Tribe Scribe

BHSU American Indian Awareness Week and Annual Pow WowTake in the breathtaking sights of pow wow dancers dressed in their finest regalia, listen to the beautiful, haunting sounds of native song, and e…

In the sacred Black Hills, the Lakota ceremonial season begins with the Return of the Thunder Beings (known as Wakinyan to the Lakota people) and is announced by the presence of thunder, lightening, a…

Carefully preserved and protected by tribal ancestors throughout their turbulent history, the pipe, prayer, and healing songs used in Native American ceremonies are very special and highly revered.The…

War shirts are powerful, sacred garments imbued with deep cultural meaning; they embody the fearless Native American warriors who once wore them.The right to wear a shirt of this caliber could only be…

Native American Pow Wows are social events. They should be fun - see beautiful regalia and breathtaking performances, as well as reunite with old friends and meet new ones - but, keep in mind that Pow…

The dances at pow wow speak of one's tribal affiliation as well as ancestry - as the drum beats and tribal sounds soar through the air, dancers move and re enliven their ancient roots.Dressed in their…

Embodying the spirit and soul of the culture, the dancers at Pow Wow are vibrant reflections of tribal history mixed with personal style.These elaborate Native American outfits are very unique to each…

Teeming with energetic drum rhythms and syncopated lyrics, the soundtrack of the Pow Wow Trail is an exciting synthesis of old and new Native American music - some songs have been passed down from one…

Modern day pow wows are large social gatherings that celebrate the beauty of Native American culture and its rich history. Many have surmised about the origins of the pow wow as a religious ceremony o…

The Native American herb Wah'pe was'temna (also known as Sweet Leaf) is recognized as a powerful love medicine by many Plains Indian tribes - it was (and still is) used to inspire love and was a favor…

Revered for its unique earthy sound, the Native American flute can sometimes be found as an added musical element in contemporary Native American, New Age, and world music recordings; the woodsy tenor…

Long ago, the Plains Indians observed the bull elk as a courageous and magnificent figure - he had a large harem, he was willing to fight to the death to protect his mates, and his cows loved him…and…