Comments on: A Pencil to the Past

By: Native American Humor

Native American Humor — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:35:09 +0000

Somewhat sad, but humorous story. I do applaud the Blackfeet for starting their enterprise back in 1972 before tribes started any form of businesses for their people. Still laudable in an age when tribes sell primarily vices- tobacco and gambling.

By: corin

corin — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:57:57 +0000

I remember my father having these pencils when I was very young. I think they came from his father’s house and coincidentally his mother was a teacher. I recall them working very well and it was a bonus that they were already sharpened to a nice point. They were in the same box. I remember wondering how the “blackfeet indians” actually made pencils. Cool post.

By: Chicago neurosurgery

Chicago neurosurgery — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 21:52:59 +0000

This is really interesting! I had no idea about any of this. I am extremely interested in Native American history since the entire U.S. tried to forget all about it. Regards!

By: TourPro

TourPro — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:58:17 +0000

Please do, I’d love to hear some more stories. None of the “older” ladies around my office remember seeing these ever.

Glad you stopped by, I think I’ve missed your blog along the way somewhere…

By: adkmac

adkmac — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:20:30 +0000

This is interesting to me since I am part Blackfoot Indian. I’ll have to ask my grandma about this…