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11/28/2025

History of the Jingle Dress Dance
The Jingle Dress Dance began with the Mille Lacs Band of the Ojibwe Tribe in the early 1900s and became prevalent in the 1920s in Wisconsin and Minnesota (Great Lakes region) in the US and in Ontario, Canada.
The story is that the dress was first seen in a dream. A medicine man’s granddaughter grew sick, and as the man slept his Indian spirit guides came to him and told him to make a Jingle Dress for the little girl. They said if the child danced in it, the dress would heal her. The Jingle Dress was made, and the tribe came together to watch the child dance. At first, the child was too sick to dance alone so her tribe carried her, but after some time, the little girl was able to dance alone, cured of her sickness.
The dance has since been not only a ritual of healing but also one of pride.
What Do Jingle Dresses Look Like?
Jingle Dresses, also known as Prayer Dresses, are believed to bring healing to those who are sick. As mentioned above, the dance gets its name from the rows of ziibaaska’iganan (metal cones) sewed to the dress. These cones are traditionally made from rolled s***f can lids and hung from the dress with ribbon close to one another, so they make a melodic sound as the girls and women dance. Traditionally, the dress is adorned with 365 visible jingles, or cones. Nowadays, these cones are often machine-made.
The dresses come in every color imaginable, from yellow to bright blue, to deep red, and accented with sparkles and even neon-colored fabrics. They are often made with shiny and sparkly materials and decorated with fringes, embroidery, beading, and more.
They usually have three-quarter length to full-length sleeves and come down to mid-calf or the ankle. They are secured at the waist with a thick belt, often made of brown leather. On their feet, the dancer wears decorative moccasins embellished with the same kind of detail found on their dresses.
What are the steps for the Jingle Dance?
As the ziibaaska’iganan hit one another it sounds like rain falling, so it’s important for the dancer to be light on their feet, to move in time with the drum and stop when the beat stops. They keep their foot movements low to the ground while dancing, kicking their heels and bouncing on their toes to the music. Typically, this dance is done in a zigzag pattern, said to represent one’s journey through life—or so the story goes. Often, they keep their hands on their hips, and if they are dancing with a feathered fan (full of neutral colors, like eagle feathers) as the more modern Jingle Dress Dancers do, they will raise it into the air as they dance to receive healing.
The traditional Indian dance involves low, soft-footed steps, as could be performed by those who were sick, while the modern competitive dancers push the boundaries some as they try to out-dance their competitors. The manner in which the dance has evolved has built firmly on its origin story.
What are the songs and music for Jingle Dance?
The music for this style of dancing has a foundation of a solid drumbeat, and of course, the metal cones make a loud jingling (hence the name) as the women move, which contributes to the music you’ll hear at a Jingle Dress Dance. Jingle Dancers will usually dance to Northern drum groups. Special songs for Jingle Dance include a Side Step or Crow

11/27/2025

NATIVE AMERICANS ARE NOT ETHNICALLY BLACK AFRICANS.
While both groups are indigenous to their respective continents, they have distinct and separate origins, genetic histories, and cultures. The assertion that Native Americans were black Africans is a misconception that ignores both scientific evidence and historical facts.
Key differences between the two populations include:
Genetic origin: Genetic and archaeological evidence show that Native Americans descend from prehistoric populations that migrated from Asia to North America across the Bering Strait tens of thousands of years ago. Black Africans and African Americans have their origins in Africa.
Physical traits: The physical traits of Native American and black African peoples evolved over thousands of years in different geographical locations, resulting in distinct physical variations. For example, the facial features often used to incorrectly suggest an African origin for early Americans, such as the Olmec heads, have been shown to be within the normal range of variation for Indigenous Mesoamerican populations.
Historical context: The idea of black Africans being the "original" Native Americans is based on weak, subjective evidence that emerged centuries after contact between the two groups. During the colonial period, enslaved Africans and Indigenous peoples were often forced into close proximity, leading to some mixing of populations, but this was a relatively recent development in American history. In fact, some Native American tribes even adopted slavery, which further complicates the history of interaction between these groups.
Interactions: While some African Americans have a small degree of Native American ancestry, this typically stems from intermarriage during the colonial and early American periods, and does not suggest a shared origin. The vast majority of Native American ancestry traces back to the Beringian migrations, and modern genetic testing has debunked the idea of a widespread, pre-Columbian African settlement of the Americas.

11/26/2025

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Migwetch (thank you)
A-da-do-li-gi (Blessing in Cherokee
Welcome to our learning group in a friendly sacred place for all people to learn together.
Our group is open to all Natives (full/mixed) and non Natives who respect the Native culture.
Mitakuye Oyasin "The Lakota phrase in English as "all my relatives," "we are all related," or "all my relations."
It is a prayer of oneness and harmony with all forms of life: other people, animals, birds, insects, trees and plants, and even rocks, rivers, mountains and valleys."
We may have be different in our colors, where we were born, ages, religions and many other ways but one in having in our heart and soul the Native ways and learning together about them.
There may be others that do believe differently for we come from so many places.
Let us respect all in their beliefs.
In our group here is to honor and teach the Native ways.
If there is any subject of Native, tribe or ways you would like to know please ask and we will research and learn together.
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We do our best to help here.
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We are all related and Family here..

11/26/2025

This map should be included in every history book...
History is not there for you to like or dislike. It is there for you to learn from it. And if it offends you, even better. Because then you are less likely to repeat it. It’s not yours for you to erase or destroy.

11/25/2025

Congratulations - Lily Gladstone for being the first Native Indigenous Blackfeet/Nimíipuu Female in its eighty one year history, to win the Best Actress at the Golden Globe Awards for her role in "Killers of the Flower Moon!"
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"The villains are fairly obvious in “Flower Moon,” but Scorsese asks audiences to take a wider look at systemic racism, historical injustice and the corruptive influence of power and money, intriguingly tying together our past and present." ~ Brian Truitt,
"Gladstone, in the rare Scorsese film that gives center stage to a female character, is the emotional core here, and it's her face that stays etched in our memory."
~ Jocelyn Noveck
“This is for every little Rez kid, every little urban kid, every little Native kid out there who has a dream and is seeing themselves represented in our stories told by ourselves, in our own words..." ~ Lily Gladstone
"We Are Still Here!"
Top : Mollie Kyle (Burkhart, Cobb) Osage, (1886-1937)
Bottom: Lily Gladstone, (Blackfeet-Nez Perce
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11/25/2025

Russell Means walked into the Bureau of Indian Affairs headquarters in Washington in November 1972, stepped over broken glass from the windows protesters had smashed hours earlier, and told a line of armed federal agents, “If you shoot, do it in front of the cameras.” The agents froze. That confrontation made him the most feared Native activist in the country overnight.
Means had spent years watching his community on Pine Ridge suffer poverty, corruption, and federal neglect. He had buried friends. He had seen elders humiliated in government offices. When the American Indian Movement organized the Trail of Broken Treaties caravan, Means insisted they bring a twenty point proposal and deliver it directly to the federal government. The BIA locked the doors. Means pushed inside anyway.
The takeover lasted six days. Protesters slept on office floors. Papers flew out of cabinets. Officials panicked. The White House threatened force. Means held daily press briefings beside a shredded U.S. flag taken from a BIA hallway. When reporters accused him of being reckless, he said, “Reckless is being silent while your people starve.”
The real shock came two months later at Wounded Knee.
In February 1973, tribal elders on Pine Ridge begged AIM for help after political violence erupted on the reservation. Means drove through the night with only a duffel bag, a radio, and a rifle he hoped he would never fire. When he reached Wounded Knee, federal marshals and FBI agents had already surrounded the area. Instead of retreating, he walked straight into the village and declared, “We will not leave until the government honors its own treaties.”
The siege lasted seventy one days. Bullets tore through houses. Helicopters circled overhead. Food ran out. Means filmed everything with borrowed cameras so the world could see. On one night in April he crawled through a ditch under sniper fire to pull a wounded young man out of the line of fire. When someone asked why he risked his life, Means said, “If I fall, I fall for my people.”
The government charged him with assault, conspiracy, and weapons violations. The trial collapsed after evidence showed the FBI had tampered with witnesses. Means walked out of court and said, “You cannot jail a nation.”
People later called him controversial. That word is too small. Russell Means confronted the most powerful government on earth with nothing but his voice, his courage, and a refusal to bow. He did not seek approval. He sought justice. And he paid for it every day of his life.

11/24/2025

And then We were found
The one thing we’ve learned, is there’s one thing for sure
that history is there’s who would write it
That those who would rule, would give us their truth
and force us all here to recite it
From Ancient Greek cultures, to grand Persian sultans
to empires of Egypt and Rome
and China’s great wall, speaks nothing at all
of culture and history at home
Was ours not worth knowing? Our people, our story?
Of customs that long had been here
Of a world that was true, and not really brand new
On record for thousands of years
Their history portrays, we were sadly misplaced
When three Spanish ships ran aground
And five hundred nations received their salvation
after waiting so long to be found
But we did pretty good for being ‘lost in the woods
dating back to 10 thousand BC
Our writings were words, not hieroglyph forms
like those found in Egypt and Greece
Our writings have shown, this long had been home
and something the Maya were proud of
For infinite seasons, their garden of Eden
was one they were never cast out of
The Anasazi had built a palace with cliffs
which spirit inspired the thunder
This great canyon remains in four-corner states
A Mecca they simply called Wonder
So why weren’t we schooled of this nation of jewels
with traditions we still remember?
A culture so near that in twelve hundred years
we’d be taking a train up to Denver
Fort Ancients evolved with what they would call
Three Sisters of corn, squash and beans
And before they were found, their Great Serpent Mound
was crowned at Ohio Brush Creek
The Cahokian tribes built their cities astride
the greatest American rivers
One village maintained, and completely sustained
thirty nine thousand civilians
But one of the greatest nations of Natives
emerged from a Nahua reliance
From the Mexico Valley stood a glorious palace
brought forth by the Aztec alliance
The pyramid culture was left for the future
which spoke of the people’s creator
And we’d truly admired the Incan Empire
which prospered around the equator
Before they were found the Taíno were strong
and harvested land and the sea
They used ancient ways for travel and trade
while maintaining the guidelines for peace
For thousands of years, these nations were here
with resources, wealth and with power
Sharing assets abound, before they were found
Before the fruit had turned sour
Then Columbus showed up with three loads of nuts
The Taíno received them as friends
The white folks had thought the Natives were lost
And Natives were sure it was them
Though cordial at first, this visit got worse
They resembled those guests we all know
They wear out their welcome, won’t do what you tell them
and seems like they’ll never go home
On their very next trip they had seventeen ships
and the Natives would soon to discover
they weren’t here to trade, but to kill and enslave
and make riches for only each other
In a four year time two-thirds of them died
a genocide in a full swing
Slaying young and the old, for God and for gold
for them was that’s very same thing
The Columbus regime, was a killing machine
that ruled with terror and fear
This man once admired was finally fired
so brutal he scared his own peers
But his rule still applied that all Natives must die
throughout the Caribbean nations
And a million once strong were soon dead and gone
through murder, disease and starvation
We were much better off back when we were lost
back when we could truly excel
One way or another all Natives discovered
Columbus was sent here from hell
And this is the case to destroy a whole race
with no trace of hundreds of nations
Telling natives in class, enshrined Euro-trash
is honored for killing relations
And by teaching our youth their version of truth
is keeping their legend intact
They're entitled to keep the opinions they reap
but never entitled to facts
And that’s where it’s at, they’re ashamed of the facts
of what they had done to the Natives
they can’t figure out, just how to slide out
from lies that they’ve created
So on Columbus day we’ll rain on parades
To compete with the lies and distortion
The facts they’re bending denies ethnic cleansing
that happened in massive proportions
If it’s Columbus you want, he’s yours but don’t flaunt
by teaching this perjury in class
Though Natives are known for signals of smoke
We don’t need it blown up our Ass

11/23/2025

NATIVE AMERICAN ZODIAC SIGN MEANINGS:
Otter: Jan 20 - Feb 18
A little quirky, and unorthodox, the Otter is a hard one to figure sometimes. Perceived as unconventional, the Otter methods aren't the first ones chosen to get the job done. This is a big mistake on the part of others - because although unconventional, the Otter's methods are usually quite effective. Yes, the Otter has unusual way of looking at things, but he/she is equipped with a brilliant imagination and intelligence, allowing him/her an edge over every one else. Often very perceptive and intuitive, the Otter makes a very good friend, and can be very attentive. In a nurturing environment the Otter is sensitive, sympathetic, courageous, and honest. Left to his/her own devices, the Otter can be unscrupulous, lewd, rebellious, and isolated.
Wolf: Feb 19 - Mar 20
Deeply emotional, and wholly passionate, the Wolf is the lover of the zodiac in both the physical and philosophical sense of the word. The Wolf understands that all we need is love, and is fully capable of providing it. Juxtaposed with his/her fierce independence - this Native American animal symbol is a bit of a contradiction in terms. Needing his/her freedom, yet still being quite gentle and compassionate - we get the picture of the "lone wolf" with this sign. In a nurturing environment the Wolf is intensely passionate, generous, deeply affectionate, and gentle. Left to his/her own devices the Wolf can become impractical, recalcitrant, obsessive, and vindictive.
Falcon: Mar 21 - Apr 19
A natural born leader, the Falcon can always be looked upon for clear judgment in sticky situations. Furthermore, the characteristics for this Native American animal symbol never wastes time, rather he/she strikes while the iron is hot, and takes action in what must be done. Ever persistent, and always taking the initiative, the Falcon is a gem of a personality to have for projects or team sports. The Falcon can be a little on the conceited side - but he/she is usually right in his/her opinions - so a little arrogance is understood. In a supportive environmental the Falcon "soars" in his/her ability to maintain passion and fire in relationships, and always remaining compassionate. Left to his/her own devices, the Falcon can be vain, rude, intolerant, impatient, and over-sensitive.
Beaver: Apr 20 - May 20
Take charge, adapt, overcome - this is the Beaver motto. Mostly business, the Beaver is gets the job at hand done with maximum efficiency and aplomb. Strategic, and cunning the Beaver is a force to be reckoned with in matters of business and combat. One might also think twice about engaging the Beaver in a match of wits - as his/her mental acuity is razor sharp. The Beaver has everything going for him/her - however tendencies toward "my way or the highway" get them in trouble. Yes, they are usually right, but the bearer of this Native American animal symbol may need to work on tact. In a nurturing environment the Beaver can be compassionate, generous, helpful, and loyal. Left to his/her own devices the Beaver can be nervous, cowardly, possessive, arrogant, and over-demanding.
Deer: May 21 - Jun 20
This Native American animal symbol is the muse of the zodiac. The Deer is inspiring lively and quick-witted. With a tailor-made humor, the Deer has a tendency to get a laugh out of anyone. Excellent ability for vocalizing, the Deer is a consummate conversationalist. This combined with his/her natural intelligence make the Deer a must-have guest at dinner parties. Always aware of his/her surroundings, and even more aware of his/her appearance, the Deer can be a bit self-involved. However, the Deer's narcissism is overlooked because of his/her congeniality and affability. In a supportive environment the Deer's natural liveliness and sparkly personality radiate even more. He/she is an inspiring force in any nurturing relationship. Left to his/her own devices the Deer can be selfish, moody, impatient, lazy, and two-faced.
Woodpecker: Jun 21 - Jul 21
Woodpeckers are usually the most nurturing of all the Native American animal symbols. The consummate listener, totally empathic and understanding, the Woodpecker is the one to have on your side when you need support. Of course, they make wonderful parents, and equally wonderful friends and partners. Another proverbial feather in the Woodpeckers cap is the tendency to be naturally frugal, resourceful, and organized. In a nurturing environment the Woodpecker is of course caring, devoted, and very romantic. Left to his/her own devices the Woodpecker can be possessive, angry, jealous, and spiteful.
Salmon: Jul 22 - Aug 21
Electric, focused, intuitive, and wholly creative, the Salmon is a real live-wire. His/her energy is palpable. A natural motivator, the Salmon's confidence and enthusiasm is easily infectious. Soon, everybody is onboard with the Salmon - even if the idea seems too hair-brained to work. Generous, intelligent, and intuitive, it's no wonder why the Salmon has no shortage of friends. This Native American animal symbol expresses a need for purpose and goals, and has no trouble finding volunteers for his/her personal crusades. In a supportive environment, the Salmon is stable, calm, sensual, and giving. Left to his/her own devices, those that bear this Native American animal symbol can be egotistical, vulgar, and intolerant of others.
Bear: Aug 22 - Sep 21
Pragmatic, and methodical the Bear is the one to call when a steady hand is needed. The Bear's practicality and level-headedness makes him/her an excellent business partner. Usually the voice of reason in most scenarios, the Bear is a good balance for Owls. The Bear is also gifted with an enormous heart, and a penchant for generosity. However, one might not know it as the Bear tends to be very modest, and a bit shy. In a loving environment this Native American animal symbol showers love and generosity in return. Further, the Bear has a capacity for patience and temperance, which makes him/her excellent teachers and mentors. Left to his/her own devices the bear can be skeptical, sloth, small-minded and reclusive.
Raven: Sep 22 - Oct 22
Highly enthusiastic, and a natural entrepreneur, the Crow is quite a charmer. But he/she doesn't have to work at being charming - it comes easily. Everyone recognizes the Crow's easy energy, and everyone turns to the Crow for his/her ideas and opinions. This is because the Crow is both idealistic and diplomatic and is quite ingenious. In nurturing environments this Native American animal symbol is easy-going, can be romantic, and soft-spoken. Further, the crow can be quite patient, and intuitive in relationships. Left to his/her own devices, the Crow can be demanding, inconsistent, vindictive, and abrasive.
Snake: Oct 23 - Nov 22
Most shamans are born under this Native American animal symbol. The Snake is a natural in all matters of spirit. Easily attuned to the ethereal realm the Snake makes an excellent spiritual leader. Also respected for his/her healing capacities, the Snake also excels in medical professions. The Snake's preoccupation with matters intangible often lead others to view them as mysterious, and sometimes frightening. True, the Snake can be secretive, and a bit dark - he/she is also quite sensitive, and caring. In a supportive relationship the cool Snake can be passionate, inspiring, humorous, and helpful. Left to his/her own devices, the Snake can be despondent, violent, and prone to abnormal mood swings.
Owl: Nov 23 - Dec 21
Changeable and mutable as the wind, the Owl is a tough one to pin down. Warm, natural, with an easy-going nature, the Owl is friend to the world. The bearer of this Native American animal symbol is notorious for engaging in life at full speed, and whole-hearted loves adventure. This can be to his/her detriment as the Owl can be reckless, careless, and thoughtless. Owls make great artists, teachers, and conservationists. However, due to his/her adaptability and versatility - the Owl would likely excel in any occupation. In a supportive, nurturing environment the Owl is sensitive, enthusiastic, and an attentive listener. Left to his/her own devices, the Owl can be excessive, overindulgent, bitter, and belligerent.
Goose: Dec 22 - Jan 19
If you want something done - give it to the Goose. Persevering, dogged, and ambitious to a fault, the Goose sets goals for accomplishment, and always obtains them. The goose is determined to succeed at all cost - not for the approval of other - but those with this Native American animal symbol competes with his/her own internal foe. Driven is the watchword for the Goose's dominating personality trait - which makes them excellent in business and competitive sports. When tempered with supportive, nurturing family and friends, the Goose excels in all things he/she attempts. In a loving environment the Goose can be very passionate, humorous, gregarious, and even sensual. However, lead to his/her own devises, the Goose may fall into obsessive or addictive behaviors that will inevitably be his/her demise

11/23/2025

Adam Beach didn’t storm off, didn’t shout, didn’t throw anything across the set.
He simply placed his script on the ground—carefully, almost ceremonially—and spoke the sentence that made every camera operator, gaffer, and producer freeze mid-breath:
“If you want authenticity, start by hiring the right people.”
The words cut through the morning air sharper than any shout could have.
A stunt performer had arrived on set that day dressed in Adam’s wardrobe, hair braided in a style meant to mimic his character, skin tone altered to falsely suggest Native heritage. Someone in the production office had made the choice quietly, assuming no one would notice, or worse—no one would care.
But Adam noticed instantly.
And he cared more than anyone there understood.
The director tried to smooth it over—something about scheduling pressures, something about the “difficulty” of finding Native stunt performers. But everyone could see the truth: they’d chosen convenience over respect. Accuracy over authenticity. Appearance over actual representation.
Adam didn’t budge.
He told them plainly:
He would not step back in front of a single camera until the mistake was fixed.
The words sent the production into chaos. Phones were pulled out. Emails fired. Executives in faraway offices were suddenly wide awake, asking why their lead actor had shut down an entire set. The crew whispered among themselves, some embarrassed, others unsurprised.
Then came the studio’s half-hearted justification:
“We just couldn’t find anyone suitable.”
Adam didn’t bother arguing. He took out his phone, dialed a stunt coordinator he trusted, and handed the call to the director without a word.
Ten minutes later, three qualified Native stunt performers were identified—experienced, available, and more than capable. The studio’s excuse evaporated right there in the dust at Adam’s feet.
The replacement was made by that afternoon. The cameras eventually rolled again. But something had been exposed—a quiet truth that lived beneath many productions: hiring Native stunt performers and background actors was often avoided not because they didn’t exist, but because the paperwork took longer, the searches required effort, and “close enough” was easier.
Adam didn’t accept that.
He never accepted that.
Months later, on a different project, a new battle emerged. A script revision had twisted a Native character into a stereotype: exaggerated speech, clichéd behavior, the kind of portrayal that would not only insult the community but undo decades of progress.
Adam flagged it immediately.
The writer shrugged him off.
“It’s just a temp draft. Don’t worry about it.”
He worried.
He always worried—because he knew how quickly harmful ideas become permanent when left unchallenged.
Adam took his annotated pages straight to the showrunner. He explained why certain lines were damaging, how they misrepresented the culture, and what should replace them. The showrunner listened. Really listened. By the end of the meeting, he ordered an immediate rewrite and later told the writer, “If Adam tells you something about representation, you listen.”
The correction echoed through the writers’ room long after Adam left that project.
But the real turning point came not on set, not in a studio office, but at a film festival months later. Young Native actors—some just starting their careers—approached him nervously. They thanked him for the battles he’d fought quietly, the ones that never reached newspapers or social media. They told him they were being cast in roles that hadn’t existed a few years earlier—roles written with dignity, depth, and humanity. Roles that didn’t reduce them to stereotypes or shadows.
Adam listened, humbled, and something in him shifted.
All those conversations that ended with slammed phones…
All those meetings where he was told he was “overreacting”…
All those moments he wondered if he was fighting alone…
They had mattered.
They had moved the needle forward, inch by inch.
Adam Beach built his career through talent, yes. But he built his legacy through refusal—refusal to let studios cut corners that erased his culture, refusal to let people be replaced, simplified, or rewritten for convenience.
Every time someone tried to silence his concerns, he returned to the same rule—simple, unwavering, unshakeable:
Respect the story and respect the people. Or find someone else to film it. That's it!

11/22/2025

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐫𝐨🎉- 𝐀 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐦𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
Robert De Niro was born on August 17, 1943, in New York City, into an artistic family.
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He began his career in the 1960s and rose to prominence with roles in Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), Mean Streets (1973), and especially The Godfather Part II (1974), which earned him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He continued to impress with Taxi Driver (1976), Raging Bull (1980 – Best Actor Oscar), Goodfellas, Casino, Heat, The Irishman (2019), and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023). Beyond acting, he co-founded the Tribeca Film Festival, the global Nobu restaurant chain, and is a vocal advocate for social justice, arts education, and climate action. With over 60 years of dedication, De Niro stands as a living icon of cinematic excellence and civic responsibility.
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11/22/2025

The Woman who killed Custer. Buffalo Calf Road Woman (Cheyenne)
Most history books tell you Custer met his end at the hands of Lakota and Cheyenne warriors. What they often leave out is the story of Buffalo Calf Road Woman, a Northern Cheyenne warrior who fought beside them, and who, according to Cheyenne oral history, struck the final blow that brought Custer down.
Buffalo Calf Road Woman wasn’t new to battle. Just days earlier, at the Battle of the Rosebud, she’d fearlessly rode onto the battlefield to rescue her brother, Comes in Sight, who had fallen from his horse. Her courage turned the tide of that fight, inspiring the warriors to push back the U.S. Army.
At the Battle of the Little Bighorn, when Custer’s 7th Cavalry attacked their camps, she fought again, this time not just to protect her family, but her entire people. According to Cheyenne oral tradition, Buffalo Calf Road Woman was the one who struck the blow that knocked General Custer from his horse, delivering the decisive blow that ended George Armstrong Custer.
Most of the written history about the Battle of the Little Bighorn comes from U.S. military reports and white historians, who ignored or erased Native perspectives, especially the contributions of women in battle. But among the Cheyenne, Buffalo Calf Road Woman’s bravery is celebrated, not forgotten.

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