Tag Archives: Pendleton+Round-Up

WE ONCE WERE HORSE PEOPLE

Posted on October 3, 2012 by talyunmy

It was an honor for Tamástslikt Cultural Institute and the Confederated Tribes that inveterate horse people stepped forward to share their experiences.  Some remarkable feats were described during ‘Reservation Round-Ups’ by those who experienced it:  Bryson Liberty, Alphonse Halfmoon, Antone … Continue reading →

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ROUNDUP IS A MEMORY

Posted on September 13, 2012 by talyunmy

This photo is from the East Oregonian booklet, Cowboys and Indians, A Pictorial Potpourri of the Pendleton Round-Up, undated.  There is ‘Twaway’ Inez Spino, Eliza Bill, and Carrie Sampson, looking so elegant.  My Round-Up memories don’t go back very far. … Continue reading →

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COMMUNITY ACADEMY COMING UP

Posted on December 28, 2011 by talyunmy

A couple of years ago, Tamástslikt held several free evening sessions of Mend, Measure, and Repair to help folks prepare for the centennial Pendleton Round-Up.  Evenings were dedicated to horse trappings, regalia, featherwork, or horse tack.  Some consulting experts were … Continue reading →

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COWGIRL STORIES

Posted on August 3, 2011 by talyunmy

One of our tribal elders, Leah Conner, appeared in a magazine article from the days when she was queen of the Round-Up.  It can be found at http://bcm.bc.edu/issues/winter_2003/ft_rodeo.html There is a photo of Leah and her sister Etta in the … Continue reading →

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