Hello Everyone!

Check out the beautiful beadwork medallion made by Chester Sitting Bear from Pine Ridge Reservation. It's a striking example of Chester's ability to create a masterpiece. The center of the feather is actually a broken porcupine quill ! One amazing fact about Chester, is that he's Color Blind! His wife Francine picks out the color of beads for him.

Anyone interested in having their own medallion made, can contact me, and I'll supply you with Chester's e-mail address. Be forewarned that the Medallions are not cheap! It takes Chester days and days to make a medallion and it's a source of income for his family.

The 2009 Pow-Wow season in New England will begin in May, and I can't wait to display this Medallion with the rest of my Regalia.

Tok 'sa Aka, Lakota for, "Until Later".

Broken Feather

New One Spirit Blog...........

Hi Everyone!

I'm Ed, sometimes known as Broken Feather. I'm what you'd call a serious volunteer, helping to raise funds for One Spirit! Primarily, I'm a vendor at Native American Pow-wow's held in the Northeast. 100% of the revenue raised by me, goes to One Spirit, for the program, that's on the front burner, at the time. I also provide a few of the artist's on Pine Ridge a fair market venue for the sale of their goods, which really excites me. I make no secret about the appreciation I have for Jeri Baker (Our Director), and her willingness to work with me, via e-mails and the phone. I've been chosen to be an author to this blog, because of my on going interest, in getting more people involved with One Spirit, and our efforts to help the Lakota people, become sulf-sufficient. Please, tell your friends and relatives about our blog and have them join, in discussion, with us, about articles that will be forth coming. We're wide open for comments and ideas about helping the Lakota become self-sufficient. The only way to make a difference is to get involved. Please help us spread the word!