Native American Cultural Studies Program

     As Native American artists and cultural leaders these artists posess knowledge and skills handed down to them from generations ago. 

 The Native American Cultural Studies Program provides an opportunity to preserve and share what they know in order to create a greater appreciation of traditional tribal ways.

      These artist are recognized as proven artists.  Their work can be found in individual collections, museums and galleries throughout the country as well as internationally.

Artists include:

 Eleanor McDaniel, Comanche

Tim Tate Nevaquaya, Comanche

Jack Blackhorse Tointigh, Apache

    website:  jackblackhorse.webs.com

Charlotte McCurtain, Comanche

Bruce Caesar, Pawnee

Burt Waysepappy, Comanche

Quanah Parker Burgess, Comanche

Tim Saupitty, Comanche

Call to schedule a cultural lecture, demonstration, performance or artshow.

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Traditional

Native American Classes

are now being offered.

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Call us today to register for the class of your choice.

     Beadwork Classes

     Beading on a Loom

     Beaded Medallions/Rosettes

     Lazy Stitch

     Peyote Stitch

     Beaded Earrings

Flute Making

Flute Playing

Buckskin Dress Making

Plains Indian Women's Boots/Leggins

Bow and Arrow Making

Native American Silverwork

Making an Otter Hat

Plains Indian Ceremonial Shakers/Gourd

Plain Indian Ceremonial Fans

     Loose Fan

     Flat Fan

Men Breast Plate

Choker

Women's Shawl

Men and Women's Moccasins

Other classes provided as requested

Cultural Presentations

Native American artist and cultural leaders are available to provide presentation and lectures in the following cultural topics:

     Tribal ways

     Tribal Dress

      Tribal History

      Tribal Traditions

Demonstrations:

     Making Moccasins

     Beadwork

     Silverwork

     Tribal Dances

     Flute Making/Playing

     Silverwork

     Cherokee Basket Weaving, etc...

Performances

     Tribal Dancing

     Tribal Singing

     Flute Playing

Artshows

Various Native American Artist will display original and handmade artwork for sale

Our Culture is our Business

Our classes and services are available for individuals, groups and organizations. 

Include us in your upcoming event by calling (580) 429-3430.

 The photo is of sisters Mary and Ella Poafpybitty.  Mary is sitting and Ella is standing.  Ella is the grandmother of Eleanor McDaniel. 

Eleanor McDaniel, Program Director

Eleanor is a full blood member of the Comanche Nation.  Her work is her way of perserving the Comanche culture and traditional ways.  She gives credit to her parents, grandparents and great grandparents for her knowledge and ability to create the traditional artwork.  Her work includes buckskin dresses, Comanche cradles, ceremonial fans and gourds, otter hats, breastplates, men and women's moccasins, men and women's leggins, ribbon shirts, shawls and other tribal accessories.  Oders can be made by calling (580) 429-3430.  More information about all other artist and their work is available when you call.

Email address:  emcdaniel@nativeamericanculturalstudies.com