All Things Native American

Gerald Auger of Woodland Cree descent, an award winning actor & director, graduate of Business Administration & Small Business Management. In 1996/1997 was awarded the National Native Role Model by the Governor General of Canada, has spent over 20 years working with Hollywood as an actor in a variety of films & television series. As a writer, producer & director Gerald’s first film, Walking Alone about Indigenous gangs, received industry acclaim & won awards for Best Film & Best Director. Gerald’s second film in 2008 for National Film Board of Canada, CBC & APTN, was an award winning documentary Honour Thy Father about spirituality in Indigenous communities, Best Film Representing Cultural Diversity. Gerald won Best Actor for Lost Face as Makamuk in LA..

"The Utes call themselves the people of the horse. As the first unconquered tribe to obtain horses and livestock, they became respected warriors of the Southwest.
The Utes quickly became known for their great horsemanship skills and were responsible for spreading horses among other tribes in the Plains, Plateau and the Great Basin. At one time every child growing up on the reservation knew how to ride a horse; it was a point of pride. Handling horses was both a tradition, a survival skill and a practical way of transportation.
The horse and its essential role in the history, culture and economy of the Ute people are revealed in these historical photos from the museum’s permanent exhibit. They tell the stories of how the horse transformed Ute peoples from hunter-gatherers living in small family groups to tribes that moved at will over hundreds of miles, trading, hunting, raiding and growing stronger.".

Chief Max Big Man, "Ihah-toh-heh-ed-dehsh" which means "Grabs the Enemy's Gun" | Crow Indian Artist | postcard, date unknown.

"Half of all U.S. states, 25 to be exact, carry Native American names. Today we will be taking a look at the 25 states and the meanings of their names. They will be listed in alphabetical order.1. Alabama: Named after the Alabama, or Alibamu tribe, a Muskogean-speaking tribe. Sources are split between the meanings 'clearers of the thicket' or 'herb gatherers'.2. Alaska: Named after the Aleut word ""alaxsxaq"", which means ""the mainland""3. Arizona: Named after the O'odham word ""alĭ ṣonak"", meaning ""small spring""4. Connecticut: Named after the Mohican word ""quonehtacut"", meaning ""place of long tidal river""
5. Hawaii: Is an original word in the Hawaiian language meaning ""homeland""
6. Illinois: Named after the Illinois word ""illiniwek"", meaning ""men""
7. Iowa: Named after the Ioway tribe, whose name means ""gray snow""
8. Kansas: Named after the Kansa tribe, whose name means ""south wind people""
9. Kentucky: Origins are unclear, it may have been named after the Iroquoian word ""Kentake"", meaning ""on the meadow""
10. Massachusetts: Named after the Algonquin word ""Massadchu-es-et,"" meaning ""great-hill-small-place,”
11. Michigan: From the Chippewa word ""Michigama"", meaning ""large lake""
12. Minnesota: Named after the Dakota Indian word “Minisota” meaning “white water.”
13. Mississippi: Named after the river which was named by the Choctaw, meaning “Great water” or “Father of Waters.”
14. Missouri: Named after the Missouri tribe whose name means ""those who have dugout canoes""
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