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Thank 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 thos not
mentioned, I sincerely apologize and mean no
disrespect as many individuals contributed their
time and energey 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 |
