Category Archives: Culture

Veterans Day 2012

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Rose Kern

Tweet November 11, 2012 is a day we set aside, as a Nation, to honor our Veterans.  They deserve our respect and admiration for the bravery they showed on our behalf.  We would not be here, writing this blog while … Continue reading →

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How to Smash Chokecherries

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Tracey

Tweet A few weeks ago, Michael gave us a demonstration on how to smash chokecherries the old time way. He gave us a great appreciation for this time honored tradition – how labor intensive this was and reflects on what … Continue reading →

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What is the Importance of the Buffalo?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Tracey

Tweet A question we get asked a lot in the Gallery is what the importance the buffalo was to the Lakota people.

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Warrior Doll by James Little Wounded

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Tracey

Tweet We’re here talking today with Lynn Thomas, the Manager of the Native American art gallery here at Prairie Edge, about a special doll we recently received from artist James Little Wounded. [Rose] So everything about this guy is pretty … Continue reading →

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The Legend of the Lakota Warrior

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Rose Kern

Tweet Wisdom, Fortitude, Generosity, Bravery…these are the virtues of a Lakota warrior. These are the very characteristics that have made the mystique of the Lakota warrior legendary, even today. From stories of past warriors to chronicles of warriors of our … Continue reading →

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