In Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana during the nineteenth century, American settlers formed militia groups for the purpose of killing Indians. While supposedly formed for the purpose of “defense”, the militias were often fueled by a genocidal bloodlust which was satiated by murdering Indians and mutilating their dead bodies to obtain “trophies” in the form … Continued
In the late 1200’s through the early 1400’s groups of hunting and gathering Athabascans began arriving in the Southwest from the far north in Canada. These were the ancestors of the Navajo and Apache peoples. The Western Apache include five groups: Cibecue, San Carlos, White Mountain, Northern Tonto, and Southern Tonto. While there was intermarriage … Continued
The Northwest Coast culture area stretches along the Pacific coast between the Cascade Mountains and the ocean. It extends north of California to Alaska. This is an area which is the home to many Indian nations who traditionally based their economy on the use of sea coast and river ecological resources. The Northwest Coast culture … Continued
In looking at American Indian art, there is a different between tribal art and ethnic art. In his book Native Arts of North America, Christian Feest writes: “Tribal art was (and is) produced by members of tribal societies primarily for their own or their fellow members’ use.” One of the classic examples of tribal art … Continued
The Oregon rest stops along the highway that follows the old Oregon Trail have kiosks displaying the history of the trail. The map shown above shows the rest areas in Eastern Oregon with history displays about the Oregon Trail. Pathway to the “Garden of the World” On May 22, 1843, nearly one thousand Americans left … Continued
Van Jones Received this e-mail today from CNN commentator and progressive activist, Van Jones, in support of State Rep. Paulette Jordan’s (D. ID) gubernatorial campaign: Paulette Jordan (D. ID) If there’s ever been a time when we could use a little inspiration, it’s right now. That is why I’m so excited that Paulette Jordan is … Continued
When the Europeans began their invasion of North America, they found that the Southeastern Woodlands area was inhabited by skilled farmers who lived in permanent villages. After the formation of the United States at the end of the eighteenth century, five of the Southeastern Indian nations – Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole – became … Continued
No, Conway. Fascist Apologist This was a real massacre; I imagine you’re “grateful” it. Fascist apologist. (this is a repost, didn’t recheck the links, original version here) http://images.google…“In a little more than one hour, five or six hundred of these barbarianswere dismissed from a world that was burdened with them.” “It may be demanded…Should not … Continued
The Northwest Coast culture area stretches along the Pacific coast between the Cascade Mountains and the ocean. It extends north of California to Alaska. This is an area which is the home to many Indian nations who traditionally based their economy on the use of sea coast and river ecological resources. The Northwest Coast culture … Continued
The Modoc homeland is the Tule Lake area on the border between California and Oregon. In 1872-1873, the U.S. Army engaged a small band of Modoc under the leadership of Captain Jack (Kintpuach) in what has been called the Modoc War. The United States government, in its infinite ignorance of American Indian cultures, had assigned … Continued
