In this issue of North Platte Traveler
Magazine, we are proud to introduce Native Focus.
Native Focus is an ongoing project. We will strive to present Native American
Writers and Artists, who's cultural pride and spiritual vision, infuse every
aspect of their craft.
Featured Native Focus
Writer: Remembering Wounded Knee was written by Bernice Loafer.
Bernice, an Oglala Sioux tribal elder, writes with quiet, unassuming, forcefulness.
Dec. 29th marks the 112th anniversary of the Wounded Knee Massacre on the
Pine Ridge Reservation. This story written by Oglala Sioux tribal elder
Bernice Loafer, a quiet unassuming lady, brings into focus her powerful
feelings of honor and rememberance. Her writings evoke solemn respect and
rememberance of an event which should not be forgotten.
Featured Native Focus Artist: We are proud
to feature the Artwork of Tim Swimmer.Of the Cheyenne River band
of the Sioux tribe, Swimmer creates on canvas and illustration board as
well as watercolor board and paper. He works with masking or blocking techniques
using airbrush with various materials such as oil paints, acrylics, gouache,
watercolors, inks, and color pencils. Send Tim an email and welcome him
as North Platte Traveler Magazine Native focus Artist for the Fall/Winter
2002 issue! His work is original and deeply spiritual.
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