First Tribally Owned Textile Company Makes a Lasting Impression
Chickasaw Nation’s Mahota Textiles creates unique Native American-made products that blend designs from contemporary native artists with traditional tribal imagery and symbols.
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Augmented Reality in Rural Schools and Communities
Finger Lakes Community College in New York is using virtual classrooms to enrich their students’ experiences.
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