Southerners

Article Abstract:

Tigua American Indian Joe Sierra lives on a reservation near El Paso, TX, and tries in a number of ways to pass on his knowledge of his tribe and their customs to the young. As a judge Sierra has helped set up a program for young offenders to learn their customs.

Author: Orr, Sara Askew
Education, Study and teaching, Tribes, Native American children, Sierra, Joe

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Southerners

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Old-time mountain musician and Texan David Holt feels he is making a difference by keeping the traditional music of the Southern mountains alive. Holt performs and teaches in an attempt to pass on this music.

Author: Orr, Sara Askew
History, Music, Southern States, Folk music, American, American folk music, Holt, David

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We give thanks

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readers' memories of Thanksgiving Day are compiled. A selection of Southerners describe happy, sad and unusual events and mishaps from their family Thanksgivings.

Author: Roberts, Carolanne Griffith, Orr, Sara Askew, Patterson, Nick
Personal narratives, Cover Story, Holidays, Fasts and feasts, Thanksgiving Day, Nostalgia

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