Native Spirit Animals

11/04/2024

That is the first history of Americans before it was America

11/03/2024

The Natives were here first.They should be teaching these kids the real history.
NATIVE PRIDE…

11/03/2024

11/02/2024

The town of Watonga, Oklahoma, was named to honor Chief Wa-ton-gha (of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes). His name means “Black Coyote”(9571, Joseph O. Hickox Collection, OHS)

11/02/2024

Hash-Nash-Shut, a Wasco Indian chief, in the year 1906Hash-Nash-Shut was originally from the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla but married into the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Before becoming the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs in 1938, the three tribes; Wasco, Warm Springs, and Paiute, lived along the Columbia River and Cascade Mountains. They all spoke different languages and had their own customs.
The Warm Springs and Wasco bands gave up ownership rights to a 10,000,000-acre (40,000 km2) area, which they had inhabited for over 10,000 years, in exchange for basic health care, education, and other forms of assistance as outlined by the Treaty with the Tribes of Middle Oregon (June 25, 1855).
Apart from the Bald Eagle feathers in his hair, and white mink furs wrapped around his braids, Hash-Nash-Shut is wearing what seems to be a trade blanket. Trade blankets were initially manufactured for trade to native tribes in exchange for beaver furs and other goods at established trading posts throughout the Western United States and Canada. The period between 1880 and 1930 is considered the golden age of the Native American trade blanket. There were five American companies that dominated this market, with Pendleton Woolen Mills being the most famous. They are still in business to this day.
From the outset, Pendleton stood apart from other manufacturers, as it was established to deal solely with Native American trade and was the first company to utilize Native Americans as advisers in developing its designs. The Umatilla and Cayuse tribes were among Pendleton's initial customers, and for this reason, Pendleton originally set up shop on the Old Umatilla Reservation in Oregon.
Although the earliest of these blankets were very basic, incorporating only blocks, rectangles and crosses, the introduction of the Jacquard loom in the early 1900's revolutionized the industry and allowed for much more intricate designs and the characteristic zigzag patterns.
With this knowledge, we can assume Hash-Nash-Shut’s blanket with its rectangular pattern was one of the earlier designs.

11/01/2024

The warrior you're looking at, is Sergeant , Billy Walks About, one of the most decorated Warriors in the Vietnam War. Sergeant walks about was awarded one distinguished service cross, 5 silver stars, 10 bronze Stars, and 6 purple hearts. Native tribes send more of their young men and women into battle more than any other race in the United States.

11/01/2024

"Crowfoot stood and watched as the white man spread many one dollar bills on the ground.“This is what the white man trades with; this is his buffalo robe. Just as you trade skins, we trade with these pieces of paper.”
When the white chief had laid all his money on the ground and shown how much he would give if the Indians would sign a treaty, Crowfoot took a handful of clay, made a ball out of it and put it on the fire.
It did not crack.
Then he said to the white man, Now put your money on the fire and see if it will last as long as the clay.
The white man said, No….my money will burn because it is made of paper.
With an amused gleam in his eyes the old chief said, Oh, your money is not as good as our land, is it?
The wind will blow it away; the fire will burn it; water will rot it. But nothing will destroy our land.
You don’t make a very good trade.
Then with a smile, Crowfoot picked up a handful of sand from the river bank, handed it to the white man and said, You count the grains of sand in that while I count the money you give for the land.
The white man said, I would not live long enough to count this, but you can count the money in a few minutes.
Very well, said the wise Crowfoot, our land is more valuable than your money. It will last forever.
It will not perish as long as the sun shines and the water flows, and through all the years it will give life to men and animals, and therefore we cannot sell the land.
It was put there by the Great Spirit and we cannot sell it because it does not really belong to us.
You can count your money and burn it with a nod of a buffalo’s head, but only the Great Spirit can count the grains of sand and the blades of grass on these plains.
As a present we will give you anything you can take with you, but we cannot give you the land.”
Chief Crowfoot : Blackfoot Confederacy

10/31/2024

Navajo Code TalkersThis Navajo Code Talkers monument is located in Window Rock, Ariz. The monument pays tribute to the Navajo Code Talkers, a small band of warriors who created an unbreakable code from their Native language and changed the course of modern history.

10/31/2024

She is Half Navajo from the Navajo Nation of the Hon´agha´ahnii Clan and half Sans Arch Lakota Sioux of the Cheyenne River Tribe….made history as The First fulltime college student (Male or Female) to ever come out of the state of Kansas and win a National Intercollegiate Championship title and Belt!..Not Kansas University, not Kansas state university, or Wichita state university but from lil ol’ Haskell Indian Nations University!!!!!!…She fight out of the Haskell Boxing Club in Lawrence, KS…

10/30/2024

THE BUFFALO NICKEL, AND 'END OF THE TRAIL' SCULPTURE:The most heartbreaking image in Native American history, is that of the lone warrior slumped over on his horse. Even the horse itself appears to be on the verge of collapse. The buffalo has long disappeared, along with the old ways. the Indian Wars are over, and this warrior has surrendered even in spirit. All has been lost. For him, there is nothing to live for.
Images Courtesy~DavidBehrens/Pinterest

10/30/2024

The Native American Eagle dance performed by Indian tribes consists of movements that emulate an eagle. The dancers are clothed with replications of eagle attire. The performance includes sequences of songs and dances. In Native American tribes, the eagle has a symbolic meaning. These Native American tribes believe that the eagle has a spiritual connection to their prayers.
Origin
The Native American tribes that perform the Eagle dance believe that the eagle has the theoretical ability to move about between heaven and earth. In times gone by, the Native Americans have believed that the eagle has supernatural powers. Also, these Native American tribes believe that the eagle has the power to control rain and thunder. Therefore, the Eagle dance originated as a result of this figurative meaning.
Purpose
The Native American tribes performed the Eagle dance when there was a need for divine intervention. Historically, the Native Americans performed the dance for a variety of reasons, including friendship creation and curing a sickness. They traditionally believed that the eagle has the supernatural power to transport prayers to the gods.
Symbolic Belief of the Eagle
The Native Americans believe that the eagle symbolizes wisdom, strength and power. Some tribes believe that the eagle’s flight signifies the passage of the sun’s movements. Eagle’s feathers are sacred, especially the Golden Eagle and Bald Eagle. Therefore, it is a privilege to wear the eagle’s feathers. Also, these Native American tribes believe that the eagle’s feathers should never touch the ground. Moreover, the eagle’s feathers are used as object decorations in the eagle dance ceremonies.
Aspects of the Dance
The performance of the Eagle dance is a depiction of the eagle’s life cycle from birth to death. In olden times, Native American tribes may have performed the dance to bring rain for crops. Two central dancers perform an imitation of the eagle’s movements. Also, a group of male dancers provide background singing and drum music. However, there is no specific method to perform the dance. It varies with each tribe. In general, the dance consists of the eagle’s day to day movements. For instance, the dancers may perform a replica of the animal’s hunting and feeding progressions. The dancers make flapping movements to imitate the eagle’s flight.
Ceremony Performance
Different Indian tribes perform the Eagle dance during a sacred ceremony. Traditionally, the Iroquois, Comanche and Calumet tribes have performed the dance during spiritual ceremonies. In the present day, it’s usually performed by the Jemez and Tesuque tribes located in New Mexico. The dance can be performed during any season, but it is normally performed in the early part of the Spring season.