Blog Cautious Hope: Jamie Skillen on Deb Haaland’s Appointment as US Interior Secretary In Jamie’s fascinating responses to my questions, he places Haaland’s appointment in its historical context, explains what federal land management…Debra RienstraApril 10, 2021
Blog Church Visitors We were blessed to get into the place. The blasted Covid stuff is closing everything these days, and with good…James C. SchaapAugust 7, 2020
Blog Silas Soule and Fortitude As much an adventurer as anyone else from out east, Silas Soule went west when what was back home wouldn't…James C. SchaapMay 29, 2020
Blog The “Indian problem” Ft. Laramie Treaty In his statement, Chairman Frazier cites the 1868 Ft. Laramie Treaty that says “no white person or…James C. SchaapMay 15, 2020
Blog Two Roads I didn't know her well, just enough to tip my hat maybe, if I’d ever worn one. Probably said "hi"…James C. SchaapMay 1, 2020
Blog Sacred George Catlin, Ioways--note feathered headman's pipe When you're nine, I'm guessing you don't think much about the word sacred. We were…James C. SchaapAugust 16, 2019
Blog Remembrance The only means of getting man and woman, beast and wagon across the rain-swollen Niobrara River was by rope, hand…James C. SchaapApril 26, 2019