“All of the fear that had edged close to him was gone now. One of the dogs in the lean-to behind him stretched its legs, pressing them against Young Hunter‘s back. He would not think of tomorrow now. He would hold the sweetgrass basket close to his face and smell it; he would enjoy the warmth of his fire, and soon, the taste of his food. It would be enough. For now, it would be enough. Tomorrow he would reach the village of the Salmon People.”
pickAnother challenging text, written in high detail. The Creek were used like a tool by Andrew Jackson to expand the confederacy, clearing out the land while fighting another tribe he called the ‘Red Sticks‘. Thousands of both tribes were slaughtered…this massive death event and violent colonization paved the way for expanded slavery territory, and eventually, the Civil War. Note: the confederacy enslaved both Black and Indigenous people, and⬇️
“He built the fire before the sun was rose.”
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My current audiobook. This is the recent winner of the 2024 Cundill History Prize. The language is a little overkill in lifting up the native image and condemning the European one. But the info has been good.
Just caught this special on over-the-air PBS...one of my favorites that I've seen throughout the 2024 schedule for Native American Heritage Month. Beautiful 🥲🐎💝💝💝.
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From ICT News
Lyla June Johnston
Here are some more photos of horses from the, Sacred Way Sanctuary.
@TheSpineView I thought you may enjoy seeing these too.
From ICT News
Lyla June Johnston
Here are some more photos of horses from the, Sacred Way Sanctuary.
@TheSpineView I thought you may enjoy seeing these too.
From ICT News
Lyla June Johnston
“Yvette Running Horse Collin‘s recent dissertation, historical documents and oral histories present a compelling new story of the horse in the Americas.“
“Collin currently takes care of over 100 horses she claims to be descendants of the ancient horse of the Americas. Some have manes that grow down to the ground. Some have stripes on their legs. Some have spots all over.
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pickThis book is about learning how to balance the two sides we all have in us. It‘s a difficult task and Mia handles it well. The story was a bit rushed and I almost feel like it would benefit from being a show or a broadcast. There just felt like a lot missing 6/10
