NOAC‑AMERICAN INDIAN
ACTIVITIES
GRASS DANCE CLOTHES
Judged on the following
scale:
O=Does not have item
1‑3=Good NAME_______________________________________ LODGE#__________________
4‑6=Premium
7‑8=Excellent
9‑10=Superior JUDGE_____________________________________ CONTEST
#_________________
_________ KNOWLEDGE: Overall
knowledge of particular tribe and time frame.
_________ HEAD COVERING: Roach,
roach feathers or decorated springs, spreader, roach pin, hair
ornaments.
_________ CHOKER or NECK PIECE:
Hairpipe, medallion, scarf, etc.
_________ CAPE or DECORATED
SHIRT: Decorated or beaded cape with fringe, etc. and/or shirt to
match.
Shirt is optional.
_________ PANTS: Decorated with
fringe.
_________ BEADWORK: Headband,
side drops, suspenders, belt, cuffs or gloves, armbands, sidetabs
(optional), etc. Quality beadwork
that is colorful and decorated properly. Should all be matching or coordinated.
_________ APRONS: Front and back
decorated. May be cloth, beaded, etc. Colorful with good design.
_________ BELLS: Sheep bells,
chrome, etc. Optional “goats" can be imitation Angora goat or goat fur.
_________ FOOTWEAR: Moccasins,
hard sole, beaded, tennis shoes, etc. Decorated properly.
_________ HAND OBJECTS: Dance
hoops, whistles, fans, whips, mirror boards, scarf’s, dance sticks, etc.
_________ OVERALL APPEARANCE:
Outfit well constructed. Fine quality craftsmanship exhibited. Good
overall
understanding of style, etc.
_________ OPTIONAL: ANYTHING
that the judge feels is totally optional.
NOTE: These points
are only EXTRA points.
_________ TOTAL Superior 98+ Excellent 86-97
Premium 44-85 Good 0-43
JUDGE'S REMARKS (additional
remarks on reverse side):
NOAC‑AMERICAN INDIAN ACTIVITIES
OLD STYLE DANCE CLOTHES
Judged on the following
scale:
O=Does not have item
1‑3=Good NAME_______________________________________ LODGE#__________________
4‑6=Premium
7‑8=Excellent
9‑10=Superior JUDGE_____________________________________ CONTEST
#_________________
_________ KNOWLEDGE: Overall
knowledge of particular tribe and time frame.
_________ HEAD COVERING: Roach, roach feathers, spreader, roach pin,
Wapegnaka (Bull's tail),
optional hair ornaments
_________ CHEST COVERING: Shirt, vest, etc. Vest is optional and may
be beaded. Otter sash optional
_________ BONE WORK: Choker, breastplate, bandoliers, etc. Well
constructed. Imitation bone, buffalo
horn. Breastplate may be quilled as an
option
_________ BEADWORK: Cuffs, arm bands, belt. They do not have to be
beaded, can be a variety of
"period" materials
_________ APRONS or BREECHCLOUT: Cloth, leather, etc. Includes front
and back, decorated
appropriately
_________ LEG COVERING: Long johns, pants, knickers, leather or cloth
leggings, goat skins.
_________ BELLS: Side, ankle, or knee.
_________ MOCCASINS: Beaded with original design.
_________ BUSTLE and TRAILER: "Messy bustle," well
constructed and decorated to the "period."
_________ HAND OBJECTS: Fan, war or coup stick, wheels, mirror board,
shield, etc.
_________ OVERALL APPEARANCE:
Outfit well constructed. Fine quality craftsmanship exhibited. Good
overall
understanding of style, etc.
_________ OPTIONAL:
ANYTHING that the judge feels is totally optional.
NOTE: These points
are only EXTRA points.
_________ TOTAL Superior 107+
| Excellent 84-106 | Premium 48-83 | Good 0-47
JUDGE'S REMARKS (additional
remarks on reverse side):
NOAC‑AMERICAN INDIAN ACTIVITIES
TRADITIONAL DANCE CLOTHES
Judged on the following
scale:
O=Does not have item
1‑3=Good NAME_______________________________________ LODGE#__________________
4‑6=Premium
7‑8=Excellent
9‑10=Superior JUDGE_____________________________________ CONTEST
#_________________
_________
KNOWLEDGE: Overall knowledge of particular tribe and time frame.
_________
HEAD COVERING: Roach, roach feathers, spreader, roach
pin, hair ornaments, other head covering.
_________
NECKWEAR: Scarf and slide, various necklaces,
medicine bags, etc. Slide material varies.
_________ CHEST COVERING: Ribbon shirt with colorful matching colors.
Vest optional, beaded, ribbon work, or
plain.
_________
BONE WORK: Includes breastplate, choker, bandoliers.
Proper construction and matching colors. Can be
bone, plastic, "buffalo-bone"
black plastic.
_________
BEADWORK or QUILL WORK: Cuffs, ARM BANDS, kneebands.
Decorated with matching fringe.
Proper colors and design. May be cloth
appliqué.
_________
APRONS: Well constructed with proper colors and well
decorated. Can be beaded, ribbon work, fringed.
_________
BELT and/or SIDETABS: May be beaded, finger woven, or
tack. Sidetabs optional.
_________
LEG COVERING: Optional leggings of leather or cloth,
"goats".
_________
BELLS: Sheep bells, jingle bells, etc.
_________
MOCCASINS: Beaded or quilled, well constructed and
decorated.
_________
BUSTLE and TRAILERS: Well-constructed and quality
workmanship. Creativeness and style varies.
Trailer material of broad cloth, leather,
etc. Fringed and decorated.
_________
HAND OBJECTS: Minimum of two (2). Fans, mirror
boards, wheels, hand scarfs, dance stick, shield, etc
_________
OVERALL APPEARANCE: Outfit well constructed. Fine quality craftsmanship
exhibited. Good
overall understanding of style, etc.
_________ OPTIONAL:
ANYTHING that the judge feels is totally optional.
NOTE: These points are only EXTRA points.
_________
TOTAL Superior 125+ | Excellent 109-124 |
Premium 56-108 | Good 0-69
JUDGE'S REMARKS (additional
remarks on reverse side):
NOAC‑AMERICAN INDIAN ACTIVITIES
FANCY DANCE CLOTHES
Judged on the following
scale:
O=Does not have item
1‑3=Good NAME_______________________________________ LODGE#__________________
4‑6=Premium
7‑8=Excellent
9‑10=Superior JUDGE_____________________________________ CONTEST
#_________________
_________ KNOWLEDGE: Overall
knowledge of particular tribe and time frame.
_________ HEAD COVERING: Roach, roach feathers, spreader or
"rocker," roach pin, hair ornaments
covering.
_________ CHOKER or NECK PIECE: Hairpipe, medallion, scarf, etc.
_________ CAPE or RIBBON SHIRT: Decorated or beaded cape with fringe,
etc. and/or shirt to match. Vest
optional
_________ BEADWORK: Headband, side drops, suspenders, belt, cuffs,
arm bands, sidetabs, etc. Cape
optional for Northern. Quality beadwork that is colorful
and decorated properly. Should all be matching or coordinated.
_________ APRONS: Front and back decorated (optional). May be cloth,
leather, beaded, etc
_________ BELLS and ANGORA "GOATS": Sheep bells,
"goats" can be imitation angora goat or goat fur
_________ FOOTWEAR: Moccasins, hard sole, beaded, tennis shoes, etc.
Decorated properly.
_________ BUSTLES and TRAILERS: Well constructed and fine
craftsmanship. Colorful and full. Trailer is
optional. A bustle center such as a rosette.
_________ HAND OBJECTS: Dance hoops, whistles, fans, whips, mirror
boards, scarf’s, dance sticks, etc
_________ OVERALL APPEARANCE:
Outfit well constructed. Fine quality craftsmanship exhibited. Good
overall
understanding of style, etc.
_________ OPTIONAL:
ANYTHING that the judge feels is totally optional.
NOTE: These points
are only EXTRA points.
_________ TOTAL Superior 98+
| Excellent 86-97 | Premium 44-85 | Good 0-43
JUDGE'S REMARKS (additional
remarks on reverse side):
NOAC‑AMERICAN
INDIAN ACTIVITIES
OKLAHOMA STRAIGHT DANCE CLOTHES
Judged on the following
scale:
O=Does not have item
1‑3=Good NAME_______________________________________ LODGE#__________________
4‑6=Premium
7‑8=Excellent
9‑10=Superior JUDGE_____________________________________ CONTEST
#_________________
_________ KNOWLEDGE: Overall
knowledge of particular tribe and time frame.
_________ HEAD COVERING: Roach, roach feathers, spreader, roach pin,
scalp feathers, or other covering
_________ NECK WARE: Choker, scarf, and slide. Colorful and matching..
_________ RIBBON SHIRT: Colorful and matching. Vest optional
_________ BANDOLIERS: Well constructed. Breastplate optional.
_________ OTTER DRAGGER: Rosettes, feathers, hair plates. Well
constructed.
_________ ARM BANDS: German silver, brass, copper, etc.
_________ BELT: Loom beaded, etc. Well constructed with colorful
designs.
_________ LEG COVERINGS: Ribbon work, leather with beadwork, clouts
and trailer.
_________ GARTER and SIDE TABS: Finger woven or beaded.
_________ BELLS: Properly worn. Jingle bells, copper, brass, nickel,
etc..
_________ MOCCASINS: Leather, hard sole.
_________ HAND OBJECTS: Fan, mirror board, cane, etc.
_________ OVERALL APPEARANCE:
Outfit well constructed. Fine quality craftsmanship exhibited. Good overall
understanding of style, etc.
_________ OPTIONAL: ANYTHING
that the judge feels is totally optional.
NOTE: These points
are only EXTRA points.
_________ TOTAL Superior 125+
| Excellent 109-124 | Premium 56-108 | Good 0-69
JUDGE'S REMARKS (additional
remarks on reverse side):
Appendix B: Vendor
Recommendations
The whole purpose of this section is to give everyone a
listing of solid vendors that specialize in the crafts, supplies and books
listed in this packet.
Author Recommended Buffalo Chips
Indian Trading Post
Thom and Casey have been the American Indian Trading Post at
every National Order of the Arrow Conference since 1988. I can honestly say that I trust no
other company as much as I trust Buffalo Chips. Whenever I’ve ordered anything that seemed questionable,
instead of taking my money and running, Thom has actually said, “Sean, this
won’t work”. When ordering as a
group, be sure to mention the Order Of the Arrow as they offer us a 10%
discount. Address: 327 South 24th Street West. Billings, Montana. 59102. Phone: 406-656-8954.
Fax: 406-656-8969. Email: buffalochips@qwest.net. Website: www.buffalochipsindianart.com
Recommended by John Kranitz (Chapter 4-1 Buckskin
shirts)
Track
of the Wolf, Inc
This is the only local supplier on this list. Just the mention of John’s name when I
visited them got me 2 things on file for all of you. 1) Viking Council was given dealer status, meaning
everything that we purchase is done at a discount. Our customer # is 55527. 2) They have our Tax ID Number on file, which means all of our
purchases are tax-free. They
specialize in Muzzle Loading supplies and Civil War era camping supplies and
crafts. Their catalog is over 430
pages long. Address: 18308 Joplin St. NW.
Elk River, MN. 55330-1773. Tel: 763-633-2500. Web: www.trackofthewolf.com
email: sales@trackofthewolf.com
Recommended By EVERY American Indian Interviewed in Chapter 5!
NOC Bay Trading Company
Full line
of Native American Craft Supplies: Beads, Feathers, Bone Items, Jewelry,
Findings, Bells, Books, Videos, and much more.
PO Box 295,
Escanaba, MI 49829
1-800-652-7192
www.nocbay.com * email: sales@nocbay.com
NEVER RECOMMENDED!
Grey Owl Indian Crafts.
I’m sure by now that all of you have seen the ad on the
right in the back of Boy’s Life Magazine. Every American Indian interviewed in
Chapter 5 had something to say about this company. All but 1 of their comments was so negative that they are
utterly unprintable for this pamphlet. PLEASE don’t use them for your supplies.
Appendix
C: How to meet an American Indian
One of the most common questions that I’m always asked is
“How do I meet an American Indian?” I’ve recommended it so much throughout this
book that I decided to give an entire segment to this topic alone.
I asked Wally Ripplinger, whose opinions have been
referenced several times throughout this book, what he would recommend to
Scouters for the correct method to approach an American Indian. He said, “Just
simply come up to me and extend a hand of friendship. Introduce yourself, and ask permission to ask questions.”
Normally when making a first introduction to someone within
the American Indian community, a simple gift, like the ones mentioned below are
also included, but not necessary, according to Wally. “Personally, if I’m given
even a pinch of tobacco from an adult or young adult, I’m flattered. I’ll be all ears.”
Gifts:
I
highly recommend if you ever have an American Indian speak at your scouting
function, to go out of your way too give them some gifts that are culturally
correct. Not only will they be
flattered, but since you’ve also chosen to use items from their culture to say
“thank you” with, they’re probably going to give you or your group a little extra
time and knowledge. This picture shows 4 items that are culturally acceptable
gifts.
1)
Tobacco: On the bottom of this picture are some very
simple hand held tobaccos that are commonly used as gifts. Try to avoid the mega size containers
with really cheap stuff in it.
2)
Sweet Grass:
I know that there are many rules in schools now that forbid tobacco
anywhere near school grounds. For
those who have these restrictions, sweetgrass is a wonderful alternative. It is sweet smelling, used for smudges
in purification rites, often burned as incense, and woven into outfits or
baskets. It is the middle item and
usually comes in a braid.
3)
Sage:
Another alternative to tobacco.
This is the light gray item at the top. It is used for sweatlodges,
smudges used for purification, and burned as incense.
4)
Blankets:
This is a more traditional and expensive gift. On the really expensive side there are Pendletons and Hudson
Bay blankets that start at $150 and only go up from there. On the cheap side are the hand woven
Mexican blankets, shown above that start at about $20. Because of their cheap price, I’ve
gotten several of the Mexican blankets over the past several years. They are a
wonderful alternative to the botanicals and tobaccos mentioned above.
Introduction••Table
of Contents••Tell
me what you think!••Chapter
1 History••Chapter
2 Etiquette••Chapter
2 Dances••Chapter
2 Songs••Chapter
3 Outfits••Chapter
4-1 Projects••Chapter
4-2 Ribbon Shirts••Chapter
4-3 Tipi Basics••Chapter
5 Interviews••Chapter
5 Dave Larson••Chapter
5 Wally Ripplinger••Chapter
5 Oyate Ota••Chapter
5 Valerie Larson••Appendices
