May 21, 2019
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After a challenging review of the amazing first and second round of Semi-Finalists, and closely reading through hundreds of community feedback comments from folks all over the country, the Eighth Generation team has decided on the final four!
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May 20, 2019
Check out this awesome exhibition! This
project features five indigenous artists who each received a stipend to make a blanket. The goal of the project is to spark a discussion about the significance of the blanket in NW Native culture (past and present) and will be held on May 25th at the Nez Perce Wallowa Homeland Longhouse. Each artist has created a new piece of artwork for this gathering in May that is inspired by the concept of the blanket!
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March 26, 2019
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The Eighth Generation team has selected 13 semi-finalists after a tough and careful review of over 200 submissions from talented artists all across Indian Country! This blog announces the remaining 7.
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March 25, 2019
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After a difficult and careful review of over 200 submissions from artists across the U.S. and Canada, the Eighth Generation team has selected 13 semi-finalists. This blog announces the first 6, and the next blog post will announce the remaining 7!
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March 21, 2019
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We are so honored to receive over 200 submissions from artists across the U.S. and Canada. We've had an incredibly difficult time selecting the submissions, and we're starting out with our honorable mentions. We'll be announcing semi-finalists in the next couple days!
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February 19, 2019
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Eighth Generation - the first Native owned company to offer wool blankets - is looking for the next indigenous artist to design a wool blanket! Learn how you can apply and help us spread the word about this creative opportunity by sharing this video, featuring the entire Eighth Generation staff!
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January 24, 2019
As we close out another year and gear up for what's ahead, we know that staying grounded in the community and values that we've kept close from the beginning will be as crucial than ever as we take our next steps forward. Check out ten of our favorite highlights from 2018 (and a few exclusive teasers for what's to come) in this end of the year recap!
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![Yakama Artist and Activist Recognized with the first of the 2018 Inspired Natives Awards!]()
January 02, 2019
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Three years ago when Eighth Generation became the first Native-owned company to offer wool blankets, we promised that 5% of profit from our retail blanket sales would go back to community. Last year - as a small part of our broader giving - we fulfilled this promise with the launch of an award for emerging Native arts entrepreneurs, administered yearly by our friends at the Evergreen State College Longhouse. For the first of the 2018 Inspired Natives Awards, we were very proud to recognize someone who consistently shows up for the community to do the heavy lifting - Yakama artist and activist Mariana Harvey. Get to know her here!
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November 15, 2018
At Eighth Generation, we've witnessed firsthand the power of supporting Inspired Natives, not "Native-inspired". Support Inspired Natives this holiday season and check out our guide to awesome gifts from Native-owned companies in the Pacific Northwest and beyond!
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November 01, 2018
Blackfeet artist John Pepion has woven together childhood memories, cultural legacies, and the vibrant hues of the breathtaking Montana skies into a beautiful tribute to Plains Indian horse culture. Eighth Generation is proud to collaborate on a blanket that is as visually stunning as it is rich with meaning and memory. Get to know the "Lightning Horse" Wool Blanket here!
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October 17, 2018
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Eighth Generation is deeply honored at any chance we get to collaborate with a tribe, organization, or non-profit to create a beautiful custom wool blanket. This year, we were very proud to have been granted what is perhaps the highest honor in the Pacific Northwest - creating the blanket for this year's Tribal Canoe Journey, the 2018 Power Paddle to Puyallup. Check it out here!
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![Eighth Generation x OXDX: Native-owned Brands Unite to Offer New Wool Blanket]()
September 05, 2018
Eighth Generation has teamed up with popular Diné artist and entrepreneur, Jared Yazzie (OXDX) to bring you the "Tribute" Wool Blanket! Eighth Generation Project Manager Serene Lawrence (Anishinaabe/Hopi) says, "We couldn't be more excited to partner with Jared, an artist that's both grounded in community and shooting for the stars. Together we will highlight a fact that's lost on large companies that profit off of fake Native art - that authentic Native art, artists, and stories add value." The blanket will be among the highest profile of Eighth Generation's 45 blankets, each of which is designed by a Native artist. Check it out here!
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