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Trade Bead Migration into North America

The first record of European glass beads coming into the Americas is in Columbus’ own log where he describes how e presented the natives with “red caps and some strings of (green) glass beads”, (Orchard, 1975) and “in this simple manner was begun the acculturation process that led ultimately to the disintegration of aboriginal American culture” (Quimby, 1966). The holds of the ships of those who followed contained a variety of trade goods: trinkets, iron knives, guns, kettles, hatchets, broadcloth and beads, beads, beads.

Trade Bead Migration into North America2024-03-01T17:17:08+00:00

Flat Fan Craft Focus Intro

Rate This Article American Indian Flat Dance Fan Construction By Rex Reddick Reprinted from Whispering Wind: Vol. 33 No. 4 American Indian Flat Dance Fan Construction By Rex Reddick Reprinted from Whispering Wind: Vol. 33 No. 4 The flat fan is a favorite object that has been [read more]

Flat Fan Craft Focus Intro2022-08-16T09:16:09+00:00

Indian Frybread History: Explore a Complex & Fascinating Story

The history of frybread and the ultimate frybread-based meal that has evolved in its use as the base for an unlimited variety of tacos (replacing the “shells”). While the origin of frybread is linked to the Navajo “Long Walk” of 1864, it is often found at powwows and tribal events (and homes) from coast to coast. On an even broader scale, its popularity has spread well beyond native events so that today it can be found at all types and sizes of fairs or festivals throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Indian Frybread History: Explore a Complex & Fascinating Story2024-03-01T17:31:44+00:00

Frybread Recipes From Various Tribes

Rate This Article Fry Bread Recipes From Various Tribes Tribal Variations of the Basic Fry Bread Recipe From Sacred Springs Powwow Blog ~ Nov 18, 2020 Fry Bread Recipes From Various Tribes Tribal Variations of the Basic Fry Bread Recipe From Sacred Springs Powwow Blog ~ Nov 18, [read more]

Frybread Recipes From Various Tribes2023-08-23T19:20:24+00:00

Brief History of Steel Fire Strikers and Fire Making

Rate This Article Brief History of Steel Fire Strikers and Fire Making The Iron Age Comes to North America By Crazy Crow Trading Post ~ June 30, 2021 Brief History of Steel Fire Strikers and Fire Making The Iron Age Comes to North America By Crazy Crow [read more]

Brief History of Steel Fire Strikers and Fire Making2024-03-01T17:05:55+00:00
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