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Shoshone-Bannock History in Idaho
PART I OF II: 2008's historic Idaho Democratic Convention, held in Boise, ID, June 12-14, invited Idaho Native American Tribal members from the Shoshone-Bannock/Fort Hall, Shoshone-Paiute/Duck Valley, Nez Perce, and Coeur D'Alene tribal communities to take an active part in the convention activities. On June 12th, the Idaho AFL-CIO hosted a Democratic picnic for convention goers. Mr. Ted Howard, Cultural Resource Director, Duck Valley, spoke to picnic participants about the Shoshone-Paiute-Bannock history in the Boise Valley area. 9:49 minutes.
Part II-Grand Entry, Flag Ceremony and Recessional
All convention tribal members participated in the grand entry at the beginning of the June 13th Idaho Democratic Convention gathering followed by a flag ceremony and presentation by Mr. Lee Juan Tyler, Council Member, Shoshone-Bannock/Fort Hall community. Fort Hall and Duck Valley singers and drummers played songs for the grand entry, flag ceremony and recessional.
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Native American Prophecy
Narrated by the late Floyd RedCrow Westerman 6:36 minutes
7 Generations
Elder Orin Lyons talks about preparing for the next 7 generations. 8:43 minutes
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Northwest Indian Symbols and their meanings.. KEYWORDS: northwest indian symbols meaning of northwest symbols native american symbol indian symbolism indian art american indian symbols american indian art
Totem carvings tell a story, revealed only if one knows the meaning assigned to various animals, fish, birds and designs and where they are placed. Here are the meanings of some common northwest indian symbols.
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BEAVER
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Creative, Artistic
and Determined |
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BEAR
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Strength, Learned Humility,
Motherhood, Teaching |
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BUMBLEBEE |
Honesty, Pure Thinking - Willingness and Drive |
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COPPER |
Wealth
and Prestige |
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DOGFISH |
Persistence and Strength - A Born Leader |
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DOVE |
Love, Gentleness and
Kindness |
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DRAGON FLY
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Ever-changing
Life |
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EAGLE |
Great Strength,
Leadership and Prestige |
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EAGLE FEATHER |
Good Luck to Both Giver and Receiver |
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FROG |
Spring & New Life - Communicator,
Stability |
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HALIBUT
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Life protector,
Strength and Stability |
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HAWK |
Strength Far
Sighted |
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HERON |
Patience, Graceful and Easy Going |
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HUMMINGBIRD |
Love, Beauty, Intelligence, Spirit
Messenger |
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KILLER
WHALE |
Traveler &
Guardian - Symbol of Good |
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KINGFISHER |
Luck, Patience, Speed and Agility |
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LOON |
Peace, Tranquility - Generous Giving
Nature |
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MOON
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Protector and
Guardian of the Earth by Night |
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OTTER |
Trusting, Inquisitive and Bright - Loyal Friendship |
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OWL |
Wisdom |
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RAVEN |
Creation & Knowledge - Bringer of the Light |
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SALMON |
Dependability and Renewal - A
Provider |
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SEAL |
Bright,
Inquisitive, Organized |
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SUN |
Healing
Energy, Guardian of the Earth by Day |
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THUNDERBIRD |
Powerful & Mystical - A Leader |
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WOLF |
Intelligence &
Leadership - Strong Sense of Family |
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