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,
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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
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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
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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
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LIVING LAKOTA HISTORY Our days included a visit to Wounded Knee. This is the site of the 1890 massacre where hundreds of Lakota, mostly unarmed women and children were killed in a conflict with U.S. Cavalry. Loss of innocent human life always serves as a pause for deeper reflection. And in this case it serves
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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
Native American Heritage Month During November, the month of WanÃyetu Wi \”Moon when Winter Begins\” the country celebrates Native American heritage and history. However, Lakota Red Nations celebrates Native legacy every day. How? By sharing stories, songs and dance drawing from Lakota tradition and way of life. We also make crafts, specialty artwork and other
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Aho! We just packed up the war pony and are heading towards Milwaukee, WI for the Hunting Moon Powwow at the Wisconsin Center this weekend, October-Canwápe Kasná Wi, Moon when the wind shakes off the leaves 20-22. In addition to our popular Lakota Red Nation Tee, honoring the memory of Wounded Knee and the Dakota
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Here is the schedule of our presentations at Agate Fossil Beds, National Monument next weekend. There will be lots of information on viewing the solar eclipse and more for the whole family. An unforgettable learning experience. Look forward to seeing you there.
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Aho! Summer activity is keeping us from sharing regularly our news and updates. This is good. We\’re busy and happy doing what we love and we\’ll tell you more in our next post. We\’re 21 days away from the anticipated total solar eclipse. We will be in Agate Fossil Bed National Monument, where Kelly will
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