Whispering Wind articles from March 2008

Whispering Wind archives from March 2008

From the editor.(Editorial)
March 1, 2008... Spring is here (at least in this neck of the woods) and so is powwow season. Presented on these pages is a variety of articles on material culture and crafts. The appearance of the American flag in Native American beadwork is a common...

The changing symbolism of flags in Plains Indian cultures.
March 1, 2008... We wish to open by thanking Jack Heriard, the editor of Whispering Wind, for inviting us to contribute an illustrated essay to this magazine. His invitation came about due to our earlier published research on American Indians of the late 19th...

Quilled Iroquois moccasins: from the holdings of the Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, Ontario.
March 1, 2008... Moccasin identification for the Northeastern part of North America is a veritable quagmire of confusion. Not only were the tribes of that region decimated, deported, redeployed and amalgamated with others, the burgeoning European immigrant...

Feather tip decoration for Chicken Dancers.(CraftCorner)
March 1, 2008... Most modern day Prairie Chicken Dancers wear long pheasant tail feathers tipped with dyed marabou feathers in their hair roach. The style of the colored trim feathers varies by dancer; some dancers use hackles and marabou that are whip stitched...

Faith, hope, and love: teaching values.(YukonCircle)
March 1, 2008... When I taught school in Noatak, Alaska I lived closer to Russia than I do Anchorage. Russian influence is just around the Alaskan corner. A few years ago I had reason to travel to what was then my first Eskimo village other than the one I...

PowwowDates.(Calendar)
March 1, 2008... 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...

Indian Summer; The Forgotten Story Of The First Native American To Play In The National Baseball League.(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2008... Indian Summer; The Forgotten Story Of The First Native American To Play In The National Baseball League By Brian McDonald. Published By Rodale Press, Inc. Hardcover. ISBN 1-57956-587-4 A captivating story about a young Penobscot, Louis...

A Northern Cheyenne Album.(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2008... A Northern Cheyenne Album. Margot Liberty, editor. Thomas B. Marquis, Photographer. John Woodenlegs, Commentator. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma, 2007, ISBN#: 978-0-8061-3893-0, paper, $29.95, 304. Available from Written Heritage...

The Original Journal of Charles Larpenteur: My travels to the Rocky Mountains between 1833 and 1872.(Book review)
March 1, 2008... The Original journal of Charles Larpenteur: my travels to the rocky mountains between 1833 and 1872 by Charles Larpenteur, transcribed and annotated by Erwin N. Thompson, and edited by Michael M. Casler. Published by The Museum Association of...

Uncommon Legacies: Native American Art fromthe Peabody Essex Museum.(Beyond the Reach of Time and Change: Native American Reflections on the Frank A. Rhinehart Photograph Collection)(Brief article)(Book review)
March 1, 2008... Uncommon Legacies: Native American Art from the Peabody Essex Museum by Johr r. Grimes, Christian Feest, and Mary Lou Curran. University of Washington Press, 2002. 272 pp, ISBN#: 1-8854444-23-0. Beyond the Reach of Time and Change:Native...

Buddy Big Mountain: Native America's Vocal Illusionist Comedian.(Artist Profile)
March 1, 2008... Blending comedy, ventriloquism, singing and magic, Buddy Big Mountain has delighted audiences from the U.S. and Canada to Europe and beyond. Recognized internationally as the first Native American master ventriloquist/puppeteer, Big Mountain...

A Tribute to Johnny Cash: Floyd Red Crow Westerman.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... A Tribute to Johnny Cash: Floyd Red Crow Westerman. Category: Contemporary/Country Hen House Studios www.henhousestudios.com CD/Copyright 2006 Westerman's booming baritone is a 'match made in heaven' for the songs of Johnny Cash. These...

First Flight: Blackraven.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... First Flight: Blackraven. Category: Contemporary/New Age/Instrumental Buttonhooks Music blackravenmusic@vahoocom CD/Copyright 2007 One of the best contemporary flute CD's of 2007, Blackraven's debut is dazzling. A clever confection of...

The Axeman Cometh: Exit Wound.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... The Axeman Cometh: Exit Wound Category: Contemporary Blues/Rock Instrumental Independent Release http://www.myspace.com/exitwoundone Audio CD/Copyright 2006 Sounding like a cross between Jimi Hendrix, Micky Free and Robin Trower, Exit...

Moonrider: Robert Windpony.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Moonrider: Robert Windpony. Category: Instrumental/Traditional Native American Flute Independent Release CD/2007. Robert Windpony's 'Moonrider' is a revelation! Conceptually a, 'full moon journey into the desert night', Windpony's...

A modern grass dance outfit.(Jarrica One Feather (Oglala Lakota))
March 1, 2008... In a previous issue of Whispering Wind [Green 2007], this author discussed a distinctive style of harness worn as part of early localized Northern Plains grass dance regalia. The article was an updated version of a short piece that first...

Crow Fair parade.(Powwow Fashions)(Brief article)(Photograph)
March 1, 2008... Caption: Crow Fair 2007 Crow Agency, Montana The highlight of the annual Crow Fair parade is the beautifully decorated horses and riders showcasing the expert craftsmanship in Crow beadwork and decoration. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Powwowing.(Cartoon)
March 1, 2008... "Nice shoes." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]