Whispering Wind articles from July 2007

Whispering Wind archives from July 2007

From the Editor.
July 1, 2007... Congratulations are in order to two of our staff writers; Gene Bates of Metairie, Louisiana and Dawn Karima Pettigrew of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Both have been nominated for a NAMMY (Native American Music Award). The Native American music...

Beaded vests: with highlighted collars.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Readers might be interested in this unusual beadwork detail the writer has noted on a number of vests (waistcoats) seen on specimens in both museum and private collections. All the vests appear to have been made during the very late 19th...

Northeastern vamp type moccasins: the drawstring pleat.
July 1, 2007... Previous articles (1),(2) on Northeastern footwear in Whispering Wind discussed simple vamp moccasins of the Cree and center seam/vamp moccasins of the Ojibwa. In the course of describing both types, I made mention of a very refined method...

Cheyenne, Comanche, Kiowa.(W. P. BLISS AT FORT SILL)
July 1, 2007... This edition of Glimpses features photographs taken by W. P. Bliss at Ft. Sill, Indian Territory, probably in the late 1870s. Little information about Bliss has been located, but he seems to have established himself as the photographer at Ft....

Right to life: right to life in most areas of "bush" Alaska means the right one has to go out and kill for dinner whatever does not swim, fly, or run by fast enough.(YukonCircle)
July 1, 2007... Pro choice also has a different meaning up here. Abortion is not a real factor in the life of most Eskimo women. It is something not debated or even considered in a very large section of the population. In fact, even considering the subject is...

Powwowdates.(Calendar)
July 1, 2007... 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...

The American flag tipi honoring the past.(TipiCorner)
July 1, 2007... Many would think it odd or incongruous that Native Americans created such a large amount of material culture with patriotic designs. Indeed, the number of items with flag designs is even more unusual given the atrocities, ethnic cleansing,...

Grass Dancer spreader.(CraftConner)
July 1, 2007... Grass Dancers often use spring wires with plumes on the ends to decorate their roach spreaders. This design uses a plain steel guitar string for the wire. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To custom fit your roach,...

DVDcorner.(Crazy Horse and His Family: The Authorized Biography)(Video recording review)
July 1, 2007... Crazy Horse and His Family: The Authorized Biography Parts ! & 2. Produced by William Matson and Mark Frethem in association with Tashunke Witko Tiospaye. Part 1, 99 min.; Part 2, 96 min. $23.95 for each DVD. There are many famous...

Bookcorner.(books about the Native American dwelling called tipi)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... The Tipi - Traditional Native American Shelter by Adolf Hungry-Wolf, Native Voices Book Publishing, 222 pages, $17.95. The Buffalo Hide Tipi of the Sioux by Larry Belitz, Pine Hill Press, 91 pages $29.95. Tipi - Home of the Nomadic...

Bookcorner.(Understanding Sherman Alexie)(Brief article)(Book review)
July 1, 2007... Understanding Sherman Alexie by Daniel Grassian. Columbia: University of South Carolina, 2005, hardcover, 211 pages, ISBN#: 1-57003-571-7. Shippensberg University professor Daniel Grassian attempts to explore the work written by Sherman...

Musiccorner.(Heart of the Wind)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Heart of the Wind. Released by Canyon Records: CR-7072,2006,55:53 minutes, cd. Reviewed by Dawn Karima Pettigrew Albuquerque, NM Heart of the Wind blends the beauty of the Native American flute with the certainty of the drum. The...

Musiccorner.(One Heart, One Spirit)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... One Heart, One Spirit: Jan Michael Looking Wolf Reibach. Category: Contemporary/Native American Flute. CedarFeather Productions 001-2004 Audio CD/Copyright 2004 Third time is a charm! Though his previous outings were outstanding, Reibach's...

Musiccorner.(Watercolor: A Collection of Native American Flute Music)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Watercolor: A Collection of Native American Flute Music - Various Artists. Makoche' Music MM0200D Audio CD/ Copyright 2006 A compendium of the best Native flute plyers in 'Indian Country' today, this CD from Makoche' Music is tremendous....

Musiccorner.(The American Indians Play Waila)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The American Indians Play Waila. Canyon Records: CR-6120, 2006, 73:32 minutes, cd. Quick--name several traditional Native American instruments. Drums, flutes, rattles, gourds, even the voices of singers would probably appear on most...

Musiccorner.(Lone Pine Canyon)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Lone Pine Canyon: Golana. Category: Contemporary/Native American Flute Spring Hill Music SHM-6046 Audio CD/Copyright 2006 Native flute player extraordinaire and five-time NAMMY nominee, Golana's (Cherokee) fifth release is a stunner. Eleven...

Musiccorner.(Blue Stone)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Blue Stone: The Blue Stone Project w/special guest John Densmore. Category: Contemporary/ Native American Flute Canyon Records CD-7076 Audio CD/ Copyright 2006 Burning Sky's award-winning flutist/guitarist Aaron White's latest project...

Musiccorner.(Sacred Stage)(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Sacred Stage: James Bilagody & the Cremains Catogory. Contemporary Rock Canyon Copyright 2006 A fusion of hard rock and traditional sounds, James Bilagody & the Cremains', 'Sacred Stage' is outstanding. The award-winning Dine'singer /...

19th Century Cheyenne style cradle.(Crafter'sCorner)
July 1, 2007... I made this Cheyenne style cradle to honor my daughter Sveta on her birthday. I used as a guide, the article written by Michael Kostelnik (1). The length of the beaded surface is 1,730 mm (68 inches) and 240 mm wide (9 inches). The...

Grass dancers.(PowwowFashions)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Men's Grass Dance fashions have changed since this style emerged on the powwow circuit in the 1960s. The term "grass dance" has its origin on the northern plains when dancers hung grass bundles from their belts. The 1960s saw this style of...

Reviewer's opinion.(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... Whispering Wind, Vol. 36 # 4, issue 254, contains a book review by Lew Richards of the recently republished version of Clark Wissler's 1915 monograph, Costumes of the Plains Indians. As an anthropologist I disagree, and strongly so, with...

Artifakes.(Letter to the editor)
July 1, 2007... I am a 70 year old collector of Indian arts and crafts. I started as a boy in 1946 when at age nine I purchased a pair of genuine smoke tanned Ojibway moccasins from an Ojibway lady who ran a trading post in old Fort Williams. Since then I have...

Powwowing.(Cartoon)
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