The author, Randy "Talking Man" Tanner is proud of his Native heritage (Western Cherokee & Chikamaka) and injected some of that heritage. The setting and background of Project Timeslip is rich with Native American culture, concepts, and lore. For more information concerning Native American history and culture, explore the following links:
Current Events
Indian Country Today Today's news from a Native perspective
History & Culture
"Women and Warriors of the Plains." The Pioneer Photography of Julia E. Tuell
Chikamaka Band of the South Cumberland Plateau. The Cherokee & Choctaw who avoided the "The Trail of Tears" by disappearing into the hills
Native American Nations, an exhaustive compendium of cultural and historical links
Removal of the Cherokees, John G. Burnett's Story of the Removal of the Cherokees. Posted in the Cherokee Messenger.
Non-fiction. A selection of excellent films, portraits, almanacs, and encyclopedias by Native authors
Deconstructing the Myths of "The First Thanksgiving" by Judy Dow (Abenaki) & Beverly Slapin (2006)
Cherokee Arts & Culture http://www.cherokeeimages.com/
Literature & Arts
Beverly Slapin(2008). How to Write... with an Indian Theme, posted on American Indians In Children's Literature, a Debbie Reese Blog site.
Oyate. This blog site provides: critical evaluation of books and curricula with Indian themes, conducting of "Teaching Respect for Native Peoples" workshops and institutes; and distribution of books/materials with an emphasis on writing and illustration by Native people.
Native American Actors for fans and professionals - provides a current list of American Indian actors and other celebrities
Native American Art & Technology, good resource for understanding "the atrocities against the Native American"
Bunky Echo-Hawk has become a nationally known proACTive ARTist
Recommended Books
Recommended Books about Thanksgiving(from an Indian perspective)
Bruchac, M. (Abenaki), and O'Neill (2001). 1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving.
Hunter, S, (Ojibwe). Four Seasons of Corn: A Winnebago Tradition.
Peters, R. (Wampanoag) (1992). Clambake: A Wampanoag Tradition.
Regguinti, G (Ojibwe) (1992). The Sacred Harvest: Ojibway Wild Rice Gathering.
Seale (Santee/Cree), Slapin, and Silverman (Cherokee). Thanksgiving: A Native Perspective.
Swamp, J. (Mohawk), Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message.
Wittstock, L. (Seneca), Ininatig's Gift of Sugar: Traditional Native Sugarmaking.
Excellent Native Music Links
Crystal Shawanda, Native Musician keeping her culture alive in pop/country western music
Johnny Whitehorse (aka Robert Mirabal) Available at Zango Music
Imagine a time of great horseman riding across the plains and desert plateaus. Warriors and dancers celebrate around the drum. Ghostly visions appear in sand storms and rain clouds, a sign from the Great Mystery to which we are all connected. Johnny Whitehorse (an expert horseman who crafts his own leather horse tack and gear) weaves tribal drums and native flutes into a mystical musical tapestry of a time gone by.
David & Steve Gordon - Earth Drum: The 25th Anniversary Collection. Available at Zango Music: Zango Music Drums from around the world mix with spellbinding Native American flute, Incan pan pipes, acoustic and electric guitars and sounds of nature for this 25th Anniversary package that includes not only entrancing surround-sound audio, but also beautiful scenery.
Frank Standing Eagle Taylor
Native flute artist.
Quality Crafts & Art:
Flutes & Pipes Frank Standing Eagle Taylor
Flutewood Flutes by Jim Morehouse
