This year’s educational art exhibit from the Center for American Indian Research and Native Studies (CAIRNS) focuses on the articles of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the “different bands of the Sioux Nation of Indians” and the United States.
Contemporary Oceti Sakowin artists, poets and musicians interpret the seventeen articles of the treaty through their works, which are presented alongside the text of the articles. More information on the exhibition can be found on the CAIRNS website:
ARTICLE 1: BAD MEN
Artwork: Dustin Twiss [Oglala Sioux Tribe], “Mrs. Few Tails’ Long Journey Home, January 1891” (color pencil, 34 x 28 x 0.75)
Poem: “No bullets No sticks No stones Only Words to Hurt me (Strike That!) We” by Patrick LeBeau [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Remake the Stars" by The Wake Singers (Micheal, Douglas and Reed Two Bulls [Oglala Sioux Tribe], Dan Carrol and Samson Ptacek)
![Donald F. Montileaux [Oglala Sioux Tribe] & Wade Patton [Oglala Sioux Tribe]](/sites/default/files/styles/lede_image_large/public/2020-05/Article%202_Don%20Montileaux%20%2B%20Wade%20Patton_26.25%20x%2038.75.jpg?itok=d2Ohw5cv)
ARTICLE 2: RESERVATION
Artwork: Donald F. Montileaux [Oglala Sioux Tribe] & Wade Patton [Oglala Sioux Tribe], “Article 2, (mixed media, 26.25 x 38.75 x 0.75)
Poem: "Manifest Reality" by Ann-erika White Bird [Rosebud Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Article 2 Treaty Song" by Greg Grey Cloud [Crow Creek Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 3: FARM LAND
Artwork #1: Alfreda Beartrack Algeo [Lower Brule Sioux Tribe], "To Be a “Farmer” (acrylic, ink on canvas, 26 x 20 x 1)
Poem: "Fences" by Mabel Picotte [Yankton Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Treaty Song" by Sissy Goodhouse [Standing Rock Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 3: FARM LAND
Artwork #2: Jim Yellowhawk [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe], "Wiohanble Kpago (Mark His Dreams)" (mixed media, 31.5 x 23.5 x 2)
Poem: "Fences" by Mabel Picotte [Yankton Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Treaty Song" by Sissy Goodhouse [Standing Rock Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 4: BUILDINGS
Artwork #1: Brian Szabo [Rosebud Sioux Tribe], "Touching the Pen" (buffalo horn, antler, metal, 9 x 8 x 2.5)
Poem: "Manual of Feudal Artifice" by Lanniko Lee [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Rez-O-Do" by Dwayne Wilcox [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 4: BUILDINGS
Artwork #2: Dwayne Wilcox [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Building Blocks" (acrylic on canvas, 51.5 x 54)
Poem: "Manual of Feudal Artifice" by Lanniko Lee [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Rez-O-Do" by Dwayne Wilcox [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 5: AGENT AS DETECTIVE
Artwork #1: Richard Red Owl [Oglala Sioux Tribe] "A Piece of History" (acrylic on canvas, 12 x 36 x 1)
Poem: "Questions for the Agent Who is to Live Among Us" by Karen Pratt [Crow Creek Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Woman’s Material Games" by Tiana Spotted Thunder [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 5: AGENT AS DETECTIVE
Artwork #2: Charles Her Many Horses [Rosebud Sioux Tribe], "OPEN 24 HOURS" (mixed media, 20.5 x 37.5 x 2.5)
Poem: "Questions for the Agent Who is to Live Among Us" by Karen Pratt [Crow Creek Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Woman’s Material Games" by Tiana Spotted Thunder [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 6: CERTIFICATES AND PATENTS
Artwork: Tom Swift Bird [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Salvage & Adapt" (sheet metal print, 12 x 24)
Poem: "Choose Tract of Land, Claim Rights as a Citizen, Other Lies, and Truth" by Ronya Joy Galligo-Hoblit [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Ista" by Talon Ducheneaux [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 7: EDUCATION
Artwork #1: Angela Babby [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Our Better Angels KEPT their Promises" (enameled glass on mosaic board, 21.75 x 17.75 x 1.5)
Poetry: "Not Less Than Twenty Years" by Mary Black Bonnet [Rosebud Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Inner Rage" by Sequoia Crosswhite [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 7 (EDUCATION)
13 of 33. Article 7 (Education) Artwork #2: Sandy Swallow [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Wakhanheza Marching to a Different Drum" (mixed media, 34.25 x 28.25 x 0.75)
Poetry: "Not Less Than Twenty Years" by Mary Black Bonnet [Rosebud Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Inner Rage" by Sequoia Crosswhite [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 8 (FARMING ASSISTANCE)
Artwork #1: Renelle White Buffalo [Rosebud Sioux Tribe], "Unearth" (mixed media, 40 x 30 x 1.25)
Poem: "Article 8 Voiced (Ft Laramie Treaty)" by Douglas Two Bulls [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Sneak Up" by Mighty Arrows (Jason Butler [Ute Indian Tribe], Miyo One Arrow [Northern Cheyenne Tribe], Tiana Spotted Thunder [Oglala Sioux Tribe], Sam Decory Jr. [Rosebud Sioux Tribe], Dawson Decory [Rosebud Sioux Tribe] & Jake Miller [Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation])
ARTICLE 8 (FARMING ASSISTANCE)
Artwork #2: Del Iron Cloud [Standing Rock Sioux Tribe], "Plowing the Field" (acrylic on canvas, 29.25 x 41 x 2)
Poem: "Article 8 Voiced (Ft Laramie Treaty)" by Douglas Two Bulls [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Sneak Up" by Mighty Arrows (Jason Butler [Ute Indian Tribe], Miyo One Arrow [Northern Cheyenne Tribe], Tiana Spotted Thunder [Oglala Sioux Tribe], Sam Decory Jr. [Rosebud Sioux Tribe], Dawson Decory [Rosebud Sioux Tribe] & Jake Miller [Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation])
ARTICLE 9: PROFESSIONALS EXCHANGED FOR EDUCATION
Artwork #1: JhonDuane Goes In Center [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Ikichize Wicasa Wanapin, Warrior’s Breast Plate] (bone, leather, earth paint, German silver, 21 x 25 x 1)
Poem: "Article IX" by Lucy Keith [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Paper Fingers" by Arrows From Saturn (Miyo One Arrow [Northern Cheyenne Tribe], Douglas Two Bulls [Oglala Sioux Tribe] & Micheal Two Bulls [Oglala Sioux Tribe])
ARTICLE 9: PROFESSIONALS EXCHANGED FOR EDUCATION
Artwork #2: Paul Szabo [Rosebud Sioux Tribe], "1868 Treaty Cane" (diamond willow, antler, silver, inlay, 35.5 x 3.25 x 2.25)
Poem: "Article IX" by Lucy Keith [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Paper Fingers" by Arrows From Saturn (Miyo One Arrow [Northern Cheyenne Tribe], Douglas Two Bulls [Oglala Sioux Tribe] & Micheal Two Bulls [Oglala Sioux Tribe])
ARTICLE 10: ANNUAL CENSUS for PERSONAL BENEFITS
Artwork #1: Roger Broer [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Meat, Clothing and Socks" (monotype, 27 x 33 x 0.75)
Poem: "Wikcemna Sam Wikcemna" by Gwen Nell Westerman [Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate]
Song: "Article 10" by Trevino Brings Plenty [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 10: ANNUAL CENSUS for PERSONAL BENEFITS
Artwork #2: Gerald Cournoyer [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Article #10" (acrylic on canvas, 20 x 24 x 0.75)
Poem: "Wikcemna Sam Wikcemna" by Gwen Nell Westerman [Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate]
Song: "Article 10" by Trevino Brings Plenty [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 11: HUNTING TERRITORY AND GOVERNMENT EASEMENTS
Artwork #1: Evans Flammond, Sr. [Rosebud Sioux Tribe] "Iron Snake" (ledger, color pencil, 18 x 24 x 0.5)
Poem: "Pte Oyate" by Nick Estes [Lower Brule Sioux Tribe}
Song: "Railroad Blues" by Brandon Sprague [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 11: HUNTING TERRITORY AND GOVERNMENT EASEMENTS
Artwork #2: Dorene Red Cloud [Oglala Sioux Tribe}, "As long as the buffalo roam" (charcoal, Conté crayon and pastel, acrylic, Ebony pencil, 24 x 30 x 2.5)
Poem: "Pte Oyate" by Nick Estes [Lower Brule Sioux Tribe}
Song: "Railroad Blues" by Brandon Sprague [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 12: THREE-FOURTHS REQUIREMENT
Artwork #1: Reyna Hernandez [Yankton Sioux Tribe], "Three Fourths Requirement" (mixed media, 22 x 18 x 0.75)
Poem: "The Black Hills are not for Sale" by Lydia Whirlwind Soldier [Rosebud Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Articles of Treaty" by Sheldon Raymore [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 12: THREE-FOURTHS REQUIREMENT
Artwork #2: Lorri Ann Two Bulls [Oglala Sioux Tribe] "My Heart Doesn’t Cry" (acrylic on canvas, 24 x 18 x 0.75)
Poem: "The Black Hills are not for Sale" by Lydia Whirlwind Soldier [Rosebud Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Articles of Treaty" by Sheldon Raymore [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 13: PROVIDE PROFESSIONALS
Artwork #1: Monty Fralick [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Signage" (fabric, 29.25 x 29.25 x 0.5)
Poem: "Invaded, Decided, Waited, Signed, Still Legal, Still Existing" by Deanna Stands [Yankton Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Tongue River" by Donovin Sprague [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 13: PROVIDE PROFESSIONALS
Artwork #2: James Star Comes Out [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Hek’takiya Wic’ounc’ag’e (Built the Foundation to My Existence)" (antique hammer, fabric, beads, leather, bells, 28 x 5 x 1.25)
Poem: "Invaded, Decided, Waited, Signed, Still Legal, Still Existing" by Deanna Stands [Yankton Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Tongue River" by Donovin Sprague [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 14: FARMING AWARDS
Artwork #1: Marty Two Bulls, Jr. [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Honor Cake (Best Farmer)" (mixed media, 17 x 24 x 5)
Poem: Untitled by Cheryl Kendall [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Longing Heart Condition (UK Surf Version)" by Friends of Cesar Romero (John Miller [Northern Cheyenne Tribe])
ARTICLE 14: FARMING AWARDS
Artwork #2: Paul High Horse [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "The Three Sisters" (watercolor, ink, 12 x 14.75 x 0.5)
Poem: Untitled by Cheryl Kendall [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Longing Heart Condition (UK Surf Version)" by Friends of Cesar Romero (John Miller [Northern Cheyenne Tribe])
ARTICLE 15: RESERVATION REGARDED as PERMANENT HOME
Artwork: Keith BraveHeart [Oglala Sioux Tribe] & Micheal Two Bulls [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Lakotacentric (Cante Kin Tiyata Ounye)" (acrylic, silkscreen, oil pastels, 76 x 139.5 x 0.5)
Poem: "A response to the broken treaty" by Joel Waters [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Lines on a Map" by Nathan Wagner [Rosebud Sioux Tribe] & Nolan Wagner [Rosebud Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 16: UNCEDED TERRITORY and ABANDONED FORTS
Artwork #1: Joseph Allen [Rosebud Sioux Tribe], "Unceded Territory" (silkscreen, 29.5 x 22 x 3.25)
Poem: "Critical Remembrance" by Taté Walker [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Altars Made Of Earth" by Ghostsong Elegy (Tom Swift Bird [Oglala Sioux Tribe], Zachary Dendinger [United States of America] & Travis Hencey [United States of America])
ARTICLE 16: UNCEDED TERRITORY and ABANDONED FORTS
Artwork #2: Linda Szabo [Rosebud Sioux Tribe], "Unceded Territory Medallion" (German silver, sterling silver, brass, leather, quills, beads, 26.6 x 8.25 x 3.25)
Poem: "Critical Remembrance" by Taté Walker [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Altars Made Of Earth" by Ghostsong Elegy (Tom Swift Bird [Oglala Sioux Tribe], Zachary Dendinger [United States of America] & Travis Hencey [United States of America])
ARTICLE 17: SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS TREATIES
Artwork #1: Iris Sully [Rosebud Sioux Tribe], "Standing Strong" (pine, trade cloth, feathers, beads, 54 x 41.5 x 3)
Poem: "Touch the Pen" by Tracy Hauff [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Makha" by Stephen Yellowhawk [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe] & Gerald Yellowhawk [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
ARTICLE 17: SUPERSEDES PREVIOUS TREATIES
Artwork #2: Andrea Lekberg [Oglala Sioux Tribe], "Articles of a Treaty" (mixed media, 60 x 96)
Poem: "Touch the Pen" by Tracy Hauff [Oglala Sioux Tribe]
Song: "Makha" by Stephen Yellowhawk [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe] & Gerald Yellowhawk [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]
