Native Americans, ARTICLE ONLINE

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The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has covered Native American art in Milwaukee through various articles. One notable piece is about the Red Magic Art Festival, which highlights Native American artists and vendors in Jackson Park. The festival, held annually, includes local Native artists, food, music, and activities. Another article discusses Native American Heritage Month at the Milwaukee Public Museum, where there was special programming dedicated to Native American heritage, including discussions on ledger art and educational displays about topics such as birchbark canoes and the preservation of manoomin (wild rice).

Additionally, Frank Vaisvilas, who covers Native American issues for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, has written about the cultural significance of Native American remains housed at the Milwaukee Public Museum and the ongoing efforts to repatriate these remains to their respective tribes. This coverage includes discussions on the legal framework for repatriation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and the challenges faced by institutions in complying with the act.