Tribe Scribe
Remembering the Battle of the Little Big Horn
June 25 and 26, 1876 witnessed one of the most decisive battles in U.S. history.The 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army led by Lt. Colonel George Armstrong Custer...
Donald Montileaux: History of Ledger Art
The other day we chatted with artist Donald Montileaux and got an inside look at his studio - we looked at some amazing work, had the chance to see some...
James Little Wounded: Symbols & Color
The expressive imagery and powerful colors Minneconjou Lakota artist James Little Wounded uses in his artwork are not only beautiful, but they are also filled with meaning. In this snippet,...
Remembering Chief Sitting Bull
This month marks the anniversary of the death of the legendary Hunkpapa Lakota Chief, Sitting Bull (Thathanka Iyotake). He is remembered among the Lakota as an inspirational leader and fearless...
Veteran's Day: A Day to Honor our Veterans
November 11, 2011 is a day we honor our Veterans as a Nation. This important group of people makes it possible for this blog to exist, our freedoms to be...
Native Artist Mary Lou Big Day: Preserving the Crow Culture
In the old days, dolls were made for young girls to teach them about their future responsibilities as women, as well as pass on cultural and family traditions…and Native American...
Remembering Crazy Horse
This month marks the anniversary of the death of the visionary Lakota leader, Crazy Horse (Tashunkewitko). Known for his bravery, his legendary battles, and his struggle to preserve the Lakota...
Revitalizing the Lakota Language
At its core, language is a basic vehicle for communication used by a people who are of the same community or nation, the same geographical area, or the same cultural...
The Native American Art of Horse Masking
"The horse is an icon of Plains Indian culture - an indispensable companion in times of peace, and a fearless ally in times of war". - from the book, A...