Evans Flammond, Sr. Sicangu/Lakota
Celebrate the leadership and enduring legacy of a respected Native American chief with our Chief Spotted Tail Canvas Print - Canvas Wall Art. This powerful piece pays tribute to Chief Spotted Tail, a renowned leader of the Sicangu Lakota (Brulé Sioux), known for his wisdom, diplomatic skills, and efforts to negotiate peace and protect the rights of his people during times of great upheaval with the United States government. Spotted Tail's leadership in negotiations and his advocacy for the welfare of the Lakota during the tumultuous periods of treaties and resettlements underscore his role as a pragmatic and respected leader who navigated the complex dynamics of power and cultural preservation. This canvas print captures the essence of Chief Spotted Tail's legacy as a figure of resistance, resilience, and reconciliation, making it an inspiring addition for those interested in the rich history of Native American leaders and the profound narratives of indigenous sovereignty and survival. Our Chief Spotted Tail Canvas Print - Canvas Wall Art is meticulously crafted, featuring an image that portrays the dignity and visionary leadership of Chief Spotted Tail. Printed on high-quality canvas for a modern and durable finish, this piece is designed to inspire reflection and conversation. Ideal for historians, educators, and anyone interested in Native American history and the stories of leadership that have shaped it, it serves not just as a decorative item but as a source of inspiration and a reminder of the enduring impact of indigenous leaders who stood firmly for the rights and traditions of their people. Whether displayed in a study, office, or public space, the Chief Spotted Tail Canvas Print invites viewers to engage with the legacy of a leader whose life and actions continue to illuminate the complexities of Native American history, sovereignty, and the ongoing pursuit of justice and recognition, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the contributions and challenges of Native American leaders throughout history.
Film-maker Paul Ratner developed a passion for researching old photographs of indigenous people while making "Moses on the Mesa", a film about a German-Jewish immigrant who fell in love with a Native-American woman and became governor of her tribe of Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico in the late 1800s.
Fool Bull of the Sicangu Lakota Sioux tribe, late 1800s. I prefer the term American Indian; here are a few other opinions: Author Steve Hendricks, whose book The Unquiet Grave: The FBI and the Struggle for the Soul of Indian Country I recently read, wrote in the book's afterword, "I use the term American Indian rather than the alternatives - Native American, indigine, aborigine, and so on - because it is the word most Indian of the Plains use to describe themselves, because it is simple, euphonious, and familiar to non-Indians, and because although its origins are disputed (possibly it was a mistaken reference to the people of India, possibly it was a reference to people 'of God,' or in dios), it is in any case not derogative in origin. The National Congress of American Indians, the American Indian College Fund, the American Indian Movement, Indian Country Today, News from Indian Country, and many other organizations run by and for Indians see no reason to stop using the word. Nor do I." Russell Means, an Oglala Lakota Sioux and one of the founders of the American Indian Movement, certainly the most militant of Indian groups, states, "I abhor the term Native American. It is a generic government term used to describe all the indigenous prisoners of the United States. These are the American Samoans, the Micronesians, the Aleuts, the original Hawaiians, and the erroneously termed Eskimos, who are actually Upiks and Inupiats. And, of course, the American Indian. I prefer the term American Indian because I know its origins . . . As an added distinction the American Indian is the only ethnic group in the United States with the American before our ethnicity . . . We were enslaved as American Indians, we were colonized as American Indians, and we will gain our freedom as American Indians, and then we will call ourselves any damn thing we choose." And Christina Berry, a Cherokee writer and producer of the website All Things Cherokee, says: "In the end, the term you choose to use (as an Indian or non-Indian) is your own personal choice. Very few Indians that I know care either way. The recommended method is to refer to a person by their tribe, if that information is known. The reason is that the Native peoples of North America are incredibly diverse. It would be like referring both a Romanian and an Irishman as European. . . . Whenever possible an Indian would prefer to be called a Cherokee or a Lakota or whichever tribe they belong to. This shows respect because not only are you sensitive to the fact that the terms Indian, American Indian, and Native American are an over simplification of a diverse ethnicity, but you also show that you listened when they told what tribe they belonged to. When you don't know the specific tribe simply use the term which you are most comfortable using. The worst that can happen is that someone might correct you and open the door for a thoughtful debate on the subject of political correctness and its impact on ethnic identity. What matters in the long run is not which term is used but the intention with which it is used."
