Anpetu Tatanka Etay

         Anpetu Tatanka Etay ( formally Buffalo Days is a Plains Indian tipi encampment) representing the Buffalo hunting days of 19^th century Plains Indian culture. Each year it is held in a different remote region of the West, usually in Wyoming. People of all races and ages are allowed to attend as long as they meet our minimum authenticity requirements. This camp is not open to the public or spectators, there are no vendors or “traders row" etc.

                                                    Our camp focuses on the Lakota, Cheyenne and Arapaho culture but we allow any Plains Indian life and clothing styles from 1800 thru the late 1870’s. Throughout the 9 day encampment we have traditional feasts and dances of all sorts, structured warrior society meetings, women's guilds, authentic games and ceremonies all of which lead up to mounted and foot war parties going out 24 hours a day to fight our enemies the Crow, Pawnee and the Long Knives. The soldiers are accompanied by and protect various  civilian types from the time period such as buffalo hunters, traders, teamsters and settlers. We are looking for a select few people who have the intense interest and desire to live that life style, learn more about it and share what they have learned. Our brief description here cannot possibly convey the emotions and experiences that we  are able to share by attending.                                                                                       

For more detailed info on our focus and activities please contact either Head Chief; Bad Hand wapaha24-24@yahoo.com  PO box 132 Deadwood, Or 97430   or  Wolfs Voice at 319 329 8111  PO Box 296 central City Iowa 52214.  To become a member of our group, the membership fees is $15 per camp year. Contact Sharp Knife Woman
at kswanson@rof.net or 1225 CR 225, Rifle, CO 81650 to join."

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