Articles related to "Blackfoot"
Blackfoot Confederacy
The Blackfoot Confederacy controlled a vast portion of the Pacific Northwest extending to the Rockies. With horses and guns they hunted the vast herds of buffalo.
blackfoot indians • crow • sioux • saskatchewan • shoshones
The Blackfoot Confederacy controlled a vast portion of the Pacific Northwest extending to the Rockies. With horses and guns they hunted the vast herds of buffalo.
blackfoot indians • crow • sioux • saskatchewan • shoshones
BLACKFOOT SNOW TIPI: Part 1
A Blackfeet child asks Old Grandfather why there are storms and blizzards in winter. Old Grandfather tells the story of the Snow Tipi and how the Blackfeet got it.
blackfeet • blackfoot • indian • native american • snow
A Blackfeet child asks Old Grandfather why there are storms and blizzards in winter. Old Grandfather tells the story of the Snow Tipi and how the Blackfeet got it.
blackfeet • blackfoot • indian • native american • snow
BLACKFOOT SNOW TIPI: Part 2
A Blackfeet child asks Old Grandfather why there are storms and blizzards in winter. Old Grandfather tells the story of the Snow Tipi and how the Blackfeet got it.
blackfeet • blackfoot • indian • native american • snow
A Blackfeet child asks Old Grandfather why there are storms and blizzards in winter. Old Grandfather tells the story of the Snow Tipi and how the Blackfeet got it.
blackfeet • blackfoot • indian • native american • snow
Sitting Bull, Medicine Man
Sioux Medicine Man, Sitting Bull had lived four years in what would become southern Saskatchewan
nwmp • sitting bull • inspector walsh • commissioner macleod • medicine line
Sioux Medicine Man, Sitting Bull had lived four years in what would become southern Saskatchewan
nwmp • sitting bull • inspector walsh • commissioner macleod • medicine line
Vimy
Vimy will receive its world premiere at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre this October and closes fittingly Nov 11. Lest we forget.
vern thiessen • vimy ridge • citadel theatre • canadian playwrights • world premiere
Vimy will receive its world premiere at Edmonton's Citadel Theatre this October and closes fittingly Nov 11. Lest we forget.
vern thiessen • vimy ridge • citadel theatre • canadian playwrights • world premiere
The Buffalo Stone
One time long, long ago, before we had horses, the buffalo suddenly disappeared. And then, an old woman, a second wife, found a way to bring the buffalo back to the Blackfoot.
blackfoot • plains indians • buffalo • buffalo stone • indian legend
One time long, long ago, before we had horses, the buffalo suddenly disappeared. And then, an old woman, a second wife, found a way to bring the buffalo back to the Blackfoot.
blackfoot • plains indians • buffalo • buffalo stone • indian legend
Celebrating Native Americans
November is Native American month, in the US. Since I’m part BlackFoot, I thought I’d give you some of the wonderful ideas of my people.
native americans • blackfoot • blackfeet • native american month
November is Native American month, in the US. Since I’m part BlackFoot, I thought I’d give you some of the wonderful ideas of my people.
native americans • blackfoot • blackfeet • native american month
Charles Marion Russell the Cowboy Artist
Born during the Civil War when America was on the brink of modernity, Charles Marion Russell used his art to record the fading days of the Old West, its land and people.
charles marion russell cowboy artist • c m russell painted life of montana cowboys and gr • charles marion russell early life • charles marion russell cowboy life • american indian culture
Born during the Civil War when America was on the brink of modernity, Charles Marion Russell used his art to record the fading days of the Old West, its land and people.
charles marion russell cowboy artist • c m russell painted life of montana cowboys and gr • charles marion russell early life • charles marion russell cowboy life • american indian culture
Earth Diver
The Earth Diver creation story tells of animals who brought land to the ancient world
earth diver • creation stories • native american • animal spirits • council of animals
The Earth Diver creation story tells of animals who brought land to the ancient world
earth diver • creation stories • native american • animal spirits • council of animals
Montana: Home Where The Buffalo Roam
Montana, the 4th largest state in the US, is an unforgettable place of beauty for tourists who prefer vacations "off the beaten path".
montana • buffalo • lewis and clark • charles russell • glacier national park
Montana, the 4th largest state in the US, is an unforgettable place of beauty for tourists who prefer vacations "off the beaten path".
montana • buffalo • lewis and clark • charles russell • glacier national park
Raiders of Mountains and Plains
The Blackfoot Indians practiced the Sun Dance and had Vision Quests. Their enemies were the Crows, Sioux Shoshones, Flatheads, and the Kootenais, as well as the whites.
blackfoot indians • bozeman • lewis and clark • sun dance • vision quest
The Blackfoot Indians practiced the Sun Dance and had Vision Quests. Their enemies were the Crows, Sioux Shoshones, Flatheads, and the Kootenais, as well as the whites.
blackfoot indians • bozeman • lewis and clark • sun dance • vision quest
The Horse and Native Mythology
According to Blackfoot mythology, the horse was a prize brought to man by the cultural hero Long Arrow.
horse • blackfoot mythology and • long arrow • pono-kamita • elk dogs
According to Blackfoot mythology, the horse was a prize brought to man by the cultural hero Long Arrow.
horse • blackfoot mythology and • long arrow • pono-kamita • elk dogs
The Railway and the Treaty: Boyhood, History, and Racism
Ted Stenhouse's first two books "Across the Steel River" and "A Dirty Deed" depict the unlikely friendship between Will, a white boy, and Arthur, a Blackfoot Indian, in 1940s Alberta. Together they discover some of the secrets of small-town Grayson and its citizens.
blackfeet • blackfoot • indian • canadian • first nations
Ted Stenhouse's first two books "Across the Steel River" and "A Dirty Deed" depict the unlikely friendship between Will, a white boy, and Arthur, a Blackfoot Indian, in 1940s Alberta. Together they discover some of the secrets of small-town Grayson and its citizens.
blackfeet • blackfoot • indian • canadian • first nations
VICTORIA CALLIHOO
There aren't many first hand accounts of the early life of Native Canadian women. Victoria Callihou was born on November 16, 1861. She loved life and bridged a century of incredible change. She died in April 1966 and left behind a first hand account of her life as a Cree Indian on Canada's plains. Victoria was a woman of grit and a true Canadian pioneer.
victoria callihoo • cree • french • iroquois • red river cart
There aren't many first hand accounts of the early life of Native Canadian women. Victoria Callihou was born on November 16, 1861. She loved life and bridged a century of incredible change. She died in April 1966 and left behind a first hand account of her life as a Cree Indian on Canada's plains. Victoria was a woman of grit and a true Canadian pioneer.
victoria callihoo • cree • french • iroquois • red river cart
Wise Red Prairie Woman, part 2
Wise Red Prairie Woman gathers roots and raises a garden to help feed her family. Often she serves, along with her dogs, as the families’ pack animal. To relieve her of some of her burdens her husband may decide to take a second wife, or more.
prairie • native american • indian • woman • women
Wise Red Prairie Woman gathers roots and raises a garden to help feed her family. Often she serves, along with her dogs, as the families’ pack animal. To relieve her of some of her burdens her husband may decide to take a second wife, or more.
prairie • native american • indian • woman • women
The Legend of Napi and the Rock
The Okotoks Erratic is the largest rock in the Foothills Erratic Train. The Blackfoot Legend of Napi and the Rock tells how the erratic broke in two.
okotoks • big rock • native american legend • erratic • trickster
The Okotoks Erratic is the largest rock in the Foothills Erratic Train. The Blackfoot Legend of Napi and the Rock tells how the erratic broke in two.
okotoks • big rock • native american legend • erratic • trickster
Fort Macleod, North-West Mounted Police Outpost
The first town in alberta, the NWMP Fort Macleod was initially built on an island in the Old Man River, then moved up-river. The town sprung up around the police outpost
fort macleod • james f macleod • nwmp • north west mounted police outpost • fort macleod alberta
The first town in alberta, the NWMP Fort Macleod was initially built on an island in the Old Man River, then moved up-river. The town sprung up around the police outpost
fort macleod • james f macleod • nwmp • north west mounted police outpost • fort macleod alberta
Legend of the Prairie Crocus
Wapee, a Blackfoot boy on a vigil of manhood, befriends a plain white flower and learns wisdom, kindness, courage, and peace. His repayment is the point of the legend.
legend of the prairie crocus • myth of the prairie crocus • signs of spring • prairie crocus • blackfoot cree first nations
Wapee, a Blackfoot boy on a vigil of manhood, befriends a plain white flower and learns wisdom, kindness, courage, and peace. His repayment is the point of the legend.
legend of the prairie crocus • myth of the prairie crocus • signs of spring • prairie crocus • blackfoot cree first nations
The History of U&I Sugar
U&I Sugar was essentially founded by Mormon pioneers in Utah and Idaho; the industry expanded to six states and sold to 24 states
u&i • u&i sugar • sugar beet • beet sugar • mormon
U&I Sugar was essentially founded by Mormon pioneers in Utah and Idaho; the industry expanded to six states and sold to 24 states
u&i • u&i sugar • sugar beet • beet sugar • mormon
Early Spring on the High Plateau: Pasqueflower
Pasqueflower, an early bloomer on the High Plateau
early spring on the high plateau: pasqueflower • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Pasqueflower, an early bloomer on the High Plateau
early spring on the high plateau: pasqueflower • gregg pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
WE ARE THE GOD DOGS
Before Hernando Cortes' arrival in Mexico the Spaniard's progression northward towards the Great American Plains the Indians had no knowledge of horses. After the Indian's possession of horses their lives were changes, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse.
horse • plains • indians • sioux • blackfoot
Before Hernando Cortes' arrival in Mexico the Spaniard's progression northward towards the Great American Plains the Indians had no knowledge of horses. After the Indian's possession of horses their lives were changes, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse.
horse • plains • indians • sioux • blackfoot
First Nations and Inuit of Canada
In 1996, Former Governor General Romeo Leblanc proclaimed June 21st of every year as the National Aboriginal Day. It is the day we celebrate the contribution of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (mixed blood) peoples to Canada.
canada • first nations • aboriginal • inuit • algonquin
In 1996, Former Governor General Romeo Leblanc proclaimed June 21st of every year as the National Aboriginal Day. It is the day we celebrate the contribution of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis (mixed blood) peoples to Canada.
canada • first nations • aboriginal • inuit • algonquin
Calgary Area: 10 Things to Do
Calgary is famous for the Calgary Stampede, but this world-class city has many tourism options.
things to do in calgary • alberta • travel • tourism • calgary stampede
Calgary is famous for the Calgary Stampede, but this world-class city has many tourism options.
things to do in calgary • alberta • travel • tourism • calgary stampede
James Gladstone, Canada's First Indian Senator
A farmer and lobbyist for rights, James Gladstone of Alberta's Kainai Reserve arrived in the Senate of Canada with one big problem - First Nations people could not vote.
senator james gladstone • james gladstone first aboriginal senator • first native senator in canada • gladstone appointed to senate in 1958 • senator gladstone could not vote
A farmer and lobbyist for rights, James Gladstone of Alberta's Kainai Reserve arrived in the Senate of Canada with one big problem - First Nations people could not vote.
senator james gladstone • james gladstone first aboriginal senator • first native senator in canada • gladstone appointed to senate in 1958 • senator gladstone could not vote
Dark Flowers - the Blackest of Blooms
A true black flower absorbs all light rays and reflects nothing back. Only one bloom truly fits that bill. But many dark blossoms will work to create a dark garden.
black flowers • blue-back flowers • red-black flowers • lisianthus nigrescens • true black flower
A true black flower absorbs all light rays and reflects nothing back. Only one bloom truly fits that bill. But many dark blossoms will work to create a dark garden.
black flowers • blue-back flowers • red-black flowers • lisianthus nigrescens • true black flower
Thomas "Broken Hand" Fitzpatrick
Broken Hand Fitzpatrick was one of the most skilled and respected mountain men of the Old West. It is amazing he is not one of the best known. His courage, endurance, and just plain smarts stood the test of time. When he died, it was in a city, from a white man's disease.
thomas fitzpatrick • broken hand • wind river • william ashley • jedidiah smith
Broken Hand Fitzpatrick was one of the most skilled and respected mountain men of the Old West. It is amazing he is not one of the best known. His courage, endurance, and just plain smarts stood the test of time. When he died, it was in a city, from a white man's disease.
thomas fitzpatrick • broken hand • wind river • william ashley • jedidiah smith
American Leopard Horses Arrived 500 Years Ago
The history of the spotted horse in North America goes back more than 500 years to the arrival of the horses brought by Spanish explorers.
american leopard horses arrived 500 years ago • leopard-spotted horses have ancient lineage in eur • leopard horses come to america • appaloosa horses • american leopard horses
The history of the spotted horse in North America goes back more than 500 years to the arrival of the horses brought by Spanish explorers.
american leopard horses arrived 500 years ago • leopard-spotted horses have ancient lineage in eur • leopard horses come to america • appaloosa horses • american leopard horses
Best Places to Welcome Spring
Aah, spring! Time to shed layers and enjoy adventure travel at discounted prices. Here are some great places to welcome spring.
spring travel deals • spring travel bargains • travel deals portugal • travel sedona • budget travel new york city
Aah, spring! Time to shed layers and enjoy adventure travel at discounted prices. Here are some great places to welcome spring.
spring travel deals • spring travel bargains • travel deals portugal • travel sedona • budget travel new york city
Explorers of Canada, Part XXII: Anthony Henday
the British western explorer
canada • exploration • explorer • henday • anthony henday
the British western explorer
canada • exploration • explorer • henday • anthony henday
National American Indian Heritage History Month
National American Indian Heritage History month is October. Read about the Pow Wow and some misconceptions about the American Indian Heritage.
indian • powwow • heritage
National American Indian Heritage History month is October. Read about the Pow Wow and some misconceptions about the American Indian Heritage.
indian • powwow • heritage
The Writing of Kirby Jonas
As a member of the Western Writers of America, I was privileged to be a member of a group that included Louis Lamour, Zane Grey, Cotton Smith, Johnny Boggs, Don Coldsmith, and so many accomplished authors. One of the treasures of the group is Kirby Jonas, a long-time writer, musician, and artist.
the writing of kirby jonas as a member of the • i was privileged to be a member of a group that in • zane grey • cotton smith • johnny boggs
As a member of the Western Writers of America, I was privileged to be a member of a group that included Louis Lamour, Zane Grey, Cotton Smith, Johnny Boggs, Don Coldsmith, and so many accomplished authors. One of the treasures of the group is Kirby Jonas, a long-time writer, musician, and artist.
the writing of kirby jonas as a member of the • i was privileged to be a member of a group that in • zane grey • cotton smith • johnny boggs
Best Restaurants in Vail Colorado
Vail is an exclusive year-round getaway, famous for downhill skiing. After a day on the slopes, treat your taste buds to exquisite cuisine at Vail's finest restaurants.
vail colorado • rocky mountains • colorado rockies • ski getaway • best restaurants
Vail is an exclusive year-round getaway, famous for downhill skiing. After a day on the slopes, treat your taste buds to exquisite cuisine at Vail's finest restaurants.
vail colorado • rocky mountains • colorado rockies • ski getaway • best restaurants
Carlisle Indian School
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania is a school that changed the lives of many American Indians. Instead of learning the Indian culture the U.S. stripped the culture.
tribes • treaties • geronimo • pratt • carlisle
Colony Collapse Disorder
This is a worldwide problem, particularly bad in America, where honeybee colonies are dying off at an alarming rate.
colony collapse disorder • vanishing bee syndrome • pesticides • agriculture • pollinators
This is a worldwide problem, particularly bad in America, where honeybee colonies are dying off at an alarming rate.
colony collapse disorder • vanishing bee syndrome • pesticides • agriculture • pollinators
Designing Desert Gardens
Design and planning is essential in order to have a beautiful and bountiful desert garden. Read about principles of design and maintenance of your desert garden.
design • garden design • garden • oasis zone • water conservation
Design and planning is essential in order to have a beautiful and bountiful desert garden. Read about principles of design and maintenance of your desert garden.
design • garden design • garden • oasis zone • water conservation
Gardening in Dry Environments
Year-round color, rich greenery, and bright, flashy blooms are available to gardeners who live in dry climates, such as the southwestern United States.
gardening in dry environments • water-saving plants • xeriscaping • grass-less landscape • low-maintenance gardens
Year-round color, rich greenery, and bright, flashy blooms are available to gardeners who live in dry climates, such as the southwestern United States.
gardening in dry environments • water-saving plants • xeriscaping • grass-less landscape • low-maintenance gardens
Haunters of the Little Big Horn
Ghosts have been seen and heard on battlefields, and in the Stone House, Visitors Center and Apartment C.
ghosts of little bighorn • haunted little bighorn • haunted battlefield • montana ghosts • george armstrong custer
Ghosts have been seen and heard on battlefields, and in the Stone House, Visitors Center and Apartment C.
ghosts of little bighorn • haunted little bighorn • haunted battlefield • montana ghosts • george armstrong custer
New Lynyrd Skynyrd Tour and Album in 2009
Lynyrd Skynyrd, one of the most renowned names in rock, will tour during 2009. This article previews the tour and looks back at the years since they reformed in 1987.
lynyrd skynyrd • southern rock music • hard rock • blues • country
Lynyrd Skynyrd, one of the most renowned names in rock, will tour during 2009. This article previews the tour and looks back at the years since they reformed in 1987.
lynyrd skynyrd • southern rock music • hard rock • blues • country
Northwest U.S. Community BBQs on Labor Day
Enjoy a break from work this Labor Day - celebrate with community BBQ festivals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. Join the fun & start cooking!
northwest community bbqs • labor day bbq picnic • wyoming state bbq champ • hood river oregon • labor day weekend events
Enjoy a break from work this Labor Day - celebrate with community BBQ festivals in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska. Join the fun & start cooking!
northwest community bbqs • labor day bbq picnic • wyoming state bbq champ • hood river oregon • labor day weekend events
Sheep River Campground South of Calgary, Canada
Charming, well-treed 61-site RV park and campground alongside the sparkling Sheep River hidden in the heart of Okotoks, Alberta. Nice place to stay.
okotoks • calgary stampede • sheep river campground • river camping • lions club campgrounds
Charming, well-treed 61-site RV park and campground alongside the sparkling Sheep River hidden in the heart of Okotoks, Alberta. Nice place to stay.
okotoks • calgary stampede • sheep river campground • river camping • lions club campgrounds
Summer Adventures in Montana
Wide open spaces dotted with wildflowers, Native American Pow Wows, fly fishing, great steaks, friendly people. That's Montana. Grab your boots and go!
family solo gay lesbian travel adventures • montana vacations tours trips • visit missoula bigfork montana • native american pow wows montana arizona utah new • isolated places
Wide open spaces dotted with wildflowers, Native American Pow Wows, fly fishing, great steaks, friendly people. That's Montana. Grab your boots and go!
family solo gay lesbian travel adventures • montana vacations tours trips • visit missoula bigfork montana • native american pow wows montana arizona utah new • isolated places
The Frank Slide in Alberta, Canada
Noted as the largest landslide in Canada, the Frank Slide in the Rocky Mountains confirmed the Indian legend that Turtle Mountain was able to move.
frank slide in alberta canada • collapse turtle mountain april 29 1903 • largest landslide canada • frank slide rocky mountains • indian legend turtle mountain
Noted as the largest landslide in Canada, the Frank Slide in the Rocky Mountains confirmed the Indian legend that Turtle Mountain was able to move.
frank slide in alberta canada • collapse turtle mountain april 29 1903 • largest landslide canada • frank slide rocky mountains • indian legend turtle mountain
Wild Mushrooms
From gourmet cooking to natural medicine, wild mushrooms are an often overlooked and misunderstood food, but have a long history of healing and nutrition.
mushrooms • foraging • chanterelle • morel • puffball
From gourmet cooking to natural medicine, wild mushrooms are an often overlooked and misunderstood food, but have a long history of healing and nutrition.
mushrooms • foraging • chanterelle • morel • puffball
Battle of Cut Knife
On May 2, 1885 Lieutenant-Colonel Otter's decision to attack the Poundmaker reserve ends in retreat and victory for Chief Poundmaker's reserve.
chief poundmaker • saskatchewan • lieutenant-colonel william otter • general middleton • battle at cut knife
On May 2, 1885 Lieutenant-Colonel Otter's decision to attack the Poundmaker reserve ends in retreat and victory for Chief Poundmaker's reserve.
chief poundmaker • saskatchewan • lieutenant-colonel william otter • general middleton • battle at cut knife
Chris Browne, Creator of Raising Duncan, Artist of Hagar the Horrible
"Happiness is a warm puppy" could be the slogan for "Raising Duncan," a warm and fuzzy comic strip by Chris Browne. He is the talented expert cartoonist who also draws the hilarious and popular Viking comic, "Hagar the Horrible."
chris browne • hagar the horrible • raising duncan • united media syndicate • king features syndicate
"Happiness is a warm puppy" could be the slogan for "Raising Duncan," a warm and fuzzy comic strip by Chris Browne. He is the talented expert cartoonist who also draws the hilarious and popular Viking comic, "Hagar the Horrible."
chris browne • hagar the horrible • raising duncan • united media syndicate • king features syndicate
Edgar Dewdney
In 1879 Edgar Dewdney sets up provisions to control activities of the Crees which end in violence.
indian treaties • edgar dewdney • david laird • chief big bear • chief piapot
In 1879 Edgar Dewdney sets up provisions to control activities of the Crees which end in violence.
indian treaties • edgar dewdney • david laird • chief big bear • chief piapot
Fur Trading Business Changing
In the fur trade, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company is in competition with the American Fur Company, Hudson's Bay, and smaller new companies.
fur trading business • blackfeet indians • 1832 mountain man rendezvous • pierre’s hole in present-day idaho • rocky mountain fur company
In the fur trade, the Rocky Mountain Fur Company is in competition with the American Fur Company, Hudson's Bay, and smaller new companies.
fur trading business • blackfeet indians • 1832 mountain man rendezvous • pierre’s hole in present-day idaho • rocky mountain fur company
JIM BECKWOURTH: An African American Becomes Chief of the Crow Indians
Jim Beckwourth, a young mulatto from Virginia, arrives in St. Louis and goes west as a fur trapper and mountain man. Due to a tall tail told by another man Beckwourth becomes a member of the Crow Indian nation.
beckwourth • jim • mulatto • mountain • man
Jim Beckwourth, a young mulatto from Virginia, arrives in St. Louis and goes west as a fur trapper and mountain man. Due to a tall tail told by another man Beckwourth becomes a member of the Crow Indian nation.
beckwourth • jim • mulatto • mountain • man
July Gardening In The Low Desert
Landscaping ideas for the low desert garden, plant selection, planning.
desert • plants • landscape • trees • vines
Landscaping ideas for the low desert garden, plant selection, planning.
desert • plants • landscape • trees • vines
July Gardening In The Low Desert 2001
What to do, how to do it in the low desert garden. Landscaping ideas for the desert garden.
landscaping ideas • preparing for new plantings
What to do, how to do it in the low desert garden. Landscaping ideas for the desert garden.
landscaping ideas • preparing for new plantings
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |