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  • keraton May 19, 2012 @ 1:07 am | delete
    good lens...
  • AlexTedford Mar 10, 2012 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! I am REALLY interested by this topic...also, if you wouldn't mind, I would really appreciate if you took the time to bless my lens: squidoo.com/jeremylinmerchandise ...thanks! You are one of my favorite lensmasters!
  • waldenthree.net Mar 6, 2012 @ 1:09 pm | delete
    appreciating your topic. Compliments my topics on Native Americans USA. Congrads on your Squidoo trophy. Am going for my next. Conversaions helps with new ideas. Thanks.
  • Ladyeaglefeather Mar 1, 2012 @ 12:12 am | delete
    I love this lens. thank-you, very much. It's a beautiful lens.
  • ArtfulWhiz Feb 19, 2012 @ 7:08 pm | delete
    Hi Veronica,
    I'm very "newbie" on Squidoo, just made my first lens.
    I'm glad I found your site. The reason I'm writing to you is; I want to share something with you that might be of interest to you too.
    To make a story short: In 2011 I made a walking Journey of 2,000 miles, tracing the migration of Lenape Indians aka Delaware Indians from East coast to Oklahoma.
    As a matter of fact in about a month we'll be celebrating the first anniversary of the Trail. I Called my journey a Trail Of Hope. ( not sure if I can include my blog here for you to check it out)[trailofhopeblog.com]
    Let me know if you'll be interested in ......whatever.
    All the best,
    Ohelemuxwet - (that's my Indian name )
    (No, I'm not a Native, as a matter of fact I was born in Europe)
  • Thrinsdream Feb 13, 2012 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    Love the saying what you give away you keep, what you keep you lose. Very good and very true! Beautifully crafted lens really enjoyed it. With thanks and appreciation Cathi x
  • YellowHammer Feb 13, 2012 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    I love reading about Native American traditions; they seem to be so much more in tune with Mother Nature than other cultures in North America. I've only done some reading on the Cherokee, since I from Tennessee, but after reading this I might look into the Sioux and other tribes.
  • VKumar Feb 4, 2012 @ 5:24 am | delete
    Awesome lens with a lot of information and entertainment.
  • Adrijan Feb 2, 2012 @ 5:16 pm | delete
    Wery good lens, nice work.
  • sheezie77 Feb 2, 2012 @ 2:55 am | delete
    Very nice lens! thumbs up
  • jimmyworldstar Feb 1, 2012 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    Moccasins are great shoes, I don't know about wearing beaded ones but it's good to see arts and crafts which are entirely homemade.
  • Ramkitten Feb 1, 2012 @ 5:14 pm | delete
    You've really put a lot into this. Where I live, it's Navajo art and culture that dominates the Native American "scene." Hopi as well. We have some downtown shops with some gorgeous pieces, and you also find some beautiful handmade arts and crafts at roadside stands.
  • Tolovaj Jan 27, 2012 @ 2:15 pm | delete
    We (in Europe) are still full of stereotypes about native Americans and don't really know there were so many differences between tribes. your lens could be of great help to better understanding. Thumbs up!
  • movingacrosscountry Jan 17, 2012 @ 1:30 pm | delete
    I am native American and I like this lens. Keep up the good work.
  • harubel Jan 13, 2012 @ 7:49 am | delete
    oh what a narrative n informative lens. i enjoy it.
  • Vallygems1 Jan 9, 2012 @ 9:09 am | delete
    Very Nice
  • VillaDejaBlue Jan 6, 2012 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    Nice lens.
  • jadehorseshoe Dec 26, 2011 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    Magnificent Lens!
  • sarahrk Nov 30, 2011 @ 10:04 pm | delete
    This is quite interesting. I like this artwork.
  • blanckj Nov 16, 2011 @ 6:17 am | delete
    I have always been intrigued by the Native American Art and culture since I was a little girl. Thanks for sharing this lovely lens.
  • Close2Art Nov 11, 2011 @ 9:12 am | delete
    I loved the page, I recently visited a pow wow and have a lens about it, this is very cool, thanks so much for sharing it with us, blessed...:)rob
  • efcruzarts Oct 22, 2011 @ 1:49 am | delete
    great lens of interesting native american craftmanship
  • MelissaInTheSky Oct 16, 2011 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    Oh, this is a wonderful lens! Thank you so much for sharing all of this helpful info and beautiful art.
  • creativeinc Oct 12, 2011 @ 8:42 pm | delete
    I love traditional art. We have also our own and I am planning to feature them too. Thanks for this lens. It inspires me..
  • 333ideas Sep 30, 2011 @ 10:06 am | delete
    The information you have provided here is very interesting. I like this page. Please visit mine www.squidoo.com/anything-to-save-a-buck
  • christydeena Sep 14, 2011 @ 9:25 pm | delete
    The Native American tradition is such a rich one. Thanks for pulling together this informative lens.
  • termit_bronx Sep 11, 2011 @ 2:40 pm | delete
    Wow..amazing lens with lots of great info!
  • satewas Sep 7, 2011 @ 10:16 pm | delete
    Interesting lens love to learn about my other aboriginal brothers and sisters! Hanna!
  • scarlettohairy Aug 29, 2011 @ 9:37 pm | delete
    Nice history and information on the Sioux. I am not familiar with the tribes and bands. Well done!
  • DavidDove Aug 27, 2011 @ 2:53 am | delete
    Fascinating
  • Bellwood-Antiques Aug 19, 2011 @ 12:00 am | delete
    WOW what a lens. I have a very close friend in PHX. that is from the Lakota Tribe. This lens is very informative, I like the part about the animal spirits. I live in northern Wis. and I have all of those animals in my back yard. Thanks again for the fantastic lens!!
  • jptanabe Aug 15, 2011 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel on the Back to School Bus Trip!
  • KimGiancaterino Aug 14, 2011 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Wow ... I learned a lot here. Absolutely wonderful!
  • AddaptAbilities Aug 12, 2011 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    A lovely and respectful introduction to Lakota art. *blessed*
  • rangiiria Aug 10, 2011 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    Loved your lens :) I have a particular interest in ethnic groups around the globe.
  • daria369 Aug 10, 2011 @ 2:11 pm | delete
    Great lens and images, blessed! :)
  • darciefrench Aug 10, 2011 @ 2:04 pm | delete
    Beautiful work, much appreciated, and blessed :)
  • sandyspider Aug 6, 2011 @ 11:11 pm | delete
    Very interesting information. Wonderful lens.
  • Close2Art Aug 6, 2011 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    wonderful lens, thanks for sharing it...RWJR
  • robsimson Aug 5, 2011 @ 7:37 pm | delete
    Fascinating information. Thanks for the amazing lens.
  • Blonde_Blythe Aug 5, 2011 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! I learned a lot & truly enjoyed it! :)
  • NAnand Jul 29, 2011 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Excellent lense. Informative and inspirtational. Keep up the good work!
  • anticloud Jul 27, 2011 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    This was a very informative lens. It was interesting learning about something new. Thanks!
  • wayne_luvinlife Jul 17, 2011 @ 10:03 am | delete
    I am Choctaw, Irish and Dutch and very proud of it. Very nicely done!
  • aceofhearts Jul 13, 2011 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    Veronica you have so inspired me to write about my Native American roots. When I get mr lens redy I will add your in the featured section. Thank you.
  • Srena44 Jul 8, 2011 @ 12:40 am | delete
    very great lens... thx for sharing with us..
  • CarlThomp Jul 7, 2011 @ 11:54 am | delete
    I have been going through your remaining lens on this topic very captivating
  • julietarot Jul 4, 2011 @ 3:16 pm | delete
    Thankyou for this lens. I have learned a lot from it about Native Americans.
  • guitarelements Jul 3, 2011 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    I am so glad i search and found this lens. We have the honor learn cooking from a few Native American Indian at the Uuni- Cuuni Indian Reservation & Culture Center here in Lake Isabella. We have the honor to cater for the center to celebrate 4th of July weekend charity event in our community. We never cook this kind of food before and it is so cool we have the opportunity to do this. please visit my lens and join us. Have a great 4th of July weekend.
  • ultimapalabra Jul 2, 2011 @ 10:16 am | delete
    great lence! Thank you!
  • QuinnWolf Jun 22, 2011 @ 8:58 pm | delete
    Great lens. I've been fascinated with Native American culture ever since I was a kid and saw the series "Centennial" on TV. Since then, I've been reading or watching anything that I can get a hold of about the culture. Excellent lens A++++
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    This...is SPAM. Blatant and obvious SPAM. I am leaving it in place as proof. It will be deleted when the proper authorities have seen it.
    Oh, it is also website HIJACKING, and will not be tolerated.
  • CastleRoy May 24, 2011 @ 8:35 pm | delete
    I respect and enjoy hearing native american wisdom and love native art wonderful informative lens
  • foovay May 24, 2011 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Well written and researched with love and respect. Blessed by a squid angel.
  • NYtoSCimjustme May 23, 2011 @ 11:00 pm | delete
    Great in depth look at Native American art and culture... Thanks for all your research and sharing :)
  • StephenC May 8, 2011 @ 10:48 am | delete
    Great lens. Enjoyable and informative! Nice job.
  • mukunda22 May 6, 2011 @ 6:56 am | delete
    This lens transports the mind to other places and times. Thank you for your passion on this subject! ****Blessed****
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 May 3, 2011 @ 10:17 am | delete
    I truly love learning about Native American wisdom, symbolism, ways of life, and sacred tradition. Thanks for a very interesting lens.
  • paul4595 Apr 27, 2011 @ 1:36 pm | delete
    Nice Lens
  • pheonix76 Apr 25, 2011 @ 5:19 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens about a beautiful people. Thank you for creating and sharing with us!
  • meisgood132 Apr 18, 2011 @ 9:11 am | delete
    Excellent idea for a lens.
  • Blonde_Blythe Apr 4, 2011 @ 7:00 am | delete
    Fascinating and well-written lens! Lots of info here! :)
  • sukkran Apr 3, 2011 @ 6:37 am | delete
    interesting page about native american art form. ~blessed~
  • Waxing-Lyrical Apr 1, 2011 @ 10:09 pm | delete
    Great to learn more about Native American art. Wonderful resource. Blessed!
  • daria369 Apr 1, 2011 @ 2:45 pm | delete
    Nicely done & great resource. ***Angel blessed*** as part of the April Fools' Quest & featured on "My Life with Angel Wings" lens ... :)
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Apr 1, 2011 @ 1:57 am | delete
    Lenrolled to Born to Be Angelic because you have been Angel Blessed
  • UKGhostwriter Mar 16, 2011 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    I love this lens
  • yourgoldenfuture Mar 14, 2011 @ 1:38 am | delete
    wonderful made lens...
  • MamaBelle Mar 4, 2011 @ 9:20 am | delete
    Great information! Thank you for sharing.
  • silkwizard Feb 18, 2011 @ 11:53 am | delete
    It is very interesting to see a lens about Native American artwork. We don't normally see this art.
  • euneakme Feb 5, 2011 @ 11:32 pm | delete
    very very interesting!
  • WildFacesGallery Feb 4, 2011 @ 11:26 am | delete
    Really lovely and well done. * blessed*
  • Auntiekatkat Feb 4, 2011 @ 8:05 am | delete
    I love this lens and have nominated it for lens of the day today
  • joanv334 Jan 21, 2011 @ 2:25 am | delete
    Thanks for making this fine lens!
  • clinpath Jan 20, 2011 @ 6:17 pm | delete
    quite literally stumbled across your writings here on suidoo. i could relate to so much of what you write...as a senior medical student, i had the privilege of doing a 2-month medical externship at the hospital on the rosebud reservation. i worked with the nurses going out daily to check on folks and deliver medications. those were phenomenal days.
  • Philippians468 Jan 9, 2011 @ 9:18 am | delete
    simply lovely! thank you for this wonderful information
  • SelfAndSource Jan 8, 2011 @ 6:13 am | delete
    I enjoyed your lens thoroughly...thank you.
  • sig2k30 Jan 6, 2011 @ 1:06 am | delete
    an america historical culture
  • Nightowl_John Dec 26, 2010 @ 11:24 pm | delete
    This is a terrific lens! I love learning about Native Americans and their art and culture. Squid Angel blessed.
  • GrowWear Dec 24, 2010 @ 4:41 am | delete
    Dropping in at this wonderful Purple Star lens to wish you happy holidays and a new year filled with abundance and love.
  • kt_glasses Dec 23, 2010 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    A lot of nice information here! Great lens!
  • Michey Dec 14, 2010 @ 9:27 am | delete
    Native Americans heritage is great, I have a coupe of art samples from my trips cross country. Blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • Phillyfreeze69 Dec 5, 2010 @ 10:00 am | delete
    I can remember vividly the illustrations and art work depicting the Native American way of life in my U.S. history book as a student in the 1950's and early sixties. I learned later as an adult how the Lakota Sioux migrated from what is now Known as Minnesota several hundred years ago.

    The Lakota Sioux moved westward and encounter the Horse that they tamed and became skilled horsemen and mobile society. Able to follow the trail of the Buffalo annual migrations across the Plains( this how tribes became known as "Plains Indians") that included several distinct tribes such as the Pawnee and Blackfoot.

    I have enjoyed reading this lens and its abundance of available resources for those interested on further research on America's "First People".
  • LizMac60 Dec 4, 2010 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    Native Americans are a beautiful people. It is so sad that they have had to endure such harsh treatment down the years. Blessed by a squid angel.
  • HughSimpson Nov 30, 2010 @ 2:05 pm | delete
    I think that you will enjoy my friend's High End Native Am bricks and mortar store at http://www.raysindianoriginals.com. Whoopi Goldberg spent $32,500 in the store in an Atlanta visit.
  • diabolus Nov 28, 2010 @ 1:51 pm | delete
    My grandparents were Santee Sioux from Dakota & Nebraska. Great info, thanks!
  • nightbear Nov 22, 2010 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens, I love the Native Americans, I am 1/4 Cherokee, but it doesn't matter. I love them all.
  • AmbrosiaPopsicle Nov 12, 2010 @ 7:40 pm | delete
    Such a beautiful heritage, thank you. :)
  • mcochs Nov 11, 2010 @ 7:13 am | delete
    What an awesome lens! Loved it!
  • mcochs Nov 11, 2010 @ 7:13 am | delete
    What an awesome lens! Loved it!
  • primetimesch Nov 7, 2010 @ 1:16 pm | delete
    Very cool, we don't learn enough about Native Americans in school so something like this is helpful for people who are interested.
  • LizMac60 Nov 6, 2010 @ 6:59 am | delete
    I very much enjoyed this lens. Have always been fascinated by Native Americans.
  • vbright105 Nov 6, 2010 @ 9:18 am | delete
    Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
  • bbug Oct 30, 2010 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens, thanks for sharing the information
  • vbright105 Oct 30, 2010 @ 8:08 pm | delete
    Thanks for stopping by
  • lasertek Oct 26, 2010 @ 9:36 pm | delete
    Interesting! Learned something new today.
  • scar4 Oct 18, 2010 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    Is feather a must-have for native American arts? Just curious.
  • vbright105 Oct 18, 2010 @ 9:41 pm | delete
    Native Americans many times use feathers as a symbol and a source of beauty, but there are many crafts done without use of feathers. It certainly is not a rule, spoken or unspoken, that I am aware of.
  • Mujjen Oct 11, 2010 @ 11:57 am | delete
    very interesting lens!
  • ClassyGals Oct 9, 2010 @ 3:08 pm | delete
    Nice job on native american art. I enjoy all types of folk art, including native american.
  • ShamanicShift Oct 2, 2010 @ 2:32 pm | delete
    This is a very interesting, educational, engaging read and beautiful lens--congrats.
  • LizMac60 Sep 28, 2010 @ 6:08 pm | delete
    Love anything to do with native Americans. Such a sad history but their spirit lives on in the remaining people.
  • vbright105 Oct 13, 2010 @ 8:11 pm | delete
    Thank you Liz. The really sad part is that the younger people are losing the Spirit of their ancestors. Especially on some of the reservations where life is so hard. Their handcrafted art is still a marvel, though
  • cindylee10 Sep 21, 2010 @ 9:42 am | delete
    Very interesting. It pays to know one's history. Im a history buff myself and im wondering if the tribe uses face painting in their ceremonies. I was creating Kids Face Painting Designs one day and the thought just entered my head.
  • happynutritionist Sep 14, 2010 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    This is truly beautiful, I am lensrolling to lens on a similar but more general topic...love how you have done this.
  • SofiaMann Sep 12, 2010 @ 10:34 pm | delete
    I like the Native American cultures. Congratulations on this lens.
  • steveffeo Sep 12, 2010 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Native American Art is is among the most beautiful in the world using natural materials from mother earth. Beautiful lens
  • TrueGhostTales Sep 11, 2010 @ 8:08 am | delete
    Beautiful lens and a nice job on a great topic.
  • louiswery Sep 10, 2010 @ 7:58 am | delete
    Fascinating lens! Encourages me to learn more about the Native Armerican cultures of my state (Florida). Thank you!
  • skiesgreen Jul 13, 2010 @ 11:57 pm | delete
    Lovely lens on a great topic. *-*Blessed*-* and featured on Sprinkled with Stardust
  • Tipi Jun 27, 2010 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    Been thinking of you and wanted to let you know that. Hope that you are doing well and enjoying the little things in life, with nice surprises. Nice to visit here once aagain!
    Susie
  • fenellashorty May 23, 2010 @ 4:54 pm | delete
    Very interesting
  • lasertek May 14, 2010 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! Informative and interesting at the same time. 5*
  • Sam_Johnson May 12, 2010 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    This is a great lens.
  • Jewelsofawe Apr 18, 2010 @ 9:16 pm | delete
    Blessed this lens!
  • theraggededge Apr 14, 2010 @ 4:00 am | delete
    Informative and very interesting. I was fascinated to see that the fragments of Lakota language you included bear some resemblance to that of Pacific Islanders.

    Angel blessings :-)
  • Demaw Apr 9, 2010 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    Nice lens and very informative.
  • Wordwinder Apr 6, 2010 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    It feels sad that a great tradition and the people who created and nurtured it, find themselves sidelined and marginalized. But that I guess is how life works. All that begins, ends one day, and something new that is equally great and inspiring takes over. Very informative lens about the ways of American Indians.
  • wahid Dec 5, 2009 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Thanks. it's always a great pleasure 4 me 2 learn something new about american natives
  • wahid Dec 5, 2009 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Thanks. it's always a great pleasure 4 me 2 learn something new about american natives
  • MikLint Dec 1, 2009 @ 9:54 am | delete
    very interesting! I'm really into history and native peoples, cultures etc. thanks!
  • Michey Nov 6, 2009 @ 7:27 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens, love it! 5*, fav. and Angel Blessing
    Thanks
  • JoyfulPamela Oct 19, 2009 @ 2:46 am | delete
    Fabulous! Thanks for the great info.
    Pamela :)
  • ulla_hennig Sep 30, 2009 @ 3:29 am | delete
    Wonderful lens with loads of information - thanks for sharing!
  • Niche4you Sep 27, 2009 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    Well done to a real good read, very informative,
    Thanks
  • QueSea Aug 9, 2009 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Bravo! This was a fun read and I see it's full fun links to more. Thanks.
  • silverminnow Aug 7, 2009 @ 8:29 am | delete
    Beautifully written and illustrated, informative blog! I enjoy learning about Native American cultures -- particularly about those tribes that settled near the upper Mississippi. Thanks for enlightening us!
  • Light-in-me Aug 5, 2009 @ 1:05 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful lens with so much great information !
    I enjoyed my visit very much.

    Take care,
    Robin
  • Joan4 Jul 19, 2009 @ 9:40 am | delete
    Congratulations on that beautiful purple star! You know I love this lens. Blessed by a SquidAngel!
  • Flynn_the_Cat Jul 11, 2009 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    Interesting lens ^_^
  • CardLady Jul 9, 2009 @ 3:22 am | delete
    Beautiful work. Congrats on the purple star! I am lensrolling this to my Ulali &
    Rita Coolidge lenses.
  • Tipi Jul 7, 2009 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    Congratulations on the Purple Star Award on this lens V! Been a while since I stopped by, my sister told me that you got the Star...and its well deserved!!!
  • EditorDave Jul 3, 2009 @ 1:15 pm | delete
    Congrats on the purple star! Great lens. Since I was born near the Flathead reservation in Montana and then lived for many years near the Mescalero reservation and Taos in New Mexico, I learned at a very early age to appreciate the history and traditions of the original peoples of the U.S. (the dine'eh - as the Navaho would say). I've lensrolled this beautiful lens to my Kokopeli lens and my lenses on Montana and New Mexico. Great job!
  • dc64 Jul 3, 2009 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens, and extremely well put together. Purple star well deserved! I used to live near an Indian burial ground...weird stuff would happen there.
  • CCGAL Jun 28, 2009 @ 6:38 am | delete
    Lensrolled to Sacred Path Divination. Excellent lens!
  • Tipi Jun 26, 2009 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    Hi, I stopped by to get your full Squidoo ID ... couldn't remember the numbers in it for sure.
    I'm just getting a new lens ready about my buffalo "bison" skull for Giant Squid Summer School and I'm going to feature you as one of the lensmasters. I hope that helps you!
    Be blessed!
    Susie
  • dustytoes May 20, 2009 @ 12:34 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens. The symbolism is always so interesting. I am lensrolling to my art lens.
  • 0ctavias0fferings May 13, 2009 @ 11:25 am | delete
    Fabulous lens, great information 5* and a sprinkling of Angel Dust
  • Tipi May 10, 2009 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    I'm thrilled to see the lens ranking and rating on this lens of yours doing so great! :)
    Hope you are having a wonderful Mother's Day! - Susie
  • BevsPaper May 8, 2009 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    Incredibly fantastic read! Very well done!
  • Janusz May 7, 2009 @ 3:06 pm | delete
    I had already Faved this Great Lens & now that Im a Squid Angel, Ive flown back to Bless it :)
  • Tipi May 6, 2009 @ 10:27 am | delete
    I didn't know you were a Squid Angel too. Congratulations on becoming an angel!
    Thank you for the blessing on Seth Godin Fan or Sneezer lens. I will get this lens featured there, and you as a lensmaster. - Blessings to you! :D - susie
  • DougP Apr 25, 2009 @ 4:25 pm | delete
    I'm amazed by what you can learn by surfing around this web site (just joined).

    Thank you!
  • Frankster Apr 20, 2009 @ 10:10 pm | delete
    Excellent lens filled with great art and information. I love native American art as well, especially fetishes. I've shared some of my love in my lens, Bear Fetishes: Carvings and Jewelry (http://www.squidoo.com/bearfetish). Bear hugs, Frankster aka Bearmeister
  • Tipi Apr 13, 2009 @ 6:22 pm | delete
    vbright, this lens is going to get blessed! I'm going to tweet-it, lens-roll it to several lenses of my and feature it on several. This is an exceptional lens that I will visit again and again. - Thank you for creating it, there's a lot of love an inspiration here. You are a blessing! :) - Susie
  • catherine_de_ryck Apr 13, 2009 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens ! Thank you for sharing all these informations.
    I have always been interested in foreign cultures and, thanks to this, I learned a lot today !
  • CCGAL Apr 12, 2009 @ 11:50 am | delete
    My great grandmother was a native American, but I have almost no information about that part of my heritage. The family stories I heard as a child were not flattering to my great grandfather, and great grandmother died when grandmother was only 7. I appreciated this lens tremendously.
  • x3xsolxdierx3x Apr 12, 2009 @ 6:23 am | delete
    Great lens! Thoroughly enjoyed it.....5 stars
  • eaglehood Mar 17, 2009 @ 4:40 am | delete
    great site !!! greetings from a native german.
  • Aquavel Mar 15, 2009 @ 8:26 am | delete
    A beautiful lens in all aspects! I love the Native American Arts and the history and symbolism behind it. 5*s!
  • voodoomama Mar 14, 2009 @ 3:29 pm | delete
    What a poignant homage to a truly great Nation. 5 ***** You may be interested in my research on Native American Wellness.
  • EditorDave Mar 10, 2009 @ 2:00 pm | delete
    I was born and raised during my early years near Flathead Lake, Montana -- home of the Flathead Indian Tribe. Through my adopted Grandpa--who had married a Flathead Native--I learned a lot about the Sioux, the Crow, and the Nez Pierce' tribes. When I was 6, my family moved from Montana to New Mexico--and lived within 50 miles of the Mescalero Apache homelands. It was there that I learned so much more about Native American culture and languages. I've since moved many times around the country (and the world--including Japan, Guam, Philippines, Hong Kong and most of the Pacific Islands)--and returned briefly to New Mexico (Albuquerque), where I learned more about the Navajo, Hopi, and Pueblo Native Americans. I've done some lenses on Montana, New Mexico, Kokopelli, and many other places that have inspired me to learn more about the art and cultures of the many tribes around the world--including ours! Please come to visit and say "Yatahe!" Thanks for a great lens!
  • Mariana_DeAquino Mar 9, 2009 @ 11:08 pm | delete
    Very well written and really inspirational for a young lensmaster like me. Thank you, you really deserve to be an angel!
  • enslavedbyfaeries Mar 8, 2009 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    A truly interesting lens that is clearly written from the heart. Beautifully done! :)
  • jipock Mar 4, 2009 @ 7:19 am | delete
    Great Lens!! 5*****
  • Mountainside-Crochet Feb 27, 2009 @ 5:08 am | delete
    What fascinating stories about the Sioux Nation. Their art is truly beautiful and filled with their history. I have had a Dream Catcher above my bed for many years and believe in its significance and that of the Medicine Wheel Circle of Life and Death. I've long admired the values and beliefs of the Lakotas. Thank you for this really special lens.
  • Intuitive Feb 26, 2009 @ 7:42 am | delete
    I feel a resonance with Lakota culture, partly because I love the Badlands and the Black Hills. I've been seeing a lot of eagles lately and feel as though I'm being blessed. 5*
  • sdrury123 Feb 25, 2009 @ 10:57 am | delete
    My grandmother and mother were born on reservations in South Dakota. I like your comprehensive lens. I'm proud of my Native American heritage!
  • eclecticeducation Feb 23, 2009 @ 2:36 pm | delete
    Lots of information here! 5* and adding to my favorites.
  • jenn_halls Feb 21, 2009 @ 10:57 am | delete
    Great comprehensive lens! I love the book Black Elk speaks and enjoyed what you wrote about the amulets. Thanks 5*'s!
  • aquariann Feb 19, 2009 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    Fascinating, 5 star lens! Great content. I especially enjoyed reading about the animal symbolism.
  • Feb 19, 2009 @ 10:50 am | delete
    It's really amazing to study and learn about American history and culture. Wonderful lens you have here!
  • BR549 Feb 12, 2009 @ 4:18 pm | delete
    Both an interesting and a great lens.
  • steveffeo Feb 10, 2009 @ 6:19 am | delete
    Very cool lens I always was fascinated by the history of the Sioux.
  • Smartshops Feb 8, 2009 @ 9:01 am | delete
    Great lens with lots of information! 5*s from your friends at Smartshops!
  • LadyHawk49 Feb 7, 2009 @ 6:35 pm | delete
    I came across your page and noticed your interest in American Indian culture. (That's what we called ourselves in the 60's) I am Iroquois Seneca from western NY and ironically, I have 3 grandsons who are all Sious: two, Lakota and the other, Mandan. I also remember reading portions of "Black Elk Speaks" and loved it. I never get tired of Smoke Signals either! I'm doing the 30 Day Challenge right now, so I haven't got to the Squidoo lesson yet. Congratulations on your position in the Squidoo ranks!
  • MishaBean Feb 4, 2009 @ 10:12 am | delete
    5* ~ wonderful lens!
  • lisasboutique Jan 30, 2009 @ 11:09 pm | delete
    great information very well written thanks love reading it
  • allyon67 Jan 25, 2009 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    Nice Lens! My close friend is native american and I have found memories of drawing Buffalos, Dreamcatchers and more. I'm not native american myself and I don't typically do native american art except for her and her family..haha. Enjoyed looking:)
  • allyon67 Jan 25, 2009 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    Nice Lens! My close friend is native american and I have found memories of drawing Buffalos, Dreamcatchers and more. I'm not native american myself and I don't typically do native american art except for her and her family..haha. Enjoyed looking:)
  • NASAcrew Jan 20, 2009 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    Very good information. Well written.
  • Jan 19, 2009 @ 7:11 pm | delete
    Thank you for all of this information. A great lens, vbright!
  • Stepgree Jan 18, 2009 @ 9:03 pm | delete
    Much more interesting that anything about John Wayne.
  • KathyMcGraw Jan 18, 2009 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    I loved this and put it as a Featured Lens in my Contest Entry for the International Friendship Contest http://www.squidoo.com/Volunteering--Peace-Corps
  • Ajmartirano Jan 18, 2009 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    Great lens I rated and faved this for you great job top notch
    come by and check out my lens
  • mbgphoto Jan 17, 2009 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens. 5*
  • sittonbull Jan 17, 2009 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    Oh Vbright... I am Sittonbull! How could I not love this lens? In reality, I have great admiration and appreciation for much of Native American history, particularly their kinship, knowledge and appreciation for mother earth and the role of all creatures they shared her with! I read extensively factual and fictional novels having Native Americans in their theme and have often wished/(felt) I was there in that time... particularly among the first white men to set eyes on the Western lands. My children will tell you while with me on several "week long" horseback trips in Bridger/Teton National Park, Wyoming and The Great Divide ride between Alberta and BC, I am living my fantasy as one of those early wanderers in that spectacular setting! Back to you... your lensography is fascinating to me and I will be back! Thanks so much for your blessing of mine. 5*, favored, fan, twittered
  • TheInfamous7 Jan 13, 2009 @ 9:44 am | delete
    A superb Lens vbright!! :-) x Sometimes even Angels need a Blessing ;-) Beyond Dances with Wolves etc England gets very little real information on Native Americans!..particularly individual tribes such as Sioux/Lakota..i thankyou for your wonderful informative piece! x
  • jpetals Jan 11, 2009 @ 11:30 pm | delete
    This is a wonderful lens and you have taken such care with details!! I love the traditional native american art. Great lens!
  • Clairejr Jan 8, 2009 @ 6:13 am | delete
    Very interesting lens. I have a blog on different cultures and I'll probably focus one or more themes on Native Americans. This lens will be a good resource. Thanks for the information. - Claire
  • clafun08 Dec 31, 2008 @ 2:59 am | delete
    Very informative lens. Thanks!
  • Steve-SEO-UK Dec 8, 2008 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    I knew so little about the native american indians. Didn't realise there were different branches of just this one tribe. I think you've got me thinking more about this subject. A bit of research is in order I think. Many thanks for a very informative Lens. Oh, and congratulations on your Alltop award.
  • flipflopnana Dec 5, 2008 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    Great lens, very interesting and informative. 5*
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 5, 2008 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    I have always been a big fan of Indian art. I love that you clearly honor it so much! *****
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 5, 2008 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    I have always been a big fan of Indian art. I love that you clearly honor it so much! *****
  • LABELSTONE Nov 29, 2008 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    Fascinating lens.
  • Guitarnut Nov 29, 2008 @ 12:25 am | delete
    I love the respect with which you created this page. I wish many more people would take the time to learn and understand the Native American people. 5*'s
  • Bradshaw Nov 27, 2008 @ 9:44 pm | delete
    Very nice lens! Traditional native artwork can be very eyecatching.
  • booklvr Nov 27, 2008 @ 1:26 am | delete
    Loved it. 5 stars.
  • graphic-design-melbourne Nov 26, 2008 @ 3:06 am | delete
    Awesome lens. Great to see someone educating all of us on such a rich culture.

    Greetings from Zen Creative Marketing
  • jfield Nov 18, 2008 @ 7:31 am | delete
    Lovely lens, Veronica. It deserves to be high on the list!
  • DSArtnDesign Nov 17, 2008 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    Hi there,
    I am not a native american artist, but have seen some beautiful work from my fellow Zazzlers, try www.zazzle.com and search for for some great work. I also know someone on www.foundmyself.com who creates beautiful native american fine art. His username is GaryDee, it's worth a look. I am a huge fan of native american art, terrific work!
  • AndyPo Nov 17, 2008 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens and a fascinating culture and history. I would love to learn more.
  • chefkeem Nov 16, 2008 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    You know, Veronica - several years ago, I was really involved with Native American spirituality. It actually helped me to get sober when I read the channelings of "White Eagle" by Grace Cook. I feel a deep connection with these teachings. A singer/songwriter friend of mine, Bobby Bridger, talked a lot about Lakotas and "Black Elk". 5*s and a SquidAngel Blessing for your lens.
  • EverythingMouse Nov 12, 2008 @ 9:40 pm | delete
    A very informative interesting lens.

    You have been Blessed by a Squid Angel
  • Nov 10, 2008 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    great lens..keep up the good work..
  • eccles1 Nov 4, 2008 @ 3:18 pm | delete
    Great lens !! their crafts very beautiful
  • beachbum_gabby Nov 3, 2008 @ 8:44 pm | delete
    Very nice lens about Native America. I always admire their culture, I even have a dreamcatcher at home near my bed. :)
  • mdvaldosta Nov 2, 2008 @ 3:53 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens, very deserving of a top 100! Congrats.
  • Do-Doodle Nov 1, 2008 @ 9:07 am | delete
    Super Duper Squidoo Lens - Great stuff, most informative, educational and a great deal of interest. And also very entertaining.

    Keep on keeping on. Hope you make the Top 100 . . .

    Be seeing you
  • Music-Resource Oct 31, 2008 @ 4:57 pm | delete
    Hi Veronica: Wonderful Native American Art lens. The symbolism module is especially interesting. Well done :) ~Music Resource~
  • MrsZ Oct 31, 2008 @ 4:39 pm | delete
    What a wonderful lens. It's very educational with such beautiful art! Thank you for sharing it:)
  • ThomasC Oct 31, 2008 @ 10:54 am | delete
    This lens is very nice! Blessed it for ya!
    ThomasC
  • flighty02 Oct 31, 2008 @ 8:03 am | delete
    Great lens and a very interesting subject to read about. A well deserved 5*
  • MerryM Oct 31, 2008 @ 6:46 am | delete
    what an interesting lens. I learned alot, and enjoyed the beautiful art.
  • ChristineMarie Oct 25, 2008 @ 8:15 pm | delete
    I really enjoyed reading everything on your lens! Great information and very interesting! Thanks for sharing.

    Christine
    http://www.mastersglassart.com
  • franstan Oct 21, 2008 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    Congratulations on this fantastic lens
  • nancydodds1 Oct 21, 2008 @ 12:32 am | delete
    Great lens! nice and good information i got from this lens. You can go through this lens mortgage in UK it will be helpful to your sweet home.
  • deb_mc Oct 20, 2008 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    Inspiring lens. I love the information about symbolism. 5* and I am featuring this lens on my A Little Bit Country Lens. Great Job.
  • Karla_Canales Oct 14, 2008 @ 1:03 am | delete
    This is very cool VBright! I read black elk speaks and loved it! It has been a while since I read and to see all these beautiful images was wonderful! Thank you! and I look forward to really checking out all your videos and articles! I only took a glance today, but u betcha Ill be back!
  • Ener-G Oct 10, 2008 @ 8:57 am | delete
    Great lens...it will take a while to absorb it all. Your care, concern and respect for the Native Americans resonates through every word.
  • DrLeo Oct 7, 2008 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    Great lens Veronica! Totally a 5*! And so relevant to our area of diversity! I added it to our lensroll and favorites...keep up the good work!

    Julie Parvis, co-lensmaster with Dr. Leo!
  • hesika Sep 29, 2008 @ 3:52 am | delete
    Thank you for this lens (5*). I'm connected through the literature and my thoughts with the Teton Oglala tribe since my childhood and I'm searching for more and more information. Your lens gave me some of them. Wopila tanka.
  • Mayling Sep 28, 2008 @ 11:14 pm | delete
    Very nice and interesting lens. I rated it 5*.
  • sandyspider Sep 26, 2008 @ 5:40 pm | delete
    Nice lens! Very interesting!
  • aj2008 Sep 26, 2008 @ 8:11 am | delete
    What a beautiful lens. Definitely one to show to my children. They have dream catchers that they made themselves. 5*
  • BFuniv.com Sep 26, 2008 @ 7:32 am | delete
    thirteen months due to thirteen new moons. Beautiful and logical. How different from a calendar developed by autocrats and bureaucrats. I think I might change. Thanks for that and other great information.
  • WhiteOak50 Sep 24, 2008 @ 6:12 am | delete
    Very Good Lens..You did great!
  • PatinKC Sep 23, 2008 @ 9:42 pm | delete
    This is a beautiful lens. I'm lensrolling it to my lens Ulali First Nations women's a cappella trio
  • Joan4 Sep 23, 2008 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens! and so much information! This one needs to be read by all the school children as well as every adult in the nation! Good stuff! Important stories that need to be told!
  • Portable_eBay Sep 19, 2008 @ 2:30 am | delete
    I grew up on western novels. It give new light to what the Native Americans were. This is definitely a 5 star lens.
  • Jewelsofawe Sep 18, 2008 @ 9:14 pm | delete
    Very cool lens! Love it! 5*
  • poddys Sep 18, 2008 @ 7:51 pm | delete
    Very nice lens, you did a great job, 5*****
  • WhippetTalk Sep 18, 2008 @ 11:36 am | delete
    What a beautiful lens. There's a lot to be said for Native American spirital beliefs and oral history. I love reading and listening to stories of all the different tribes. You put a lot of thought and work into this lens. 5 stars worth and a blessing.
  • timthom1 Sep 17, 2008 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    i really enjoyed this very informative i'll be back!!!!
  • Stazjia Sep 17, 2008 @ 3:37 am | delete
    I have always been fascinated by Native Americans, ever since I was a little girl and always wanted them to win in Westerns but they never did! Since then I've read a lot about them and enjoyed your lens enormously. 5*
  • Billco Sep 16, 2008 @ 11:41 pm | delete
    Intersting subject. Nice lens.
  • Sep 14, 2008 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Veronica, this is a beautiful, 5* lens. It's great that you dedicated it to your friend, Paha. It came up in the "related pages" section of my lens, Wichita-KS-USA, where the Sioux were one of the original inhabiting tribes.

    This one is very nice ~
  • debnet Sep 13, 2008 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    Thank you for a super lens. Good luck with your 'giant' quest! Lensrolled to my Sacred Spirit Lens ;)
  • CrypticFragments Sep 13, 2008 @ 12:16 pm | delete
    Hi! Great lens! 5*
    I love the Lakota culture. Lensrolled you to my western and Native American (Pueblo) lenses too!
  • OhMe Sep 8, 2008 @ 6:28 pm | delete
    Oh, this is a beautiful lens. 5*
  • naturegirl7 Aug 26, 2008 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens. I have featured it on my Native American Legends Thematic Unit lens. 5*'s
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Aug 25, 2008 @ 8:45 pm | delete
    A beautiful lens about a beautiful people and their art.
    Lizzy
  • LaraineRose Aug 19, 2008 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    Very nice lens! I too, have Native American friends and their beadwork and stories interest me. I'll be returning.
  • sbaokay Aug 15, 2008 @ 12:15 am | delete
    Great information. We were recently in the US and had the pleasure of seeing some of the magnificent Native American art and learn something of the culture.
    I will certainly be coming back to read your lens as it evolves.
  • CherylK Aug 11, 2008 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    I love everything Native American...there's so much beauty in the culture. This is a very nice lens.
  • TheInfamous7 Aug 9, 2008 @ 6:34 pm | delete
    Awesome!! This Lens has real potentail!! :-) I like Lenses that show pride in their roots x x

    Keep up the Good Work v..

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