Chief Iron Tail (1842-May 29, 1916) Oglala Lakota
Chief Iron Tail (1842-May 29, 1916), was an Oglala Lakota Chief and a star performer with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West. Iron Tail was one of the most famous Native American celebrities of the late...
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Hoop Dance: History and Celebrating a Cultural Art Form
Hoop dance is a form of dance that involves the use of one or more hula hoops as props. It is a visually stunning and physically challenging performance that combines elements of gymnastics, hip-hop,...
7 Must Things to Know About Powwow
What is Powwow? Powwow is a Native American gathering that celebrates culture, tradition, and spirituality. It is a time for Native American communities to come together, dance, sing, and share their customs with others. Plan ahead...
The Legend of Geronimo
Geronimo was born in No-doyohn Canon, Arizona, June 1829, near Clifton, Arizona, from the Bedonkohe Apache tribe. He was named Goyathlay (One Who Yawns) the fourth in a family of four boys and four...
Rocky Bear: The Oglala Chief and His Remarkable Life
Rocky Bear, a minor Kiyuksa Oglala band chief at Pine Ridge Agency, was born about 1825/30. Mainly known for his work with the Buffalo Bill Wild West Shows. Only little is known of his...
The Science Behind Smudging : Here’s What Really Happens When We Burn Sage…
PURIFYING OURSELVES WITH SMOKE CAN LITERALLY ‘CLEAR THE AIR’ If you grew up religious, you probably witnessed the ritualistic use of smoke in ceremony. For me it was frankincense and myrrh being burned during...
SITTING BULL WOUNDED BY THE CROW
About the year 1873 while the Hunkpapa were camped on the banks of the Little Missouri River, they suffered considerable owing to the severity of the winter season. Horses were afflicted with the mange...
Native American Woman May Have Made It to Europe 500 Years Before Columbus Was Born
Five hundred years before Columbus sailed the ocean blue, a Native American woman may have voyaged to Europe with Vikings, according to a provocative new DNA study. The first Native American to arrive in...
Native American Heritage Month.
November is Native American Heritage Month. It’s a time to recognize the contributions of Native people to this country and a time to acknowledge the history behind some of the issues facing Native people today....
Dog Medicine: What Dogs Can Teach Us
Dogs have one of the best totems or spirit guides because they are well attuned to the nature of humans and understand the best ways to guide them. Throughout history the dog has been...
