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The Lakota Mind & Pow Wow

The songs and dances at a Pow Wow are beautiful representations of the Native American culture (and in our area, we're talking specifically about the Lakota culture). They can be...

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Pow Wow Drum Groups

During this time of the year, we are often asked about the types of Pow Wow Drum Groups in the area and which ones we would recommend to people wanting...

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Pow Wow Song & Dance

We are often asked about some of the different aspects of a Pow Wow, especially the songs sung during these special events...so we decided to bring in one of our...

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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...

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Artist Donald Montileaux & Mickey Mouse

Walking into Donald Montileaux's studio, a colorful drawing of Mickey Mouse is prominently mounted on the wall and seems as if to greet us as we enter the space. Looking...

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Lakota Artist Donald Montileaux: Exploring New Ideas

In this snippet of our talk with American Indian artist Donald Montileaux, we discuss his latest series of masks - where his inspiration came from, how he feels about exploring...

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Ledger Artist Donald Montileaux: Meaning & Inspiration

What insight! In this snippet of our interview with Native American artist Donald Montileaux, he shares with us some of the meaning behind his work, what he enjoys about the...

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Donald Montileaux: Ledger Drawings, Books, Paper & Care

In this episode, artist Donald Montileaux tells us why creating ledger drawings are culturally important to him and also explains his technique and the importance of good materials - ledger...

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Call for Artists! Traditional Beadwork & Quillwork to Contemporary Artwork

Every April for the past several years, Michael (from the Sioux Trading Post) and Dan (our General Manager) enjoy a few days away from the store and take a trip...

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