June 23, 2023
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Summer’s here and so are our travels west. First we’re headed to Yellowstone and then Grand Teton. We’re honored to be part of the guest artist program at both of these parks. They’re considered crown jewels of the National Parks of the United States. And this year Yellowstone celebrates its 150th anniversary. Each year millions…
February 6, 2023
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Aho! Like the rest of the country arctic winds and snow have stormed through Pine Ridge, as they make there way further east on turtle island. Some days it’s too cold even to go outside, much less travel. Spring seems so far away… Inside, we’re working on all the crafts we’ll be taking on the…
October 4, 2022
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Aho! We’re excited to let you know Kelly finished the first phase of his commissioned artwork “Cȟaŋgléška-Wakȟaŋ” or “Sacred Hoop,”. It will be placed in the Visitor Center at Wind Cave National Park. On Monday October 10, Indigenous People’s Day, the Visitor Center is hosting a series of events. Kelly will present on the significance…
June 22, 2021
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This is the month of Wípazutkan Wasté Wi, month when the June berries are good. It’s been almost a full year since our last update. This past year and a half has included both sadness and joy. Sadness because we mourned the lost of close relatives and friends during the long months of the peak…
July 4, 2020
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Aho! It’s been a while since we last posted. Weeks are rolling by. This week we’re once again in Colter Bay Visitor Center in Grand Teton National Park https://www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/cbvc.htm. Here we share with you some pictures of the week. Be well stay safe!
November 20, 2019
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American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz, November 20, 1969 November 20th, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the peaceful occupation of Alcatraz. Few outside of Indian country may be entirely aware of the significance of the event when in 1969 men, women and youth children from across the continent convened on Alcatraz island. Once the site…
June 3, 2026
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Summer Travels to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone National Parks Shortly after the solstice, which marks the beginning of summer in the northern hemisphere we’re heading west to the Grand Tetons. A few weeks later we travel on to Yellowstone. Once again Kelly LookingHorse has been invited to share Lakota heritage, art, and traditions. Through storytelling,…
February 18, 2026
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Lakota Red Nations specializes in traditional Lakota crafts including drums and moccasins.
April-Wihákaktacépapi Wi Aho! Wihákaktacépapi Wi, literally means ‘moon when the wife had to crack bones for marrow fat’. In times gone by hunting was near impossible in the plains. Even if the severe blizzards subsided by early spring herds of buffalo would be difficult to find and other game close to non-existent. Hence the Lakota…
Omaha Teca! Wioteheka Wi, the month of the hard moon is also one of new beginnings. Since we’ve last posted, we’ve been busy giving presentations and tours at Pine Ridge and nearby. We also participated in art fairs, powwows. And most important, we spent time with our family. We’re excited to share with you that…