February 7, 2019
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Winter at Pine Ridge Aho! This month, Cannápopa Wi; Moon when the trees crack due to the cold– is partially living up to its Lakota name. Temperatures hover around zero. But, thankfully the trees are standing strong and are beautifully decked in ice and surrounded in a mantle snow. No groundhogs popped up looking for…
January 5, 2019
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Happy New Year-Omaha Teca! A long snowy cold winter is upon us. But it’s also the time of new life–underneath the snow seeds are getting ready to sprout even if it will be in a few months. The new year is also the time to learn new things. Have you ever wanted to know how…
November 22, 2018
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Aho! However way you celebrate it, one day to give thanks never seems sufficient to acknowledge blessings from the Creator that comes in many forms especially the ability to share and come together in unity. We just concluded a four week road trip east of the Missouri and Mississippi. Our adventure included presentations, workshops,visits to…
September 27, 2018
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Canwápe Gi Wi; Moon of the Brown Leaves Aho! Our plans changed since our last post. Instead of heading west for powwows and gatherings, we stayed local tending the garden, honing our craft, seeing our grandchildren go off to school and participating in educational events closer to home. It’s the month of Canwápe Gi Wi,…
August 31, 2018
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Whether known as big time, wacipi,  or gathering of nations, powwows are central to life in Indian Country, both in the United States and Canada. They bring people together and transmit all that we cherish. You can be sure that every weekend throughout the year somewhere, someplace there is a powwow about to begin or just…
July 11, 2018
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Spring Tours, Presentations and Workshops Aho! Canasapa Wi -Moon when the chokecherries are black and July is warmly underway. Our days and hearts are full with presentations, people and powwows. Soon after we returned from California attending the UCLA and Stanford powwows and meeting with college students on both campuses we went to the Colter…
May 3, 2018
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Lakota Red Nations California Spring Tour Lakota Red Nations California Spring Spring Tour which includes attending the UCLA and Stanford Powwows has officially begun. Early in the chilly dreary morning of April 26 we packed up our red truck affectionately known as ‘war pony’ because–well it is. While the sun was creeping up we left…
March 19, 2018
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LIVING LAKOTA HISTORY Thousands of college students have spring break these days. Many head for warmer places like a beach in Florida or Cancun. Others travel in search of learning adventures that broaden their understanding of the world. Students spend hours reading and writing about history. But if they don’t have an opportunity to reflect…
February 18, 2018
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Parfleche is a container made of rawhide usually painted in bold, colorful geometrical designs. The word is of French origin, but the technique was used by the Lakota and other Plain Indians to make containers of different sizes and for many purposes. Here we feature parfleche that we’ve recently finished. While at would one time…
February 2, 2018
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Aho! It’s been awhile since we last shared what’s happening. Winter/ I wo blu months make it a challenge to travel, with snow, high winds and sub zero temperatures. On the upside these days give us time and opportunity to hone the craft, build inventory, and share stories and quality time with relatives. This week…