Recently added articles from Whispering Wind:
From the editor.(Editorial)
May 01, 2008 ... Native American Code Talkers, notably the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II in the pacific, have come from many tribes. This issue, beginning on pag 9, highlights the Choctaw Code Talkers of World War I and brings to the forefront the emergence of this very unique way of communicating ...
Basket beads.
May 01, 2008; Thompson, Scott M. ... Basket beads used by the hundreds, thousands even, by Blackfeet and Plateau women on their dresses are now a challenge to find for either recreating traditional craftwork or for restoring old items. Basket beads are simply tubes of glass about 5 mm. in diameter, colored in ...
World War I Choctaw code talkers: 36th division of the National Guard.(Essay)
May 01, 2008; Archambeault, Marie J ... Contrary to popular belief, the first use of a Native American language as a code occurred during World War I (WW I). Most Americans have heard about the Navajo Code Talkers of WW II. However, few people have heard the story of the original Native American code talkers. ...
Hidasta: photographs from the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library at Yale University.(Stanley Morrow at Fort Berthold)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; Chronister, Allen ... Stanley Morrow (1843-1921) had a long career photographing people and places on the Upper Missouri River, starting when he established a studio at Yankton, Dakota Territory, in 1869. During his fifteen or more years in Yankton he often took trips to the west, photographing as he went. The ...
Powwow dates.(Calendar)
May 01, 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 powwow dates at least 90 days in advance ....
The Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America.(Book review)
May 01, 2008; Wood, Darry ... The Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America by Michael Johnson. Published by Firefly Books, New York. 320 pp, index. $49.95. Hardcover. Readers of American Indian literature are familiar today with the writings of Michael Johnson mostly through his articles in this and ...
The Native American People: Sovereignty and Land Rights.(Book review)
May 01, 2008; Pettigrew Albuquerque, Dawn Karima ... The Native American People: Sovereignty and Land Rights by Elaine Both Raper. Evanston, IL: John Gordon Burke, 2004 .ISBN #:0-934272-76-X, 112 pages, $15.00 Who is Indian? Who has the right to determine Indian identity? What gives a person the right to Native American resources, ...
Animal Totems 2: Arvel Bird.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; Bates, Gene ... Animal Totems 2: Arvel Bird. Category: Contemporary/New Age/Instrumental Singing Wolf Records. SWR0460-90302-CD. Copyright 2007. www.singingwolfrecords.com An outstanding CD, Arvel Bird's follow-up to his breakthrough CD, Animal Totems is 'top drawer'. A clever ...
Opening the Gate: Gentle Thunder.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; Bates, Gene ... Category: New Age/Contemporary/ Native American Flute/ Grand Hammer Dulcimer. GT Productions. CD-6249 Audio CD/Copyright 2007 Gentle Thunder's (Cree) follow-up to her Grammy-nominated, Beyond Words is irresistible! An alluring alliance of Native American flute, grand hammer ...
Creating Sacred Space: Tim Yett.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; Bates, Gene ... Category: Contemporary/ New Age/ Instrumental/ Spoken Word axismedia@verizon.net www.timyett.com CD/Copyright 2007 A mesmerizing mixture of meditation and music, Tim Yett's Creating Sacred Space is brilliant. Yett's warm and welcoming voice guides the ...
Totemic Flute Chants: Johnny Whitehorse.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; Bates, Gene ... Totemic Flute Chants: Johnny Whitehorse (AKA Robert Mirabal) Category: Native American Flute/ Contemporary Silverwave Records. SD948. Audio CD/ Copyright 2007. 2007's Grammy-Award winner for Best Native American Album, Johnny Whitehorse's (AKA Robert Mirabal) Totemic ...
End of the Trail: Butch Mudbone.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; Bates, Gene ... Category: Native American/ Rhythm & Blues/ Contemporary. Independent Release. Audio CD/ Copyright 2007. Butch Mudbone (Seneca) is back! The Memphis-based bluesman's latest release is a masterful blend of delta blues, R & B and New Orleans funk! His soulful vocals, wailing ...
Moonrider: Robert Windpony.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; Bates, Gene ... 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 flute winds through the 'Santa Fe Trail', the 'Canyonlands', ...
The Storyteller's Bag-Music & Adventure Inspired by Ojibway Legends.(Sound recording review)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; Bates, Teri Vonna ... The Storyteller's Bag-Music & Adventure Inspired by Ojibway Legends. Various Artists Category: Spoken Word/Storytelling/ Instrumental The Children's Group, Inc. www.childrensgroup.com 84423-2 CD/ Copyright 2007 The Storyteller's Bag is magical mix of ...
Arapahoe! This edition of the moccasincorner presents another pair of late 19th/early 20th century Arapahoe moccasins from our personal collection of native American art.(Moccasin Corner)
May 01, 2008; Michael ... This pair is adult sized, beaded in the "buffalo track" pattern, and exhibits all of the construction characteristics which one would associate with the Cheyenne. All of the necessary beaded lanes which lead us to a Cheyenne attribution are present, including not only the heel seam, the ...
Fancy dancer arm bustles; .(CraftCorner)
May 01, 2008; Woerpel, Loren ... Fancy arm bustles can be made in a number of ways and with different design variations. This instruction is a simple way to make small to medium sized bustles quickly. Your decorative design can vary. The base disc material can be 1/8 inch diameter press board. Cut out two round ...
Powwow: fancy dancers at Copan Delaware.(POWWOW Fashions)
May 01, 2008; Oklahoma, Copan ... Right: Cecil Gray (Cheyenne/Kiowa) wearing his contemporary fancy dance clothes. His colors are all coordinated and highly contrasting, the overall look is stunning. His arm bustles are a great example of creativity with a beaded rosette and cut fabric that is arranged into a geometric ...
Lakota Women.(Letters)
May 01, 2008 ... I have a comment about the article in issue #259 by Allen Chronister entitled Glimpses - "Lakota Women". In the article, Mr. Chronister describes the moccasins that have a single lane which "begins only at the base of the large toe, which is a trait often associated only with Cheyenne or ...
Dance harness.(Letters)(Brief article)
May 01, 2008; Brown, Bob ... I read Richard Green's article (Vol. 37 No. 2) about dance harnesses and wanted to show you one I bought a few years ago. (See attached photo). The beadwork inside the flowers is unusual in that it is done in straight lines--like Crow work. The harness has an old man's necktie as the part ...
Subartic embroidery.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
May 01, 2008; Laschelle, Debbie ... I'm writing after reading (Vol. 37 No. 3) your beautifully presented and very informative article by Richard Green on Canadian subarctic embroidery. This subject I've been looking out for for many years but on which there's very little information available. Thank you to Whispering ...