Category Archives: Native Americans of Today

A selection of posts that pertain to Native Americans of today, their work, their philosophy, and their spirituality.

The Passing of Chief White Eagle

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Last week on January 24, 2011 the world lost a good man. Most people knew him as Chief White Eagle but his real name was Basil F. Heath. Born on the Iroquois Indian Grand River Reservation in Canada on March … Continue reading

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A Plea For Help For Lakota Children

I am writing today with a plea for help for a cause that I think is most important, Jumping Eagle Safe House needs our help. Most specifically the children who are living at the safe house and Donna and Billy … Continue reading

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Calvin Begay Native American Jewelry Maker

One of the award winning Native American jewelry makers of today is Calvin Begay. This designer and master craftsman was born in Gallup, New Mexico in 1965. Calvin’s mother and uncle taught him the art of jewelry making. At age … Continue reading

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The Meadow – A Book Review

You might think that my reviewing the book The Meadow on my blog about Native American Totems might be misplaced and that putting it in the category of Native Americans of Today is incorrect, but bare with me for a … Continue reading

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Native American Artist – Darlene Gait

Yesterday, my post was the story of Sister Swan and her message in Native American Totems.  I told you of her message of Grace. Today, I would like to tell you about what and who inspired me to write that … Continue reading

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