SSS 2008-12-29

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EXPLORATIONS – Indian Museum Education Programs

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Berlin Museum Returns Native American Artifacts to Tribe in Alaska

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The new Race Relations Report 2007 shows that New Zealand is becoming more multi-cultural and we are also feeling more comfortable about immigrants from different ethnic backgrounds. Maoris represent about 15% of the population, Asians nearly 7% and

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Bridge the Cultural Gap

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This time a large set of ancient tombs dating back to the Han Dynasty, in central China's Hunan Province. Archaeologists have so far found 48 brick-chambered tombs and over 10 earthen tombs. They have also dug out more than 150 burial objects, includ