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
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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!
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April-WihĂĄkaktacĂ©papi Wi Aho! WihĂĄkaktacĂ©papi Wi, literally means âmoon when the wife had to crack bones for marrow fatâ. 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
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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. Weâre excited to share with you that
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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
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WasĂșton Wi Moon of the Ripening Our Lakota way of marking this month; the moon of the ripening also summarizes the past several months of our activities which have come to fruition in one at the beginning of August. We arrived back home and are here for a few more days before leaving again, this
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Moon of the sore eyes IĆĄtĂĄwicayazan Wi, Moon of the sore eyes is living up to its name. Bitter cold winds and snow whip across the plains at this time of year making it difficult to see. Like most of the country Pine Ridge is experiencing arctic temperatures testing the endurance of all. Dream Catchers
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Winter at Pine Ridge Aho! This month, CannĂĄpopa 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
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
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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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