Native American Pride (2025)

19/05/2025

This is Matrix movie star Keanu Reeves. He was abandoned by his father at 3 years old and grew up with 3 different stepfathers. He is dyslexic. His dream of becoming a hockey player was shattered by a serious accident. His daughter died at birth. His wife died in a car accident. His best friend, River Phoenix, died of an overdose. His sister battled leukemia.
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No bodyguards, no luxury houses. Keanu lives in an ordinary apartment and likes wandering around town and often seen riding a subway in NYC.
When he was filming the movie "The Lake House," he overheard the conversation of two costume assistants, one crying as he would lose his house if he did not pay $20,000 - On the same day, Keanu deposited the necessary amount in his bank account. In his career, he has donated large sums to hospitals including $75 million of his earnings from “The Matrix” to charities.
In 2010, on his birthday, Keanu walked into a bakery & bought a brioche with a single candle, ate it in front of the bakery, and offered coffee to people who stopped to talk to him.
In 1997 some paparazzi found him walking one morning in the company of a homeless man in Los Angeles, listening to him and sharing his life for a few hours.
In life, sometimes the ones most broken from inside are the ones most willing to help others.
This man could buy everything, and instead every day he gets up and chooses one thing that cannot be bought;
To be a caring person. ♥️
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19/05/2025

Crazy Horse Memorial In South Dakota, USA 🇺🇸
The Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota is a massive, unfinished mountain carving honoring the Lakota warrior Crazy Horse. Located in the Black Hills, it symbolizes Native American heritage and resilience. Once completed, it will be the world’s largest sculpture. Visitors can explore the on-site museum and learn about indigenous history and culture.

18/05/2025

𝗦𝗮𝗺𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗘𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝘁𝘁 , born on August 9, 1944, is a renowned American actor known for his deep voice, strong presence, and iconic mustache.
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He began his acting career in the 1960s with small roles in films like The Way West (1967) and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), as well as guest appearances on television shows such as Gunsmoke.
Elliott's breakthrough came with his lead role in the film Lifeguard (1976). He continued to gain fame with roles in Mask (1985), Gettysburg (1993), and Tombstone (1993). Elliott also starred in several adaptations of Louis L'Amour novels, including The Quick and the Dead (1987) and Conagher (1991), the latter earning him a Golden Globe nomination.
In the 2000s, Elliott appeared in films such as We Were Soldiers (2002), Hulk (2003), and Ghost Rider (2007). He made a significant impact with his role in A Star Is Born (2018), receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Recently, Elliott won a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance in the series 1883 (2021–2022).
Sam Elliott has built a diverse and successful career, becoming an icon of Western films and earning widespread recognition in the film industry.
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18/05/2025

Rocky Bear. Oglala
(abt. 1825/30 – Oct 29, 1909)
Inyan Mato
Rocky Bear, a minor Kiyuksa Oglala band chief at Pine Ridge Agency, was born about 1825/30. Rocky Bear is mainly known for his work with the Buffalo Bill Wild West Shows. Only little is known of his life as a young man. In 1866 he participated in the Fetterman Fight and in 1876 he was at the Greasy Grass (Little Bighorn River).
He became publicly known as a member of the first Red Cloud delegation to Washington in 1870 (see NYT, June 2, 1870).
In February 1871 General C.C. Augur reported to Washington that 2.795 Lakotas, among them Rocky Bear with 17 Lodges and 85 persons, settle around Fort Laramie. Agent J.J. Saville engaged Rocky Bear, who was related to Big Bat Pourier, in 1874 as Policeman for the town Pine Ridge.
In 1881 Rocky Bear became contracted employee of William Cody’s Wild West Show; in the mid eighties he travelled with Cody as far as Europe, where a curious incident was reported.
Rocky Bear clashed with fellow Oglala Red Shirt. Red Shirt was one of the leading Indians with Cody's Wild West Show, but in 1889 he left the show in Barcelona following a quarrel with Rocky Bear in France. Rocky Bear then took over as the leading Indian. One reason suggested for the quarrel was jealousy. Apparently, Red Shirt had more luck with the French women than Rocky Bear.
On July 5, 1895 reported the Concord Evening Monitor:
"Rocky Bear, the 70-year-old chief who commands Colonel Cody's detachment of Sious [sic] and who is second in authority in the whole Sioux nation, has been with the Wild West show for 14 years, and even the charms of undivided rule could hardly tempt him from his place in the front line of the "Congress of Rough Riders."
Rocky Bear, who was an early and longtime favorite of Cody, received $75 a month's salary. According to Cody he was noble and articulate and with an impressive and powerful physical appearance. Rocky Bear was a defender of Cody's treatment of Indian performers; he interacted with royalty, had an audience with Pope Leo XIII, and met President Cleveland.
Except for his time in Europe he was several times listed as Head of the Household on the Indian Census at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation / Wounded Knee District. Rocky Bear died at his home on Oct 29, 1909.
Father: Savage Bear, born abt. 1792
Mother: White Thunder Woman, born abt 1800
Spouses
No.1: White Buffalo Cow (?), married about 1842
No.2: Road or Tracks (1836?- 1904), married abt. 1854
No.3: Runs Ahead (1844 – aft. 1904), married abt. 1864
Children:
Sophia Rocky Bear b: abt. 1850
Lucy Rocky Bear, b: 1850
Ela Rocky Bear - Bissonett b: bef. 1865
Silas Hawk b. 1879
Jessie Rocky Bear b. 1878
Thomas Rocky Bear b. 1880
Mary Rock Bear b. 1884

18/05/2025

"Simone Arianne Biles Owens OLY (née Biles; born March 14, 1997) is an American artistic gymnast. Her 11 Olympic medals and 30 World Championship medals make her the most decorated gymnast in history, and she is considered by many to be one of the greatest gymnasts and Olympians of all time.
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With 11 Olympic medals, she is tied with Věra Čáslavská as the second-most decorated female Olympic gymnast, and has the most Olympic medals earned by a U.S. gymnast.
At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Biles won individual gold medals in the all-around, vault, and floor, bronze on balance beam, and gold as part of the United States team, dubbed the ""Final Five"". At the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where she was favored to win at least four of the six available gold medals, she withdrew from most of the competition due to ""the twisties"", a temporary loss of air awareness while performing twisting elements. She won a silver medal with her team and a bronze medal on the balance beam; the team was nicknamed ""Fighting Four"" as a tribute to the adversity they faced. At the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, she became the first American woman to win two Olympic all-around and vault titles, the first woman of any nation to do so since Věra Čáslavská in 1964 and 1968, and the second woman ever to have won 2 Olympic all-around and at least 2 World all-around titles. She also won silver on floor and gold as part of the United States team, who were nicknamed ""Golden Girls"".
Biles is a six-time World individual all-around champion at the 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019 and 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, six-time World floor exercise champion (2013–2015, 2018–2019, 2023), four-time World balance beam champion (2014–2015, 2019, 2023), two-time World vault champion (2018–2019), and was a member of the gold medal-winning United States teams (2014–2015, 2018–2019, 2023). She is also a four-time World silver medalist (2013–2014 and 2023 on vault, 2018 on uneven bars), a three-time World bronze medalist (2015 on vault, 2013 and 2018 on balance beam), and a nine-time United States national all-around champion (2013–2016, 2018–2019, 2021, 2023–2024).
In 2019, Biles broke the record for most World Championship medals in gymnastics; she won her 24th and 25th medals at the event, surpassing Vitaly Scherbo's 23 World medals. Biles has since secured an additional five World medals, for a total of 30. She holds the record for World all-around titles , and is the sixth woman to win an individual all-around title at both the World Championships and the Olympics, the first since Lilia Podkopayeva in 1996 to hold both titles simultaneously. Biles is the tenth female gymnast and first American female gymnast to win a World medal on every event, and the first female gymnast since Daniela Silivaș in 1988 to win a medal on every event at a single Olympic Games or World Championships.
In 2022, President Joe Biden awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom. In 2023, she won her eighth U.S. Gymnastics title, breaking the 90-year-old U.S. Gymnastics title record previously held by Alfred Jochim. Biles has won the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year thrice (2017, 2019, 2020), and Comeback of the Year once (2024).
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18/05/2025

A Native American woman, identified as Wo-Ho-Pum of the Walla Walla tribe, is sitting cross-legged, next to a child in a cradleboard, in front of a cloth tipi. The woman appears to be sitting on a blanket or bedding on the bare ground. The woman is wearing a buckskin dress with beadwork and fringe, a woven hat, plain moccasins, and has a woven bag draped over her knee. Her hair is in two long braids. Her jewelry includes shell earrings, beaded necklaces and choker, and beaded and copper bracelets. She is holding the cradleboard upright. Only the child's hooded face and the top of the wooden back support of the cradleboard are visible. The rest of the child and cradleboard are covered with a fringed scarf or shawl, with some beads or looped necklaces across the front. The entire background of the image is the solid white cloth of the tipi. A blanket is pinned to the side of the tipi, and hangs down to the ground, draping over an unseen object. Several bags are displayed on the blanket, four woven ones with geomeric patterns, and one beaded one with an image of a woman and young girl

17/05/2025

Gil Birmingham is an American actor of Native American descent, born on July 13, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He is of Comanche heritage and is well-known in the film and television industry with a career spanning many years.
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Birmingham has appeared in numerous notable films and television shows. Some of his notable roles include Billy Black in the "Twilight" series, Albert Hosteen in "House of Cards," and Thomas Rainwater in "Yellowstone." He has also been involved in projects such as "The Lone Ranger," "Hell or High Water," and "Wind River."
A standout event in Gil Birmingham's career is his role in the "Twilight" series. Portraying Billy Black, a Quileute Native American and the father of a key character in the story, Birmingham attracted the attention of audiences and received much praise for his acting. This role helped him become an icon in the Native American community and garnered widespread recognition in the film industry. Birmingham has been vocal about the need for authentic portrayals of Native American characters and stories in film and television.
He has used his platform to raise awareness about the lack of representation and stereotypes faced by indigenous actors in Hollywood. Birmingham has spoken at various events and participated in discussions aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry.
Additionally, Birmingham has been involved in initiatives supporting indigenous youth and communities. He has worked with organizations focused on education, cultural preservation, and empowerment for Native American youth.
Overall, Gil Birmingham's advocacy work and efforts to promote indigenous representation in the media have been significant in addressing issues of misrepresentation and underrepresentation faced by Native American communities in Hollywood
Gil Birmingham is an American actor of Native American descent, born on July 13, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas, USA. He is of Comanche heritage and is well-known in the film and television industry with a career spanning many years.
Birmingham has appeared in numerous notable films and television shows. Some of his notable roles include Billy Black in the "Twilight" series, Albert Hosteen in "House of Cards," and Thomas Rainwater in "Yellowstone." He has also been involved in projects such as "The Lone Ranger," "Hell or High Water," and "Wind River."
A standout event in Gil Birmingham's career is his role in the "Twilight" series. Portraying Billy Black, a Quileute Native American and the father of a key character in the story, Birmingham attracted the attention of audiences and received much praise for his acting. This role helped him become an icon in the Native American community and garnered widespread recognition in the film industry. Birmingham has been vocal about the need for authentic portrayals of Native American characters and stories in film and television.
He has used his platform to raise awareness about the lack of representation and stereotypes faced by indigenous actors in Hollywood. Birmingham has spoken at various events and participated in discussions aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion in the entertainment industry.
Additionally, Birmingham has been involved in initiatives supporting indigenous youth and communities. He has worked with organizations focused on education, cultural preservation, and empowerment for Native American youth.
Overall, Gil Birmingham's advocacy work and efforts to promote indigenous representation in the media have been significant in addressing issues of misrepresentation and underrepresentation faced by Native American communities in Hollywood...🧡🧡.
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17/05/2025

Congratulations to Mo Brings Plenty who will be the first ever recipient of the Western Heritage New Horizon Award. An enrolled Lakota from Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Brings Plenty carries the legacy of his grandfathers who fought at Little Big Horn. Best known for his role in "Yellowstone", he's also a horse stunt rider, rancher and advocate for Native communities who believes in preserving culture and tradition, making him a perfect choice for the award's debut.

17/05/2025

Happy 80th Birthday, Danny Trejo!
Danny Trejo, born on May 16, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, is a renowned American actor (of Mexican descent) known for his distinctive appearance and frequent roles as a villain in many action and crime films. Having endured a difficult childhood and many years in prison for drug-related and violent offenses, Trejo found a way out through participating in rehabilitation programs and becoming a boxing champion in prison.
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His acting career began by chance when he was invited to be a drug counselor for a film, leading to many small roles and eventually major roles in films like "Desperado," "Heat," "From Dusk Till Dawn," and "Machete."
Besides his acting career, Trejo is also a successful entrepreneur with a chain of restaurants, Trejo’s Tacos and Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts in Los Angeles. He actively participates in charitable activities, particularly helping those struggling with drug addiction, using his life experiences to become a motivational speaker and advisor, positively impacting the community.
Danny Trejo's contributions to indigenous culture are significant. With his Mexican heritage, he takes pride in his cultural background and often uses his platform to raise awareness about the issues faced by indigenous and Latino communities. Trejo participates in numerous projects and events that support and honor indigenous culture while promoting the preservation and development of traditional values. He also leverages his fame and influence to advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, contributing to building a fair and respectful society that embraces cultural diversity.
Danny Trejo is not only an icon in the entertainment industry but also an active advocate for indigenous communities and their cultural values, consistently striving to make a positive difference in society.
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17/05/2025

Colville girl on the Colville Reservation in northeastern Washington - circa 1905

16/05/2025

"Dawn Michelle Staley (born May 4, 1970)[1] is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team.
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A point guard, she played college basketball for the Virginia Cavaliers and spent eight seasons in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), primarily with the Charlotte Sting. Staley also played on the United States women's national basketball team, winning three gold medals at the Olympic Games from 1996 to 2004, and was the head coach of the team that won an Olympic gold medal in 2021. She is the first person to win the Naismith Award as both a player and a coach.
During her college career with Virginia from 1988 to 1992, Staley set the NCAA record for steals, the school record for points, and the ACC record for assists. She played professionally in the American Basketball League (ABL) during its three years of operation before being selected ninth overall by the Sting in the 1999 WNBA draft. As a member of the Sting and the Houston Comets, she received six consecutive WNBA All-Star selections from 2001 to her final season in 2006. Staley spent most of her WNBA career simultaneously serving as the head coach of the Temple Owls women's basketball team from 2000 to 2008, leading them to six NCAA tournaments, three regular-season conference championships, and four conference tournament titles.
After becoming South Carolina's head coach in 2008, Staley rebuilt the Gamecocks into one of the top women's basketball programs. During her 16 seasons, she has led South Carolina to eight SEC regular season championships, eight SEC tournament championships, eight Sweet Sixteens, five Final Fours, and three NCAA women's basketball national championships, including the school's first in 2017 and a perfect season in 2024. Staley was inducted to the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2013.
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16/05/2025

At a chance meeting in the 1850's between white men and Comanches at Nocona's village near the Canadian River, the captive Cynthia Ann was identified and seen fully participating in Comanche life at her village. When asked if she would return to her Parker family, she could only shake her head and point to her children. Cynthia Ann with her Comanche name of Naduah had chosen all the practices and ways of the Comanches.

As Cynthia Ann's mother dearly wanted her to return home, her brother John Parker was directed to bring her back to her family. However, he shared that Cynthia Ann "refused to listen to the proposition, saying that her husband, children, and all that she held most dear, were with the Indians, and there she should remain."

On December 18, 1860, Lawrence Sullivan Ross and the Texas Rangers seeking Comanche held white captives attacked a Comanche camp on Mule Creek near the Pease River. The Battle of Pease River resulted in three tribal members captured, two of which included Cynthia Ann and her infant daughter. After the fight, her Uncle Isaac Parker took them to his home close to Birdville. Cynthia Ann Parker lived for some twenty four years as a member of the Comanche tribe.

Magnificent touching photograph of Chief Quanah Parker sitting beside a portrait picture of his mother Cynthia Ann Parker and his sister Prairie Flower in the Star House, ca. 1897. The mother and daughter picture was done by a Fort Worth photographer in January of 1861.

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