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The Dried Herbs of Summer
Used for smudging and prayer, as well as their aromas, many dried herbs are especially important during the summer season…SageStrong and earthy with astringent undertones, people are attracted to Sage...
The Sun Dance Ceremony
For many Plains Indian tribes, the summer season is marked by the sacred Sun Dance ceremony...and to many native people, this is considered their most important Rite."In the Sun Dance...
How to Smudge with Prairie Sage
When smudging with sage, you may be familiar with the larger smudge sticks (bundles of dried sage) that are commonly used…but Michael, manager of our Sioux Trading Post knows a...
The Heart & Soul of the Lakota: The Buffalo
At the core of the Lakota culture is the buffalo or Tatanka. For thousands of years, the lives of the Buffalo Nation and the Lakota people were spiritually and physically...
The Native American Cradleboard, More Than Just a Baby Carrier
Native children were adored. From their first baby cradle to the clothes they wore when they began to walk, and the toys and dolls they played with, these exquisite items...
Native American Art: The Beauty of the Buffalo Horn Cover
Every now and then we get a piece that speaks volumes about the old ways of the Lakota…and artist James Little Wounded never ceases to amaze! Of all the incredible...
Is Everything Okay?
Thank you everyone who's asked this question! Yes, we are still here and all is well. We apologize for our recent lapse in new product updates and posts…it seems things...
Native American Art Show: Red Cloud Indian School
Traditional art forms are experiencing a rebirth - they are alive, they are thriving, and the annual juried art show at the Red Cloud Indian School is a testament to...
Visit to Crow Country: Day 3
Saturday dawned clear and cold, with patches of snow all over and snow on the mountains all around.Hardin, MTWe took the old road to Hardin and stopped at Lammer’s Trading...