Author: Angela Zonunpari

There’s a century-old history of Arab life and culture in Indianapolis. The author shares some of the city’s rich Arab history, and its cultural and culinary treasures.

The Snow Country Prison Japanese American Internment Memorial acknowledges Japanese Americans incarcerated at Fort Lincoln, a prison camp in what is now the United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck.

Born out of Indianapolis native David Allee’s love for jazz and its legacy in his hometown, The Jazz Kitchen is a catalyst for promoting Indiana jazz.

From galleries to historic paint factories, these hotels bring creativity to hospitality and showcase local artists.

The non-profit organizes residencies and exhibitions that connect emerging artists in Chicago and the village of Steuben in Wisconsin.

The intention is to bring awareness about the atrocities of the federal Indian boarding schools and to start the healing journey for survivors, their descendants, and extended families. 

This Detroit-based artist uses foraged plants from uninhabited lots to create natural dyes, pigments, quilts, and more.

Colors, traditions, and prayers are all pieced into Benson’s star quilts. Her craft has been encouraged by the women in her family.

The non-profit organization is keeping traditional craft afloat through community boatbuilding in Green Bay.

The St. Paul-based organization has become central to community activism and artist support over the last six years, especially for Indigenous peoples and communities of color.