Chiwara
Religions Drew Bartkiewicz Religions Drew Bartkiewicz

Chiwara

Chiwara, also spelled Chi wara or Tyiwara, antelope figure of the Bambara (Bamana) people of Mali that represents the spirit that taught humans the fundamentals of agriculture. The Bambara honour Chiwara though art and dance.

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American Indians in Texas
Natives Drew Bartkiewicz Natives Drew Bartkiewicz

American Indians in Texas

Before 1900, historians have estimated, more than 50 Indian "nations" roamed the prairies, or had more permanent settlements, in what is now the state of Texas.

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Reshaping Company Culture
Culture Drew Bartkiewicz Culture Drew Bartkiewicz

Reshaping Company Culture

With more power going into the hands of employees, O.C. Tanner's 2022 Global Culture Report provides insight into the the shifting nature of company culture.

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Disability as Diversity
Abilities Drew Bartkiewicz Abilities Drew Bartkiewicz

Disability as Diversity

Colleges and universities are making progress on efforts to serve disabled students, but some advocates and scholars say higher ed has been slow to recognize disability as an identity group or include it in programming around diversity and inclusion.

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Long Hair in Native American Culture
Natives Drew Bartkiewicz Natives Drew Bartkiewicz

Long Hair in Native American Culture

Many cultures around the world, from Native Americans to Sikhs, believe that hair has a special significance. Cultural beliefs about our hair and how it can affect us go back as far as recorded history. Many ancient cultures believed there is power in uncut hair.

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