American Indian Crafts and Culture (AICC) - Vol 7 #8

Oct 1973 - Vol 7 #8

• Floral Beadwork in North America - Part 1 - by Mike Johnson (substantial article - 8 pages)
• A Report on the 1973 National Order of the Arrow Conference Indian Activities
• Stephen D. Forbis - Artist
• Photo Feature - Pawnee Homecoming Dance 1924 (good photos of old-time traditional dancers)

Noting how Native American feelings towards white hobbyists were changing, a brief article describes how Ron Petite, midwest American Indian Movement (AIM) leader, forced State Fair officials in Des Moines IA to "fire" a group of Boy Scout Indian dancers and hire Mesquakie Indian dancers instead. Mr. Petite vowed AIM leaders would be there everyday "with a drum and start ripping their (the Scouts) fake Indian cloths off until they stop." The Boy Scouts "insulted Indian culture."

24 pp — ©1973