Kichwa shimipi killkashkata kaypi killkakatipay. Editor’s note: Beginning in March 2020, collaborators Jessie Vallejo, an ethnomusicologist working in …

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You Belong Here: Asian American Women in Agriculture

WEBThe number of women farmers (of all races) increased to 36 percent of all producers in 2017 (over 1.2 million). Almost half a million women across the country …

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