Whispering Wind articles from March 2006

Whispering Wind archives from March 2006

From the editor.(Editorial)
March 1, 2006... This issue begins with a look at Stoney-Assiniboine novelties made for the tourist trade in the early 1900s. This is an aspect of material culture that is often overlooked. While most material culture; clothing, weapons, etc., was made for...

Stoney-Assiniboine novelties made for the tourist trade.
March 1, 2006... Native American beadworkers were resourceful. When times were hard, they put their ingenuity to good use to produce a range of souvenirs and novelties that would appeal to early tourists. Some of these beaded articles were traditional objects...

Beaded side tabs.
March 1, 2006... Several years ago I noticed a friend who had made a really nice beaded belt and set of side tabs. I was really curious how he had made them; so I asked him. After he explained to me the steps that he had done to complete the belt I realized...

Lazy stitch beadwork 6 easy steps.
March 1, 2006... Lazy or lane stitch beadwork is used on moccasins, pipe bags, or any other item where beadwork can be applied directly to the material. (See this issue "Beaded Side Tabs"). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1: Lay out grid lines for the beadwork...

Geronimo: Chiricahua Apache (c. 1829-1909).(Glimpses)
March 1, 2006... Geronimo, born in No-doyohn Canyon, Arizona, was a leader of a band of Chiricahua Apaches. Hostilities between settlers and the Apache began in the 1860s and in 1872 General George Crook was called in to place the Apache on reservations....

The steam.(YukonCircle)
March 1, 2006... There was a whispering wind that entered the village but stayed. Not the kind caused by a fluke in the atmosphere but the kind that settled on the soul. No one was as they had been and the elders said that this type of feeling was common...

Mounting deer toes.(CraftCorner)
March 1, 2006... Deer toes have long been used as natural "bells" for dancers to keep rhythm with the drum (Fig. A). Some traditional men dancers are returning to this natural sound. Deer toes also can be used as decorative pendants. When attaching a group of...

Powwow dates.(Calendar)
March 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...

The "49".(PowwowCircle)
March 1, 2006... The "49" is not always what some folks think. The coolest portion of an Oklahoma day occurs in the hours after midnight, and these hours are therefore sometimes rather active. I have heard the "49" characterized as a "beer bust with a drum",...

Powwow Trail--DVD.
March 1, 2006... An 11 DVD series capturing the powwow experience expressed through those who participate in this living culture. Each DVD is one hour--$ 19.95 each Powwow Trail Episode 1--The Drum Everything begins with the drum. It is the...

By Cheyenne Campfires.
March 1, 2006... By Cheyenne Campfires by George Bird Grinnell. University of Nebraska Press. 66 stories, 305pp, 9 bw/photos. $26.95 paper. By Cheyenne Campfires is a classic collection of Cheyenne tales recorded and compiled by George Bird Grinnell in the...

The Journey of Crazy Horse.
March 1, 2006... The Journey of Crazy Horse by Joseph M. Marshall III. Published by Penguin, 2004. ISBN#: 0-14-303621-1,310 pp,paper, $15.00 The Journey of Crazy Horse is a sweeping, brilliant biography that covers the expected battles and career of a great...

By Native Hands: Woven: Treasures from the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. Seattle.
March 1, 2006... By Native Hands: Woven: Treasures from the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art. Seattle by Stephen Cook, et al. University of Washington, 2006, $60 cloth/$29.95 paper, 240 pages, ISBN#: 0-935903-07-0 cloth and 0-935903-08-9 paper A gorgeous...

PHENOM: explained phenomenon.(MusicCorner)(Interview)
March 1, 2006... PHENOM began his love for hip hop early in life, simply cyphering & freestyling with the boys, working on the craft as more of a pastime, not knowing it would mold into his future career. His first contact with an actual studio came in...

Cherokee Flutes--Ah-Nee-Yvh-We-Yvh: Tommy Wildcat.
March 1, 2006... Cherokee Flutes--Ah-Nee-Yvh-We-Yvh: Tommy Wildcat Category: Native American Flute Warrior Records, P.O. Box 1418, Tahlequah, OK 74465/ tommywildcat@hotmail.com, Copyright 2005/ Compact Disc The last time Tommy Wildcat (Cherokee) released an...

Live at ASU: Southern Thunder.
March 1, 2006... Live at ASU: Southern Thunder. Category: Powwow--Southern Style Indian House Records. IH 2087 www.indianhouse.com. Copyright 2005/Compact Disc Recorded 'Live' at the 18th Annual Arizona State University Spring Competition Powwow, this CD...

Tribal Awakening: Drew Bennett.
March 1, 2006... Tribal Awakening: Drew Bennett. Kokopelli Records. KR2812 www.kokopellirecords.com Copyright 2005 Looking like Johnny Depp's identical twin brother, Drew Bennett (Lakota) is a very talented fellow. Playing everything from tribal drums and...

Doggy Style: Alamoosic Lake Singers.(Sound recording review)
March 1, 2006... Doggy Style: Alamoosic Lake Singers. Category: Contemporary Powwow--Northern Style. Released by Klarity Multimedia, Inc. www.klaritymusic.com Copyright 2005/ Compact Disc One of the finest northern drums we saw at the 10th Anniversary...

One Eyed Jacks: One Eyed Jacks.(Sound recording review)
March 1, 2006... One Eyed Jacks: One Eyed Jacks (www.oejmusic.com) EP/ Copyright 2005 This New York-based quartet is one of the hottest bands on the college circuit today. Originally from Washington, D.C., the 'Jacks' are a road-tested rock and reggae band...

Cheyenne style moccasins: attention to detail.(MoccasinCorner)
March 1, 2006... Have you ever wondered why some people are able to draw realistic pictures of the world around them, while others are not? Have you had the opportunity to observe quality portraiture where the artist has faithfully captured the subject's...

Straight dancers at NMAI 2005.(PowwowFashions)
March 1, 2006... Straight dance is the oldest style of dance in the contemporary powwow arena. Originating in Oklahoma among the southern tribes, for many years this style was seen only at southern dances. Today, the popularity of this truly traditional...

Safety belt use on the rez.(NoteWorthy)
March 1, 2006... A new National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) study found that safety belt use on Native American tribal reservations ranges from a low of 8.8 percent to a high of 84.8 percent. The national average for safety belt use is 82...

OSU partners with Pawnee Nation Academy.(NoteWorthy)
March 1, 2006... Oklahoma State University (OSU) and the Pawnee Nation Academy have announced a formal partnership that creates a direct path for academy students to earn a bachelor's degree from OSU. OSU System CEO and President David Schmidly, Ronald...

Are you a Native American Veteran?(NoteWorthy)
March 1, 2006... The National Native American Veterans Association is looking for members. It's mission is to educate and assist Native American veterans without regard to tribal affiliation, degree of Indian blood, brance of service or combat status in...

Powwowing.(Cartoon)
March 1, 2006... "Son, you're not suppose ta nine when it's ten below." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]