Sam Windy Boy Jr is Chippewa-Cree from Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana. He is a full blood. He is a Viet Nam Vet. He claims to have a PHD in clinical pychology from Stanford University. He came to the Baltimore/Annapolis area about 8 years ago. His Indian name is Walking Bear and that is or was the name of his Drum.
At the time of my meeting him he lived in Davidsonville, MD in a house owned by Diane Bynum. This was in 1997. He said that he was on the path of being a Spiritual Elder. At the time he said he was 57. He also claimed that he was writing a book that was to be published by Fulcrum press. He ran a sweat lodge but he did not charge for these.
He also said that he was a member of the Native American Church, and judging by the size of the tipi in the backyard, that would be its only purpose, though from what I knew, they were not kept up as a permanent fixture (I could be wrong). He also claimed to be a Sundancer. My "friendship" continued until 1998.
There were many rumors about him; inviting young women to peyote ceremonies and taking advantage of them, and also young men. I was warned by some Clan Elders to stay away from him and so I did.
Then in 1999 he was arrested for child molestation. The girl was only ten and her family had been sucked into going to his sweats and "prayer circles", etc. He was tried and convicted and given 5 years probation.The Iroqious Confedercy made an official proclamation of banishment against him, that he can never set foot on any of thier lands.
I have not thought about him in years but I realized that his probation must be up. I did a search and just found old articles about him and some Veteran's Powwows he put on years ago. But the Obits in Montana showed that his Mother died Feb of 2004 and it said "Sam Windy Boy Jr of Davidsonville, MD" and so I assume that he may still be in the area.
So heads up on this man. If any one knows where he is living please let me know. I know that child molesters are supposed to register where they live but I do not know how to go about finding this info. And I can assure you, he ain't no spiritual elder. Beware