Whispering Wind articles from May 2005

Whispering Wind archives from May 2005

Hurricane Katrina was no Whispering Wind!!!(From The Editor)
May 1, 2005... Yes, we were affected by Hurricane Katrina. We were shut down for the month of September which is why this issue is late and short on the number of pages. Our home, office, local staff and family are fine. The devastation in our area of...

Blackfeet 'Holy' shirt construction.
May 1, 2005... Historical Perspective The origin of the Blackfeet Holy shirt or Lord's Shirt is recounted in John Ewers' book "The Blackfeet". According to Ewers, the Blackfeet saw the Catholic Priests or "Black Robes" as having Big Medicine, or lots of...

Indian Trail Trees.
May 1, 2005... A couple of years ago a photo of an unusual tree surfaced in the Almond Historical Society archives, Almond, New York, which sent us on a fascinating search of Seneca practices in this area. Tucked away in a file drawer, the black and white...

Sewing fabric fringe.(Craft Corner)
May 1, 2005... We are often asked how to sew ribbon, flat fringe, or yarn into dance outfits or shawls. The trend is to use these materials in very colorful designs. There are probably a number of ways to do this depending on your sewing experience, but...

Powwow dates.(Calendar)
May 1, 2005... 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...

Neon!!(Powwow Fashions)
May 1, 2005... The eye-catching brightness of the modern powwow competitor is now part of all the dance styles. Flashy and bright colors--neon-like--only makes the beauty of the dance arena more spectacular. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION...

Blackfeet men, circa 1889.(Glimpses)
May 1, 2005... This edition of Glimpses features several interesting photos of Canadian Blackfeet men, taken in the late 1880s. The first, Photo 1 (above), is a view of part of a tipi camp in a flat open area with the usual horses and stacked travois visible...

Pow Wow Trail--"The Grand Entry"--episode 4.
May 1, 2005... Pow Wow Trail--"The Grand Entry"--episode 4. Released and produced by Arbor Records, Canada. Available from Written Heritage, 1-800-301-8009 or www.writtenheritagebooks.com The title of the DVD The Grand Entry is used as a window to peer...

Otter Trail Singers.
May 1, 2005... Formed in 1995 in New York City, this award-winning southern drum is ne of the hottest groups on the powwow circuit today! Whether creating riginal compositions or singing 'old school' war dance songs, Alexander antos (head singer) and his crew...

An interview with Paul Goble.(Book Corner)(Interview)
May 1, 2005... Paul Goble was born September 27, 1933, in Haslemere, England. He grew up in Oxford; his mother was a painter and musician, and his father a harpsichord maker. Paul served in the army for two years and then studied furniture design at the...

Cheyenne women's moccasins.(Moccasin Corner)
May 1, 2005... Differentiating between men and women styles is an important consideration for researchers when trying to more completely understand Native American preferences for proper tribal footwear. This month's edition of the Moccasin Corner...

Hurricane Katrina's forgotten.(Note Worthy)
May 1, 2005... Despite the constant media coverage, Native Americans have become Hurricane Katrina's forgotten victims. Native American tribes that stretch across the Gulf States of Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi affected by the wrath of Hurricane...

Louisiana's United Houma Nation seeking assistance in wake of Katrina.(Note Worthy)
May 1, 2005... For the first time since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, members of the United Houma Nation of southern Louisiana are finally getting an idea of countable losses to tribal members' homes and communities. Down deep in the bayou,...