Roy Cook
Mazopiye Wishasha: (white metal man)
This author's earliest memories are of people on Santa Ysabel Ipai Reservation, San Diego County. Born in Tucson, Arizona of Opata-Oodham (Pima) and Oklahoma Tribal heritage. Following Military Service and Traditional Tribal education he graduated from G.I. Bill College education in English, Fine Art, Graphic Communication and the Graduate School of Human Behavior. He lives in San Diego County, California and works at a local university and colleges.
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This author's earliest memories are of people on Santa Ysabel Ipai Reservation, San Diego County. Born in Tucson, Arizona of Opata-Oodham (Pima) and Oklahoma Tribal heritage. Following Military Service and Traditional Tribal education he graduated from G.I. Bill College education in English, Fine Art, Graphic Communication and the Graduate School of Human Behavior. He lives in San Diego County, California and works at a local university and colleges.
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Articles by Roy Cook
May 17, 2006
Many tribes from the United States, Mexico and Canada were represented at the festival, which took place at Balboa Park. The festival began with Jon Meza Cuero and the Wildcat Bird Singers, who performed with tradition, song, dance and rattles. These performances brough to life the songs of the orig...
April 16, 2006
At the Town and County San Diego room in Mission Valley this past Wednesday evening; April 12, 2006 we enjoyed the opportunity to express our culture and traditions. For a timeless four hours we are, once again, in the circle. To be in the circle is not an abstract new age ‘buzz word’. This circle c...
March 18, 2006
The war between the United States and Mexico had two basic causes.
1. First, the desire of the U.S. to expand across the North American continent, the policy of Manifest Destiny, to the Pacific Ocean caused conflict with all of the U.S. neighbors; from the British in Canada and Oregon to the ...
December 22, 2005
It is exceptionally clear and warm in the sun and cool under the boroughs of the oak trees that surround the plaza of "Old Town" San Diego State Park. This is the Fourth annual gathering of California Tribal Art and Culture. Hosted by the Artist Cooperative at Shumup Ko Hup, 27201/2 Calhoun St. San ...
December 21, 2005
Jamul, at noon December 10, 2005, is shimmering in the sun. Warm emotions fill the hopes of many of the: visitors, supporters, Tribal members and officials attending this American Indian gathering. Jamul Tribal land is Six acres of uneven ground. Uneven hopes and dreams mark the struggle to make a n...
December 19, 2005
Red suit Santa and his ‘one eyed sleigh’ circled like the traditional eagle over the Holiday Dinner December 17, 2005. Inside the hall the festive cheer and round dance songs had everyone thinking it felt a lot like Jingle bell Rez-Christmas! Our good friend Randy Edmonds opened the afternoon with i...