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Gatherings
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Photo Exhibit
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Bison Roundup
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Superstitions
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Book Review
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Three-Card Poker ...24 Casino Trail
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Bison Prairie Pie
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Cover: Kimberly DeJesus (Comanche/ Otoe-Missouria/Pawnee), John Jernigan; this spread: Apache Ga’an Mountain Spirit dancer, MJ Alexander.
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ELGIN > Comanche Language and Culture A Beginner’s Packet is free to enrolled tribal members, $70 for others, includes shipping. www.comanchelanguage.org clcpc@comanchelanguage.org
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NORMAN > American Indian Youth Language Fair Sam Noble Museum, University of OK Monday April 6: Grades Pre-K–5 Tuesday April 7: Grades 6–1`2 Open and free to the public. Students compete in events featuring their own Native languages. nal.snomnh.ou.edu/fair
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RADIO > Chickasaw Community Radio KCNP 89.5 FM www.kcnpradio.org
> Citizen Potawatomi Community Radio KGFF-AM 1450 “The Native American Speaks” show archive is available at: www.potawatomi.org/news/the-nativeamerican-speaks
> Indians For Indians Saturdays 9am -12pm on KACO 98.5 FM
> Kiowa Voices Sundays 1-3pm on KACO 98.5 FM
> Seminole Nation Weekly Radio Show Live on Tuesdays, 11 am on KWSH 1260 AM
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WWW > Mvskoke Trail of Tears Virtual Tour www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEvAYMozpgs
> Research Your Indian Ancestry
OKLAHOMA CITY
Oklahoma Historical Society website http://www.okhistory.org/research/dawes
> Oklahoma House Native American Caucus
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Tuesday April 14, State Capitol, Rm 108 A meeting of legislators that are also tribal members. To attend, contact Holly Bishop at Rep. Dan Kirby’s office: Hollie.Bishop@okhouse.gov, (405) 557-7356
> Cherokee Days ant NMAI
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PERKINS > Iowa Nation Grey Snow Eagle House 2 mi S of Perkins on Hwy 177 Weekend tours by appointment, call 405-334-7471 www.facebook.com/GreySnowEagleHouse
WASHINGTON, DC National Museum of the American Indian Weekend of April 10-12 The Cherokee Nation, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians in Oklahoma are partnering to share their common history and cultural lifeways through dancing, music, artist demonstrations, films, and hands-on activities for kids and families. http://nmai.si.edu
Send us details or photos of your Gathering: edit@dreamcatchermag.net
GATHERINGS
NATIVE ARTISTS HONORED > Brent Greenwood (Chickasaw) took Best In Show for his painting “Native Sisters” (top) at the 2015 Coors Western Art Exhibit and Sale at the National Western Stock Show in Denver. Also featured in the show was “Eagle Dance Series V” (bottom) by Dan Namingha (Hopi) as well as works by Arlo Namingha and Melanie Yazzie (Navajo).
> www.coorswesternart.com
Courtesy National Western Stock Show
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GATHERINGS
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1790 MUSCOGEE TREATY AT NMAI > A Muscogee (Creek) delegation gathered in Washington D.C. for the installation of the 1790 Treaty of the Muscogee (Creek) Nations and the United States into the “Nation to Nation” exhibition currently at the National Museum of the American Indian. NMAI Guest Curator Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne/Hodulgee Muscogee)(left) joined Muscogee (Creek) Nation Principal Chief George Tiger (right) at the display.
> nmai.si.edu
Kevin Wolf/AP Images, Courtesy NMAI
GATHERINGS
ANCIENT CANOE EXHIBIT > “Dugout Canoes: Paddling Through The Americas” is in the Aaittafama’ Room of the Chickasaw Cultural Center through May 6. This exhibit showcases canoemaking, paddles, tools, fishing equipment, model canoes, a replica canoe to climb in and several hands-on activities. Ancient canoes on display include one made from a cypress tree back in the 1500s. Don’t miss this one-ofa-kind experience.
> chickasawculturalcenter.com
Dreamcatcher Images
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DIGNITY : TRIBES IN TRANSITION
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photographs by dana gluckstein > “DIGNITY: Tribes in Transition” is a photography exhibition honoring Indigenous Peoples worldwide as traditional and contemporary cultures collide. The book “Dignity: In Honor of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples,” is sold through the Amnesty International online shop.
> www.tribesintransition.org shop.amnestyusa.org www.danagluckstein.com
> Sep 2–Nov 6 2015 Brown University, Providence, RI
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Oren R. Lyons, Faithkeeper, Turtle Clan, Onondaga Nation, 2009
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BISON ROUNDUP
Every Fall at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve in Osage County, the Nature Conservancy holds a bison roundup. Attendance to this spectacular event is by invitation only; Conservancy members are invited on a rotating basis.
> The Nature Conservancy has reintroduced bison at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve as a critical part of the restoration of the tallgrass prairie ecosystem. The bison at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve have about 25,000 acres in which to roam freely. The purpose of the roundup is to count, weigh, inoculate and generally check on the health of the herd.
> Guests are given lunch while Conservancy staff and others talk about various aspects of the operation. On this day, Osage elder Ed Red Eagle, Jr. (right) gave a blessing and the Osage perspective on the prairie and efforts to save it. Visitors are awed by the power of these animals that once dominated this land.
> www.nature.org
Background and Ed Red Eagle, Jr: John Jernigan; others: Dreamcatcher Images
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GAMING SUPERSTITIONS
WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE? > > According to the Study of Public Opinion Research Center, 54% of adults believe in at least one superstition and gambling, in particular, has many superstitious beliefs. We believe that if we do a particular thing, we will win. Here is a random sample of other gamblers’ superstitions:
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BAD LUCK Black 13 Whistling or singing during a game. Entering the casino through the main entrance. Mentioning books Crossing your fingers or legs during a game. Touching the arm of a player during a game. Let someone rest their foot on your chair. $50 bills Changing socks during a winning streak. Counting your money at the table. Lending money to another player. Turning in the chair during a game. Playing on a polished table. Being dealt several black cards in a row. Washing your hands during a winning streak. To be superstitious.
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steve dannenmann took second place in the wsop tournament of champions. for the whole week, he wore the same shirt, arrived in even-numbered taxis and he never used the front door. he won over $4.2 million.
GOOD LUCK White or Red 7 or 8 Horseshoes Rabbit’s foot or badger’s tooth Playing for the very first time. Lucky shirt or hat Lucky turtle Red underwear (or any red garment) 4-Leaf Clover socks (Perry Friedman) Dirty clothing Turning on all the lights before going to the casino. Putting a bill under your stack of chips. Sitting in the first two seats to the left of the dealer. Bringing a partner that brings good luck. Abstaining from sex before going to the casino. Having sex before playing. (Becca Kerl) An unlit cigarette in your mouth. (Sam Farha) “Creep” by Radiohead. (Sabyl Cohen-Landrum) “Lose Yourself” by Eminem. (Becca Kerl) Washing your hands if you want to reverse your luck. Cursing at the ball during a game of roulette. Stacking your chips a certain way each time. Squeezing the playing cards. Draping a charm over the machine while playing. Rubbing garlic on the machine before playing. Sniffing oranges. (Johnny Chan) Seeing a hunchback on your way to the casino. Blowing on your dice before a throw. Playing a slot only if the seat is warm. Playing the cards blind in Three-Card Poker. Verbally calling for a card or number. Looking away or leaving the table. Expecting bad luck. (Tony Cousineau) Leaving the casino through the main entrance. To be superstitious.
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BOOK REVIEW
1536 FREE WATERS
and other blackjack endeavors: finding profit and humor in card - counting > By Glen Wiggy iUniverse, 232 pages ISBN-10: 1475945647
> > There are untold numbers of books that show you how to count cards, but most of them are so boring that the lessons gleaned are barely worth the read. This book, however, is full of tales that balance humor with education. Part how-to manual, part memoir, 1536 Free Waters and Other Blackjack Endeavors-Finding Profit and Humor in Card-Counting chronicles Wiggy’s amusing experiences while playing blackjack during more than eight hundred casino visits from January
2001 thru May 2008. It also introduces blackjack cardcounting in a fun, easy-to-learn format.
> Glen Wiggy was born in Midwest City, the son of the golf pro and seasoned gambler. He graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and had a twentyyear career as an Air Force officer including duties as an Assistant Professor of Mathematics and a Scientific Analyst. He has a BS in mathematics from the Air Force Academy, an MBA from Boston University, and an MS in mathematics from the University of Arizona. His approach is that of a statistician; the book won’t teach you how to “kill” the dealer or make a living playing the game. You will learn basic strategy and introductory card-counting skills that give you enough confidence to approach the table with a positive attitude and reasonable expectation of winning.
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“I originally started card-counting because I wanted to make a few dollars,” he says. “Then, I started noticing all these funny things. I would notice strange things other players did, the superstitions people have. It turns out that winning and losing wasn’t the biggest thing; it was how much fun I was having.” That’s the lesson of the book: the pleasure is in the journey.
> Online archive of Glen Wiggy’s stories: blackjackstories.com/author/glenwiggy
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3-CARD POKER > > Have you ever played a game of Three-Card Poker? The game is gaining popularity across the nation. It’s different than traditional poker and depends more on luck than strategy. For starters, each player receives three instead of the traditional five cards, so there are no Royal Flushes, Four of a Kinds, Full Houses, or Two Pairs.
> There are two games in Three Card Poker: 1) Pair Plus and 2) Ante & Play. Bet on one or on both games.
you must raise by placing what is called the Play bet, equal to the Ante. Now you play–no raises. The dealer must qualify with at least a Queen. If the dealer does not qualify, you win even money on the Ante and the Play bet is returned. If the dealer qualifies, here’s how the payout works: if you have a better hand, you win even money on both the Ante and Play bets; if you tie, both the Ante and Play bets push; if the dealer beats your hand, kiss both the Ante and Play bets goodbye.
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HAND RANK, FREQUENCY, PROBABILITY & TYPICAL PAYOUTS 1 STRAIGHT FLUSH-THREE SUITED CARDS IN SEQUENCE 2 THREE OF A KIND-THREE CARDS OF SAME RANK 3 STRAIGHT-THREE CARDS IN SEQUENCE
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Pair Plus The Pair Plus bet is a straight payout depending on your hand. The dealer’s hand isn’t an issue. You’re dealt a good hand–you win.
> Ante and Play The Ante and Play game is you against the dealer. First you’ll make your initial bet, the Ante. You’ll be dealt three cards and can decide to either play or fold. Keep in mind that if you fold, you not only lose your Ante but also lose any Pair Plus bet you made. So think carefully. If your Pair Plus bet won anything, you shouldn’t fold. If you decide to play,
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Bonus Then there’s the Bonus. If you have a Straight or higher, there is a bonus payout. This is paid whether or not the dealer qualifies. If the dealer qualifies, the play bet wins even money and the payout on the ante is based on the casino’s pay table. If the dealer does not qualify, the payout on the ante is the same as above but the play bet is returned.
> Three-Card Poker’s popularity comes from the simplicity of the game. Since you are playing against the dealer, a camaraderie can develop amongst the players. Are you ready to play?
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OKLAHOMA CASINO TRAIL
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Loretta Oden and bison: John Jernigan; Pot Pie: Shannon Edwards; service: Dreamcatcher Images
LET’S EAT
BISON PRAIRIE PIE > > Chef Loretta Oden (Citizen Potawatomi) and Shannon Edwards (Osage) > >
MAKE THE FILLING
MAKE THE CRUST
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2 LBS. BISON TRI-TIP OR TOP ROUND 1 # 10 CAN DICED TOMATOES + JUICE 3 TBSP. PREPARED CHILI POWDER 2 TSP. GROUND CUMIN 1 /4 TSP. GROUND CAYENNE PEPPER 4 CLOVES MINCED FRESH GARLIC 1 RED BELL PEPPER, DICED 1 GREEN BELL PEPPER, DICED 1 LARGE YELLOW ONION, CHOPPED YUKON GOLD POTATOES, CUBED JUNIPER BERRIES (IF AVAILABLE)
2C. UNBLEACHED FLOUR 1 TSP. SALT 1 STICK BUTTER 4 TBSP. CHILLED VEGETABLE SHORTENING
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Trim and cut the bison into 1-2 inch cubes. Dredge in flour and brown the meat in just enough oil to keep it from sticking to a large skillet.
> Add ice water as needed to the mix until the dough can be formed into a ball.
> Cover and refrigerate until needed (it can be made several hours in advance). If a bread is desired, use the Little Big Pie dough recipe.
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Roll out pie crust or dough on a floured surface and cut out the top and/or bottom to size.
Add onions and garlic.
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Assemble the pies in individual bowls and cook at 350 for thirty minutes.
After the meat is well-browned, add bell peppers (seeded, deveined and diced) and sweat.
> Toast dry seasonings and berries in a small dry skillet and add it to the meat mixture along with the tomatoes, juice and water.
> Cook until tender and thickened, stirring often. Add potatoes during the last half hour of cooking.
> Express yourself! Garnish the top crust with rosemary, jalapenos or dough cut-outs.
> Egg wash the crust for the last ten minutes of baking. Serves 8-10.
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