“Photo courtesy of R. Teton by Necha Mendoza Photography”
Randy'L H. Teton, Curator and member of the
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of Fort Hall, Idaho For more information, email [email protected] |
Curator's NotesThank you for visiting this unique exhibit, which I hope leaves a lasting impression regarding the true history created before the development of Lava Hot Springs. As the Curator of "Poha-Ba, Land of Healing Waters" exhibit, I feel privileged to be involved in what has become an educational and challenging experience. My Goal is to create a glimpse into the past of My Peoples (Ne'we) rich and expansive history in Lava Hot Springs and to create a mutual respect for the land and water as a place of healing. We have learned through both oral traditions and written literature, Lava Hot Springs was a gathering location for many nomadic tribes, including the Utes, Paiutes, Cheyenne and Flathead tribes and more prominently the Shoshone and Bannock Bands. These tribes utilized the natural mud baths, mineral waters and fertile environment for purposes of healing and as a means of survival. Despite our on-going struggles concerning land and water rights, our spirit continues to prevail in the valley of Lava Hot Springs.Thank you (oos).
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Special Thanks to:
Darrell Byington, Museum of Idaho- Nick Gailey and David Pennock, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Bonnie C.W. Wadsworth, Etchcrafters, Rodolph Taxidermy & Wildlife Art, Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum, Platt Electric, Downey Lumber, The Buzz Shop, Shoshone-Bannock Buffalo Enterprise, "Honey-Do" Patrick & Susan Wadsworth, Leo Teton, Catlin Teton, Rusty Houtz, Jo's Oregon Trail, Hovia Edwards, Jo Dawn Cavanough, Kim Harris, Frosty's Lawn Care Services, South Bannock Historical Cneter staff/volunteers, Ruth Ann Olsen, Sign Works & More, Shoshone-Bannock Librarian-Ardith Peyope, Bill & Venice Cortez, Ralph Dixey, Layton Littlejohn, the Pocatello family, Vincent Ponzo, Walter Nevada, Lavon & Lillian Jackson and last but not least my graphic artist of Moz Studio/Native Extreme- High Brooks Davis and Craig LaMere. For those not mentioned, I sincerely apologize and mean no disrespect as many individuals contributed their time and energy in making this unique event historical for both Lava Hot Springs and the Shoshone-Bannock people of Southeastern Idaho.
Photographs courtesy of Idaho State Historical Society, Shoshone-Bannock Library, 2004.
Research conducted and recorded on-site from April to July 2004 by Randy and Catlin Teton.
Bibliography- The Northern Shoshone by Brigham D. Madsen. Caxton Press. 2000
Darrell Byington, Museum of Idaho- Nick Gailey and David Pennock, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Bonnie C.W. Wadsworth, Etchcrafters, Rodolph Taxidermy & Wildlife Art, Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Museum, Platt Electric, Downey Lumber, The Buzz Shop, Shoshone-Bannock Buffalo Enterprise, "Honey-Do" Patrick & Susan Wadsworth, Leo Teton, Catlin Teton, Rusty Houtz, Jo's Oregon Trail, Hovia Edwards, Jo Dawn Cavanough, Kim Harris, Frosty's Lawn Care Services, South Bannock Historical Cneter staff/volunteers, Ruth Ann Olsen, Sign Works & More, Shoshone-Bannock Librarian-Ardith Peyope, Bill & Venice Cortez, Ralph Dixey, Layton Littlejohn, the Pocatello family, Vincent Ponzo, Walter Nevada, Lavon & Lillian Jackson and last but not least my graphic artist of Moz Studio/Native Extreme- High Brooks Davis and Craig LaMere. For those not mentioned, I sincerely apologize and mean no disrespect as many individuals contributed their time and energy in making this unique event historical for both Lava Hot Springs and the Shoshone-Bannock people of Southeastern Idaho.
Photographs courtesy of Idaho State Historical Society, Shoshone-Bannock Library, 2004.
Research conducted and recorded on-site from April to July 2004 by Randy and Catlin Teton.
Bibliography- The Northern Shoshone by Brigham D. Madsen. Caxton Press. 2000