This unique book is produced by Lumbee Nation author Jamie K. Oxendine and illustrator and jewelry artist Timothy P. Locklear II.

About the Author: 

Jamie is a Native American of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina, educator, historian and speaker. He has been an adjunct professor of Native American studies at Bowling Green State University, Ohio State University, University of Toledo, Lourdes University, and has served as the Native American liaison & education consultant for Ohio University.

He has served on the board of trustees for the Ohio Humanities Council, Board of trustees for the Fallen Timbers Battlefield Preservation Commission and governor appointee to the Ohio Historic Site Preservation Board.

He has also sat on the ACCESS Grants Panel with the National Endowment For The Humanities.

Donations to purchase this book help bring Native American educational experiences to Northern Virginia.

Jeanette McCauley owner of J&J Gems Native American Arts is a our featured leather, rock, gems and crystals exhibitor at the Indian Village 2022.  
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The Indian Village is a living history experience located in Northwestern Virginia ​about 70 Miles Northwest of D.C. Follow parking signs to ​Snickersville Turnpike Bluemont, VA 20135. Free parking. Fair general admission is only $10, children nine and under are free.

You will not believe all of the beautiful and affordable things that this lovely lady carries. Hope to see you there.

Come on out to spend time with us. ​Two master potters featured at the Indian Village this year Kayce Heister and Bill Seabeck Sept. 17-18, 2022 Indian Village at the Bluemont Fair from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. 

​Located in Northwestern Virginia ​about 70 Miles Northwest of D.C. Follow parking signs to ​Snickersville Turnpike Bluemont, VA 20135. Free parking. Fair general admission is only $10, children nine and under are free.

Visit with Chris Anderson our Cherokee Knowledge Carrier during the Sept. 17-18, 2022 Indian Village at the Bluemont Fair from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm or shop with Chris at Chicken House Studies and Chris on ETSY.

Chris grew up in Saluda, NC and enjoyed living among the mountains and beautiful scenery of western North Carolina. A self-taught artist, she works in pen and ink and watercolors. 

She lives in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley in Luray, Virginia. In addition to her images of historical architecture, she recently created a series of butterfly cards which she hand decorates so each is a unique work of art.

Would you like a custom watercolor image of your home, church, business, etc.? She can create a unique and special gift for yourself or others from a photograph. Contact her today for a quote.

The Indian Village is located in Northwestern Virginia ​about 70 Miles Northwest of D.C. Follow parking signs to ​Snickersville Turnpike Bluemont, VA 20135. Free parking. Fair general admission is only $10, children nine and under are free.

Medicine Carrier Jodi Lynn will demonstrate how to use natural dyes, from plants and food, to color fabrics. Her natural dyeing techniques will inspire you on to use dozens of species of plants to naturally dye stuff.

One of the comprehensive books that Jodi refers to is "Wild Color". Jodi can explain necessary equipment, how select fibers and plant parts and select fibers work. She can demonstrate how to choose the right methods to dry and test colors. 

Visit with Jodi during the Sept. 17-18, 2022 Indian Village at the Bluemont Fair from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. See the gorgeous colors that you can create by using  various amounts vinegar and much more. 

Located in Northwestern Virginia ​about 70 Miles Northwest of D.C. Follow parking signs to ​Snickersville Turnpike Bluemont, VA 20135. Free parking. Fair general admission is only $10, children nine and under are free.

Joining our Indian Village this year (2022) is Kacye Heister who traces her ancestry to Virginia's Pamunkey Tribe. Kacye is dedicating her life to connecting with her ancestors and putting ancient wisdom into action through arts, food and medicine. She uses traditional techniques that are mind blowing to teach and help reduce suffering. 

Hear Kacye share during our Elders Talking Circles and visit her living history exhibit at the Indian Village Sept. 17-18, 2022.

​Also follow Kacye on TikTok for updates on her work.

Seeking Donations of Natural Materials donated or borrowed.

Do you have a field with grasses, flower heads or seed pods, woods filled with interesting tree stumps or logs, dried hydrangea blossoms?  

We are collecting these and other natural materials to make the Clarke County Fairgrounds beautiful for our Native American fall celebration.

These materials will supplement the pumpkins, gourds, hay bales and corn stalks to make the grounds complement our vision of celebrating the harvest.

For the first  Gathering we received wonderful complements on the all-natural decorations with sprays of evergreen boughs, arrangements of dried flowers arranged in bark baskets, twists of honeysuckle vines intertwined with sumac and teasel...

We are very grateful to our decorating committee headed by Anne Rose a cadre of volunteers.  Join us?

Thank you Cathy Kuehner (Winchester Star Local News Reporter) for capturing and sharing this NEW NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL AWARD.
​     We created this award in honor and memory of Native Americans who lived in the Shenandoah area.  

Sanctuary on the Trail partnered with  The Clarke County Ruritan's and the Clarke County Fair to bring a new art award to the region. The art contest takes place during the Clarke County 63rd Annual Fair Aug. 13-19. Homemaking, Fine Arts and Photography exhibits will be accepted from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday Aug. 13 and 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday Aug. 14.
 
CULTURAL CHALLENGE.  ​In honor and memory of Native Americans who lived in the Shenandoah area, this new art award supports art projects that engage communities, enhance creativity and enrich the vibrancy of Native American culture and history in the region.

CREATIVE OPTIONS.  ​Exhibits may be entered in ANY department and class within the entire Fine Arts and Homemaking Section such as Arts & Crafts, Needle Art, Hobbies/Collections, etc.
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REQUIREMENTS. All artwork must be original and created by the artist. For specific exhibit and participation requirements, please see the rules and regulation for the individual department or contest/event.