On this page we wish to show some of the awards we have received for this site over the years and also add some comments that have been made by our visitors and customers.

It is so heartwarming to hear you speak so truthfully about the sacredness of the catlinite. Honored am I, that there are still those left, who carry the vision of Buffalo Woman in the hearts..Walali (thankyou) TaHO Mother Bear USA Jul 20 2001 I had the chance to visit your center in 2000 and loved meeting you both. I purchased some pipestone and am getting ready to make my pipe. It has taken this long for the right design to come to me. Thanks for your kindness and encouragement. The only thing is that I have lost the instruction page that you gave me but I don't foresee any problems. Thanks again and may the creator watch over you. Dale Gregory USA Sep 22 2001 I WAS AT PIPESTONE ON AUGUST 15, 2001 AND WAS GIVEN SOME WHITE SAGE. MY FATHER'S MOTHER WAS FULL BLOOD OGLALA LAKOTAH AND SENT TO THE CARLISLE INDIAN SCHOOL. I WANT TO THANK YOU AGAIN FOR YOUR KINDNESS. JOANNE ARNOLD, USA, Aug 20 2001 Your article on Pipestone answered questions I hadn't even asked yet-Thank You and keep up the Good Work ......Ray, U.S.A, Jun 19 2001	December 2001: We were just awarded the Golden Web Award from the 'International Association of Web Masters and Designers. Thank you very much to the Committee members who honored us.. Only the best sites are voted to receive the Golden Web Award. The criterion for winning remains a challenge to even the best Webmaster, artists and designers. That being said, the primary benefit of the Golden Web Award is the recognition of your commitment to the pursuit of website excellence. Further, it represents that your work is considered an outstanding website, incorporating high standards of design, originality and content. Most importantly, the Golden Web Award lets others know you're viewed as a respected professional by your peers, one who is deserving of recognition. "By the way I loved your story of the Jasper quarries. I purchased some stone at a Pow Wow here in Arkansas that I have a hunch came from there. I was assured that it could be shaped with a "butter knife". Well, these people must have better butter knives in their kitchens than I have in mine because I had trouble cutting this stuff with a carbon saw." This is a quote from one of our visitors to the site. We were given permission from him to use it. Thanks Pups59
Hi Chuck and Family, My family attended the Pow Wow you hosted on Sunday. The Grand Entrance honoring Vets was awesome. Everyone involved in the running of this event are to be commended. Looking forward to talking to you more about it. Rich Gergen, USA Jul 31 2001 Joanne and I attended your pow wow and really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for allowing us to dance with you, for feeding us, and for your friendship and hospitality. You are truly a beautiful people with a beautiful heart. When you have another pow wow please e-mail me and let me know, I would be honored to attend again. Once again, Thank you. Melanie Larson, USA, Aug 7 2001	Well Chuck and Gloria we got home safe and sound. Thank you for allowing us to join the Quarriers Guild and for taking up the fight to protect us and the Pipestone quarrys. You two are true warriors! The passion you two have for protecting the people and the ways makes me feel honored to know you and to be apart of this movement. If you ever need us we will be there as we hope all who care will also be there. Baamaa Pii. Mel and Kris Melvin Dunn, Native, Jun 27 2001 "Hello! I was performing a websearch for a pipe, and was lucky enough to find your wonderful, informative site. I appreciate what you are doing to preserve and promote the great Truths! " Another visitor to the site stated these words. Thankyou Bonnie
I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH YOUR DEDICATION TO THE PIPESTONE. I AM PROUD THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE THAT KEEP SACRED STONES AND PLACES CLOSE TO THERE HEART. THANK YOU FOR DOING SO. BRYAN COOK UNITED STATES Jun 25 2001	Thanks Heather for this award, it means a great deal to us. 1998
" I did not know about the false pipestone, explains a lot. We had been gifted some red stone that was said to have come from the sacred quarries. But was so brittle, when we started to work it, it just cracked and splintered." Michael The posts above and below are just two of the hundreds we get in every year complaining about the false stone. We feel so bad for the people expecting that stone to be good and trying to make their pipes from it only to find it is no good. It is awful that so many have to experience the false stone.	I visited your center in Aug, 01 Found it to be informative and very friendly. Since I was away from home you made me feel welcome. Thanks. Remember we are all brothers and sisters, and it is important that we walk the walk and talk the talk so that there will be peace and harmony in our lives. Thank You Grand Father. Phil White, USA, Aug 19 2001 I was happy to find your site as I have been looking for catlinite and no one locally can get it. I would be very concerned now that I might end up with some of the false stone. Remember the spirit always has a way of dealing with those that misuse things...... Nannette Keating, USA ,Apr 16 2001
I have in the past used stone from ......... I am tired of being ripped off by this guy!!!! with stone you could not cut with a diamond bit, or stone that is so fractured it is not usable, I don't make hundreds of pipes usually just a couple a year. - Marvin, May 2003

This award was given by SHAZ in 1998 for the educational content. This was shown on our old site. Since that time we have added more information to the site. Thanks Shaz from us all here at the Center. December 2001: "Congratulations ..You are a Shoot for the Moon award winner. Given to excellent sites with great content and design. Love your site, I'll be back when I have more time."

December 19, 2001, 'The Superior Eagle cannot be applied for it only goes to very special sites and I found your site special.. Display them with Pride you have Earned them!!! ' What a great honor to get this award thank you so much Timber Carver.

This award was given to us in 1998 for the writing content on the site. Thank you Scarletletter for this surprise award.

I visited the sacred quarries 10 years ago, I yearn to return. Thank you for helping to keep the vision alive.....Rick Remington, KY, USA, Aug 3 2001

A most informative site hope you much success in all that you are trying to accomplish...... George L. Dyson Sr ,United States, Jul 26 2001

What a wonderful site I feel calm and free in the universe just going from page to page. ....Jan, US, Jul 7 2001

What a wonderful site. Thank you for sharing information on Catlinite and mining. I will be even more respectful of Catlinite in the future thanks to you. I want you to know I was referred to your site from Oneal Smith. Thanks, Tereia Acre, USA (Kentucky), Apr 7 2001

MY mothers maiden name is Catlin and I am a distant relative of George Catlin. we are having a reunion next month and I heard about catlinite wanted to check it out and let everyone know...... Peter Paska, Jun 15 2001

When you say that pipestone can heal, well that is so true. I had blistered my right hand that has healed much faster because of the pipestone that I was working....... Allan Buckley, USA, May 29 2001

Hi, Gloria and Chuck, How is the center going I see you have expanded the website. It looks great! I would like to say that you both are forever in my heart and I hope that I will be able to come and visit again......Samantha, Canada, Jun 25 2001

I've tried to carve my own pipe for prayer work before but the stone was very hard and eventually it broke. I thanked Wakan Tanka and asked to be shown why it broke. After reading this site I'm thinking that maybe I was sold a fake stone. Andrea, Oklahoma, October 20 2001

Thank you for the skill with which you present your products. There are no big marketing schemes, just the simple truth. That is a good thing for people on the internet to discover. Beth, MN. November 14, 2001

Thank you, both, for your efforts upon this site. It is extremely well done and informative. Thank you, for extending your time and energies to this site. Walk with the Sun; Dance with the Moon; Sing with the Stars; But always...Run with the Wind. - Snow Owl, Nevada. December 8, 2001

Thank you for your continued educational and informational efforts to protect the Pipestone quarries from those who would misuse, abuse and deplete this precious resource! - Kathleen, Indiana, April 2002

I have been reading through your websites. There are many beautiful things and people, much useful info. I would like to drive up for one weekend, perhaps Memorial Day weekend, or Labor Day weekend, and stay at your bed & breakfast, and learn what I can about the different traditions from you - Jeff. Ohio, April 2003

A few years ago my brother had sent me a piece of pipestone and it was soft and very easy to shape. This year he sent another piece and it is, I'll use the term "hard as a rock", I am having a lot of trouble shaping it. - November 2002

I did get some of the fake stone that you mentioned from a seller on eBay. I don't know what in the world it was that he sent me, but it wasn't the real deal. When I'm able to do so, I should probably send the stone that I got from eBay to you to look at. Thanks again, - Del June 2002

Dec 2001: Thanks Laine This award is appreciated Nov 2001: Thanks Moonbud for this great award

O.S. gave me your site, I think it one of the most attractive on the web!

After years of always wanting to visit Pipestone I finally made the drive last July. It seems that I did not see the best part though. I seemed to miss entirely your great looking museum. Judging by your website it would be well worth another trip. - 2002

I have gained a wealth of knowledge on your web site and feel again the pull of the Great Spirit directing me to your site for knowledge and understanding. - Jim, October 2001

Just a note to announce that the pipestone looks happy and healthy after the beeswax and buffing treatment you prescribed. Thank you for your enduring guidance and quick action. Sincerely, - Mark. November 2002

Your web master did a great job. The pages are informative and interesting and researched.- TP, August 21, 1999

I'm back at work and wanted to thank you again for welcoming me with open arms when I stopped in at the center with my new pipe. It is so special that I not only got to meet you and your partner but that your dad made the pipe. - Susan WI, August 1999

I would like to congratulate you on one of the finest websites I have ever visited. Not only for it being extremely well put together but also for it's content and accuracy. - Steve Feb 7th, 2002

December 19, 2001 'Congratulations, you have a really "GREAT" site, here is the Award'   Thanks for this great award Timber Carver.

From Friends members:

I was introduced to Chuck at Native American Educational Trust, England, open day by J K. Thanks for newsletter. - Sharon, Fife Scotland, May 2002.

'Chuck helped me to locate the exact quarry that my first Cannupa came from......I was able to do a wonderful small ceremony there and to add MY OWN flesh and blood to that of my ancestors.' Michael, MO. Feb 2003

I first learned about the Little Feather Center well over 2 years ago now I guess. I enjoy visiting via Internet and seeing all that goes on there. That is one reason I sincerely hope to be able to visit in person. - Esther, California - April 2003

I hope to someday soon visit the Center in person. But for now, the internet will have to do. Thank you for this chance (the newsletter) to connect with people of like minds! Meegwetch. - Christine, Canada, May 2002

I did enjoy the newsletter a lot! It wasn't anything like I had expected...it was better! hehe! Nice to hear from you and I'm happy I get to read your newsletters! - Sheena IN May 2002

I really love this web site and after doing an exhaustive search, it was worth the wait! - SW, CO. May 2002

Thanks for a very pleasant tour through your site. - DP NM, June 2002

I think you have a great site. I've been all over it. Everything is interesting and well done. Keep up the good work. - J.C. LeC KY, July 2002

Since originally writing to you, I discovered an incredible web site that I absolutely love. The pipe instructions and pictures, the finished pipes, the honorable way it was written... After getting this email from you I realized that it is your web site. Wow! Thank you for putting that gift out there. - Blue Water, August 2003

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