Native-made and -themed ornaments add an extra something special to your tree and make great gifts. These ornaments come from the northeast to the southwest and are made of clay, leather, fur and beads.

For many Native artisans, it was the memory of a grandmother’s deftly moving fingers, or a grandfather’s quiet words, that stirred up a powerful desire to learn and carry on an ancient skill perhaps in danger of being lost to the modern world. In some cases, the effort of a single artist—who taught someone else, who then taught someone else—has revived and preserved important ancient Native crafts.

Film buffs will flocks to San Francisco for the 30th annual American Indian Film Festival. Plus details on other special events of Native interest across North America.