Fieldwork

Reaves Fred Nahwooksy

Photo courtesy of Photo from Tribal College Journal of American Indian Higher Education Curator, Fieldworker, Museum Developer, Technical Director, and Author Reaves Fred Nahwooksy (1955–2009) Reaves Fred Nahwooksy was a cultural liaison for Native American communities and museums. Throughout his life, Fred (as he was known) worked tirelessly to find ways to engage Native Americans […]

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Olivia Cadaval

Olivia Cadaval speaks on a panel during the fiftieth anniversary Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2017.Photo by Joe Furgal, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives. Mexican American, Activism Olivia Cadaval 1943-2025 Olivia Cadaval was a scholar, activist, and mentor who exemplified the values of cultural democracy. Committed to public sector folklore, Cadaval mentored countless young scholars interested in

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