Mamoon: Toyon 

@thehorseandcrow Native Californians referred to this plant as joshik, ashuwet, and aatcawut. The name was most likely taken from the ancient Californian Chumash, who referred to it as toyon. Also known as ‘Christmas berry’ or ‘California Holly’ was in abundance in the Los Angeles basin when Europeans arrived.  Legend has it that the early pioneers …

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Spirit Bio: Zitkala-Ša

Spirit Bios are stories about pioneering womyn, gender queer, and multi spirited humans that deserve a greater place in our modern history. This month, we commemorate Zitkala-Ša for her contribution to American art, history, and for her pioneering advocacy on behalf of opressed decendants of indigenous Americans. #spiritbio #zitkalasa #thehorseandcrow #femmefuturism #gertrudebonninsimmons #braveface #empoweringindigenouswomen #ancientamerica #womyn Continue reading Spirit Bio: Zitkala-Ša

Mamoon Remedies: Juniper Moon Healing Lotion Bars

Mamoon Remedies are healing luxuries made with love from local plants in Southern California. They are a product of intense research into the plant and the ancient use of it and selected each month based on the collective cosmic need of our community. #mamoon #healing #femmefuturism #thehorseandcrow #ethnobotony #naturalhealing #womyn #community #madewithlove #mamoonremedies Continue reading Mamoon Remedies: Juniper Moon Healing Lotion Bars

Spirit Bio: Colonel Carmen Amelio Robles

Spirit Bios are stories about pioneering womyn, gender queer, and multi spirited humans that deserve a greater place in our modern history.  #spiritbio #ameliorobles @thehorseandcrow #thehorseandcrow #femmefuturism #storytelling @sloukaides Colonel Carmen Amelio Robles, an Afro Mexican man, was a leader and notorious commander in the Mexican Revolution. He was born on November 3, 1889 as Amelia Robles Ávila in Xochipala, Mexico. … Continue reading Spirit Bio: Colonel Carmen Amelio Robles