Articles related to "Pawnee"
Native American Rights Fund
Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund has served as a national advocacy group for 37 years and made great strides in the quest for equality.
native american rights fund • narf • california indian legal services • john echohawk • pawnee
Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund has served as a national advocacy group for 37 years and made great strides in the quest for equality.
native american rights fund • narf • california indian legal services • john echohawk • pawnee
General Timeline for the Otoe
A general timeline of the history of the Otoe. Please pick out an event you would like to know more about!
otoe • native american history • timeline
A general timeline of the history of the Otoe. Please pick out an event you would like to know more about!
otoe • native american history • timeline
Bullseye!: <i>Knife Thrower</i> Hits the Mark in LDS Adventure
A brief review of Boyd Richardson's LDS adventure novel, <i>Knife Thrower</i>
mormon history • mormon persecution • pawnee indians • lds fiction • boyd richardson
A brief review of Boyd Richardson's LDS adventure novel, <i>Knife Thrower</i>
mormon history • mormon persecution • pawnee indians • lds fiction • boyd richardson
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 1)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • arikara • pawnee • andrew henry • mandan
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • arikara • pawnee • andrew henry • mandan
Hugh Glass, Mountain Man (Part 2)
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • grizzly bear • arikara • pawnee • fur trade
Hugh Glass is mostly known as the mountain man who survived an attack by a bear. Even when others didn't know him personally, they knew him for that fact. But what about his life before and after that event. Much is still unknown, but some details are available to paint a complete picture of the brave mountain man.
hugh glass • grizzly bear • arikara • pawnee • fur trade
Spanish Exploration & the Oto--Don Pedro de Villasur
A brief history of the Villasur expedition of 1720.
pedro de villasur • spaniard exploration • pawnee • oto
A brief history of the Villasur expedition of 1720.
pedro de villasur • spaniard exploration • pawnee • oto
FORT RILEY: Cavalry Outpost to Infantry Powerhouse
Fort Riley was one of the earliest frontier forts in Kansas, evolving from an important outpost built to protect emigrants and settlers, to becoming an integral military homebase for today's U.S. Army.
fortriley • fortleavenworth • cavalry • emigrants • oregontrail
Fort Riley was one of the earliest frontier forts in Kansas, evolving from an important outpost built to protect emigrants and settlers, to becoming an integral military homebase for today's U.S. Army.
fortriley • fortleavenworth • cavalry • emigrants • oregontrail
Mogul on Horseback
A former Indian scout for the Army discovers there's no business like show business.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • wild west show • annie oakley • sitting bull
A former Indian scout for the Army discovers there's no business like show business.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • wild west show • annie oakley • sitting bull
The Earth Lodge
In 1837, George Catlin displayed a series of paintings created during his time among the Plains tribes. Among these paintings was the first rendering of the earth lodge.
earth lodge • hidatsa • mandan • arikara • ponca
In 1837, George Catlin displayed a series of paintings created during his time among the Plains tribes. Among these paintings was the first rendering of the earth lodge.
earth lodge • hidatsa • mandan • arikara • ponca
<i>Danger Trail</i> Fixes Prequel's Flaws
A glimpse at <i>Danger Trail</i>, sequel to <i>Knife Thrower</i>, both by LDS author Boyd Richardson.
<i>danger trail</i> • <i>knife thrower</i> • pawnee indians • lds fiction • lds history
A glimpse at <i>Danger Trail</i>, sequel to <i>Knife Thrower</i>, both by LDS author Boyd Richardson.
<i>danger trail</i> • <i>knife thrower</i> • pawnee indians • lds fiction • lds history
Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, part 7
The missionaries, on the edge of Pawnee country, split up. One half of the group hurries on to catch up with Fitzpatrick’s fur caravan and encounters considerable trouble. After reaching the fur company Narcissa has her first taste of buffalo and writes home, describing their dining arrangements.
whitman • spalding • fitzpatrick • nez perce • pawnee
The missionaries, on the edge of Pawnee country, split up. One half of the group hurries on to catch up with Fitzpatrick’s fur caravan and encounters considerable trouble. After reaching the fur company Narcissa has her first taste of buffalo and writes home, describing their dining arrangements.
whitman • spalding • fitzpatrick • nez perce • pawnee
Cheyenne Uprising
In July of 1868, the Cheyenne gathered at Fort Larned, Kansas to receive annuities as directed by the Medicine Lodge Treaty. A part of those annuities were guns and ammunition for hunting because some Cheyenne had gone on a raid Superintendent Murphy decided not to give these Indians the arms. He later relented but it was too late. An Indian War was already in progress.
cheyenne • war • larned • kansas • fort
In July of 1868, the Cheyenne gathered at Fort Larned, Kansas to receive annuities as directed by the Medicine Lodge Treaty. A part of those annuities were guns and ammunition for hunting because some Cheyenne had gone on a raid Superintendent Murphy decided not to give these Indians the arms. He later relented but it was too late. An Indian War was already in progress.
cheyenne • war • larned • kansas • fort
Parker’s Fort, Texas, part 1
Parker’s Fort was established in 1834, by John Parker, a staunch Baptist preacher from Virginia. He was the grandfather of the famed Cynthia Ann Parker who was captured by the Comanches.
parker’s fort • cynthia ann parker • texas • john parker • comanche
Parker’s Fort was established in 1834, by John Parker, a staunch Baptist preacher from Virginia. He was the grandfather of the famed Cynthia Ann Parker who was captured by the Comanches.
parker’s fort • cynthia ann parker • texas • john parker • comanche
Parker’s Fort, Texas, part 2
Parker’s Fort was established in 1834, by John Parker, a staunch Baptist preacher from Virginia. He was the grandfather of the famed Cynthia Ann Parker who was captured by the Comanches.
parker’s fort • cynthia ann parker • texas • john parker • comanche
Parker’s Fort was established in 1834, by John Parker, a staunch Baptist preacher from Virginia. He was the grandfather of the famed Cynthia Ann Parker who was captured by the Comanches.
parker’s fort • cynthia ann parker • texas • john parker • comanche
Porcupine Hair Roaches Worn at Powwows
The modern powwow has brought many ideas and changes to many tribes all across the continent. One impressive evolution has been the hair roach, worn by male dancers.
porcupine hair roaches • eastern woodland warriors • contemporary prairie powwow culture • early native american warrior headgear • modern hair roaches
The modern powwow has brought many ideas and changes to many tribes all across the continent. One impressive evolution has been the hair roach, worn by male dancers.
porcupine hair roaches • eastern woodland warriors • contemporary prairie powwow culture • early native american warrior headgear • modern hair roaches
THE ONCE VAST INDIAN TERRITORY
In the 1820s, white settlers in the United States demanded the government move the native Eastern Indian tribes off their land and relocate them in the unlivable Great American Desert.
indians • kansas • great plains • great american desert • caddoan
In the 1820s, white settlers in the United States demanded the government move the native Eastern Indian tribes off their land and relocate them in the unlivable Great American Desert.
indians • kansas • great plains • great american desert • caddoan
Colorado Cactus
Yes, we do have cacti in Colorado. From the lowest, dry places you can find and well up into the mountains, you need to watch your step or you might run into one. You might also see some exotic flowers crowning their thorns. And, do you know what is the most endangered cactus in the U.S.? Take a look here and I'll tell you.
cactus;cacti;succulent;colorado;desert;prickly pea
Yes, we do have cacti in Colorado. From the lowest, dry places you can find and well up into the mountains, you need to watch your step or you might run into one. You might also see some exotic flowers crowning their thorns. And, do you know what is the most endangered cactus in the U.S.? Take a look here and I'll tell you.
cactus;cacti;succulent;colorado;desert;prickly pea
Custer's Wild Ride, part 1
General George Custer meets with various Sioux and Cheyenne leaders in an attempt to bring peace to the plains.
custer • general • george • armstrong • little
General George Custer meets with various Sioux and Cheyenne leaders in an attempt to bring peace to the plains.
custer • general • george • armstrong • little
Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, part 6
The Whitmans and Spaldings travel up the Missouri River to the town of Liberty. On the way they are joined by other missionaries. There is a death, a funeral, and a wedding before they leave Liberty. Spalding is kicked by a mule, dunked in the river by a cow, and has his tent and bedding blown away.
whitman • spalding • missouri • river • liberty
The Whitmans and Spaldings travel up the Missouri River to the town of Liberty. On the way they are joined by other missionaries. There is a death, a funeral, and a wedding before they leave Liberty. Spalding is kicked by a mule, dunked in the river by a cow, and has his tent and bedding blown away.
whitman • spalding • missouri • river • liberty
When the Prairie Blooms
1995 was a sweet, wet, bountiful year on the prairie east of my home. It's a wonderful year when the prairie blooms, one worth telling about.
pawnee • national grasslands • prairie evening primrose • shortgrass prairie • steppe
1995 was a sweet, wet, bountiful year on the prairie east of my home. It's a wonderful year when the prairie blooms, one worth telling about.
pawnee • national grasslands • prairie evening primrose • shortgrass prairie • steppe
Honoring Native American Code Talkers
Bill Toledo, an 85-year-old Native American, speaks throughout the United States about his life as a Navajo Code Talker during World War ll.
native american • native american history • smithsonian institute • native languages • navajo code talkers
Bill Toledo, an 85-year-old Native American, speaks throughout the United States about his life as a Navajo Code Talker during World War ll.
native american • native american history • smithsonian institute • native languages • navajo code talkers
The Peace (or Sacred) Pipe
History of the Peace Pipe and where to look for excellent, authentic collectibles.
native american • american indian • peace pipe • sacred pipe • calumet
History of the Peace Pipe and where to look for excellent, authentic collectibles.
native american • american indian • peace pipe • sacred pipe • calumet
Fur Trade and the Impact on the Otoe Nation
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
Phoebe and Holden Judson, Pioneers of Washington (Part 1)
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
oregon trail • wagon train • oregon • washington • puget sound
Many thousands of pioneers traveled the Oregon Trail by covered wagon. Many of them wrote about their adventures, especially the women. But less common are those who wrote abo ut their adventures once they arrived at their destination. For Phoebe Judson her new home in the northwest was a challenge and it took many years until it reached the level of civilization she had known in her hometown of Ohio. Yet she never complained and enjoyed her ideal home.
oregon trail • wagon train • oregon • washington • puget sound
Dances With Wolves Soundtrack Review
Barry's glorious, thematically rich score for Kevin Costner's Oscar winning western is the jewel in the crown of an illustrious career
dances with wolves • soundtrack • john barry • kevin costner • native american culture
Barry's glorious, thematically rich score for Kevin Costner's Oscar winning western is the jewel in the crown of an illustrious career
dances with wolves • soundtrack • john barry • kevin costner • native american culture
Missionary Wife: Narcissa Whitman, Later Life
After the long hard trip to the junction of the Walla Walla River and Columbia River, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman built a mission and began to minister to the Indians.
julie jeffrey biography narcissa whitman • narcissa whitman native american • narcissa prentiss whitman • walla walla • narcissa whitman
After the long hard trip to the junction of the Walla Walla River and Columbia River, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman built a mission and began to minister to the Indians.
julie jeffrey biography narcissa whitman • narcissa whitman native american • narcissa prentiss whitman • walla walla • narcissa whitman
Owl - Pagan Symbol of Wisdom
Most Pagans believed Owl imparted the ability to see through deception and bestowed psychic awareness. Others believed she was an omen of misfortune and death.
owl • pagan symbol of wisdom • owl: deception • omen of misfortune • death omen
Most Pagans believed Owl imparted the ability to see through deception and bestowed psychic awareness. Others believed she was an omen of misfortune and death.
owl • pagan symbol of wisdom • owl: deception • omen of misfortune • death omen
Shaumonekusse Part 1
Part one of the story of Shaumonekusse, Otoe Chief in 1830 until his death.
shaumonekusse • prairie wolf • iatan • ietan • yutan
Part one of the story of Shaumonekusse, Otoe Chief in 1830 until his death.
shaumonekusse • prairie wolf • iatan • ietan • yutan
Snoozeums and Museum Overnights
Even a kid who falls asleep in science class is likely to perk up at the idea of spending the night in a museum. Some even let the kids stay up all night.
snoozeums • museum overnights • museum events • overnight events • museums and children
Even a kid who falls asleep in science class is likely to perk up at the idea of spending the night in a museum. Some even let the kids stay up all night.
snoozeums • museum overnights • museum events • overnight events • museums and children
Teaching Native American Culture
Tips and suggestions for teaching the cultural diversity and sophistication of Native American groups in the Social Studies or History classroom.
teaching native american culture • lesson plan ideas for teaching about indians • social studies projects to teach native american c • stereotypes and native americans • teaching cultural diversity in americvan history
Tips and suggestions for teaching the cultural diversity and sophistication of Native American groups in the Social Studies or History classroom.
teaching native american culture • lesson plan ideas for teaching about indians • social studies projects to teach native american c • stereotypes and native americans • teaching cultural diversity in americvan history
TV Review - Parks and Recreation
Shot in the same mockumentary style, Parks and Recreation is a lot like NBC'S The Office. But is that really a bad thing?
parks and recreation • amy poehler • office spin-off • nbc shows • poehler show review
Shot in the same mockumentary style, Parks and Recreation is a lot like NBC'S The Office. But is that really a bad thing?
parks and recreation • amy poehler • office spin-off • nbc shows • poehler show review
Prime Time Television - Thursday
Thursday night prime time comedy returns tonight with the season premieres of "The Office," "Parks and Recreation" on NBC. And on FX: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
premiere • comedy • funny • crazy • it's always sunny in philadelphia
Thursday night prime time comedy returns tonight with the season premieres of "The Office," "Parks and Recreation" on NBC. And on FX: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
premiere • comedy • funny • crazy • it's always sunny in philadelphia
The Evolution of the Powwow Dance Bustle
Powwow dancers sway and move with the music. One article of clothing that seems to confuse people is the feathered attachment to mens' clothes, which are called bustles.
first uses of the crow belt • contemporary bustles today • powwow dance bustles • feather mess • swing bustle
Powwow dancers sway and move with the music. One article of clothing that seems to confuse people is the feathered attachment to mens' clothes, which are called bustles.
first uses of the crow belt • contemporary bustles today • powwow dance bustles • feather mess • swing bustle
The Inglourious Basterds in Historical Reference
The commando unit in the movie Inglourious Basterds has some basis in fact with actual operations in World War Two.
scalp • taking scalp • scalping • nazi scalp • quentin tarantino
The commando unit in the movie Inglourious Basterds has some basis in fact with actual operations in World War Two.
scalp • taking scalp • scalping • nazi scalp • quentin tarantino
USS Indianapolis Sunk in the Philippine Sea
Carrying the Hiroshima bomb to Tinian, the heavy cruiser Indianapolis was ordered from Tinian to Leyte Gulf but was sunk by an enemy submarine, resulting in many deaths.
uss indianapolis • captain charles mcvay • sinking of the indianapolis • naval disasters of world war ii • why the indianapolis was sunk
Carrying the Hiroshima bomb to Tinian, the heavy cruiser Indianapolis was ordered from Tinian to Leyte Gulf but was sunk by an enemy submarine, resulting in many deaths.
uss indianapolis • captain charles mcvay • sinking of the indianapolis • naval disasters of world war ii • why the indianapolis was sunk
KANSAS, LAND OF DIVERSE GEOGRAPHY
Mention Kansas and most people say it's flat. They're wrong. Kansas is anything but, having more geographical surprises than you'd think.
kansas • expeditions • settlers • water • plains
Mention Kansas and most people say it's flat. They're wrong. Kansas is anything but, having more geographical surprises than you'd think.
kansas • expeditions • settlers • water • plains
Myth and Folklore: Larkspur
Larkspurs have a bit of folklore in the family tree. The larkspur moniker itself comes from the resemblance of the spurred flowers to the claw of a lark.
myth and folklore: larkspur • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Larkspurs have a bit of folklore in the family tree. The larkspur moniker itself comes from the resemblance of the spurred flowers to the claw of a lark.
myth and folklore: larkspur • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Shaumonekusse Part 2
Part 2 of the life of Shaumonekusse and the events leading to his death.
shaumonekusse • ietan • iatan • yutan • le'itan
Part 2 of the life of Shaumonekusse and the events leading to his death.
shaumonekusse • ietan • iatan • yutan • le'itan
Annie Oakley, Little Sure Shot
Annie Oakley has long been known as a superior marksman. She outshot many men of her day and was able to make a living with her skills. She became internationally famous when she traveled with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show.
annie oakley • phoebe ann moses • buffalo bill • buffalo bill cody • frank butler
Annie Oakley has long been known as a superior marksman. She outshot many men of her day and was able to make a living with her skills. She became internationally famous when she traveled with Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show.
annie oakley • phoebe ann moses • buffalo bill • buffalo bill cody • frank butler
Evolution versus religion (II)
The second half of this series examines the conflict between religion (mainly thru Creationism) and evolution.
evolution • creationism • creation • animals • species
The second half of this series examines the conflict between religion (mainly thru Creationism) and evolution.
evolution • creationism • creation • animals • species
HEART OF THE PLAINS
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
When Coronado explored that part of the Great American Plains known today as Kansas this wild and rugged land was inhabited by the Wichita, Pawnee, Kansa, and the Osage people. In the years after the 1803 signing of the Louisiana Purchase these Native Americans were joined by missionaries, pioneers, buffalo hunters. Then came the wild days of the cattle drives, outlaws and lawmen.
kansas • indians • native americans • forts • louisiana
The Seven Questions Creationists Cannot Answer (I)
In this first part, I discuss the first three questions that Creationists cannot answer.
In this first part, I discuss the first three questions that Creationists cannot answer.
Chester Gould, Creator of 'Dick Tracy'
Dogged determination and an amazing 61 comic strip ideas over a ten-year span at long last made the dream of Chester Gould a reality in 1931. He kept his attention focused on cartooning for the Chicago Tribune; Chester finally won over the editor with an action-filled crime comic strip featuring an incorruptible detective and an array of ugly bad guys. That good-guy detective could only be… <i>Dick Tracy</i>.
chester gould • dick tracy • tess truelove • crime • violence
Dogged determination and an amazing 61 comic strip ideas over a ten-year span at long last made the dream of Chester Gould a reality in 1931. He kept his attention focused on cartooning for the Chicago Tribune; Chester finally won over the editor with an action-filled crime comic strip featuring an incorruptible detective and an array of ugly bad guys. That good-guy detective could only be… <i>Dick Tracy</i>.
chester gould • dick tracy • tess truelove • crime • violence
Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse, the great Sioux war chief, is mostly known for his contribution in the victory over General George Custer at the Little Big Horn. In fact, he came out on the winning end many times. He also lived a relatively short life.
crazy horse • sitting bull • sioux • cheyenne • red cloud
Crazy Horse, the great Sioux war chief, is mostly known for his contribution in the victory over General George Custer at the Little Big Horn. In fact, he came out on the winning end many times. He also lived a relatively short life.
crazy horse • sitting bull • sioux • cheyenne • red cloud
The intellectual poverty of Creationism
The debate between neo-Darwinism and Biblical Creationism is in no way a debate between equals.
evolution • creationism • bible • science • design
The debate between neo-Darwinism and Biblical Creationism is in no way a debate between equals.
evolution • creationism • bible • science • design
The Santa Fe Trail (Part 2)
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
The Santa Fe Trail was an important trade route. It also supplied the many American forts in the district. Eventually the coming of the railroad displaced the Santa Fe Trail.
atchison • topeka • & santa fe • josiah gregg • mexican war
Raab Associates Presents Super Science Author: Vicki Cobb
Interview with science author, Vicki Cobb. She offers insight on writing, the craft of writing, tips for new authors and her love of science and teaching. Raab Associates and their website are also highlighted.
science writing • writing advice • writing tips • vicki cobb • sue reichard
Interview with science author, Vicki Cobb. She offers insight on writing, the craft of writing, tips for new authors and her love of science and teaching. Raab Associates and their website are also highlighted.
science writing • writing advice • writing tips • vicki cobb • sue reichard
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