Glints of Honor

02/09/2025

Zahn Tokiya-ku McClarnon is an American actor known for his performances in the Western crime drama series Longmire, the second season of Fargo, and the second season of Westworld. In 2022, he plays the lead role in the AMC series Dark Winds. He also features in the 2021 FX on Hulu series Reservation Dogs, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Hawkeye (2021) and Echo (2024).Zahn Tokiya-ku McClarnon was born in Denver, Colorado, the son of a Hunkpapa Lakota mother and a father of Irish ancestry. He grew up near Browning, Montana, where his father worked at Glacier National Park for the National Park Service. He would often visit the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, where his mother grew up, and often stayed with his maternal grandparents on weekends and for longer visits. His mother lived on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. When his father was relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, for work, the family lived in the Joslyn Castle and Dundee neighborhoods. McClarnon has a fraternal twin brother

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Nettie Morris. Nez Perce girl. Photo taken 1900.

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"The Wooing" Photo by Roland W. Reed. 1908

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Scene in Geronimo''s camp before surrender to General Crook, March 27, 1886- Geronimo and Naiche mounted; Geronimo''s son (Perico) standing at his side holding a baby. Photo by C.S.Fly.

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Real sacred 😂

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Josepha. Jicarilla Apache. ca. 1890. New Mexico/Arizona. Photo by Frank A. Randall. Source - National Anthropological Archives, Smithsonian

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In each generation, we pass down love, wisdom, and the strength to honor our roots.

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More than 250 years ago, the interactions between Scottish traders and Native American tribes, particularly the Creek and Cherokee, were significant. Scottish traders often married into these tribes, creating strong familial and cultural ties. These unions were not only personal but also strategic, as they facilitated trade and alliances. The Scottish influence became so prominent that many Creek and Cherokee chiefs had Scottish ancestry, blending European and Native American heritage. This cultural exchange enriched both communities, leading to a unique fusion of traditions and practices.One notable figure in this historical context is John Ross, who became the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Ross, of Scottish and Cherokee descent, exemplified the blending of these cultures. The claim that up to half of the current Cherokee Nation can trace their lineage to a single Scottish fur trader is an exaggeration, but it highlights the significant impact of these early unions. The legacy of these relationships is still evident today, as many Cherokee people proudly acknowledge their diverse heritage, which includes both Native American and Scottish roots.

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In every color woven, the story of the land lives on.

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🫵🏽 😂

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The Far Side Of The Day

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Black Bear making speech. Blackfeet. ca. 1906. Montana. Photo by N.A. Forsyth. Source - Montana Historical Society.

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As we should be….🌿🌿🌿

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Chief Iron Tail. Oglala Lakota. 1916

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Curly, Crow scout. 1880s. Photo by D.F. Barry

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Swift Dog. Oglala. 1898

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An Apache man, Go-Shona. 1900. Photo by Edward S. Curtis.