Of all the holidays we Natives have to contend with in the U.S, Valentine's Day can be the most confusing for those of us looking to tradition for guidance in the ways of the heart. Native stories are big on themes like bravery, sacrifice, compassion and leadership, but when it comes to romance—not so much. The Victorian period revolutionized Valentine’s cards. In 1847, Esther Howland began mass-producing Valentine’s cards in America, earning her the title “Mother of the American Valentine.” Her intricate designs featured real lace, ribbons, and colorful pictures. RELATED: 10 Native-Themed Valentine’s Day Gifts to Avoid. One of the most famous and disturbing events to occur on Valentine’s Day happened in 1929. In Chicago, the Saint Valentines Day Massacre left seven of George “Bugs” Moran's mobsters gunned down in cold blood by two men dressed as policemen. This article was first published on February 14, 2016. Because of its uniqueness, Native News Online publishes it again to celebrate spirit of Valentiine's Day. Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! We are all LOVED! These symbols make Native American-inspired gifts particularly meaningful, emphasizing both the cultural heritage and the romantic sentiment behind them. What Kind of Native American Jewelry Makes a Good Valentine’s Day Gift? Handcrafted Native American Jewelry Native American jewelry is known for its stunning craftsmanship and symbolism This Valentine’s Day, give your loved ones something truly special by celebrating Native American craftsmanship and supporting Indigenous communities. SweetGrass Trading Company offers a unique selection of handcrafted food, wellness, and gift items from Native American artisans and producers. Celebrate Valentine’s Day the Native way! This Valentine’s Day, forget the flowers and cliché supermarket candy. Go above and beyond for your loved one by shopping Native. You'll find the perfect, unique gift that honors the Indigenous culture and makes you both happy. Have a LOVEly day! You see, 21st century Indinz are complicated. We are survivors of genocide and colonialism, and yet still, we are human. We can yearn for our ideal mate on Valentine’s Day. We can shower our romantic partners with love, not just on Valentine’s Day, obviously. We’ve been dealing with a lot of heavy stuff lately, and since this is my third Valentines Day I’m commemorating on Native Approps, I decided to stay in the positive, love-filled zone, rather than delving into the world of racist vintage valentines or stereotype-filled “Native American Love” art like years past. I’ve given and With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not stop at Kachina House and get her something you know she’ll love? Big box stores sell mainstream jewelry at overly high prices. At Kachina House, all of our jewelry is 100% authentic Native American made. Check out some of our most treasured pieces: Native American Navajo Pin Very Rare 1913 Valentines Day Native American Card with 1 cent Stamp (42) $ 150.00. Add to Favorites Vintage Valentine - Native American Valentine - Vintage Card Americans are projected to spend $25.8 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation. More than half of consumers plan to celebrate and will spend an average This Valentines Cards item by Indigibrand has 13 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from United States. Listed on Jan 16, 2025 Valentine's Day. I come across this material all the time, now I have a place to share it. I hope you enjoy. Thanks Native American/First Nations/American Indian; Grab your crayons! It's time to color with this HUGE 31-page Valentine Coloring Book! These coloring pages are perfect for the month of February, student Valentine gifts, Valentin These posters for Native American Heritage Month and beyond are perfect for any bulletin board display and a great start to introduce new figures in any classroom! There are 25 me Vintage MCM Greeting Card Native American Indian Smoke Signals Glitter Great Condition Crafting Collage Valentine Valentines Day (457) $ 20.00 Native American Headdress T-Shirt, Live Wild And Free Tee, Native American Unisex T-Shirt, Native American Gift, Valentines Day,Gift For Her (612) Sale Price $9.90 $ 9.90 Enjoy these No Prep Printables for Valentine's Day! Included are 14 pages of assorted pages that your students will love to color during February and Valentine's Day week! This is Do you need an engaging way to study folktales, legends or Native Americans? Need a way to integrate literacy and social studies? Looking for more interesting texts for guided rea
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