Native American History and Folklife
- Autobiography of Red Cloud
- Blackfeet Tales of Glacier National Park
- Coyote Stories of the Montana Salish Indians
- The History of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes
of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana, 1800-2000 - How Marten Got His Spots
- How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be
- How the Summer Season Came
- I Will Be Meat for My Salish
- Mary Quequesah's Love Story
- Nez Perce Summer, 1877
- Over a Century of Moving to the Drum
- Owl's Eyes and Seeking a Spirit
- Scottish Highlanders, Indian Peoples
- The Turtle Who Went to War
Autobiography of Red Cloud: War Leader of the OglalasEdited by R. Eli PaulA brilliant military strategist, Red Cloud honed his skills against his tribe's traditional enemies—the Pawnees, Shoshones, Arikaras, and Crows—long before he fought to close the Bozeman Trail. Here, for the first time in print, is Red Cloud's "as-told-to" autobiography, where he shares the story of his early years. This manuscript—which has rested ignored for decades at the Nebraska State Historical Society—brings us closer than the historical record has yet allowed to understanding the life of one of the Sioux's greatest war leaders. 234 pages Read the
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Western History ClassicsBlackfeet Tales of Glacier National Parkby James Willard SchultzIntroduction by Darrell Robes KippAfter journeying to Montana in the late 1800s, James Willard Schultz married Fine Shield Woman and lived on the Blackfeet reservation for nearly two decades. In his time among the Blackfeet, he absorbed hundreds of stories about the tribe, its history, and its oral tradition. He also became intimately familiar with the land that would become Glacier National Park. A Western History Classic, Blackfeet Tales of Glacier National Park, originally published in 1916, is Schultz’s rich account of Blackfeet tribal tradition. Copublished with Riverbend Publishing240 pages, illus. |
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IndianReading SeriesCoyote Stories of the Montana Salish IndiansDeveloped by the Salish Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai TribesThree Coyote tales—"Coyote Gets Lovesick," "Coyote and Raven," and "Coyote's Dry Meat Turns into Live Deer"—are told and illustrated by members of the Salish Indian tribe. The tribe historically lived in the mountains and plains of Montana and now makes its home on the Flathead Indian Reservation in northwestern Montana. The Salish have long taught their youth through stories, including stories about Coyote the Trickster. Illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings, and written at a fourth grade reading level, these ancient Coyote stories are now available to a new generation of children everywhere. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press64 pages, illus. |
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The History of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana, 1800-2000By David Miller, Dennis Smith, Joseph McGeshick, James Shanley, and Caleb Shields Copublished by the Fort Peck Culture Committee and the Montana Historical Society Press. The first comprehensive history of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation commissioned by the tribes themselves, The History of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes, 1800-2000 is an authoritative scholarly exploration of the struggles and triumphs of the Native Americans who were relegated by the federal government to a small portion of northeast Montana in the late 1880s. Written by five scholars of Native American studies, many of whom are native themselves, the narrative tracks the tribes from precontact with whites through the brutal early reservation period, two world wars, the turbulent 1960s, and into the 21st century. Drawn mostly from primary sources, including federal archives and private materials, this book is a benchmark in the publication of tribal histories with a native point of view. |
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Indian Reading SeriesHow Marten Got His Spots and Other Kootenai Indian StoriesDeveloped by the Kootenai Culture CommitteeIllustrated by Debbie Joseph Finley and Howard Kallowatt, Jr.Recorded by Kootenai elders and illustrated by Kootenai artists from the Flathead Indian Reservation in western Montana, these Kootenai stories were originally intended to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture. The collection includes "How Marten Got His Spots," in which Marten learns a hard lesson in obedience; "Coyote and Trout," in which Coyote learns the consequences of greed; "Little Weasel's Dream," in which the child Little Weasel learns the importance of listening to his elders; and "Tepee Making," an illustrated lesson in tepee construction. For centuries, Kootenai children and adults gathered on cold, dark winter nights to listen and learn from stories like these. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press48 pages, illus., map |
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Indian Reading SeriesHow the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be and Other Assiniboine Indian Storiesby Jerome Fourstar and Richard Blue TalkIncluding three stories from the Indian Reading Series, a collection of authentic material cooperatively developed by Indian people, How the Morning and Evening Stars Came to Be includes explanatory and cautionary tales from the Assinboine tribe, a tribe whose members are now located primarily on the Fort Peck and Fort Belknap reservations in northern Montana. Recorded by Indian storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, these traditional tales have been handed down for generations and were designed to teach young tribal members Assiniboine history and culture. Perfect for reluctant readers, these high interest stories will appeal to anyone who is interested in exploring the world of the Assiniboines. Copublished with Fort Peck Tribal Library48 pages, illus. |
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Indian Reading SeriesHow the Summer Season Came and Other Assiniboine Indian Storiesby Jerome Fourstar, Isabel Shields, George Shields, Sr., and othersRecorded by Assiniboine storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists from the Fort Peck reservation in northern Montana, these Assiniboine stories were originally intended to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture. Enter into the legendary world of the Assiniboine through six traditional tales: "How the Summer Season Came"; "Assiniboine Woman Making Grease"; "Indian Love Story"; "How the Big Dipper and North Star Came to Be"; "True Story of a Ghost"; and "Duckhead Necklace." Copublished with Fort Peck Tribal Library104 pages, illus. |
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I Will Be Meat for My Salish: The Montana Writers Project and the Buffalo of the Flathead Indian Reservationby Bon I. Whealdon and othersEdited by Robert BigartThe story of the Salish's relationship to the buffalo—including their role in protecting the species—is preserved in this collection, which includes all extant interviews from the Montana Writers Project conducted on the Flathead Reservation. These firsthand accounts of Salish elders—legends, information about traditional lifeways, biographies of important figures on the reservation, and most of all buffalo—offer a glimpse into tribal life as it was lived in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press288 pages, illus. |
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Indian Reading SeriesMary Quequesah's Love Story: A Pend d'Oreille Indian TaleTold by Pete BeaverheadDeveloped by the Salish Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai TribesIn Mary Quequesah's Love Story, a tale from the buffalo-hunting era of the nineteenth century, Mary Quequesah confronts the difficulties of love. After Mary's husband leaves her, a wise old woman dreams of her sorrow and tells her how to win him back. Elegant woodcuts by noted Native American artist Dwight BilleDeaux accompany this complex story, which, while written at a fifth-grade reading level, will speak to readers of all ages. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press32 pages, illus. |
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Nez Perce Summer, 1877: The U.S. Army and Nee-Me-Poo Crisisby Jerome A. GreeneForeword by Alvin M. Josephy, Jr.Winner of 2001 Eastern National Authors AwardWritten by one of the foremost experts in frontier military history and reviewed by members of the Nez Perce tribe, Nez Perce Summer, 1877 details the dozen armed encounters between U.S. Army troops and a desperate body of Nez Perces during the long summer of 1877. A meticulously researched narrative, this definitive history of the Nez Perce War chronicles a people's epic struggle to survive spiritually, culturally, and physically in the face of unrelenting military force. Sixteen maps detail troop and Indian movements and skirmishes, while forty-nine photographs further illuminate this dramatic conflict. 550 pages, 49 illus., 16 maps Praise for Nez Perce Summer |
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Over a Century of Moving to the Drum: Salish Indian Celebrations on the Flathead Reservationby Johnny ArleeFor over a hundred years, the Arlee Fourth of July Celebration, or Powwow, on the Flathead Indian Reservation has brought people together to honor the traditions of the Salish. Over a Century of Moving to the Drum: Salish Indian Celebrations on the Flathead Indian Reservation, by Salish teacher and spiritual advisor Johnny Arlee, offers a tribute to this longstanding event. Lavishly illustrated with pen and ink sketches of powwow scenes and photographs of powwows in the 1940s, the main narrative is based on interviews Arlee conducted with Salish elders in the 1970s. Excerpts of the interviews—and interviews with modern powwow participants—round out the volume. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press104 pages, map, illus. |
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Indian Reading SeriesOwl's Eyes and Seeking a Spirit: Kootenai Indian StoriesDeveloped by the Kootenai Culture Committee, Confederated Salish and Kootenai TribesThese Kootenai Indian stories were recorded by Kootenai elders and illustrated by Kootenai artists from the Flathead Indian Reservation. Copublished with Salish Kootenai College Press32 pages, illus. |
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Scottish Highlanders, Indian Peoples: Thirty Generations of a Montana Familyby James Hunter"A superb book, well
researched and excitingly written." Members of Montana's McDonald family trace their roots to the chiefs of the Nez Perce tribe and to the chiefs of Scotland's most formidable clan. On two continents, first as Highlanders, and then as Indians, the family suffered massacre and dispossession. Those who survived continue to sustain both of the cultures—Scottish and Native American—that nurtured them. Theirs is a real-life family saga that spans two continents, eleven centuries, and more than thirty generations to link the clans of Scotland and the native peoples of the American West. 224 pages, illus. |
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Indian Reading SeriesThe Turtle Who Went to War and Other Sioux Storiesby Eunice Alfrey, Ann Lambert, Lavina Perry, and George WhitebirdThe Turtle Who Went to War includes five stories from the Indian Reading Series, a collection of authentic material cooperatively developed by Indian people. These traditional Sioux tales, originally designed to help educate young tribal members about their history and culture, include elements of friendship, bravery, loyalty and revenge. Recorded by Indian storytellers and illustrated by Indian artists, these high interest stories are perfect for reluctant readers and offer a fascinating way for readers of all ages to learn about the Sioux. Copublished with Fort Peck Tribal Library64 pages, illus. |
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