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Why is the term “Native American Flute maker” and “Native American Flute player” so important?

Why is the term “Native American Flute maker” and “Native American Flute player” so important?

Why is the term “Native American Flute maker” and “Native American Flute player” so important? That is a difficult question to answer if a person doesn’t understand the importance of our “Cultural Identity” as Lakota. Simply put, our Cultural Identity is... (Continue reading)

Who owns the right to our ways?

Who owns the right to our ways?

Who owns the right to our ways? How does one measure what Native means? The 1978 American Indian Religious Freedom Act decriminalized the practice of our Lifeways. During this same era of re-awakening among our People, a man name Richard... (Continue reading)

Mary Louise Defender Wilson – 13th Annual Evening of American Indian Storytelling

Mary Louise Defender Wilson - 13th Annual Evening of American Indian Storytelling

Mary Louise Defender-Wilson is from the Dakota and Hidatsa tribes. She was raised speaking Dakotah, the language of the Standing Rock Sioux. Wilson began telling stories at the age of 11. In 1999, she was honored with a National Heritage... (Continue reading)

A Young Man

A Young Man

A Young Man A young man stands alone But is not alone. A young man stands firm in his resolve For the People and the Land A young man stands alone For the women and children. A young man stands alone Tired of seeing his Dakotah Tiyospaye suffer... (Continue reading)

Moon of Popping Trees

Moon of Popping Trees

Moon of Popping Trees 2009 Standing alone in the muffled silence of a billion swirling snowflakes, I know no fear in my heart or thought filled mind. For I have been born and bred to this northern land. A harsh beautiful environment of wind, snow... (Continue reading)

First Nations Network Chat Feature

First Nations Network Chat Feature

First Nations Network proudly presents it’s newest addition. A real time chat for users to discuss topics, plan events, and communicate in real time. http://firstnationsnetwork.com/chat/ Before being able to use the chat you must register for FNN. There is a link on the... (Continue reading)

Crow Creek Land is NOT FOR SALE

Crow Creek Land is NOT FOR SALE

CROW CREEK LAND IS NOT FOR SALE! End the attacks of the USA on the indigenous people of the world. www.FirstNationsNetwork.com ... (Continue reading)

Support CRST Boycott (of Dale’s Sinclair)

Support CRST Boycott (of Dale's Sinclair)

PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBAL COUNCIL CRST voted to boycott Dale’s Sinclair after hearing of the many incidences of abuse and discrimination against CRST members by its owner, Dale Lesmeister. Among the allegations that led to this resolution are: *Lesmeister beat... (Continue reading)

Native American Burial Mounds: Living Landscapes at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

Native American Burial Mounds: Living Landscapes at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum

Native American Burial Mounds: Living Landscapes at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum Fawn. L. YoungBear-Tibbetts (University of Wisconsin–Madison Arboretum youngbeartib@wisc.edu) Wisconsin has one of the richest histories of Native American burial and effigy mounds in the United States. At the time of... (Continue reading)

A Call to Young Warriors, to all Young People

A Call to Young Warriors, to all Young People

A Call to Young Warriors, to all Young People Lakota Spiritual Leader and Head Man, David Swallow, Speaks to Lakota Youthby David Swallow, Edited and Published by Stephanie M. Schwartz, Member, Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) David Swallow Young American Indians today suffer... (Continue reading)

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