GGM Independent Partner Fred Synder

The North American Indian Information & Trade Center

NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN CO-OPERATIVE
Fred Synder, Director-Consultant

Carole J. Garcia, International Representative

Box 27626, Tucson, AZ 85726-7626

U.S.A.Tel: (520) 622-4900 Indian Trade Center

Fax: (520) 622-3525

Email: mailto:Oodhamgirl@aol.com

Fred Snyder, Director of the International Native American Co-Operative, will and has been traveling the Pow Wow Trail for over 30 years, showcasing unique Native American artwork throughout the United States…Fred and his family have hand-made crafts from over 300 Tribal Nations of North America. At each event they set up an information desk with maps, brochures, information on Indian Events, these will be available free for those who want to know more about the 556 Tribal Nations in America;

Amongst their showcase is the largest collection of antique seed beads from 1860-1910 that will be on display and available for purchase to repair any treasured grandmothers beadwork, a collection of Indian old pawn turquoise jewelry will be a highlight for the most serious collector. Some items that the Information & Trade Center has available are baskets ,bead-work ,fetishes , kachinas , Alaska ivory / bone carvings ,Southwest turquoise jewelry ,miniatures for doll collectors ,Indian music including flute ,powwow, peyote, storytelling ,and Native American Church, drums ,and pottery of the Southwest.


Statement The Co-operative provides incentives to 2,700+ American Indian artists representing over 410 tribal nations for the preservation of their contemporary and traditional crafts, culture, and education through involvement in Indian Culture Programs, including dances, traditional food, fashion shows, and performances.

The Co-operative sponsors various Indian events i.e.: Pow-Wows, cultural festivals, information services, and publishes Native American Directory: Canada, Alaska, and United States... "information that is hard to find" -

American Library Journal, ..."directory on Indians for the 21st century" - News From Indian Country, ..."valuable resources" - Ethnic Forum ..."our Indian red page bible" - National Indian Child Welfare Association.Areas Of InterestTraditional and contemporary Native American techniques in arts and crafts including jewelry, basketry, wood and stone carving, weaving, pottery, beadwork, quill-work, rug-making, tanning and leather work, dance regalia, and cookery, produce and distribute Indian music and videos: Native American artists and tribal arts and crafts traditions in the United States, Canada, and Alaska.

Holdings Collections in all the above areas. A computerized mailing list of and for people who buy, teach, collect, are interested in, and/or are Indian (130,000+) is set up on Native American organizations, media, events and Indian affairs. North America Native American Indian Information and Trade Center established January 1991. (N.A.2 I.I.T.C.)PublicationsNative American Reference Book ('82, '96) revision 2007; Native American Directory: Alaska, Canada, United States (a quick reference for locating Native Organizations, events, media, and tribal offices and reserves); special guide for evaluating and acquiring Native crafts and raw materials through trading posts, stores, galleries, cooperatives, and guilds; researching your Indian Ancestory.

Pow-Wow and Indian Events on the Red Road..." most comprehensive listing of American Indian events in U.S. and Canada". ('93, '95) revision 2008.

Information ServicesAnswers inquiries; provides advisory, consulting, reference, and current-awareness services; conduct seminars and workshops; makes referrals to other sources of information; permits on site use of collections. Information and referrals are free; other services are subject to fee. Services are intended primarily for Native Americans, but others will be assisted with large self-addressed stamped envelope. Currently working in a motor home as a portable Indian Chamber of Commerce (1988-2008). Available: American Indian Information Packet, events, programs, sample newspapers, etc. Send $10.00 and priority (stamp $4.95*) mail self-addressed priority mail envelope.

Free Indian Pow-Wow calendar (quarterly) send $4.95* priority mail self-addressed stamped envelope. Forward (4) S.A.S.E for the entire year.
Check with your local Post Office for current rates.Index TermsNative Americans, Native American arts and crafts, Indian Information services - Research and Referrals. Marketing authentic Indian crafts worldwide. Native American music and events.

Established: 1969

Latest Directory Info Date: January 2008