One of the most important keys to South Dakota community is in recognizing the multitude of cultures that exist in the state. Though he hails from Haslemere, England, Paul Goble has been celebrating South Dakota Native American culture since the late 1950s. During a trip to America in 1959, Goble became an adopted member of the Yakima and Sioux tribes, inducted by Chief Edgar Red Cloud. In 1969, the artist/illustrator published Red Hawk’s Account of Custer’s Last Battle, which brought a new perspective to history by showing a Native American perspective on the event.Since 1969, not more than a few years have gone by without Goble releasing a new book, the most recent being The Boy & His Mud Horses published in 2010 by World Wisdom. The book brings Goble’s beautiful painted illustrations to a variety of Great Plains legends and tall tales. All of Goble’s pages portray Native American culture realistically and honestly, and over the years he’s received several widespread acclaim for his contributions to children’s books. Most notably, he received the 1979 Caldecott Medal for The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses. Goble’s paintings have been recognized in the fine art world, as wellhe has two pieces at the Museum of Nebraska Art. Read the rest of this entry…
People have been living in South Dakota since before 5000 BC, when Paleolithic hunter-gathers roamed the plains. Over the years, different groups have moved in and left their mark before passing onsometimes tragically. While not all of South Dakota’s history is pleasant, it is extensive, and today’s generations can only benefit from looking into the past. Several museums make it easy to do just that, and the Association of South Dakota Museums helps behind the scenes to keep everything organized.The ADSM offers a way for museums to communicate with both each other and with their patrons. Individuals can join for 15, which offers access to a quarterly newsletter and a directory of museums in the state. Of course, you don’t have to be a member to make use of the ASDM’s resources, such as learning more about the museums in your area. Read the rest of this entry…