Forget the picnics. Forget the cookouts. Forget the three-day holiday weekend. Memorial Day is about remembering the women and men who have sacrificed their lives for their country, families and […]
On Dec. 26, 1862, 38 of our iSanti Dakotah ancestors were publicly executed for their alleged roles during the Dakota-US War earlier that year. It remains the largest mass execution […]
Standing tall along Omaha’s riverfront, Chief Big Elk looks out over his traditional homeland. A sculpture of the Umo Hon (Omaha) chief is the newest addition to Omaha’s popular recreation […]
Spending a weekend in Santee, Nebraska, at our tribe’s annual powwow, I was reminded of the patriotism Native Americans share with their fellow non-Native citizens. Statistically, Native Americans serve in […]
It amazes me that as you go through life, how connected we all seem to be. For me, a personal connection involves a boat. The Lady of the Lake will […]
Editor’s Note: As Nebraska celebrates its 150th birthday in 2017, we’re taking a look back at some of the attractions and events we’ve attended. Today, as we head north for […]
Our family was honored that the University of Nebraska at Omaha created a guest lecture series in recognition of our brother Johnny. He was a well-known activist, poet and actor. […]
Nebraska turns 150 years old in 2017. St. Cecelia Cathedral’s annual flower event showcased several displays related to the state’s history. From Native Americans to Mrs. B, the 32nd annual […]
With as much traveling as we’ve done in the past five years, we always enjoy checking out our Nebraska backyard. Boy, did we have some experiences in 2016. From art […]
The older you get, the more sentimental and nostalgic you become. That was likely part of the reason for my wanting to attend the Santee powwow on the reservation in […]
