Whispering Wind articles from January 2006

Whispering Wind archives from January 2006

From the editor.(Editorial)
January 1, 2006... We still continue to receive calls from subscribers about our well-being following Hurricane Katrina. My family and office staff truly appreciate everyone's continued concern. The storm caused great devastation and everyone's concern is felt...

Center line ribbon-work.
January 1, 2006... Ribbon-work is one of many crafts invented by American Indians [1]. It first began appearing around 1800, having been introduced by French traders following the French Revolution (1797-1799). A new market was needed by the ribbon industry and...

10 tips for perfect ribbon-work.
January 1, 2006... The first ribbon-work was made nearly 300 years ago. French traders bartered silk ribbons for furs. Native women sewed these simple ribbons onto clothing in strips to reflect the sun or left them to dangle and flutter. 1) Materials Needed:...

Pawnee men: late 1860s & early 1870s.(Glimpses)
January 1, 2006... This edition of Glimpses focuses on Pawnee men of the late 1860s and early 1870s. These photographs from the National Anthropological Archives were probably all taken by legendary western photographer William Henry Jackson between 1868 and 1871...

First kill.(YukonCircle)
January 1, 2006... The training to be a hunter up here starts early. I was reminded of that fact two years ago while teaching at another Eskimo village. From my window one day in Hooper Bay, (I now teach in Noatak, a few hundred miles to the north) I noticed...

Powwow.
January 1, 2006... Powwow. Edited by Clyde Ellis, Luke Eric Lassiter, and Gary Dunham. Published by University of Nebraska Press. 309pp, 1005, ISBN#:0-8032-6755-X, $19.95. Available from Written Heritage (1-800-301-8009). Powwow is a great triumph of...

Artist profile--Thunderhand Joe and the Medicine Show.(MusicCorner)
January 1, 2006... Former drummer for the powerhouse Native rock group Redbone, 'Thunderhand Joe' (Mescalero Apache) Gonzales and his band are a sweet confection of rhythm and blues, rock and roll and sizzling funk! An amazing band, 'Joe and the Show' are one of...

Thunderhand Joe and the Medicine Show: Thunderhand Joe and the Medicine Show.(Sound Recording Review)
January 1, 2006... Thunderhand Joe and the Medicine Show: Thunderhand Joe and the Medicine Show. Category: Contemporary Rock/ Rhythm and Blues/ Country. Independent Release www.thunderhandjoe.com/ Compact Disc/ Copyright 2002 Mixing rock, rhythm and blues and...

When Worlds Collide: Bear Creek & Sizzertail--Live at Mayetta, Kansas.
January 1, 2006... When Worlds Collide: Bear Creek & Sizzertail--Live at Mayetta, Kansas Category: Powwow--Southern and Northern Style. Wakinyan Records/ Drumhop Productions DHOP 0200 Compact Disc/ Copyright 2004 Two of the top drums in Indian Country,...

Flash of a Firefly: Jana.(Sound Recording Review)
January 1, 2006... Flash of a Firefly: Jana. Category: Contemporary Pop/ R & B Radikal Records Inc. www.jananation.com Copyright 2005/ Compact Disc PO Box 186 Teaneck, NJ 07666 Thrilling audiences with her high energy shows and marvelous 'dance' singles over...

The Makoche Masters: Various Artists.(Sound Recording Review)
January 1, 2006... The Makoche Masters: Various Artists. Category: World/ Native American-Compilation Makoche Music, 208 N. 4th Street, Bismarck, ND 58501 (www.makoche.com). Copyright 2005/ Compact Disc/CD-ROM Has it been ten years? Time flies, I guess. One...

Powwow dates.(Calendar)
January 1, 2006... This section is published as a public service to our readers. Whispering Wind or its publisher are not responsible for incorrect dates or locations. It is always a good idea to contact the sponsoring organization for verification. Please send...

Keeping the "sacred" in sacred traditions.(PowwowCircle)
January 1, 2006... Eagles and eagle feathers are always a hot topic. While eagle populations are slowly recovering, not all is going well for this majestic bird. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The vast majority of Native American ceremonies do not require that...

Child's shawl dress & leggings.(CraftCorner)
January 1, 2006... This child's dress is patterned after the early evolution of a one piece women's cloth dress. Today's shawl dancers have moved to fancier patterns but this one still works well for children. The material used can be a plain cotton or...

National Powwow 13: tipi camp and contest.(TipiCorner)
January 1, 2006... Danville, Illinois July 6-9, 2005 The program for National Powwow 13 was both humbling and intimidating for those of us who care about the current state of tipi camping. In 1975 National Powwow 3, at the same site as this National...

National Powwow 13: Arts & Crafts Contest.(Crafter'sCorner)
January 1, 2006... July 9, 2005 Danville, Illinois Les Bircher Award for Outstanding Craftmanship Joe Little, Amarillo, Texas The arts and crafts contest at NPW13, as in past years, was no disappointment showcasing quality examples of remarkable...

Women's traditional cloth: IICOT Powwow--2005.(PowwowFashions)
January 1, 2006... As with all dance style clothing, women's traditional cloth has evolved into elaborate craftsmanship. This style, with ribbon-work patterns on the skirt and matching ribbon-work on the wearer's shawl, shows the beauty and complexity of...

Indian trail trees.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2006... In the recent issue (Vol. 35 # 3) I was pleasantly surprised by the article on trail trees. My folks have one in their front yard but were told by locals that it was caused by a virus. I thought that it was a coincidence that my folks' tree...

Cheyenne moccasins.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
January 1, 2006... I'm writing for two reasons: A) to congratulate you on the fine issue of Whispering Wind (Vol 35 # 2). It is a beauty from the front and back covers to everything in between. Outstanding photography and fascinating text, especially Ephriam...

The Whitecloud collection.(NoteWorthy)
January 1, 2006... In the Vol. 35 # 2 issue of Whispering Wind we featured the opening of the Thomas Whitecloud exhibition on American Indian art at the New Orleans Museum of Art. This exhibition was to open in November 2005. As that issue of Whispering Wind was...

Powwowing.(Cartoon)
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