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DLA’UPAC. (fl. c. 1800s). Walula. An early prophet in the Columbia Plateau region who lived near pre­sent-day Pasco, Washington.  The prophet was be­lieved to have lived before the later prophet smohalla, perhaps in the early 1800s. Dla’upac was said to … Continue reading →

MARQUETTE, JACQUES (1637-1675). French Jesuit missionary to Canada. Born in France, Mar­quette entered the Jesuit novitiate in 1654.  In 1665 he was assigned to go to Canada and arrived in 1666 in Quebec, where he studied Montagnais and other Indian … Continue reading →

Los Angeles Times February 18, 1979 THE NEW AMERICAN INDIAN RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ACT By John Dart Times Religion Writer Research Assistance Michael Wayne “Your Hungry Coyote” – California Mission Indian   Wintu medicine women Flora Jones has been contending for … Continue reading →

If you wish to join the Native Orthodox Church by showing your support you will receive a membership certificate, membership card, and a free gift! We need your support to cover some expenses such as web hosting, postage, office supplies, … Continue reading →

We had a very good meeting at the Native American Veterans Association this Saturday on 09/08/18.  We had some great speeches about the election that was happening at the Navajo Nation, a project on creating an Native American village, the … Continue reading →

To learn more about Craig Carpenter, I suggest you read the book Indian Country by Matthiessen, Peter,      

KINNI-KINNICK BLENDS PRAIRIE PRIDE – A light sweet blend of tobaccos and herbs from the prairie country. PLAINS – This mixture is a combination of other fine tobaccos carefully selected and blended.  To increase its aromatic potential, the fine Black … Continue reading →

Calumet or “Peace-pipe” of the Indians [This text was originally published in 1907 by the Bureau of American Ethnology as part of its Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico.  It was later reproduced, in 1913, by the Geographic Board … Continue reading →