TO: Applicants for Indian name
FROM: Chief Little Buck
SUBJECT: Procedure to be followed by those members of tribes associated with Mountain Men (MM) who desire an Indian name.
l. Young braves and squaws must see twelve (12) snows and as many harvests.
2. After this age, applicant must make a hiking and camping trip of two or more days including overnight camp in a natural environment away from white man's works. Take as little foofooraw as possible. Learn to live with and use nature's bounty. Go alone, if possible; if not, one or two companions would be permitted.
3. On the trip, note all the wonderful things in nature, animals, trees, plants, streams, rocks, etc. How all those things take care of each other and how they take care of you, if you learn to use them correctly.
4. After the hike, write a detailed account of the hike and camps: what you saw and heard; the things that interested you the most; how you used the natural things; the difficulties you overcame; how you got along without the white man's foofooraw.
5. Submit your charcoal scratches on the buffalo hide to any one of the members of the Tribal Council. Then watch for smoke signals.
6. Tribal Council:
Chief White Water, Northern Ute Tribe
Chief Rattler, Southern Ute Tribe
Chief SeeDeer, Bernardino Tribe
Chief Little Buck, Gabrielino Tribe
7. Note to Tribal Council members:
Upon receipt of buffler hide, listen to song thereon and choose name for young Brave which fits encounter with Mother Earth and her children. Endorse your choice on back of hide and send to other Council members.
May the Great Spirit Bless and Keep you all in perfect peace.
Little Buck ~B~
(1981)
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Tribal Council
18th Sun of the Rain Moon
TO: All Mountain Men, Tribesmen and Squaws.
The Great American fur company is making Big Medicine and holding Rendezvous on the River of the Chiefs, both Middle and South Forks during the Harvest Moon. Enclosed, Leaves of Bark show which way the Stick Floats with Sun and Moon drawn. One Track A. One Track B. Track A will be followed unless the Indians run off or kill all the Ponies at the Grove of Cedar.
Whether or not the Tribe will go depends upon the Smile of the Great Spirit and how much wampum can be obtained by trading our Plew with the Paleface. If the Paleface gives up heap much wampum the Post will be struck by the Tomahawk on or about the 15th Sun of the Summer Moon, at which time a Leaf of Possibles will be sent all Braves and their Squaws.
In the meantime, the Warriors can sharpen their Knives and see the Great White Father to get the Bark which permits Rubbing Two Sticks together. The Hunters and Squaws can practice cooking with the white man's dry powder.
Smoke Signals show SeeDeer will pitch his Teepee at the Lake of Cedar just as soon as the Sachem of the Great White Father closes his roll of Bark. At present, the Stick Floats to a Council of Warrior near SeeDeer's Teepee on the 20th Sun of the Summer Moon, at which time Feathers and Foofooraw will be presented to deserving Braves. White Water will be free at the Stockade where the Paleface sees the talking shadows on the Cliff when this Sun Shines.
Smoke Signals also show Cat that Screams at Night is already making Medicine in the Camp of the Papoose of the Yellow Legs at the Lake of Flint.
The Colonel has appointed SeeDeer Keeper of the Roll of Brands. All Braves and Squaws will submit two or three choices to the White Teepee for approval before the 15th Sun of the Summer Moon. The decision of SeeDeer and the Council of Warrior will be final.
More Smoke Later.
May your peaceful Suns be as the leaves of the trees and the Smile of the Great Spirit be upon you.
Chief Little Buck
~B~
(From Karl "See Deer")
[Below] is the translation of Grandpa's letter. It was written in 1961. As you read it you will understand it. Don't forget that during this time Grandpa was playing the pony's, (going to the horse races) and was depending on his winnings for extra cash. During the mid 1950's Grandpa took Phil, Tom and myself on a camping trip to Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon and he wanted to do it again. This is the letter he sent regarding that trip. At this time, Phil was working at the theater and Tom was working at the Scout Camp and I was working up in Big Bear. I think you can figure out how the letter goes. Knowing all this, the letter makes sense. Read the translation. As soon as I read Grandpa's letter I knew exactly what was going on. It did bring back some memories.
[Translation]
April 18th
To: All members of the Baker family.
The Baker family is preparing to hold a trip to the Middle and South fork of the King's River during September. Enclosed letter tells of possible trips. Trip A is the preferred trip going to Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon.
Whether we go or not depends on the good Lord and depending on the finances. If the "White Man" pays well we will go about the 15th of September. A list of things to do and to take will be sent to all those who go.
In the meantime, you can prepare yourselves and get a fire permit from the government. Those who obtain and cook food can practice cooking with dehydrated food.
Communications show Karl will be living at Cedar Lake just as soon as school closes. At the present it looks like there will be a meeting of those who want to go at Cedar Lake on July 20th, at which time honors will be give to who deserve it. Phill will be free from his work at the theater.
Communications also show that Tom is already working at the Boy Scout Camp in Arrowhead.
The Colonel (Grandpa) has appointed Karl to keep a record of family members' brands. Everyone should submit 2 -3 choices by mail to Grandpa for approval before July 15th. The decision of Karl in a meeting with "other members of Grandpa's tribe" will; be final.
May your day's be good and the Good Lord smile upon you!
Chief Little Buck
TO: All Mountain Men, Tribesmen and Squaws.
The Great American fur company is making Big Medicine and holding Rendezvous on the River of the Chiefs, both Middle and South Forks during the Harvest Moon. Enclosed, Leaves of Bark show which way the Stick Floats with Sun and Moon drawn. One Track A. One Track B. Track A will be followed unless the Indians run off or kill all the Ponies at the Grove of Cedar.
Whether or not the Tribe will go depends upon the Smile of the Great Spirit and how much wampum can be obtained by trading our Plew with the Paleface. If the Paleface gives up heap much wampum the Post will be struck by the Tomahawk on or about the 15th Sun of the Summer Moon, at which time a Leaf of Possibles will be sent all Braves and their Squaws.
In the meantime, the Warriors can sharpen their Knives and see the Great White Father to get the Bark which permits Rubbing Two Sticks together. The Hunters and Squaws can practice cooking with the white man's dry powder.
Smoke Signals show SeeDeer will pitch his Teepee at the Lake of Cedar just as soon as the Sachem of the Great White Father closes his roll of Bark. At present, the Stick Floats to a Council of Warrior near SeeDeer's Teepee on the 20th Sun of the Summer Moon, at which time Feathers and Foofooraw will be presented to deserving Braves. White Water will be free at the Stockade where the Paleface sees the talking shadows on the Cliff when this Sun Shines.
Smoke Signals also show Cat that Screams at Night is already making Medicine in the Camp of the Papoose of the Yellow Legs at the Lake of Flint.
The Colonel has appointed SeeDeer Keeper of the Roll of Brands. All Braves and Squaws will submit two or three choices to the White Teepee for approval before the 15th Sun of the Summer Moon. The decision of SeeDeer and the Council of Warrior will be final.
More Smoke Later.
May your peaceful Suns be as the leaves of the trees and the Smile of the Great Spirit be upon you.
Chief Little Buck
~B~
(From Karl "See Deer")
[Below] is the translation of Grandpa's letter. It was written in 1961. As you read it you will understand it. Don't forget that during this time Grandpa was playing the pony's, (going to the horse races) and was depending on his winnings for extra cash. During the mid 1950's Grandpa took Phil, Tom and myself on a camping trip to Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon and he wanted to do it again. This is the letter he sent regarding that trip. At this time, Phil was working at the theater and Tom was working at the Scout Camp and I was working up in Big Bear. I think you can figure out how the letter goes. Knowing all this, the letter makes sense. Read the translation. As soon as I read Grandpa's letter I knew exactly what was going on. It did bring back some memories.
[Translation]
April 18th
To: All members of the Baker family.
The Baker family is preparing to hold a trip to the Middle and South fork of the King's River during September. Enclosed letter tells of possible trips. Trip A is the preferred trip going to Cedar Grove, Kings Canyon.
Whether we go or not depends on the good Lord and depending on the finances. If the "White Man" pays well we will go about the 15th of September. A list of things to do and to take will be sent to all those who go.
In the meantime, you can prepare yourselves and get a fire permit from the government. Those who obtain and cook food can practice cooking with dehydrated food.
Communications show Karl will be living at Cedar Lake just as soon as school closes. At the present it looks like there will be a meeting of those who want to go at Cedar Lake on July 20th, at which time honors will be give to who deserve it. Phill will be free from his work at the theater.
Communications also show that Tom is already working at the Boy Scout Camp in Arrowhead.
The Colonel (Grandpa) has appointed Karl to keep a record of family members' brands. Everyone should submit 2 -3 choices by mail to Grandpa for approval before July 15th. The decision of Karl in a meeting with "other members of Grandpa's tribe" will; be final.
May your day's be good and the Good Lord smile upon you!
Chief Little Buck
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