Charles Koshiway Johnston was an enrolled member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1942 to Charles Johnston (part Delaware) and Thelma Gertrude Koshiway (Otoe/Sac&Fox). Charles was a member of the Eagle and Bear Clans. In 1914, his ancestor, Jonathan Koshiway was one of the early leaders of the Native American Church. Charles' family moved to California on Indian Relocation when he was just two years old, and he lived there the rest of his life.
Charles' passion was Indian Dancing, Pow Wows, and Native American Art and Culture. As a Southern Traditional Straight Dancer, he was regal and graceful. He danced at Pow Wows throughout California and across the country. Charles was asked to be Head Man Dancer and Arena Director at many California Pow Wows. He loved to go back home to Oklahoma and dance Southern style. Charles was a member of the Otoe Eloska and danced regularly at the Osage I-Lon-schka and the California Hethushka. Wherever Charles traveled, he met relatives and made new friends. Charles also loved watching football games, especially the Oklahoma teams.
Charles joined his ancestors on Monday November 22, 2021 at sunrise. Before his passing he chose to be Baptized Catholic and received the Sacrament of the Sick. He was 79 years old. Traditional Otoe services will be held on Friday, December 3 at the Otoe Cultural Center in Red Rock, Oklahoma with burial at the Otoe Cemetery in the afternoon.
Charles' passion was Indian Dancing, Pow Wows, and Native American Art and Culture. As a Southern Traditional Straight Dancer, he was regal and graceful. He danced at Pow Wows throughout California and across the country. Charles was asked to be Head Man Dancer and Arena Director at many California Pow Wows. He loved to go back home to Oklahoma and dance Southern style. Charles was a member of the Otoe Eloska and danced regularly at the Osage I-Lon-schka and the California Hethushka. Wherever Charles traveled, he met relatives and made new friends. Charles also loved watching football games, especially the Oklahoma teams.
Charles joined his ancestors on Monday November 22, 2021 at sunrise. Before his passing he chose to be Baptized Catholic and received the Sacrament of the Sick. He was 79 years old. Traditional Otoe services will be held on Friday, December 3 at the Otoe Cultural Center in Red Rock, Oklahoma with burial at the Otoe Cemetery in the afternoon.
Charles Koshiway Johnston was an enrolled member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Oklahoma. He was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1942 to Charles Johnston (part Delaware) and Thelma Gertrude Koshiway (Otoe/Sac&Fox). Charles was a member of the Eagle and Bear Clans. In 1914, his ancestor, Jonathan Koshiway was one of the early leaders of the Native American Church. Charles' family moved to California on Indian Relocation when he was just two years old, and he lived there the rest of his life.
Charles' passion was Indian Dancing, Pow Wows, and Native American Art and Culture. As a Southern Traditional Straight Dancer, he was regal and graceful. He danced at Pow Wows throughout California and across the country. Charles was asked to be Head Man Dancer and Arena Director at many California Pow Wows. He loved to go back home to Oklahoma and dance Southern style. Charles was a member of the Otoe Eloska and danced regularly at the Osage I-Lon-schka and the California Hethushka. Wherever Charles traveled, he met relatives and made new friends. Charles also loved watching football games, especially the Oklahoma teams.
Charles joined his ancestors on Monday November 22, 2021 at sunrise. Before his passing he chose to be Baptized Catholic and received the Sacrament of the Sick. He was 79 years old. Traditional Otoe services will be held on Friday, December 3 at the Otoe Cultural Center in Red Rock, Oklahoma with burial at the Otoe Cemetery in the afternoon.
Charles' passion was Indian Dancing, Pow Wows, and Native American Art and Culture. As a Southern Traditional Straight Dancer, he was regal and graceful. He danced at Pow Wows throughout California and across the country. Charles was asked to be Head Man Dancer and Arena Director at many California Pow Wows. He loved to go back home to Oklahoma and dance Southern style. Charles was a member of the Otoe Eloska and danced regularly at the Osage I-Lon-schka and the California Hethushka. Wherever Charles traveled, he met relatives and made new friends. Charles also loved watching football games, especially the Oklahoma teams.
Charles joined his ancestors on Monday November 22, 2021 at sunrise. Before his passing he chose to be Baptized Catholic and received the Sacrament of the Sick. He was 79 years old. Traditional Otoe services will be held on Friday, December 3 at the Otoe Cultural Center in Red Rock, Oklahoma with burial at the Otoe Cemetery in the afternoon.
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