Wyoming's Wind River Country
Skip the big crowds and aim for the adventure with the big reward in Wyoming's Wind River Country. Backpack deep into glacial mountains, ride in river canyons or atop slick rock. Unplug into heart-opening sunsets, visit ghosts along wagon trails, or get caught up in the beat and colors of a Native American dance. You'll discover what it means to be 'Forever West' in Wyoming.
Video Production by: Kyle Duba
Who Are the Northern Arapaho?
The Northern Arapaho have called the Wind River Reservation home since 1879. This Module is an introduction to the people and culture of the tribe. Module 4 of the Wind River Education Project at
Grand Opening of the UW Native American Education Research and Cultural Center
University of Wyoming's new Native American Education Research and Cultural Center (NAERCC) held its grand opening ceremony on Friday, Sept. 29.
The NAERCC, located in the facility that formerly housed UW’s Honors Program on the corner of 10th and Ivinson streets, will be a “living-learning community” that helps to support the academic achievement and personal success of Native American students while promoting traditional culture.
State Sen. Affie Ellis, of Cheyenne, a UW graduate and one of the original Native center steering committee members, was the master of ceremonies. Speakers included John Washakie, Eastern Shoshone Tribe; Burnett Whiteplume, Northern Arapaho Tribe; Vanessa Sorrels, a Doctor of Pharmacy candidate and UW Keepers of the Fire president; U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi; U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney; Gov. Matt Mead; the president of the UW Board of Trustees, John MacPherson; Jillian Balow, state superintendent of public instruction; and Nichols.
Trosper, the director of the NAERCC, says the center is needed to help boost graduation rates among Wind River Indian Reservation students. Trosper says the NAERCC will help Native American students adjust to the individualistic academic environment while maintaining the Native value system.
The NAERCC will provide: one-on-one academic, financial aid, personal and cultural guidance; strategies that promote Native American student recruitment and retention; peer mentor support; connections to resources for tutoring, child care and more; cultural events and activities; guidance to balance academic and cultural/spiritual commitments ; a computer lab; classroom space to take classes offered by the American Indian Studies program; space to study; space for Native American student organizations to meet; and an environment that promotes community.
The American Indian Studies program, the High Plains American Indian Research Institute, the student Keepers of the Fire organization and other student organizations will be housed within the new center.
Native Day Dance Competition - Young Men
8 to 17 year old competing in the Native Day Dance Competition at the Wind River Casino on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. The winner walked away with $500!
No Indians or Dogs Allowed - Sheridan, Wyoming and the Miss Indian America Pageant
The Miss Indian America pageant was launched by Sheridan residents in the 1950s to combat discrimination. The story is told through the eyes of Miss Indian America title holders who held a reunion in 2013, serving as grand marshals in the Sheridan, WY Rodeo parade and commemorating a legacy of bridging cultures.
Hwy 8 Road Trip - Riverton to Gimli
Watch the sun set on this winter road trip down Hwy 8 in Manitoba's Interlake. Starting from the train station (museum) in Riverton and ending at the Viking statue in Gimli.
Saving Places
Saving Places is a documentary about the preservation of highly threatened, historically significant buildings on public lands. It visits restoration projects across the country, including the Simpson Lake Lodge in Fremont County and the Bar BC Ranch in the Grand Teton National Park.
Tribal Talk Blood Quantum
Blood Quantum: What makes you Native American?
Moderator, Willie Noseep, CWC Vice President; Eastern Shoshone Tribal Member
Speakers:
Willard Gould, Northern Arapaho Tribal Member
Ivan Posey, Central Wyoming College Tribal Education Coordinator; Eastern Shoshone Tribal Member
John Washakie, Eastern Shoshone Tribal Member
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Cultural and Equitable challenges for Native Americans in Education
Moderator, Willie Noseep, CWC Vice President; Eastern Shoshone Tribal Member
A collaboration between Wyoming Humanities and Central Wyoming College
Presented and inspired by the initiatives of Central Wyoming College (CWC), Institute of Tribal Learning and the Wyoming Humanities Two Nations - One Reservation statewide exhibit.
The CWC Institute of Tribal Learning Center, Riverton WY operates to better understand relationships and respectful behavior toward the tribes and amongst non-natives and native populations.
The Wyoming Humanities/ThinkWY Two Nations - One Reservation Exhibits introduce the story of the treaties, laws, events and people that shaped the history of the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Native American Tribal Talk Series presented by the Wyoming Humanities, Central Wyoming College. Video recording made possible by a grant from the Wyoming Community Foundation
Mark Solider Wolf: Northern Arapaho Past and Present
Watch as Mark Solider Wolf, an elder of the Northern Arapaho tribe, discusses what life was like in the past as compared to today
Episode 7 -- Lander's Industry
Our seventh episode is all about Lander’s industrial history. Zach talks with Randy Wise from the Lander Pioneer Museum
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Upcoming Events
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4 May, 2019 - 1:00-2:30 PM - Lander Pioneer Museum
Bailey Tire / Pit Stop Children’s Exploration Series
Kid’s Pioneer Vegetable Planting
Kids learn about the importance of vegetables and fruits to pioneer families. Decorate your own planter and plant your own heritage vegetable. Cosponsored by the Popo Agie Conservation District
Cost: $4/person, spots limited
11 May, 2019 - 2:00-4:00 PM - Riverton Museum
Bailey Tire / Pit Stop Children’s Exploration Series
Spool Knitting
Design and build a knitting spool that you will then learn how to use!
Cost: $2/person, limited to 12.
16 May, 2019 - 7:00-9:00 PM - Lander Pioneer Museum
Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series
Bead Cleaning Workshop
Join Collections Manager Robin Allison for a lesson on cleaning methods for beaded items. Bring your object and if you have a magnifying glass or reader glasses, bring those too. Other supplies will be provided.
Supplies limited to first 25 people.
18 May, 2019 - 10:00 AM - Lander Pioneer Museum
Wind River Country Adventure Trek Series
Historic Downtown Lander Walking Tour
Take a trip back to the early days of Lander. Visit some of the oldest buildings in town and hear the colorful stories of the early pioneers.
Free & Open to the Public — lasts about 2 hours
30 May, 2019 - 7:00 PM — Lander Pioneer Museum
Wyoming Community Bank Discovery Speaker Series
Dr. Saman Arayna of the University of Wyoming talks about Wyoming’s oil industry. Given the importance of extractive industries to the economy of the state, a better understanding of these resources will help Wyomingites plan for the future.
Free and open to the public.
Goshen County | Counties of Wyoming
Goshen County is the Gateway to the West and the thriving cattle industry is ranked #1 in the state.
Exploring the Nature of Wyoming is produced by:
University of Wyoming Extension
Sustainable Management of Rangeland Resources
If you have range management questions we can help:
Producers:
Ashley Garrelts - Extension Educator
David Keto - Extension Media Producer
**note the music track on this video does not fall under the Creative Commons License. All rights reserved to Digital Juice.
What's In A Name (Story, Dubois, Greybull) - Main Street, Wyoming
In this episode, we visit Story, a beautiful haven in the Big Horn Mountains. Then we head to Dubois and its beautiful scenery and wonderful origin story. Finally, we pass through Greybull and dig in to its unique name and explore its charming streets.
What Was Ours Trailer
An Eastern Shoshone Elder and two Northern Arapaho youth living on the Wind River Indian Reservation attempt to learn why thousands of ancestral artifacts are in the darkness of underground archives of museums and churches, boxed away and forgotten. Like millions of indigenous people in many parts of the world, they do not control their own material culture. It is being preserved, locked away, by ‘outsiders’ who themselves do not know what they have.
These beautiful ancestral objects—drums, pipes, eagle wing fans, medicine bags, weapons, and ceremonial attire are far from home, their meaning slowly being lost to time. Should tribes attempt to bring them back? Many want to, including our three main characters. But why do they want them back? What answers do they seek from these artifacts? How can they take control of their own past? Is recovering what’s lost even possible anymore?
Lander Sculptor David Clark
Born and raised in the Mountain West, David Alan Clark produced his first commissioned sculpture while still in his teens. After college, he left fine arts for about a dozen years while he worked in advertising and got his family started, then moved everyone back home to Wyoming to pursue sculpture full time. Wyoming Chronicle visits with the artist in his Lander studio as he created Fight On, the capstone statue of the new renovation of Kelly Walsh High School.
Carbon County | Counties of Wyoming
Carbon county is one of the 5 original counties of Wyoming and is involved in a diverse range of energy industries.
University of Wyoming Extension
Sustainable Management of Rangeland Resources
Produced by:
Ashley Garrelts - Extension Educator
David Keto - Extension Media Producer
Crawford White: Northern Arapaho along the Poudre
Crawford White, a member of the Northern Arapaho tribe, discusses the importance of water and the Poudre River
Santa Fe Indian Market Best Of Show - Interview | Dallin Maybee - Northern Arapaho/Seneca
Santa Fe Indian Market Best Of Show - Interview | Dallin Maybee - Northern Arapaho/Seneca