Smithsonian Staff at Yakama Nation Museum in Toppenish
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» Renie_Burghardt - Smithsonian Staff at Yakama Nation Museum
Hi Jerri, what a great opportunity for the Yakamas to tell their stories, and for people from all over the world to learn about them. It's so interesting to learn about the 14 separate bands and tribes living together. I really enjoyed the article, and will go now to check out the links. Hope all is well in your world, Jerri. It's raining in mine, this morning. Take care.Renie
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» Red - Re: I know you have done several pieces
In response to message posted by jerrib:
Jerri,
I actually have an article that is titled, "The Meaning of a Native Pow Wow." I really should post it on my topic. When you look at the meaning, the Pow Wow becomes much more than a celebration of crafts and dancing.
I try to go to the Pow Wow every year and will do an article on it towards summer. I grew up near the Six Nations Reservation and so went to school with many Native children. The culture and ceremonies of these people intrigues me.
Take care my friend. Hope all is well in your corner of the world.
-- posted by Red
» jerrib - Re: Smithsonian Staff at Yakama Nation Museum
In response to message posted by Renie_Burghardt:Renie: They were basically forced to live together as a result of their lands being taken away. I'm going to make sure I get over to their local museum before some of the exhibits maybe take permanent exhibit space in the Smithsonian.
Anyway, American Indian History really intrigues me; when white man came their lives changed drastically. It will be good to hear their stories.
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» jerrib - Mary
In response to message posted by Red:I'll look forward to reading your article when it comes out. Thanks for updating me. It's really great to learn about other cultures- there's so much we can learn.
All's great here. Even sunshine, but we're also getting to drought stage, which is unheard of for Western WA.
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» bartonz - Re: Re: Thanks for the information!
In response to message posted by jerrib:The new museum is on the mall at the end past the Air and Space museum, toward the Capitol Building. An architect from Bainbridge Island (grrrr I can't remember his name) spent a lot of time designing it to fit in with the land and finding the right land to fit with the spirit of the First People.
Okay, here's a dumb question -- are the Yakama Indians in the Yakima area? Why are they spelled differently? Is it a Seattle/Chief Sealth Anglo spelling thing? Just curious. 
Sue
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» jerrib - Good Questions
Yakama is the spelling the tribe (at Toppenish in E. WA) gave themselves ten years ago to distinguish themselves from the city Yakima and to define their tribe.Chief Seattle's real name was Chief Sealth. He's an interesting figure and there's a lot of controversy even over his famous speech. I wrote about that a bit in one of my articles. The Seattle name, who knows - haven't researched it - readers?
Let me know the architect if you get a chance. It would be great to do a piece on him. I can imagine the museum next to the Space Museum. How neat. What a contrast.
Thanks for getting back to me.
-- posted by jerrib
» shannonmuir - Re: Good Questions
In response to message posted by jerrib:Jerri,
Just catching up on some of your older articles. Really liked this one because it taught me some stuff I didn't know. Mainly that the Yakama had their own museum.
I also am a donor to the Smithsonian project, giving what I can every year. I strongly believe in the preservation of Native American culture.
Now I know somewhere I need to go visit on one of my trips back home. I hope to come up with a long list of hidden treasures. Thanks!
Shan
-- posted by shannonmuir
» jerrib - Hi Shannon
In response to message posted by shannonmuir:Good to have you stop by again. There really is a lot of history being preserved and new museums are springing up all the while. I'm glad you found another stop to put on your "list!" Hope you do find time and visit them when you make it up this way. If you do come here, stop by and say hello - I'll gladly meet you for coffee or tea somewhere.
-- posted by jerrib
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