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Crying Hill, An Endangered Historic Site
"Crying Hill," or "Mandan Hill" can be seen in the middle of this photo, the Missouri River down below, city development behind in the distance. Crying Hill EndangeredSite Overlooks River, City,...
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Eclipse Is Time For Prayer And Reflection
A modern take on a historic pictograph representing the solar eclipse of Aug. 7, 1869. Metallic pencils (gold and silver) on black composition paper. Cloud On FireEclipse Is Time For PrayerBy Dakota...
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Powwow Highway, A Film Review
Powwow Highway (1989)Authentic Film About Modern IndiansBy Dakota WindPowwow Highway. Directed by Jonathan Wacks. Produced by Jan Wieringa, George Harrison, and Dennis O'Brien. By David Seals, Janet...
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The History of Wells County, A Book Review
The History of Wells County, A Book ReviewBook Offers Insight To Place Names, StuffBy Dakota WindSpokesfield, Walter. The History of Wells County, North Dakota and Its Pioneers, with a sketch of North...
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Forgotten Fires, A Book Review
Wíačhéič’thi, "The Sun Makes A Campfire For Itself." In English, you'd call these "Sundogs."Forgotten Fires, A Book ReviewHistoric Narratives Of FiresBy Dakota WindStewart, Omer C. Forgotten Fires:...
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The Spirit and The Sky, A Book Review
The Spirit And The Sky, A Book ReviewAstronomer's Study Of Lakota StarscapeBy Dakota WindHollabaugh, Mark. The Spirit and the Sky: Lakota Visions of the Cosmos. Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska...
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Terrible Justice, A Book Review
Whitestone Hill, this image appeared in Harper's Weekly, based on a pencil drawing by Gen. Alfred Sully. Terrible Justice, A ReviewNo Detail Too Grim Left OutBy Dakota WindChaky, Doreen. Terrible...
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Comanche Empire, A Book Review
As if to belie the fact that this is a history book, the cover features a modern studio photograph. Comanche Empire, A Book ReviewFirst Nation Recognized As Colonial PowerBy Dakota WindHämäläinen,...
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History Of North Dakota, A Book Review
History of North Dakota, A Book ReviewEnvironment Determines CharacterBy Dakota WindRobinson, Elwyn Burns. History of North Dakota. Lincoln, NB: University of Nebraska Press, 1966. Out of print....
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2018 Lakota Calendar
Bunting's "Moonstick" book showcases the counting stick tradition of the Lakȟóta. Sanford provides some wonderful illustrations for each moon. Haŋwí Wówapi Kiŋ Lakȟól Wičhóȟ’aŋA Traditional Lakota...
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Revisiting The John K. Bear Winter Count
Drifting Goose, chief of the Húŋkpatina, a winter count keeper, along with his people were placed onto the Crow Creek Indian Reservation. The Drifting Goose Winter CountJohn K. Bear Winter Count...
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Hostiles, A Film Review
Hostiles, A Film Review“You’re a good man, Charlie Brown.”By Dakota WindHostiles. Directed by Scott Cooper. Produced by Scott Cooper, Ken Lao, and Jon Lesher. Screenplay by Scott Cooper. Based on a...
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Woman Walks Ahead, A Film Review
"This does not look like Standing Rock," he said. "...Standing Rock is supposed to look like New Mexico...," she replied.Woman Walks Ahead, A Film ReviewCan One Scene Redeem A Movie?By Dakota WindWoman...
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Winter Solstice and the Midwinter Moon
"The Long Night Moon," or Winter Solstice, pictured above, a pictographic representation for the lunar month of the Lakota people. This month will last from Dec. 7, 2018, through Jan. 4, 2019. The...
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The Long Soldier Winter Count
Waníyetu Wówapi Kíŋ Akíčhita HáŋskaLong Soldier Winter Count RevisitedBy Dakota WindIn 2007, editors Candace Green and Russell Thornton brought together in one publication "The Year the Stars Fell:...
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A 2019 Lakota Calendar
For a great explanation of the traditional moon calendar get yourself a copy of "Moonstick: The Seasons of the Sioux," which was reviewed and checked by Mr. Raymond Winters (Fighting Bear), an enrolled...
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A Resolution To Study A Dichotomy Of Archaeology & Indigenous History
Aerial view of North Dakota State Capitol, Bismarck, N.D. Digital Horizons. 2004-P-19-0014.A Resolution To Study A DichotomyArchaeology & Indigenous HistoryBy Dakota WindI attended a committee...
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Months of the Lakota Year as told to Rev Peter Rosen
Months of The Lakota YearAs Told to Rev. Peter RosenEdited by Dakota WindRev. Peter Rosen was a Catholic missionary for seven years in the Black Hills beginning with his first placement at St. Andrew’s...
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Moon Counting Tradition, A Poster
Pictured above is a screen capture of a poster with information about the Moon Counting Tradition. Haŋwíyawapi Wičhóȟ'aŋ KiŋThe Moon Counting TraditionDakota Wind, EditorBismarck, N.D. (The First...
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Lakota Territory Poster
Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (Seven Council Fires) Territory Poster, above, shows several maps, all of which show an occupation in the heart of North America.Očhéthi Šakówiŋ Territory PosterTraditional Homeland Of...
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