Video Collection

"It's All About Me!"

A Numunuu Children's Exhibit

On display through August 31, 2010

Powwow Demonstration

The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center is committed to educating the public about the great Comanche Nation. This dance demonstration was performed for Walters Elementary School 3rd Graders on 10/2/09.

The dancers are Chester Tieyah Jr., Thomas Ware III and Bambi Allen.

Comanche Code Talkers of WWII 

A Documentary By:  Christi Mitchell

Code Talkers used their Native languages in service to the U.S. military in World War I and World War II.  They were an instrumental part of the allies' success: while it took a machine up to four hours to transmit and decode a message, the Code Talkers could do it in less than three minutes. Their codes were never broken. 

The Comanches were one of more than a dozen tribes who took part in the top-secret program.  Seventeen Comanche men helped communicate critical messages during World War II.  The Comanche Code Talkers served with the 4th Infantry Division. Fourteen fought bravely in the European Theater, starting on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day. 

They served in five campaigns using the Comanche Language to confuse the German Army.  The Germans remained perplexed about the code for many years following the war.

Native Words, Native Warriors - News Story

Video Courtesy:  KSWO-TV

Lawton's Action 7 News covered the opening of the national traveling exhibition Native Words, Native Warriors, which was on display at the museum September 25 - November 30, 2008.

The exhibit was on loan from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Service and the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. and was made possible in part thanks to the generous support of Elizabeth Hunter Solomon.  Additional support has been provided by the Smithsonian Women's committee and the AMB Foundation.

For more information about Action 7 News, go to www.kswo.com.

Integris Discover Oklahoma

Video Courtesy: Integris Discover Oklahoma/Travelok.com

CNMCC was recently featured on Integris Health's Discover Oklahoma,  the state's favorite weekly travel program.  The show introduces you to the people, the attractions, the restaurants and the activities that make Oklahoma a fun place to explore.

For more information about the show go to www.travelok.com/disc_ok/

Cedar Ceremony - News Story

Video Courtesy:  KFDX-TV

In celebration of Armed Forces Day, the Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center hosts a "Warriors Blessing".  The event features the "cedaring" of a group of local soldiers.  

Cedar is one of the natural elements the Comanche people use to pray.  When cedar is burned, it is believed that the smoke takes prayers to the Creator, protects the body, purifies the mind, and blesses the soul.

For more information on KFDX-TV News, go to www.texomashomepage.com. 

Celebrating Josephine Wapp - News Story

 Video Courtesy:  KSWO-TV

Lawton's Action 7 News covered the opening of the exhibition Celebrating Josephine Wapp, which was on display at the museum February 10 - April 30, 2009.

The exhibit showcased the weaving work of this accomplished artist, teacher and Comanche Tribal Member, Josephine Wapp.   

Born in 1912 in Apache, Oklahoma, Wapp is a well-known weaver, educator, and specialist in Native American traditional art.  Mrs. Wapp studied Native American Art Education at the Santa Fe (New Mexico) Indian School.  After completing her studies she taught arts and crafts at Chilocco (Oklahoma) Indian School.  When the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM was established, she was invited to be one of the school's first teachers before retiring from teaching in 1973.  After retirement Mrs. Wapp focused on creating traditional and contemporary Finger Weaving.  Her creative work has been exhibited throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, South America and the Middle East.  She has received many awards for her artwork and teaching. 

For more information about Action 7 News, go to www.kswo.com.

"Is This a Great State Or What?"

Video Courtesy:  KFOR TV

The museum was recently featured on Oklahoma City's KFOR-TV News.  Reporter Galen Culver stopped by to do a story on a group of Comanche women who volunteered to set up the museum teepee.  Culver's story aired on his news segment "Is this a Great State or What?".

For more information about NewsChannel 4, go to www.kfor.com.

50 Years of Powwow

The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center hosted the national traveling exhibition 50 Years of Powwow September 24, 2009 through January 3, 2010. 

The exhibition consisted of photographs depict dancers, drummers, singers, craftspeople, and traditional foods, and explored how American Indians retain their traditional cultures and languages in today's urban world.  The exhibit was augmented with items and photographs on loan from the Comanche Nation Community.    

This video shows highlights from the opening public program held on September 24, 2009.  The event featured tribal singing, dancing and the recognition of four Comanche Powwow Societies.  Those societies were:  Walters Service Club, Comanche Little Ponies, Comanche War Scouts and the Comanche Homecoming Committee.  Tribal Chairman, Mike Burgess ,and Tribal Adminstrator, William Nelson, served as Masters of Ceremonies.  

50 Years of Powwow was conceived and organized by the American Indian Center of Chicago, and developed by The Field Museum. 

For more information about the traveling exhibit, click here.

50 Years of Powwow Commercial

Written and Produced by:  Candy Morgan

Videography/Editing:  Joey Lansdale 

Dancer:  Chester Tieyah, Jr.

Comanche Speaker:  Videll Yackeschi

The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center hosted the national traveling exhibition 50 Years of Powwow September 24, 2009 through January 3, 2010. 

50 Years of Powwow was conceived and organized by the American Indian Center of Chicago, and developed by The Field Museum. 

Artists of Comanche Heritage Commercial

Writer/Producer:  Candy Morgan

Videographer/Editor:  Joey Lansdale 

The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center presented an all-Comache art show titled, New Beginnings:  Artists of Comanche Heritage, in the summer of 2009.  

New Beginnings:  Artists of Comanche Heritage featured works by established Comanche artists such as, Doc Tate Nevaquaya, Larry Hood and Barthell Little Chief will be shown as well as works by up and coming artists such as Quanah Parker Burgess, Cynthia Clay and Ed Hoosier, just to name a few.  A variety of mediums were on exhibit including beadwork and woodwork.        

Celebrating Josephine Wapp Commercial

Producers:  Candy Morgan and Joey Lansdale

Videographer/Editor:  Joey Lansdale

This commercial was created to promote the exhibit Celebrating Josephine Wapp.  The commercial took top honor in the 2009 Oklahoma Museum's Association Awards Competition for "Best Promotional Piece". 

Comanche Tribal Member, Josephine Wapp, is an Award-winning Finger Weaver.  Her work was displayed at the museum February 10 - April 30, 2009.

To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions COMMERCIAL

Videographer/Writer/Producer:  Candy Morgan

Editor:  Joey Lansdale

The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center hosted the traveling exhibition, To Honor and Comfort:  Native Quilting Traditions, December 8 - January 30, 2009.  

To Honor and Comfort chronicled the history and diversity of Comanche Quilt Makers and paid tribute to native artists who continue to create vibrant works of art, one stitch at a time.  

To Honor and Comfort: Native Quilting Traditions is based on an exhibition originally created by Michigan State University Museum and the National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, in collaboration with Atlatl, Inc., a national service organization for Native American arts (Phoenix, AZ).  Major funding for this exhibition was provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund. Additional support was provided by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Pew Charitable Trust Gatherings and Conferences Program administered by the Fund for Folk Culture, Jeffrey and Kitty Cole, and the following MSU units: All-University Research Initiation Grant Program, Office of the Provost, and Native American Institute.

For more information about the traveling exhibit, click here. 

Native Words, Native Warriors Commercial

Writer/Producer:  Candy Morgan

Editor:  Joey Lansdale

The Comanche National Museum and Cultural Center hosted the national traveling exhibition Native Words, Native Warriors, which was on display at the museum September 25 - November 30, 2008.  This commercial was created to promote the exhibit. 

For more inforation about the exhibit, click here.