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Lifestyle

The people, places and experiences shaping life in Bismarck-Mandan, highlighting Native culture and community.
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Bismarck Civic Center

Culture’d Couture fashion show brings Bismarck-Mandan community together for Native art and style

Local Indigenous designers and models showcase creativity on the runway
By Adrianna Adame
Education
Indigenous parents reclaim traditional governance in Bismarck schools
Advisory committee embraces peacemaking model, aiming to boost family engagement and honor cultural practices
By Adrianna Adame
Billi Jo Beheler and Valerie Siqueiros
Public schools
Feather-tying ceremony honors Bismarck-Mandan Native graduates’ protected cultural rights
About 75 students are bestowed an eagle feather to acknowledge life milestone
By Adrianna Adame and Adrianna Adame
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Traditions
Majority of Bismarck-Mandan high school Native graduates will adorn eagle feathers on their big day
Community leaders assist students with feather trades
By Jodi Rave Spotted Bear
Hunter shakes hands
ShineThe Shine series explores limitations and solutions to government transparency in Indian Country.
Style
Collection features Native designs at Louis Vuitton show
Musician and designer Pharrell Williams' sophomore collection at Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter men's show featured Americana and Native designs
Thomas Adamson, Associated Press VIA ICT
Luis Vuitton
Crow artist boots hit Nordstrom shelves
NotAfraid, a beader based in eastern Montana, to design five pairs of shoes
Nora Mabie, Missoulian via ICT
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Gift guide
How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day, Native Style
A list of suggestions for celebrating Valentine’s Day, from speaking kind words and writing a hand-drum song to gifting regalia items, roses, meals and time together
By Buffalo's Fire