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Report: Hundreds of indigenous remains housed at UTSA, Witte Museum despite federal law

UTSA official said they are trying to repatriate the remains to the rightful parties.

by Michael Karlis January 23, 2023December 14, 2023

UTSA official said they are trying to repatriate the remains to the rightful parties.

Arts

Briscoe Western Art Museum hosts annual Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival on Saturday, Nov. 19

The all-day event will open with a spiritual blessing and close with a native flute performance by artist, educator and performer Tim Blueflint.

by Macks Cook November 17, 2022November 6, 2023

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San Antonio to distribute $4 million to artists affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

Alamo City artists affected by the pandemic could qualify for grants worth up to $7,500.

by Michael Karlis September 29, 2022August 17, 2023

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The U.S. census estimates it missed more than a half-million Texans during 2020 count

Immigrants, people living in poverty and non-English speakers were among the most likely to be missed, yet the crucial count received lackluster promotion by Texas state government.

by Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune May 20, 2022May 1, 2024

Arts

Crow artist Wendy Red Star reframes Native culture with ‘A Scratch on the Earth’

by Bryan Rindfuss February 22, 2022August 2, 2025

Arts

Annual Yanaguana Indian Arts Festival to celebrate Native American traditions on Saturday

by Kiko Martinez November 9, 2021July 17, 2025

Arts

San Antonio’s Briscoe Museum shows modern view of Native American stories in new exhibit

Emily DiTomassoSeptember 17, 2020June 21, 2025

Arts

Traders Village Hosting 9th Annual Native American Indian Pow Wow This Weekend

Chris CondeOctober 12, 2019July 6, 2025

Arts

Women’s Center to Host Warrior Women Film Screening Honoring American Indian Movement

Brittany WagnerJuly 3, 2019March 18, 2025

Arts

Poet, Musician and Activist Joy Harjo Named the First Native American U.S. Poet Laureate

Kelly NelsonJune 20, 2019April 2, 2025

Cactus Blossom Mission Heritage Dinner Celebrates Native American Culture, Food

Lea ThompsonApril 22, 2019July 13, 2025

Arts

Native Film Series Returns to Briscoe Western Art Museum with Comancheria

Kiko MartinezMarch 16, 2018July 20, 2025

News

The City is Making Thursday “Indigenous People’s Day.” Indigenous People are Not That Happy About it.

Alex ZielinskiOctober 11, 2017August 17, 2023