The Plains Collective and the Friends of the Ferguson held their third monthly meeting at the Ferguson Home Museum on January 6. Albert Old Crow introduced the session. Ah In Hist spoke of his father’s contribution to The Watonga Republican and the Preservation of Cheyenne and Arapaho Knowledge. For many years, the Watonga Republican dedicated a page to the Native American Community for news and discussions. Much Cheyenne-Arapaho history is oral. Therefore, it is important to have some history recorded. In fact, state and national level news outlets picked up some stories. For example, outlets picked up the account of the discovery of a special pipe at the Oklahoma Historical Society and return to the Northern Cheyenne.

We thank Roy Espy and Ramona Tall Bear (above) for arranging the event. Albert Old Crow (below left) served as MC. Bleow, Ah In Hist described his research into his father’s contributions to the Native American (Indian) page in The Watonga Republican over a period of perhaps 20 years (researching the dates). Daryl Rice, a non-native American, oversaw this fairly open forum for native American issues, .

Ah In Hist describes his father’s research

Cornel Pewawardy discusses Kiowa History

Cornel Pewawardy, A Kiowa/Commanche, who teaches at University of Central Oklahoma, discussed some Kiowa and Commanche History. As a member of the Oklahoma City Powwow Club he will be working with the Plains Collective on a Powwow in October, 2026.

A number of tribal elders attended. Here Chief Larry Roman Nose visits with one of the treasured older members.

Minnie Tall Bear Displays works

Minnie Tall Bear, artist, displayed her works at the Museum through the month as well as a painted item all month at the Ferguson. The food items in the painting are typical of sustenance distributed through the tribe Food Distribution