Dr. Zimiga Speaks 2
Who
is Dr. Zimiga?: …..Dr.
Arthur W. Zimiga is a member of the Oglala Lakota Teton Nation and is an
experienced educator with over 30 years in education and business. He has a master’s and doctora…
Tribe Scribe
Dr. Zimiga Speaks 1
Who
is Dr. Zimiga?: …..Dr.
Arthur W. Zimiga is a member of the Oglala Lakota Teton Nation and is an
experienced educator with over 30 years in education and business. He has a master’s and doctora…
How to Harvest and Dry Sage for Smudging
Michael and Rose took a trip to the beautiful countryside to show us how to harvest and dry prairie sage. The day was hot, but luckily the prairie breezes kept us cool (although these gentle wind…
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
story with beauty and clarity,…
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 art on
dwellings, clothing…
I Am Not A Number by Jenny Kay Dupois & Kathy Kacer, Illustrations by Gillian Newland:
I AM NOT A NUMBER is based on true story about a young
Ojibway girl named Irene who along with two of her brothers are forced to go to
an Indian boarding school. Once there,
Irene is first separat…
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. W…
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 be…
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…
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 Woma…
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 to the stars and its constellat…
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 and a
civi…