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LAWTONFort Sill Indian School, The Boarding School ExperienceThru April 2011Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center701 NW Ferris AvePhotographs and memorabilia documenting the life and times of the school. http://www.comanchemuseum.com, 580-353-0404

NORMANWeaving TraditionsTuesdays, 10 am to 6 pm, Starting Mar 8Jacobson Art House, 609 Chautauqua AveFour programs about Oklahoma tribes:: Kiowa language, Pow wow songs and traditions and classes on Basket-weaving or Bead-work.jacobsonhouse@gmail.com, 405-366-1667http://www. jacobsonhouse.com

OKLAHOMA CITYMiss, Jr. Miss, & Little Miss Indian Oklahoma City Contest & PerformanceFriday, March 18, 6:30 pmDestiny Christian Center, 3801 SE 29th St, Del CityInfo: 405-632-5227 Free and open to the public

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H i d d e n H i s t o r y

Unbeknownst to most travelers through the eastern Oklahoma town of Saline are two nondescript markers, tucked under some evergreens just off Ferry Street (Hwy 20). They recall some of the most interesting times and events of this land, when the area was ruled by the tribes, and the region was rich with trade in salt, furs, and other goods.

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K ee p i n g T r a d i t i o n

The Otoe-Missouria Tribe worked with famed wool producer Pendleton Woolen Mills to create a blanket with elements representing different aspects of the tribe. Chairman John Shotton saw this as an opportunity to create something that the tribal members could hold on to as a keepsake, a reflection of their tribe and where they come from. ¶ Designed to replicate what the Otoe-Missouria call their ‘special blankets’ (worn on special occasions and given as gifts). The special blankets could be decorated with beadwork or ribbon work, but either way, always beautifully adorned in a way that is specific to the Otoe-Missouria tribe.

Much thought went into the design of this blanket, in the words of artist Kennetha Greenwood:

When Chairman Shotton approached me, I was overwhelmed with the honor, and immediately began

thinking of the different elements that I wanted incorporated to best represent my people.

The blanket is decorated with elements representing parts of our traditional clothing. The design

running up the side is a feminine pattern. This kind of pattern is what our women wear around

their dance skirts and shawls. The ribbon-work pattern across the top and the bottom is a

men’s style pattern. It is more geometric and slender, and is usually used on leggings and aprons.

Special blankets are worn long-way with thetop folded down about an eighth of the way, and

in this case, showing the reverse colors on the opposite side of the blanket. The broad ribbon work pattern hangs

down in the front and over the arms as many of our special blankets were designed to do.

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Courtesy the artist

Pendleton Woolen Mills was very cooperative meeting the expectations of the tribe, and made a great effort to duplicate the design and colors the exact way it was presented to them. Revisions to the colors were made made according to availability, the limitations of the loom, and other technical considerations, but remained as close as possible to the original specifications. http://www.otoe-missouria.net 405-942-4700

I created each design and cut it out of paper first, the way I was taught by

my mom and grandmothers. I can do everything else on the computer,

but when it comes to making patterns, it is just more natural to use the traditional method as

it was taught to me.

The center of the blanket and design is the seal of the Otoe-Missouria tribe, featuring the symbols of our seven

clans: bear, eagle, beaver, bison, deer, owl and pigeon gathered around a prayer feather.

Surrounding the seal are elements that represent the ones who have, in the past and still today, protect the existence of

our tribe: our soldiers and veterans.

My great-grandmother used the star design in many of her patriotic patterns, so I chose it to represent

our soldiers. The floral patterns holding it up are for the Otoe war mothers. The Otoe-Missouria is the

first tribe to establish a Native American War Mother’s chapter, formed on September 14, 1943.

The cross designs in between

are for the prayers we send up for them all.

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Photographs courtesy OK Arts

Bu i l di ng a C ommun i t y

Construction is moving along on several projects at the Citizen Potawatomi tribal complex in Shawnee. Twenty new living units are being added to the Father Joe Murphy housing complex (top right). Plans include a small shopping center with a First National Bank branch, the FireLake Bowling Center (below left), and a new clinic (below right).

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The centerpiece is the FireLake Arena, which will host concerts and events (center). Revenue from gaming and other ventures made this development possible, and the jobs that will come with it.

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Have you ever played a game of Three Card Poker? 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.

Hands in order of rank:Straight FlushThree of a KindStraight –yes, Straight beats Flush in this gameFlushPairHigh Card

Another difference from traditional poker is thatthere are two games in Three Card Poker: Pair Plusand Ante and Play, and bet on one or on both games.

Pair PlusThe Pair Plus bet is a straight payout depending onyour hand. The dealer’s hand isn’t an issue. You’redealt a good hand – you win. The following is atypical pay table, (check your casino for its payouts).

Straight Flush: 40 to 1Three of a Kind: 30 to 1Straight: 6 to 1Flush: 4 to 1Pair: 1 to 1

Ante and PlayThe Ante and Play game is you against the dealer.First you’ll make your initial bet, the Ante. You’llbe dealt three cards and can decide to either playor fold. Keep in mind that if you fold, you not onlylose your Ante but also lose any Pair Plus bet youmade. So think carefully. If your Pair Plus bet wonanything, you shouldn’t fold. If you decide to play,you must raise by placing what is called the Playbet, equal to the Ante. Now you play–no raises.

The dealer must qualify with at least a Queen. If thedealer does not qualify, you win even money onthe Ante and the Play bet is returned. If the dealerqualifies, here’s how the payout works: if you havea better hand, you win even money on both theAnte and Play bets; if you tie, both the Ante andPlay bets push; if the dealer beats your hand, kissboth the Ante and Play bets goodbye.

BonusIf 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, 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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