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Seed Keeper: A Novel by Diane Wilson

I don’t read many novels anymore though I get them for the bookstore but I found “THE SEED KEEPER” unique and fulfilling. Miss Wilson braids the many threads of this...

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Sioux Quill and Beadwork Designs and Techniques by Carrie A. Lyford

This particular book serves as a guide on the many facets of Native American quillwork as well as beadwork. It includes an array of techniques to create amazing works of...

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Hitler’s Ostkrieg and the Indian Wars – Comparing Genocide and Conquest by Edward B. Westermann

Initially reading this particular book, one would find the title itself feeling a little heavy and daunting. However, despite the topic within, the book proved to be interesting and insightful....

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The Sons of the Wind – Sacred Stories of the Lakota Edited by D.M. Dooling

People have often wondered how the world began. As a result, all human cultures have preserved origin stories that explain how the world was essentially created. These particular stories have...

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Focus on Feathers – A Complete Guide to American Indian Feather Craft by Andrew Forsythe

This particular title allows for comprehensive instructions for doing dozens of Native American projects including: a war bonnet, traditional bustle, roach and hair feathers, and wing and tail fans. On...

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Double Woman by Michele D. Burger

In Lakota myths, Double Woman is an intriguing phenomenon, often with various manifestations. In Michele D. Burger’s book, Double Woman, the author shares some interesting depictions of Double Woman found...

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D(L)akota Star Map Constellation Guide: An Introduction to D(L)akota Star Knowledge By Annette S. Lee, Jim Rock, & Charlene O’Rourke

This particular book is perfect for anyone one who is interested in Native culture as well as astronomy. The authors do a good job in emphasizing that when it comes...

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American Apartheid – the Native American Struggle for Self-Determination and Inclusion

American Apartheid details the scope of how the United States government has held down indigenous people and contributes to the economic distress and keeps tribal people separate and unequal. Moreover,...

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All Because of a Mormon Cow – Historical Accounts of the Grattan Massacre, 1854-1855 edited by John D. McDermott, R. Eli Paul, and Sandra J. Lowry

The Grattan Massacre happened on August 19th, 1854 near Fort Laramie in the Nebraska Territory. The story goes that Lieutenant John L. Grattan of the U.S. Army led twenty-nine soldiers...

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