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Most views in the last week:
- Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)
- A Native American gay wedding ceremony takes place at a Two Spirit gathering in Montana.
- Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.
- Here's how our petite, 5-foot-4 Navajo reporter managed to elbow her way through a mob of crazed sports journalists and ask the Super Bowl superstar what he knows about Indian people. And as for that football player who looked down her blouse ...
- Floyd Red Crow Westerman's death has left a void in Indian Country and a burden Native people must find a way to shoulder in his absence.
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Losing my father
Submitted by Alfred Walking Bull on Mon, 2008-05-05 01:39.Death is no stranger to Natives. We always have a cousin, aunt or uncle who passes seemingly every year. And then, on a day you don't quite expect it, death comes into your own home, unannounced and uninvited.
Obama, McCain Fight Will Test Indian Ideals
Native people are increasingly faced with a new question: Barack Obama or John McCain? Considering McCain's long history of supporting Native issues, it's a question likely to force Indians to question their own political ideals.
Timmy, get some help
He may not have invented the crossover dribble, but he sure did perfect it. Tim Hardaway’s 6-foot stature was perfect for dribbling the basketball.
Minnesota Tribe Equips Local Groups for Emergencies
The Shakopees have donated defibrillators to local emergency responders, charitable organizations and schools.
Montana to Hold Diversity Training
The focus of the one-day event is “How to work effectively with Indian Nations and Tribal Members.”
Quality Plot in 'The Bucket List' Is Virtually 'Untraceable'
Moviegoers in search of a good new flick this week will be as disappointed as our reviewer of The Bucket List and Untraceable.
Debunking 'You People'
Submitted by Alfred Walking Bull on Sat, 2008-05-10 02:46.I'm a Native who works at a Native-owned and operated smoke shop in a city with a Native presence and a lot of smokers. But strangely enough, most of my customers aren't Native. They come in all shapes, but some customers don't come in the pleasant variety. Anyone who's worked retail can tell you, some times you have to bite your lip.
It was when my lip started to get bloody that I decided to start talking back.
Northern Cheyenne Tribal Leader Endorses Clinton
The leader of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe in Montana has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.
Yankton Sioux Tribe Protesting Hog Farm Construction
Submitted by Rain Archambeau Marshall on Tue, 2008-04-29 18:51.Schools commemorate Land Run
Submitted by Christina Good Voice on Wed, 2008-05-07 12:10.I remember being in kindergarten and wondering why I had to make an ‘Indian’ costume out of a paper grocery sack.
“We don’t dress like this,” I thought to myself as I stared down at my tiny mock-buckskin dress, which was made from an upside down paper sack with three holes in the top of the paper sack for my head and arms. The bottom was cut with scissors to look like fringe.
A Mother's Struggle
After witnessing a confrontation on the street, I couldn’t help but think about my son’s life, the future; would I, as a single parent, ever encounter a moment like this in my life?
Bush Seeks to Cut Vital Indian Programs
In his final budget as president, George W. Bush is seeking drastic cuts to many federal programs vital to Indian Country. Coming just four days after Joe Garcia's State of Indian Nations Address, Bush's budget seeks to undo much of what Garcia said Native people need.
An Unlikely Indian Rights Champion
Indian rights advocates come from all walks of life. Case in point: A. Jay Adler, a Jewish son of Eastern European immigrants who grew up in New York City. Writing in a Jewish magazine, Adler recently took on the ongoing genocidal destruction of Native people.
Native Superdelegate Endorses Obama
Kalyn Free of INDN's List is the third Native superdelegate to express support for the Democratic senator from Illinois.
Baby Blues Part II
Although I wrote how much I wanted to embrace my children’s days as babies, however honest, but shallow, I can’t wait until they outgrow certain habits and ways of the early stages of their lives.
'Baby Mama' Drama
Great performances by Amy Poehler and Tina Fey in 'Baby Mama' are dwarfed by a plot that is only disappointingly OK.
Predictable Patrick Dempsey
Forced dialogue, wildly predictable plot and average performances make "Made of Honor" worthy of only one lone frybread. And that's being generous.
Baby Blues
I have a difficult time accepting their growth and their changes because there is a part of me that just wants to keep them cradled in my arms. I want them always to be my babies, and I just don’t know how to let go.
Gathering Goosebumps
Submitted by Nancy Kelsey on Wed, 2008-04-30 17:31.Growing up in inner-city Cleveland doesn't lend itself to many opportunities for a Native American girl to meet other Natives.
In fact, for a long time I was just as convinced as everyone around me that Natives - outside of my own family, of course - didn't even exist anymore. True ignorance at its best. That may sound stupid to a lot of people who grew up on reservations that might take this privilege for granted. For me it was truly a reality.
We Must Give Back What This Minstrel Gave Us
Floyd Red Crow Westerman's death has left a void in Indian Country and a burden Native people must find a way to shoulder in his absence.
Young Crow Man Spreading Obama's Message
Samuel Kohn, hired two weeks ago to serve as Sen. Barack Obama's Native American outreach coordinator in Montana, hit the road this week trying to get tribes to support his candidate.
Spirit of the Sturgeon: Menominee Indian Tribe, EPA Great Lakes 2008 Earth Day Challenge with the Earth Healing Initiative
Submitted by Greg Peterson on Sun, 2008-05-04 06:55.College of Menominee Nation Recycling 101: EPA Great Lakes 2008 Earth Day Challenge and interfaith Earth Healing Initiative
Submitted by Greg Peterson on Sun, 2008-05-04 06:49.College of Menominee Nation: EPA Great Lakes 2008 Earth Day Challenge and a lesson in Great Lakes recycling 101
OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG
"Cloverfield" breaks you down with fear, despair, adrenaline and the horrible realization that the best you can hope for is to die relatively quickly next to the ones you love as some prehistoric beast enthusiastically levels everything in sight.
A Hollow Apology to Indian People
The U.S. Senate could consider an amendment to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act yet this week that would issue a formal apology for the government's mistreatment of Native people.
Missouri Courts Interpret Tribal Sovereign Immunity for First Time
Submitted by Troy Doney on Thu, 2008-05-01 18:55.From Turtle Talk:
Could Peltier Be Freed in December?
For the first time in 15 years, imprisoned Native American activist Leonard Peltier is scheduled to get a full parole hearing in December. But some say the chances of Peltier, convicted of killing two FBI agents, getting paroled are slim.
Tips on Finding Childcare
Most of the time I’m trying to figure out things that seem so simple in a two-parent home, like how to take garbage to the dumpster, but in my case, I have to worry about how to accomplish such a task without leaving my children alone.
Former Tribal Justice Official Wins Award
Lawrence Baca, former deputy director of the Justice Department's Office of Tribal Justice, was awarded the high honor of the Attorney General's Medallion for his service related to the civil rights of American Indians.
Leadership No Burden for Young Lakota Man
Wizipan Garriott serves as Barack Obama's Native American outreach coordinator, will graduate from law school this spring and hopes to open a Native college preparatory school. Not bad for a 28-year-old from South Dakota's Rosebud Indian Reservation.