Local stuntman creates program to help native youth spread their wings
Cross Anderson, 8, sword fights with stuntman Blake Pocquette, left to right, during the Spread Your Wings program’s stunt training. Courtesy

Local stuntman creates program to help native youth spread their wings

Santa Clarita resident and Hollywood stuntman Blake Pocquette has teamed up with teen actor Max Purget to create a program aimed at helping Native American youth realize their potential. The…

Library introduces Native American literature for children
Tataviam and Chumash Elder Dennis Garcia holds up a pair of Chumash rattles at the Yawáyro: Indigenous Awareness and Literacy Development program at the Old Town Newhall Library Tuesday night. Cory RUbin/The Signal

Library introduces Native American literature for children

The Santa Clarita Library has launched its new program: Yawáyro: Indigenous Awareness and Literacy Development, introducing Native American heritage and culture into children’s literature at the library.  Children, parents and…

Pow Wow brings Native American culture to SCV
Ricky Two Bears, right, carries the eagle staff during the grand entrance dance at the 26th annual Hart of the West Pow Wow and Craft Fair held at William S.Hart Park in Newhall on Saturday, October 05, 2019. Dan Watson/The Signal

Pow Wow brings Native American culture to SCV

As Native American dancers dressed in their best regalia, complete with vibrant outfits, headdresses and face paint, chanted and danced to the beat of the drums, the 26th annual Hart…

Native American Pow Wow returns to Hart Park
Aaron Ten Bears, in Oglala Lakota regalia carries an eagle dance staff, shield and wears an eagle feather bustle as he dances during the 25th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow and Native American Craft Fair held at William S. Hart Park in Newhall on Sunday, October 07, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Native American Pow Wow returns to Hart Park

You can experience some of the Native American culture as the 26th annual Hart of the West Pow Wow and Craft Fair returns to William S. Hart Park on Oct.…

Indigenous artists receive professional training at two-day CalArts course
Artists met at CalArts to receive instruction from photographer Roxanne Best, second row left, on how create a productive presence with art. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

Indigenous artists receive professional training at two-day CalArts course

The First Peoples Fund and the Pukúu Cultural Community Services coordinated to bring the two-day Native Artist Professional Development Training course to the California Institute of the Arts on Friday…

The Gentle Barn to hold 19th annual “Gentle Thanksgiving”
Cuddle turkey Adeline sits on and cuddles with a Gentle Barn visitor at Santa Clarita's The Gentle Barn. Courtesy of The Gentle Barn

The Gentle Barn to hold 19th annual “Gentle Thanksgiving”

The Gentle Barn will host its 19th annual “A Gentle Thanksgiving” fundraiser celebration on Nov. 22 at its Santa Clarita location and will offer guests an opportunity to cuddle and feed turkeys, participate in a drum circle and eat gourmet catered vegan food.

For its 25th year, Hart Park welcomes its annual Hart of the West Native American Pow wow
Dancers from Danza Azteca Xochipilli spanned the center of the Hart of the West Native American Pow wow this weekend. Ryan Mancini/The Signal

For its 25th year, Hart Park welcomes its annual Hart of the West Native American Pow wow

In a celebration of color, sound and culture, William S. Hart Park held the 25th annual Hart of the West Native American Pow wow and Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday.

Darlene Chandler: Cruel system survived through hope
Rusty Page carries his foster daughter to a car that will take her, along with several officials, away from the family's Saugus home on March 21 last year. The Supreme Court declined to hear the Pages' appeal last week. Signal photo by Katharine Lotze

Darlene Chandler: Cruel system survived through hope

My heart hurts so badly for Lexi and the Pages. I’m trying to go about my chores Tuesday morning but just have to add my two cents (“Supreme Court declines…

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