Whispering Wind articles from November 2007

Whispering Wind archives from November 2007

From the editor.(Editorial)
November 1, 2007... Congratulations again to two of our staff writers; Gene Bates of Metairie, Louisiana and Dawn Karima Pettigrew of Albuquerque, New Mexico who were nominated for a NAMMY (Native American Music Award). Although neither won in their respective...

Northern Plains grass dance harnesses.
November 1, 2007... Over twenty years ago, the author penned a short article on the subject of an interesting style of dance harness originating from the Canadian grasslands region. [Green 1985] The harness was probably used as part of Northern Plains grass...

A pair of partially beaded Nez Perce moccasins.
November 1, 2007... I recently had made a new addition to my moccasin collection--a fine example of classic Plateau moccasins in abstract floral style. The beadwork is absolutely beautiful and the lovely color shades of the symmetrical floral pattern are so...

Quillworker's bladder envelopes.
November 1, 2007... Not wanting to waste any part of last winter's bison which met Mr. 58 caliber with unfortunate consequences, I decided that a bladder bag had to be made from that particular part of the now deceased critter. My studies don't often venture...

Black Elk's legacy.(Biography)
November 1, 2007... Hehaka Sapa or Black Elk (1863-1950) lived one of the most controversial lives of the 20th century. To most Americans, he is best-known from Black Elk Speaks: Being the Life Story of a Holy Man of the Oglala Sioux, as told through John G....

John Anderson and the Rosebud Sioux.(Glimpses)
November 1, 2007... This edition of Glimpses features four John Anderson photographs of Rosebud Sioux people taken in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A small portion of the Anderson photographs is now on exhibit at the Mitchell Museum of the American...

Hunting & gathering.(YukonCircle)
November 1, 2007... There is a cycle to hunting and gathering. Not as much today as in the past because there is always the local Native store that sells everything from fruit to CDs. But the cycle still exists albeit modified some due to modern technology. Effie...

Powwow dates.(conferences)(Calendar)
November 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...

9th annual Native American music awards.(MusicCorner)
November 1, 2007... Niagara Falls, 2007 The spotlight was on Native America's music this early October weekend in Niagara Falls. Once again, the star-studded event showcased the length and breadth of our many tribal talents. Demonstrating the diversity of...

Flamenco Salsa: Drew Bennett w/ the World Flamenco Band.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Flamenco Salsa: Drew Bennett w/ the World Flamenco Band. Category: World Music/ Contemporary/ Flamenco Guitar Kokopelli Records KR3012 CD/ Copyright 2007 The Native American Flautist, Drew Bennett's (Lakota) latest is a daring departure...

Using natural sinew.(CraftCorner)(Native American crafts )
November 1, 2007... Most of the crafters today relate to sinew as being the waxed polyester continuous filament cord that comes in spools. It is often referred to as imitation sinew. While most that is used in Native American crafts are tan in color to look like...

The Native American Flute: Understanding the Gift.(Book review)
November 1, 2007... The Native American Flute: Understanding the Gift by John Vames. 2nd Edition (2007) published by Molly Moon Arts & Publishing, Scottsdale, AZ. 94pp, $29.95. Available from Written Heritage, PO Box 1390, Folsom, LA 70437. 1-800-301-8009...

The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other Side of History.(Book review)
November 1, 2007... The True Story of Pocahontas: The Other Side of History by Dr. Linwood "Little Bear" Custalow and Angela Daniel "Silver Star". Golden, Colorado: Fulcrum Publishing, 2007, ISBN#:1-55591-632-5 or 13:978-1-55591-632-9, 120 pp, $14.95. ...

Fancy shawl: little girls.(PowwowFashions)(Photograph)
November 1, 2007... Standoff Powwow--2007 Alberta, Canada Photographs by Brian Fraker [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Yakama dress.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... On page 3 of Vol. 36 # 6 of Whispering Wind, is the caption for the cover photo of a Yakama dress collected on the "Jocko Reservation (Flathead Reservation), Western Montana....." there are no Yakama on this reservation only Flathead,...

Reviewer's opinion.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2007... Review of Dr. Logan's letter to Whispering Wind (Letters, Vol. 37 # 1, Issue 257): Clarity = fair Grace = none Julie Austin Madison, WI Regarding the umbrage taken by Michael Logan at my review of Clark Wissler's...

Powwowing.(Cartoon)
November 1, 2007... "Soft ground?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]