Articles related to "Sioux"
Crazy Horse-Sioux Hero
The horrific spectacle young Crazy Horse witnessed at the Battle of Blue Water Creek branded into his heart the need to protect his people from the white enemy.
crazy horse sioux hero • strange man of the oglalas • crazy horse biography mari sandoz • massacre at blue water creek september 1855 • battle of ash hollow 1855
The horrific spectacle young Crazy Horse witnessed at the Battle of Blue Water Creek branded into his heart the need to protect his people from the white enemy.
crazy horse sioux hero • strange man of the oglalas • crazy horse biography mari sandoz • massacre at blue water creek september 1855 • battle of ash hollow 1855
UAL 232: The Sioux City Crash
It was a strange convergence of events that brought about this disaster. It was an equally unlikely amount of good fortune that allowed the DC-10 to make it to the runway at Sioux City Gateway Airport, and for nearly 200 lives to be saved. Jung might have called it synchronicity, others might simply say it was an extreme example of Murphy’s Law. What it amounted to was one of the most startling and fascinating accidents in commercial air history.
aircraft • airlines • air disasters • airplane wrecks • united airlines 232
It was a strange convergence of events that brought about this disaster. It was an equally unlikely amount of good fortune that allowed the DC-10 to make it to the runway at Sioux City Gateway Airport, and for nearly 200 lives to be saved. Jung might have called it synchronicity, others might simply say it was an extreme example of Murphy’s Law. What it amounted to was one of the most startling and fascinating accidents in commercial air history.
aircraft • airlines • air disasters • airplane wrecks • united airlines 232
Sitting Bull
Sitting Bull was one of the most respected chiefs of the Sioux tribe. His band was the last to submit to life on a reservation. This article tells the story of how he got his name and his rise to leadership of his people.
sioux • sitting bull • cheyenne • crow • arapaho
Sitting Bull was one of the most respected chiefs of the Sioux tribe. His band was the last to submit to life on a reservation. This article tells the story of how he got his name and his rise to leadership of his people.
sioux • sitting bull • cheyenne • crow • arapaho
Lakota Creation
In order to present the most detailed examination of the creation mythos, the Lakota tribe serves as a primary reference
iyan • maka ina • mahpiyato • taku skan • anpetu wi
In order to present the most detailed examination of the creation mythos, the Lakota tribe serves as a primary reference
iyan • maka ina • mahpiyato • taku skan • anpetu wi
Custer's Last Stand (Part 1)
There were many reasons for Custer's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Some are outlined in this article. One thing is clear: his forces were far outnumbered by the Sioux by a factor of about ten to one.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • far west • terry
There were many reasons for Custer's defeat at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Some are outlined in this article. One thing is clear: his forces were far outnumbered by the Sioux by a factor of about ten to one.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • far west • terry
Foundations of Belief
At the heart of Native American religious philosophy is the belief that everything carries with it an unique spirit.
native american religion • creation mythology • living earth concept • bear spirit • great spirits
At the heart of Native American religious philosophy is the belief that everything carries with it an unique spirit.
native american religion • creation mythology • living earth concept • bear spirit • great spirits
Lakota Healing Song
The "curing song" is just one of many traditional songs used in the healing ritual among the Lakota.
wapiye' olowan • curing song • lakota sioux • traditional medicine • aspects of healing songs
The "curing song" is just one of many traditional songs used in the healing ritual among the Lakota.
wapiye' olowan • curing song • lakota sioux • traditional medicine • aspects of healing songs
Pagan Symbol of Hope
The Morning Star is a symbol of hope for the Pennsylvania Deutsch and Native Americans followers of Pagan traditions.
paranormal • pagan • pennsylvania deutsch • native american • lakota sioux
The Morning Star is a symbol of hope for the Pennsylvania Deutsch and Native Americans followers of Pagan traditions.
paranormal • pagan • pennsylvania deutsch • native american • lakota sioux
Shamanic Shadow Self
The Pagan, Shamanic Celts and Lakota Sioux believed in Shadow Self, the part of people that is rejected. Carl Jung, founder of analytical psychology, shared the belief.
paganism • shamanism • shadow self • celtic • lakota sioux
The Pagan, Shamanic Celts and Lakota Sioux believed in Shadow Self, the part of people that is rejected. Carl Jung, founder of analytical psychology, shared the belief.
paganism • shamanism • shadow self • celtic • lakota sioux
The Indians at Little Bighorn
On June 25, 1876 Custer clashed with Sioux and other Indians at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. This article deals with some of the Indians, on both sides, who were involved in this historic battle.
custer • bighorn • varnum • sioux • benteen
On June 25, 1876 Custer clashed with Sioux and other Indians at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. This article deals with some of the Indians, on both sides, who were involved in this historic battle.
custer • bighorn • varnum • sioux • benteen
Dance and Native Life
Through the medium of dance, indigenous societies express their desires and hope to commune with the spirit world.
dance • among native tribes • in healing • for religious purposes • for hunting
Through the medium of dance, indigenous societies express their desires and hope to commune with the spirit world.
dance • among native tribes • in healing • for religious purposes • for hunting
Talking With Spirits
The Lakota Sioux believe that the dead can still help the living. Among the Lakota, there is particular practitioner who is responsible talking with the spirit world.
spirit world • lakota • niyan • shadow world • yuwi'pi
The Lakota Sioux believe that the dead can still help the living. Among the Lakota, there is particular practitioner who is responsible talking with the spirit world.
spirit world • lakota • niyan • shadow world • yuwi'pi
Cherokee Alphabet
Sequoyah, for many years, works on his alphabet. When it is finished it is so simple that everyone, including the children, in his tribe learns it.
sequoyah of the cherokee • native americans • indians • books • literate and illiterate
Sequoyah, for many years, works on his alphabet. When it is finished it is so simple that everyone, including the children, in his tribe learns it.
sequoyah of the cherokee • native americans • indians • books • literate and illiterate
A Ghost of a Dance
The massacre of Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee Creek in December 1890 came as a result of the practice of a visionary religion know as the Ghost Dance.
ghost dance • native americans • u.s. and indian relations • wounded knee creek • big foot
The massacre of Sioux Indians at Wounded Knee Creek in December 1890 came as a result of the practice of a visionary religion know as the Ghost Dance.
ghost dance • native americans • u.s. and indian relations • wounded knee creek • big foot
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
Bozeman Forts Burned
The Bozeman Trail is created and the military builds forts along it. Red Cloud and Crazy Horse lead attacks against these forts. Immigrants bring in small pox and measles
bozeman trail • red cloud • crazy horse • american history • sioux
The Bozeman Trail is created and the military builds forts along it. Red Cloud and Crazy Horse lead attacks against these forts. Immigrants bring in small pox and measles
bozeman trail • red cloud • crazy horse • american history • sioux
Chief Crazy Horse
An informative look at the life, times and death of this brave Native-American chieftain whose name is forever linked with that of General George Armstrong Custer
chief crazy horse • oglala sioux • grattan massacre • conquering bear • fetterman's massacre
An informative look at the life, times and death of this brave Native-American chieftain whose name is forever linked with that of General George Armstrong Custer
chief crazy horse • oglala sioux • grattan massacre • conquering bear • fetterman's massacre
Culture Clash
If war is what happens when diplomacy fails, southeastern Montana marks the site of one of America's greatest diplomatic failures.
little big horn • george armstrong custer • montana • sitting bull • sioux
If war is what happens when diplomacy fails, southeastern Montana marks the site of one of America's greatest diplomatic failures.
little big horn • george armstrong custer • montana • sitting bull • sioux
Custer's Last Stand (Part 2)
In a day and a half of fighting, the 7th Cavalry lost three-fourths of its men. The Sioux, and their allies the Cheyenne, decimated the army, without much loss to themselves. Custer did not get his wish of becoming president of the United States.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • bighorn • george armstrong custer
In a day and a half of fighting, the 7th Cavalry lost three-fourths of its men. The Sioux, and their allies the Cheyenne, decimated the army, without much loss to themselves. Custer did not get his wish of becoming president of the United States.
little big horn • rosebud • yellowstone • bighorn • george armstrong custer
Deadly Daring Deadwood Dick
Deadwood Dick of Deadwood, South Dakota did not really exist except in the printed imagination of Edward L. Wheeler. Not until 1927 was Dick Clarke, stable hand, asked to impersonate the fictitious character, and then came to believe that he was the real Deadwood Dick.
deadwood • dick clarke • black hills • south dakota • edward l. wheeler
Deadwood Dick of Deadwood, South Dakota did not really exist except in the printed imagination of Edward L. Wheeler. Not until 1927 was Dick Clarke, stable hand, asked to impersonate the fictitious character, and then came to believe that he was the real Deadwood Dick.
deadwood • dick clarke • black hills • south dakota • edward l. wheeler
Growing Red Heirloom Tomatoes
Want to grow a red heirloom tomato? Here are a variety of red tomatoes with their heirloom information, days to maturity, common uses and description.
heirloom tomatoes • heirloom plants • red tomatoes • growing tomatoes • heirloom vegetables
Want to grow a red heirloom tomato? Here are a variety of red tomatoes with their heirloom information, days to maturity, common uses and description.
heirloom tomatoes • heirloom plants • red tomatoes • growing tomatoes • heirloom vegetables
Gun Battle in Iowa 3
After another gun battle, the two escaped outlaws surrender. A lawman from Sioux Rapids prevents the outlaws from being lynched.
albert city • iowa • outlaws • bank robbers • lawmen
After another gun battle, the two escaped outlaws surrender. A lawman from Sioux Rapids prevents the outlaws from being lynched.
albert city • iowa • outlaws • bank robbers • lawmen
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
Henry Solomon Wellcome
Wellcome is a fascinating 19th/20th century scientist whose early inventions include invisible ink and travelling medical chests.
wellcome • invisible ink • silas mainville burroughs • tabloid • mid-west
Wellcome is a fascinating 19th/20th century scientist whose early inventions include invisible ink and travelling medical chests.
wellcome • invisible ink • silas mainville burroughs • tabloid • mid-west
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
Red Power
The birth of Red Power led to the creation of one of the most controversial Native American activist organizations--the American Indian Movement.
red power • american indian movement • lakota sioux • pine ridge reservation • counterculture
The birth of Red Power led to the creation of one of the most controversial Native American activist organizations--the American Indian Movement.
red power • american indian movement • lakota sioux • pine ridge reservation • counterculture
Renaissance Festivals in Iowa
Ren-faires are fantasy events with lively characters recreating a 16th century marketplace in an English village. Following are some of this summer's festivals in Iowa.
renaissance festival • ren faires • des moines iowa • amana colonies • outdoor markets
Ren-faires are fantasy events with lively characters recreating a 16th century marketplace in an English village. Following are some of this summer's festivals in Iowa.
renaissance festival • ren faires • des moines iowa • amana colonies • outdoor markets
The Creator Spirit
Among indigenous tribes there are two predominant mythologies with respect to a central creator spirit.
great spirit • creator spirit • origins of land • origins of man • cherokee
Among indigenous tribes there are two predominant mythologies with respect to a central creator spirit.
great spirit • creator spirit • origins of land • origins of man • cherokee
Wolverine, Rabbit, and Spider
The wolverine, rabbit, and spider represent three additional trickster symbols who have had a lasting impact on Native American mythology.
wolverine • rabbit • cottontail • mastshingke • spider
The wolverine, rabbit, and spider represent three additional trickster symbols who have had a lasting impact on Native American mythology.
wolverine • rabbit • cottontail • mastshingke • spider
Myth and Folklore: Jack-in-the-Pulpit
If anything looks like something the deserves some myth and folklore, it's Jack-in-the-Pulpit. It's got that mythical, otherworldly thing going on, what with its spike of small flowers stuck in the middle of that greenish-purple spathe.
myth and folklore: jack-in-the-pulpit • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
If anything looks like something the deserves some myth and folklore, it's Jack-in-the-Pulpit. It's got that mythical, otherworldly thing going on, what with its spike of small flowers stuck in the middle of that greenish-purple spathe.
myth and folklore: jack-in-the-pulpit • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Native American Civil War
President Lincoln not only had to deal with the Civil War, but he also had to deal with a band of Dakota Indians attacking white settlers in Minnesota in 1862.
indian uprising • abraham lincoln • minnesota • edwin stanton • civil war indians
President Lincoln not only had to deal with the Civil War, but he also had to deal with a band of Dakota Indians attacking white settlers in Minnesota in 1862.
indian uprising • abraham lincoln • minnesota • edwin stanton • civil war indians
The Railroad, part 12
In 1844 Asa Whitney envisioned a railroad, stretching across the United States from ocean to ocean and began seeking possible routes that would reach from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Coast. Before Congress he proposes such a railroad, asked for a vast land grant, and assures Congress that the Indians will be of no concern. In the next ten years many Indian tribes are forced to concede thousands of acres with some tribes being removed to Indian Territory. The Union Pacific is given until July 1, 1876, to reach the western boundary of Nevada Territory, and God help anyone, white or red, who stands in its way.
railroad • asa whitney • indians • native americans • plains indians
In 1844 Asa Whitney envisioned a railroad, stretching across the United States from ocean to ocean and began seeking possible routes that would reach from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Coast. Before Congress he proposes such a railroad, asked for a vast land grant, and assures Congress that the Indians will be of no concern. In the next ten years many Indian tribes are forced to concede thousands of acres with some tribes being removed to Indian Territory. The Union Pacific is given until July 1, 1876, to reach the western boundary of Nevada Territory, and God help anyone, white or red, who stands in its way.
railroad • asa whitney • indians • native americans • plains indians
Tips and Tricks for the Road-Weary Road Warrior!
You Want Me To Go Where? Advice, Tips and Little-Known Facts For Road Warriors
travel • humor • business • sales
You Want Me To Go Where? Advice, Tips and Little-Known Facts For Road Warriors
travel • humor • business • sales
A Slave Crosses A Nation
York, the slave of William Clark, goes west the Corps of Discovery. York amazes and is much admired by the Indians. Sometime later Clark frees him and set him up in business.
york • slave • black • clark • lewis
York, the slave of William Clark, goes west the Corps of Discovery. York amazes and is much admired by the Indians. Sometime later Clark frees him and set him up in business.
york • slave • black • clark • lewis
Buffalo Bill (Part 1)
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
William F. Cody, otherwise known as Buffalo Bill, led a long and colorful life. He was just eleven years old when he left home on his first adventure with a wagon train. He learned horsemanship and tracking and some became an expert hunter and scout.
buffalo bill • william f. cody • pony express • george chrisman • north platte
Fort Raymond
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
Forts of the West, An Introduction
In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
laramie • wyoming • leavenworth • kansas • fort kearny
In time, numerous forts stretched across the west. Many of them are noted in the history of the American west because of battles involving them or that they were the location important treaties being signed. The names of some of these forts have become well known through out annuls of American Western history while today the names of so many of them are not now familiar to other than the most devoted historian. This series will attempts to bring to life many of these locations, both noted and obscure.
laramie • wyoming • leavenworth • kansas • fort kearny
Ghost Town
Just at the stroke of midnight a ghostly Ghost Town appears on the plains. The town is populated with the ghosts of the Earps, Doc. Holiday, Jesse and Frank James, Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, and many other western notables.
ghost town • jesse • frank • james • hickok
Just at the stroke of midnight a ghostly Ghost Town appears on the plains. The town is populated with the ghosts of the Earps, Doc. Holiday, Jesse and Frank James, Wild Bill Hickok, Billy the Kid, and many other western notables.
ghost town • jesse • frank • james • hickok
Legends Behind the Northern Lights
A large mythology of the aurora grew up in different cultures that witnessed the lights to explain what they were and why they occurred.
aurora • northern lights • southern lights • myths • legends
A large mythology of the aurora grew up in different cultures that witnessed the lights to explain what they were and why they occurred.
aurora • northern lights • southern lights • myths • legends
Mandan
This is a history of the Mandan Indians, dating back some eight hundred years ago as they migrated westward, following the Missouri River. In time, they met white men. Then, in 1838, the deadly small pox nearly destroyed them.
mandan • indians • missouri river • native americans • plains
This is a history of the Mandan Indians, dating back some eight hundred years ago as they migrated westward, following the Missouri River. In time, they met white men. Then, in 1838, the deadly small pox nearly destroyed them.
mandan • indians • missouri river • native americans • plains
The Railroad, part 11
The Kansas Pacific reaches Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866 where Custer is forming the Seventh Cavalry. The following year the track extend to Abilene and Ellsworth. William Cody is supply the construction crews with meat. Soon, the cattle drives begin and the cow town is born.
railroad • kansas pacific • smoky hills • custer • cody
The Kansas Pacific reaches Fort Riley, Kansas in 1866 where Custer is forming the Seventh Cavalry. The following year the track extend to Abilene and Ellsworth. William Cody is supply the construction crews with meat. Soon, the cattle drives begin and the cow town is born.
railroad • kansas pacific • smoky hills • custer • cody
The Gold Rushes
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
Gold is discovered in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, and Montana. Forts along Bozeman Trail cause Indian uprise.
the gold rushes • colorado gold rush • idaho gold rush • montana gold rush • nevada gold rush
The Seven Rituals
At the heart of Lakota society, there are seven central rituals that have remained fluid throughout their history.
lakota • seven central rituals • inipi • sweat lodge • tapa wankayayapi
At the heart of Lakota society, there are seven central rituals that have remained fluid throughout their history.
lakota • seven central rituals • inipi • sweat lodge • tapa wankayayapi
George Armstrong Custer
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
The life, times and violent death of one of America's most controversial generals.
general george armstrong custer • military commander • seventh cavalry • battle of the little bighorn • civil war
NCAA Frozen Four Update
The NCAA hockey finalists have emerged: Boston College and Wisconsin will face off on Saturday in a highly anticipated showdown that will be televised on ESPN.
nhl • ncaa • ice • hockey • college
The NCAA hockey finalists have emerged: Boston College and Wisconsin will face off on Saturday in a highly anticipated showdown that will be televised on ESPN.
nhl • ncaa • ice • hockey • college
A New Wild West
In time, the west became dotted with cattle towns, homesteads, and ranches. A new kind of wild critter was inhabiting the west.
wild west • cattle towns • american history • soiled doves • wild bill hickok
In time, the west became dotted with cattle towns, homesteads, and ranches. A new kind of wild critter was inhabiting the west.
wild west • cattle towns • american history • soiled doves • wild bill hickok
Origins of Man
Man was the product of the spirit world's actions, continuing what Iyan had begun.
origins of man • pte' oyate' • taku skan • wazi • wakanka
Man was the product of the spirit world's actions, continuing what Iyan had begun.
origins of man • pte' oyate' • taku skan • wazi • wakanka
Oscar Winners of the Early 1990s
These years are memorable in that all five best pictures from this period also appear on the American Film Institute's original list of 100 best American movies.
oscar winners 1990s • academy award winners • best pictures 1990s • american film institutes 100 best movies • best picture 1990
These years are memorable in that all five best pictures from this period also appear on the American Film Institute's original list of 100 best American movies.
oscar winners 1990s • academy award winners • best pictures 1990s • american film institutes 100 best movies • best picture 1990
United Tribes International Powwow North Dakota
The United Tribes International Powwow in North Dakota is a four day event, September 4-7, 2008. Native American Tribes gather to celebrate their culture in Bismarck, ND.
native american • indian tribes • pow wow • north dakota • bismarck nd
The United Tribes International Powwow in North Dakota is a four day event, September 4-7, 2008. Native American Tribes gather to celebrate their culture in Bismarck, ND.
native american • indian tribes • pow wow • north dakota • bismarck nd
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