Indigenous Rhythm Circle

Oglala Lakota chiefs (l to r) - Black Bear, Hard Heart, Little Wound, Lone Bear, Black Bird, High Hawk, Jack Red Cloud, Shot in the Eye, Conquering Bear, Last Horse. 1899. Photo by Heyn Photo. Source - National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian

* Soaring over the Missouri River, catching the late afternoon sun. Gavins Dam Yankton County. 🦅

Geronimo carving buffalo meat in Oklahoma. 1909.

Dasan Scholfield Fancy Dancer!
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow 2024. Mark E Lawson photo.

BANFF NATIONAL PARK, CANADA

"The Klamath salmon are coming home," proclaimed Yurok Chairman Joseph James after Thursday's vote. "The people have earned this victory, and with it, we carry on our sacred duty to the fish that have sustained our people since the beginning of time."../

Feathers Mean A Lot To Native American Tribes-

"A feather isn’t just something that falls out of a bird, it means much more. The feather symbolizes trust, honor, strength, wisdom, power, freedom and many more things."../

Eagle Arrow. A Siksika man. Montana. Early 1900s. Glass lantern slide by Walter McClintock. Source - Yale Collection of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library.../

"This Navajo Code Talkers monument is located in Window Rock, Ariz. The monument pays tribute to the Navajo Code Talkers, a small band of warriors who created an unbreakable code from their Native language and changed the course of modern history."../

"Rare sacred white bison. It’s location is being kept secret, to protect it from non-Native trophy hunters."

Native american dance with wolf.

So, a grade school in Kanas forced an 8-year old Native boy to cut his hair. Should Native American boys be allowed to wear their hair long at school?,.,./

Sally Black is among the most innovative weavers of traditional and pictorial sumac baskets. Born and raised on the eastern edge of Monument Valley, Utah she is known worldwide for her refined, clean designs and even weave. Sally is the eldest daughter of the matriarch of the most prominent family in Diné basketry, Mary Holiday Black, and the Black family is widely considered to be responsible for the revival of the art form. Sally’s baskets demonstrate her skill as one of the foremost Diné basket weavers...../.

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL, SOUTH DAKATA - One of the largest sculpture projects in the world

The Crazy Horse Memorial is a massive mountain carving located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA. It depicts Crazy Horse, a legendary Oglala Lakota warrior, riding a horse and pointing into the distance. The memorial honors Crazy Horse's legacy and serves as a symbol of Native American pride, culture, and resilience.

Work on the Crazy Horse Memorial began in 1948 under the direction of sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski and continues to this day. It is one of the largest ongoing sculptural projects in the world. The memorial is intended to be much more than just a carving; it also includes a cultural and educational center, museum, and Native American university.

The Crazy Horse Memorial stands as a tribute to the spirit and endurance of Native American peoples and their contributions to American history and culture. It is a significant tourist attraction and a symbol of hope and inspiration for Indigenous communities across the country../

"She was born on October 12, 1919, on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in Promise, South Dakota. She is a member of the Two Kettle Band Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and, and is known in Lakota as Wignuke Waste Win (Pretty Rainbow Woman). Marcella, now 101 years old, has accomplished enough in her life to fill three centuries of living.” .../

💥🔥SONNY SIXKILLER
Cherokee Nation-(1951-)
Sonny Sixkiller, an American Indian professional football player, quarterback position, is a Cherokee Nation tribal member. He was born in Tahlequah, Oklahoma on September 6, 1951. His family moved to Ashland, Oregon, when he was about one year old.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STAR
Young Sonny attended Ashland High School in Ashland, Oregon, and wanted to play in-state college football for Oregon State, but they didn't offer him a scholarship (it's been said) because of his small size for professional football: 5'11" and 171 lbs.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL STAR
However, Sixkiller did receive a scholarship to the University of Washington in Seattle. As a sophomore in 1970, he became the starting quarterback for the Washington Huskies and led the NCAA in passing. Sonny Sixkiller was a stand-out athlete and held some fifteen school athletic records.
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
In just 28 games (1970-1972), Sonny Sixkiller became one of the most popular players in Washington University athletic history.
AMERICAN INDIAN FOOTBALL STAR
Sonny Sixkiller established passing records at WU that stood for nearly 30 years. (David Eskenazi Collection) Note: Famous athlete pictured wearing Puma football shoes and Washington Huskies football uniform, circa 1970.
QUARTERBACK SIXKILLER wearing famous #6 purple football jersy and gold helmet photographed on the cover of "Sports Illustrated" magazine as the "Washington Wonder," October 1971.
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL
Sixkiller signed with the Philadelphia Bell (World Football League) in 1974. He signed with The Hawaiians in 1975 and played for them until the league folded. He participated in try outs with the San Diego Chargers in 1976.
AMERICAN INDIAN MOVIE STAR
Sonny Sixkiller starred opposite of the famous actor Burt Reynolds in "The Longest Yard," a 1974 sports-drama comedy movie about prison inmates who played football against their prison guards.../

Wahlburgers are working together with Little River Band of Ottawa Tribe.
Wahlburgers (stylized as wahlburgers), is a casual dining burger restaurant and bar chain. It is owned by chef Paul Wahlberg and his brothers, actors Donnie and Mark. As of March 2023, there are 90+ Wahlburgers locations in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
“We are thrilled to welcome Wahlburgers as a partner and look forward to continuing to develop a relationship with such a successful brand that will aid in diversifying our tribal economy,” said Larry Romanelli, Tribal Ogema of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, in the release.
Business Leadership Award: Mark Wahlberg, Wahlburgers ,,.

The tule reed boat, or tule boat, is a traditional watercraft made from tule reeds, a tall grass commonly found in wetland areas. This type of boat is an integral part of the culture and lifestyle of many indigenous peoples in North America, including the Ohlone, Miwok, Maidu, and Paiute.

Tule reeds, also known as bulrushes, are a type of perennial grass that grows densely in wetland regions. Chosen for its flexibility and excellent water resistance, tule reeds are the primary material used to make boats and various other handicrafts by indigenous peoples.

The process of making a tule reed boat typically begins with harvesting tule reeds from wetland areas. After harvesting, the tule reeds are sun-dried to remove moisture and increase their elasticity. Then, the reeds are cut into sections and tightly twisted together to form the framework of the boat. Some versions of the boat may be created by pressing, bending, or tying tule reeds together to achieve the desired boat shape.

Tule reed boats are often used for purposes such as transportation on water, fishing, and cargo transportation. They are particularly used in hunting activities and communication between indigenous tribes along rivers and lakes.

In addition to being a means of transportation, tule reed boats also hold significant cultural value. They play an important role in traditional ceremonies, community events, and cultural activities of indigenous peoples. Furthermore, the process of making tule reed boats serves as a way to transmit and preserve traditional knowledge and skills for future generations..

"Dance with Wolves" is a pure excellent Western movie from the 1990's. The plot focuses on Lieutenant John Dunbar, a Civil war officer who befriends a band of Lakota Sioux and adopts their culture in the post-Civil War American West. The treatment of the Lakota Sioux people is truly remarkable by portraying them as individuals with feelings, honorable peculiar customs, and human beings with human urges and impulses. This movie speaks directly to the heart and soul of The Native Americans. The Lakota language is beautifully spoken. The relationship between John J. Dunbar and the Lakota Sioux people is excellently portrayed. The cast is superb. Kevin Costner gives a brilliant performance as Lieutenant John J. Dunbar and portrays his character perfectly. The cinematography is breathtaking and beautiful. The camera captures the prairie beautifully. The costumes, setting, movie props and the Civil War era tools and transportation are very authentic. The scenery with interesting characters and an excellent music score is overwhelming. A timeless masterpiece that is touching and well made.

Red corn is native to the Americas and is a descendant of a wild indigenous grass known as teosinte. Much of the history of Red corn is unknown, but corn in general, referred to as Maize among the scientific community, first arose out of the Balsas River Valley in south-central Mexico over 9,000 years ago,,../

Nothing can stop you from reclaiming your songs and your dances.

"It was summer of 1912, the Olympics in Sweden. Jim Thorpe, a Native American from the Sac and Fox tribe, was representing the U.S. in four events, including the decathlon, which would determine the greatest athlete in the world."

"Such a beautiful backdrop for the Bison"

Alberta's Tantoo Cardinal, Red Nation Celebration Institute alumni at the Cannes Red Carpet event for her cinematic role in Martin Scorsese's 'Killers of the Flower Moon'.

Native American sign language: Illustrated guides to 400 gestures
The illustrations below showing how to communicate using Native American/”Indian” sign language, come from two vintage sources — one in the ’50s, and the other (more comprehensive guide) from the ’20s.
Indian sign language (1954)
From The Golden Digest, Issue 1 (1954)
Once we had many Indian tribes in our country. They did not all speak the same language. But with sign language, one tribe could understand another. Here are some things they would say. Words shown: Sunset, yes, I/me/my, go/go away, horse/horse rider, buffalo, man, rising sun, tipi, you, night.,.

Redbone was a Native American Rock Band

Redbone was formed in the late 1960s by two Native American brothers, Pat and Lolly Vegas. The band quickly gained attention with their unique blend of rock music and Native American elements. The name "Redbone" was also derived from a term in Native American culture, often used to refer to individuals of Native American descent from various tribes.

One of Redbone's most famous hits is "Come and Get Your Love," released in 1974. The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became an icon of the 1970s. Redbone is also known for other songs such as "Wounded Knee," "The Witch Queen of New Orleans," and "Maggie."

Redbone not only achieved success in the music industry but also became a cultural and historical icon of Native Americans in the music industry. Despite several changes in band members over the years, their legacy continues to be honored and appreciated in the music community../

A Navajo man photographed in c. 1904 dressed as Nayenezgáni, a mythical hero from Navajo mythology who, along with his brother Tobadzischini, rid the world of the Anaye (monsters from Navajo mythology). Photograph taken by Edward S. Curtis in Navajo Nation. Credit: julius.colorization

American indigenous woman in her regalia, on the horse with its regalia, too.
(Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebratory gathering that continues to honor the perseverance and cultures of Indigenous people.)

"Then & Now; Lakota Sioux woman in 1899 & Lakota Sioux woman today."

We Are Taking Back Which Is Rightfully Ours! Our Hair, Our Attire,Our Languages,Our Ceremonies!Our Land!!
Our Freedom!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥