History of Pipestone Pipes - Bud and Rona Johnston
The Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers is a Tribal non-profit organization in Pipestone, Minnesota. Bud and Rona Johnston, members of the Keepers, will present a program on the history of Pipestone pipes. The program will include information on how Native Americans began quarrying the red pipestone rock that is used in pipe making, the cultural and historical significance of the pipes, and the current use of the quarry. Pipestone Minnesota is located thirty miles from Ivanhoe so the program has a high historical and cultural significance to our area.
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Attendees will gain a greater knowledge of the Pipestone quarries and the historical role they have played in this area, not only with Native Americans but also with European settlement in the 1800s. People will gain a greater understanding of the organization of the Keepers of the Sacred Pipe, how they value their traditions and their desire to educate the public in order to keep their traditions alive. The program should encourage people to visit the Pipestone National Park and to learn more about the Native Americans who first lived in our area. Anecdotal responses will be collected.
Attendees gained a greater knowledge of the Pipestone quarries and their significance to Native American culture. One of the things that was shared is that Native American tribes in Canada use a black stone similar to the rock found in the Pipestone quarries and that earlier generations of Native Americans feared the black pipes and thought they brought evil. Attendees were treated to a demonstration of Native American dance by Bud and Rona's daughter, who impressed the group with her ability to understand and demonstrate her culture.
Community room ($75.00)