Inyan Woslata (fwd)

[Koontz John E]

>>From Louis Garcia.  I have omitted his attached ms, as I wasn't sure if he
intended to circulate that to the list.  I can forward it, too, if
authorized, or it can be obtained by writing to Mr. Garcia himself.  JEK

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Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2006 07:43:22 -0500
From: Louis Garcia <Louis_Garcia at littlehoop.edu>
Subject: RE: Inyan Woslata

Being from North Dakota I can best answer this question.

Woslata means to stand up. I think this word is for inanimate objects. As
opposed to Nazin for animate objects.

There are many sources for the term Inyan Woslata in Dakota / Lakota
texts.  I believe Willamson lists this name in his dictionary.

There is also the name of the long bone breastplates used by women called
Huhu Bosdata (Dakota).  We also have a famous rock by Ft. Ransom called
Inyan Bosdata here in ND. A state historic site.

I am enclosing my list of Seven Council Fire reservations.

have a great day,
Louie