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Paul Goble: Capturing the Beauty of Native American Culture

Love Flute illustration by Paul GobleFrom the romantic tale of the first love flute to the mythological creation story, the work of Paul Goble brings these Native American myths and...

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Native American Stories: A Tradition of Storytelling

The Native American culture is known for its rich oral tradition - instead of using a written language to document their history, these indigenous people simply relied on their verbal...

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Quillwork: A Vanishing Native American Art

Specializing in the nearly forgotten art of quillwork, Native American artist Tim Lammers is preserving his Lakota heritage with each and every piece he creates.Using the traditional techniques of his...

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Native American Music: Round Dance

Characterized by energized English lyrics and the unmistakable cadence of the drum, the rhythms of Round Dance fill the room with laughter, friendship, togetherness, and goodwill.The spontaneous, infectious sound of...

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Native American Herb: Red Willow Bark

Known as "Cansasa" to the Lakota, Red Willow Bark is a spiritually important herb within the Native American culture. It is often used during times of ceremony to show respect...

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Native American Art: Winter Counts

A Winter Count is the Native American tradition of visually archiving their tribal history and culture...a few have even documented significant natural occurrences.The Lakota are revered for their Winter Counts....

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Native American History: Ghost Dance

A mysterious and often misunderstood Native American ritual, the Ghost Dance once inspired fear among white Americans during the late 19th century.…but, this ominous spirit dance actually began as a...

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Lakota History: Wounded Knee Massacre, Dec 29 1890

The massacre at Wounded Knee took place on December 29, 1890 on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in SD, near Wounded Knee Creek.Causes: Events leading up to the massacre The...

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Lakota History: Fetterman Massacre, Dec 21, 1866

During the Western Indian Wars, Red Cloud orchestrated a series of conflicts throughout the Wyoming and Montana territories in defense of Lakota territory or the Powder River Country in north...

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