Crow Adoption of Anthony B. James

Dr. James was adopted in N.A.C. Ceremony at Medicine Tail Couly, Little Big Horn River, Real Bird Ranch by Crow (Apsoroka/ Apsalaga) tribal Members of the Whistling Water (Bilagushe) Clan by the late medicine man Floyd Real Bird and by Chuck and Ramona Real Bird. Witnesses to Anthony B. James’ (Dr. J) adoption were Medicine Chief Floyd Real Bird, Tribal Historian Mickey Old Coyote, Henry Old Coyote, Chief Robert “Bobbie” Little Light, Richard Real Bird, Kinnard Real Bird, Henry Real Bird, Pius Real Bird, Sean Real Bird, Tim Real Bird, Nicolle Real Bird, John Pretty on Top, Harry and Maggie Moccasin Top and over 20 other Crow Tribal Elders and members of various clans including the greasy Mouth Clan relatives of Grandma Shirley Real Bird (Floyd’s wife).

In the gallery are copies of the guest registry and sign-in. I thank the Crow elders who blessed us to join their Crow family!

Chief Floyd Real Bird, Whistling Water Clan, and Crow Tribe adopted Anthony B. James. The adoption was held as an NAC ceremony with the consent and blessing of over 20 Crow Tribal Chiefs and Elders and N.A.C. Members on the banks of the Little Bighorn River on sacred ground, Medicine Tail Coulee, Richard Real Bird Ranch, Hardin, Montanna,  Sunday, September 5th, 1993 at 4:00 pm. Prayers, Songs, Smudging, Pipe Ceremony, and Doorway Songs at the Teepee, followed by an NAC Peyote Ceremony in honor of blessing the entire community. Mr. and Ms. Charlie and Ramona Real Bird hosted the adoption and wedding ceremony.

If possible, we always plan a meal or celebratory meeting at the famous and super interesting Putz’s Trading Post (Custer Battlefield Trading Post), located across from the main gate entrance to the Custer Battlefield—best “Buffalo” Burger on the menu.