February 18, 2018
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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…
November 30, 2017
[email protected]
As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close we continue a Lakota family tradition of making at home, wasna as a way of honoring our ancestors. With the right ingredients it’s easy to prepare at home. We share here how we make ours. Start with grounded choke berries. Mix with grounded dry deer…
November 22, 2017
[email protected]
Aho! Have you ever wondered how to make a hand drum? What gives it its beautiful sonority? In this post I show you how to make a “Ca ce gah”, a Lakota style drum. The preparation for these drums begin in the summer when we treat the hide so that is suited for drum making….
November 10, 2017
[email protected]
Native American Heritage Month During November, the month of Waníyetu 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…
October 17, 2017
[email protected]
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…
August 30, 2017
[email protected]
The 2017 total solar eclipse came and went touching the minds and hearts of thousands across the country. Here are some pictures of the day of sharing at Agate Fossil Beds National Monument under a warm and cloudless day. A once in a lifetime event for many of us there. An eagle flew over us…
August 13, 2017
[email protected]
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.
August 1, 2017
[email protected]
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…
July 3, 2017
[email protected]
Wípazuka Wastè Win Moon of the June Berries Similar to earlier days when Lakota camp circles moved often during summer months, we have begun our summer travels. In this post we share highlights from our trip to California for the Powwows at UCLA and Stanford. UCLA Powwow was well attended despite gusty winds and ominous…