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In the heart of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, amidst the rolling plains and expansive skies of the Lakota ...
04/25/2025

In the heart of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, amidst the rolling plains and expansive skies of the Lakota homeland, stands Iron Hail, also known as Dewey Beard, alongside Little Chief of the Miniconjou Lakota. This powerful image, captured in the annals of history, serves as a poignant reminder of the strength and resilience of the Lakota people.
Iron Hail, with his weathered features and solemn gaze, embodies the spirit of a warrior and a leader. His presence commands respect, a testament to a lifetime spent defending his people and their way of life. Little Chief, standing beside him, carries himself with a quiet dignity, his eyes reflecting the wisdom passed down through generations.
Together, Iron Hail and Little Chief symbolize the unbreakable bond of brotherhood and unity that has sustained the Lakota people in the face of adversity. Theirs is a legacy of courage and endurance, forged on the battlefield and in the quiet moments of prayer and ceremony.
In the background, the vast expanse of the Pine Ridge Reservation stretches out, a land steeped in history and tradition. It is a landscape that has borne witness to both triumph and tragedy, where the echoes of the past mingle with the hopes and dreams of future generations.
As we gaze upon this photograph, we are reminded of the indomitable spirit of the Lakota people, whose resilience and strength continue to inspire us today. Through Iron Hail and Little Chief, we honor not only their legacy, but the enduring spirit of all Indigenous peoples who have walked these lands since time immemorial.

On July 21st, 1979 Jay Silverheels, became the first Indigenous Native to have a star commemorated on the Hollywood Walk...
04/25/2025

On July 21st, 1979 Jay Silverheels, became the first Indigenous Native to have a star commemorated on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Harold Jay Smith, was a full-blooded Mohawk, born May 26th,1912 on the Six Nations Indian Reservation in Ontario, Canada. He excelled in athletics, most notably in lacrosse. In 1931 he was among the first players chosen to play for the Toronto Tecumsehs, where he earned the nickname "Silverheels". And in 1997 he was inducted into the Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame as a veteran player. In 1938, he placed second in the middleweight class of the Golden Gloves tournament. This led to his working in motion pictures as an extra and stuntman in 1937. Billed variously as Harold Smith and Harry Smith, before taking the name Jay Silverheels. He appeared in low-budget features, mostly Westerns, and serials before landing his much loved and iconic role as Tonto on national tv from 1949 until 1957 along with two movies. In the early 1960s, he was a founding member of the Indian Actors Workshop, in Echo Park, Los Angeles. Where Native actors refine their skills. Today the workshop is still a well established institution. Silverheels died on March 5, 1980, from stroke, at age 67, in Calabasas, California. He was cremated at Chapel of the Pines Crematory, and his ashes were returned to the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario

Today in 1941, Gordon Tootoosis was born. He was the grandson of Yellow Mud Blanket, who was the brother of Chief Poundm...
04/04/2025

Today in 1941, Gordon Tootoosis was born. He was the grandson of Yellow Mud Blanket, who was the brother of Chief Poundmaker.
His father was Indigenous activist John Tootoosis and his sister was Jean Cuthand Goodwill, an Indigenous activist as well.
As a child, he was put into residential school where he was treated harshly and forbidden to speak his language.
After leaving the school, he devoted himself to social work and helping children and young offenders. He also became an accomplished Indigenous dancer & rodeo roper.
Tootoosis began his acting career in 1974 in Alien Thunder alongside Chief Dan George. His career slowly began to pick up throughout the 1980s.
His best-known role was as Albert Golo in 52 episodes of North of 60 in the 1990s. For his role as Albert, he received two Gemini nominations.
He appeared in several major films including Legends of the Fall & Pocahontas in the 1990s. He also had a regular role on MacGyver from 1988 to 1991. He won a Gemini Award for his role in Wapos Bay: The Series.
Tootoosis was a co-founder of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company with Tantoo Cardinal.
Throughout his career, he offered to help, support, training and encouragement to aspiring Indigenous actors.
He received the Order of Canada in 2004. He died in Saskatoon on July 5, 2011.

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04/04/2025

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