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June 2009

Whispering Wind
American Indian:  Past and Present
Folsom, Louisiana

A Bi-Monthly Magazine of 
»« Crafts »« Culture »« Powwows »« History »«

Contact Whispering Wind Website:  Click Here Email:  Phone #:  985-796-5433 Fax #:  985-796-9236 About Whispering Wind   WHISPERING WIND Magazine can bring to you, every other month, articles on  The crafts and material culture of the American Indian. How to make those crafts, expertly illustrated and photographed. Book and Music reviews. Old historical photographs as well as articles on tradition and material culture.   Powwow dates and much more.   If you are interested in the American Indian and in particular the material culture of the American Indian: Past & Present, WHISPERING WIND is the magazine for you. Since 1967 we've helped our readers bring the tradition home and help keep the tradition alive. PAST ENTREPRENUERS August 10 Linda Amelia July 10 Douglas K. Lemon June 10 Black Mesa Weavers May 10 Kathy Lausche (Bineshii) April 10 Maria Hoyos (Cafe) March 10 Legends Alive Productions February 10 Stevie Salas January 10 Crofut Family Winery December 09 Jerri Anderson November 09 McJunkin Red Man October 09 Cal Nez September 09 Maya Santamaria August 09 Dave Bice July 09 Darwin & Kathy DeCamp June 09 Whispering Wind May 09 Amber Starr De Luna April 09 Stan & Loretta Webster March 09 Karla LaRive February 09 Tamra Brennan January 09 Sister Sky December 08 Redhand Apparel November 08 Curtis Norvell October 08 Huntleigh Price September 08 Elizabeth Freebird August 08 Liz Gray July 08 Roslyn E. Dotson June 08 Opal Torelli March 08 Az Carmen February 08 Eleanor Lefthand Bianchi October 07 Lawrence F. Archambault November 06 MI ONDA September 06 Martha Fast Horse June 06 Emma Geyer May 06 Dale Parker Sr. March 06 Bill Schaaf February 06 Vivian Guerra Nominate an Entrepreneur

Interview By Larry Knudsen Tell us about yourself? I can trace my Native heritage to the Mic Mac in Nova Scotia. I grew up in New Orleans, LA. You own two companies, tell us about your first company Whispering Wind and your product line? Whispering Wind is a bi-monthly magazine on American Indian material culture, powwows and how-to crafts. Whispering Wind has a strong book and music review section. Two regular reader favorites is the study of historical photos from various tribal regions as well as our PowwowFashions section that looks at the ever-changing fashions in the powwow arena. Whispering Wind is the longest-lived publication on American Indian material culture, powwow, and crafts, having been established in 1967. Written Heritage, Inc., is the parent company and publishes Whispering Wind as well a other books and publications. Since 1992, Written Heritage has been the exclusive distributor of Full Circle Videos, having converted their 20 video line into DVD. Written Heritage also issues a 62 page catalog of books and instructional DVDs on American Indian history, culture, religion, and all aspects and regions of the vast diversity of American Indians. How many employees do you have? 3 When did you know it was time to start Written Heritage Books? 1990. There appeared to be a demand for a one-stop shop for American Indian related books. You have a varity of items, what is your biggest seller? Craft books, photographic history books and museum catalogs. On the DVD side, the largest sellers are the dance style instructional products. Who is your favorite author now? Jean Sheppard and Dan Brown What was the original book you read that made you want to pursue this direction? No particular book, just an interest in American Indian culture and powwow. How does one introduce their products to you? Send sample and discount rates. What is it like to run a on-line business? Difficult generating eyes to your site. What did you find that worked for you? Print advertising Who were your mentor's growing up? N/A What is your favorite annual Powwow? Red Earth What advice do you have for young Indigenous Entrepreneur's? Don't quit your day job until you have established your business and have sufficient funds put aside to see you through a tough economic time.