Native Americans began using prized Pendleton blankets to mark special occasions – births, weddings, funerals. It's a tradition that continues to this day. CBS News ...

In 2013, Pendleton settled a claim that they violated the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, which ensures non-Natives can’t sell goods labeled with tribal names or market them as Native American–made.

The tradition of the Native American graduation began in 2009 under the leadership of Bruce LeClaire who was serving as the Title VII coordinator for Durango School District.

Pendleton has created wool blankets in partnership with the American Indian College Fund for more than 20 years. A portion of the blanket line’s sales support about $50,000 in Native student ...

Blankets with patterns that represent beloved National Parks, Native American heroes and the history of the American West. "Every blanket has a different story.

Denver, Colo., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 2024 winning Tribal College Blanket Design, Infinite Prayer, designed by Jenabah Yazzie (Diné), is now available for purchase. Chosen from over ...

Colorful blankets play a huge part in Native culture. ... West chose an American military coat from the 1800s, ... the Pendleton blankets were a huge trade item for the different tribes.

Today, Pendleton’s partnerships include the American Indian College Fund, the Native American Rehabilitation Association and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian.

Denver, Colo., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting November 15, the American Indian College Fund and Pendleton Woolen Mills, the international lifestyle brand headquartered in Portland ...

Denver, Colo., Nov. 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Starting November 15, the American Indian College Fund and Pendleton Woolen Mills, the international lifestyle brand headquartered in Portland, Oregon, ...