Whispering Wind articles from September 2006

Whispering Wind archives from September 2006

From the editor.(Editorial)
September 1, 2006... One focus of this publication is to chronicle the always changes styles seen in the powwow arena. One such change is brought to these pages by Craig Jones and Dana LaQuay with their photos and manuscript on "contest fans". Most dancers carry...

A Mandan quilled hairpiece wapehnake.
September 1, 2006... There are multiple examples of quilled ornamental Lakota hairpieces worn on the back of the head or sometimes attached to a porcupine hair roach. They are properly called wapehnake [Garcia] in Dakota or wapegnake in Lakota. There are few Mandan...

Contest fans.
September 1, 2006... Feather fans are the most common hand held item used by dancers of all categories. The most sought after is the tail fan for its appealing and practical shape as well as its ability to move air more efficiently than other feathers. Powwow...

Fluff hair clip.(CraftCorner)
September 1, 2006... In recent years, women dancers have developed colorful variations on traditional dance clothing that fit their style of dancing. Various kinds of hairties are now used that are made of plumes or fluffs that wave in the wind as they dance. These...

Peace medals & the great father.(Glimpses)
September 1, 2006... From colonial times through the 19th century English, Spanish, French, and Russian governments and trading companies often gave silver "peace medals" to tribal leaders as symbols of allegiance. These medals bore the likeness of the ruling...

Little People.(YukonCircle)
September 1, 2006... Being of Scotch-Irish decent I have always believed in Leprechauns. I have never seen one of course, having only flown over Ireland, but there are many things I have not seen that I believe. However believing in Leprechauns is a far cry than...

Powwow dates.(Calendar)
September 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...

Colin Taylor: Ethnologist of the Plains Indians.
September 1, 2006... Colin Taylor: Ethnologist of the Plains Indians. A Memoir: 1937-2004; Recollections by his Friends. A Bibliography of his Work. Edited by Barry C. Johnson. Published by Bartletts Press, 37 Larchmere Drive, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8JB, U.K....

Beginning Creek: Mvskoke Emponvkv.
September 1, 2006... Beginning Creek: Mvskoke Emponvkv. Norman: University of Oklahoma, 2004, paperback A Dictionary of Chreek/Muscogee by Jack B. Martin and Margaret McKane Mauldin. Published by University of Nebraska Press. (2004) ISBN#:0-8061-3583-2 A...

Cannes Brulees.(Interview)
September 1, 2006... Q: Wow, you guys rock!!! How did you start playing music? CC: Thanks! Living in New Orleans we were surrounded by music growing up. So it's kind of in your blood. I probably started singing in bands when I was about 12 or 13. We started out...

Raising Cane: Cocoa Creppel & Cannes Brulees.(Sound recording review)
September 1, 2006... Raising Cane: Cocoa Creppel & Cannes Brulees. Category: Contemporary Rock/Rhythm & Blues Burnt Cane Productions, LLC www.cannesbrulees.com. Compact Disc/, Copyright 2005 Cannes Brulees' debut is a 'beaut'! This "Big Easy' band (who's name...

Thunder Across the Plainz-Young Grey Horse.
September 1, 2006... Thunder Across the Plainz-Young Grey Horse. Canyon Records CR-6391 www.canyonrecords.com Category: Contemporary Powwow - Northern Style Audio CD/ Copyright 2005 Recorded "Live" at the Lapwai Celebration, this CD is pure dynamite. This...

Daughters of the Earth' - Feather River.
September 1, 2006... Daughters of the Earth' - Feather River Singers Independent Release www.featherriversingers.com Audio CD/Copyright 2005. Category: Contemporary Powwow - Northern Style Bucking tradition and singing in the Cherokee language, this all-female...

Cheyenne style shield, ca. 1870.(Crafter'sCorner)
September 1, 2006... The shield is made by glueing together three layers of thin rawhide using hide glue making the thickness approximately 11/32 inches. The diameter is 20 inches. The cover is made of white tanned deerskin that resembles brain-tanned buckskin...

The Contest is on!(PowwowCircle)
September 1, 2006... One of the highlights of many gatherings, and certainly a crowd-pleasing favorite, is the Contest. Which one you ask? Oh, just about any of them, really. They are all exciting! In Southern Oklahoma we often see dance contests, usually with...

Horse parade: Julyamsh '06 Worley, Idaho.(PowwowFashions)
September 1, 2006... Dance Clothes Stolen Woman's northern traditional fully beaded cape and accessories; beaded hair ties, beaded pulse and Chief's blanket with beadwork strip. The dress, pictured here belonging to champion dancer Delmarina One Feather...

"Why Cheyenne?".(MoccasinCorner)
September 1, 2006... In a recent letter to the editor, one of Whispering Wind reader asked why I write so many articles about Cheyenne Mccasins. I thought that this was a very good question to ask, and also that it would be a good idea for me to share my answer...

13-part television series showcases unique American Indian cultures.(NoteWorthy)
September 1, 2006... Production schedules have been set for Indian Pride, a 13-part cultural magazine to be aired on PBS stations in February 2007. Indian Pride will spotlight the diverse cultures of American Indian people throughout the country. Prairie Public...

Powwowing.(Cartoon)
September 1, 2006... "Dang, they've carried this high tech contest thing too far." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]