>>But in the early stages and even now, the Rainy Mountain Baptist Church combines aspects of Kiowa culture with Christianity.

[snip]

As Harragarra reflected on the fires, she said the structures are not what really matters. Her fondest memory of the church is when she was greeted by two Kiowa deacons in the former church.

“They were glad to see you, and when you left, they were glad you came,“ Harragarra said. “I thought about, ‘Well, that's that's not the building I'm speaking about, that's the people…the church is not a building, it's the people that make it.”<<

#KOSU #Oklahoma #Indigenous #Kiowa #Wildfires #Christianity
https://www.kosu.org/show/stateimpact-oklahoma/2025-03-20/the-lord-giveth-and-the-lord-taketh-away-historic-kiowa-church-to-be-rebuilt-after-oklahoma-wildfire

Vessels that Carried Us:
Kiowa Cradleboards

Cradleboards are important vessels that carry Kiowa culture and generations of babies.

They were important protection for children given the Kiowa people’s nomadic lifestyle before signing the Medicine Lodge Treaty in 1867. Upon signing the treaty with the Comanche and Apache Nations, Kiowa people settled in what is now known as Oklahoma.

#Kiowa #Native #Indigenous
https://sway.cloud.microsoft/eDEIO0pmLgXjafMr

By @francesdanger

"Jacobson House, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is best known for being the hub for the Kiowa Six, a group of young Kiowa men who shaped Oklahoma Native art into what it is today. While historically important the house also stands as a continuing beacon in which modern Native art and artists thrive."

https://www.mvskokemedia.com/artists-musicians-rally-around-jacobson-house

Kiowa Tribe seeks contractor to investigate Westwin Elements Refinery's technology, process
#KOSU #Okahoma #Kiowa #Indigenous #Refinery
https://www.kosu.org/energy-environment/2025-01-17/kiowa-tribe-seeks-contractor-to-investigate-westwin-elements-refinerys-technology-process

The Kiowa nation has at least two different versions of their origin myth concerning death: How Death Came into the World and Why the Ant is Almost Cut in Two. #History #Kiowa #HistoryFact https://whe.to/ci/2-2605-en/

Saynday tales are popular legends of the Kiowa nation featuring the trickster figure Saynday who, like other Native American tricksters, sometimes appears as a hero, sometimes as a villain, and other times as a clownish buffoon. #History #Kiowa #HistoryFact https://whe.to/ci/2-2603-en/

#Sundance2025 Lineup Highlights Powerful #Indigenous Stories, Including '#FreeLeonardPeltier’ and ‘#ElNorte'

By Kaili Berg, December 17, 2024

"The Sundance Institute recently unveiled the lineup for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, which will showcase 87 feature films and six episodic projects that promise daring storytelling and global perspectives.

"Among the films in this year’s lineup are powerful portrayals of Indigenous experiences, including El Norte and Free Leonard Peltier.

"Sundance Institute Senior Programmer Heidi Zwicker told Native News Online that the selection of films underscores diverse narratives in Native films.

"'The films that we have this year indicate how much you can’t define what an Indigenous film should be like,' Zwicker said. 'There’s such multiplicity in the stories and worlds these filmmakers present, even within a single community.'

"The Festival will take place from January 23 to February 2, 2025, with screenings in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as a curated online program accessible to audiences nationwide from January 30 to February 2.

"Free Leonard Peltier, co-directed by #JesseShortBull (#Oglala #Lakota) and #DavidFrance, is a documentary that dives into the life and legacy of Leonard Peltier, a leader of the #AmericanIndianMovement who has been imprisoned for 50 years following a controversial conviction.

"Zwicker described the film as 'rich, well-researched, and deeply emotional,' emphasizing its timeliness as Peltier’s case gains renewed attention in the fight for clemency.

"#GregoryNava’s El Norte follows Indigneous siblings Rosa and Enrique as they flee #Guatemala after their family is murdered in a government-led massacre during the #GuatemalanCivilWar. Their journey to the U.S. becomes a struggle for survival amid the realities of #immigrant life.

"Profits from ticket sales directly support Sundance Institute’s year-round initiatives, including labs, residencies, fellowships, and educational programs through Sundance Collab. These programs empower thousands of artists annually.

"Sundance’s Indigenous Program, led by #AdamPiron (#Kiowa / #Mohawk), is a vital part of this mission, providing ongoing support to #NativeFilmmakers."

Read more:
https://nativenewsonline.net/arts-entertainment/sundance-2025-lineup-highlights-powerful-indigenous-stories-including-free-leonard-peltier-and-el-norte
#AmnestyForLeonardPeltier #ClemencyForLeonardPeltier #ReaderSupportedNews #IndigenousFilmmakers

#EAS for Barber, #KS; #Comanche, #KS; #Edwards, #KS; #Kiowa, #KS; #Pawnee, #KS; #Pratt, #KS; #Stafford, #KS: National Weather Service: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING in effect for this area until 7:45 PM CDT for DESTRUCTIVE 80 mph winds. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Source: NWS Dodge City KS** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

#EAS for Edwards, #KS; #Ford, #KS; #Hodgeman, #KS; #Kiowa, #KS; #Pawnee, #KS; #Pratt, #KS; #Stafford, #KS: National Weather Service: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING in effect for this area until 6:45 PM CDT for DESTRUCTIVE 80 mph winds. Take shelter in a sturdy building, away from windows. Flying debris may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Source: NWS Dodge City KS** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

#EAS for Caddo, #OK; #Comanche, #OK; #Kiowa, #OK: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 8:45 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Norman OK** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

#EAS for Jackson, #OK; #Kiowa, #OK; #Tillman, #OK: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 8:15 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Norman OK** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

#EAS for Comanche, #OK; #Jackson, #OK; #Kiowa, #OK: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 8:15 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Norman OK** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

#EAS for Comanche, #OK; #Kiowa, #OK: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 7:45 PM CDT. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Norman OK** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

Noooo! We all have to cross over sometime, but this is such a loss to those of us still on this side. #nscottmomaday #poet #nativeamerican #Kiowa #wellspoken #literary https://nativenewsonline.net/currents/native-american-literary-great-n-scott-momaday-kiowa-has-walked-on