The WPA-sponsored Federal Art project employed members of the Five Tribes as artists. To benefit the Indian women as well, the WPA created sewing rooms of varying sizes and employed many Indian women. This project allowed them to earn additional income for their families and at the same time make clothes for those in need. The Household Demonstration Project trained Indian women in household tasks for employment in urban households; training included food preparation, ironing, washing, and other duties inside the home (pg.
The WPA-sponsored Federal Art project employed members of the Five Tribes as artists. To benefit the Indian women as well, the WPA created sewing rooms of varying sizes and employed many Indian women. This project allowed them to earn additional income for their families and at the same time make clothes for those in need. The Household Demonstration Project trained Indian women in household tasks for employment in urban households; training included food preparation, ironing, washing, and other duties inside the home (pg.