http://www.powwows.com/gathering/ Discuss Issues concerning Natives Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:01:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.powwows.com/gathering/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.powwows.com/gathering/ http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53890-2010-olympics-where-do-you-stand.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:41:10 GMT So canada is looking for nice good NDN's to dress up and let the world think that all is good in canada for us. They are confident that the issues on Akwasasne won't reach vancouver tv and they will be shipping out homeless people out of the city so they won't be seen. Many don't care as long as they get to be in the Olympics.

Some thought they wanted this, felt honoured to be a part of it until it hit closer to home like Elder Joe George. But when he showed up at the committee with his regalia, the vancouver committee told him he could not wear it cuz they had an NDN costume picked out. Joe George says he has never seen anything like it...the vancouver olympic committee told him to leave & not come back. Read more at buffalopost.net (you may need to put addy in manually cuz I'm on my phone)

The there is the Native 2010 resistence. Activly protesting and informing and keeping up on all the land and rights issues our people are facing because of the olympics. How people justify it for the olympics. Read more at no2010.com

So where do you stand? ]]> Native Issues SuzzeQ4 http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53890-2010-olympics-where-do-you-stand.html http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53867-native-loose-suit-against-redskins.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:12:07 GMT Court rejects appeal over Redskins trademark - CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/11/16/scotus.redskins/index.html) Washington (CNN) -- The Washington Redskins (3-6) are struggling this season, but the organization got a break Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal from... Court rejects appeal over Redskins trademark - CNN.com

Washington (CNN) -- The Washington Redskins (3-6) are struggling this season, but the organization got a break Monday after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal from Native Americans calling the pro club's trademark "disparaging."

At issue was whether plaintiffs were decades too late in filing a lawsuit, or whether that registered trademark should have been denied years ago since as plaintiffs claim " 'redskins' is today and has been historically a disparaging racial epithet that brings them into contempt, ridicule, and disrepute."

The legal dispute is over what's called the doctrine of laches -- negligence or delay in asserting a claim.

The justices without comment refused to intervene in the dispute, effectively ending the suit.

A lawsuit was first filed in 1992. Among the plaintiffs is Suzan Shown Harjo of Washington, a Cheyenne/Hodulgee Muscogee and a longtime advocate for Native American rights.

The Redskins name and logo was adopted in 1933 when the team was based in Boston, Massachusetts, and had been known as the Braves. In a legal brief filed with the court, the team said the name was changed to honor the Redskins coach at the time, William Henry "Lone Star" Dietz, a Native American.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office granted a formal trademark in 1967, and it has been renewed several times since. The team has said it has spent "millions of dollars ... promoting, advertising, and protecting its mark."

A Patent Office appeals board in 1999 canceled the trademarks, but the Redskins successfully appealed in federal court.

The question for the courts was interpretation of a federal law that allows cancellation of a registration "at any time" if the trademark comprises "matter which may disparage ... persons, living or dead ... or bring them into contempt, or disrepute."

A federal appeals court ultimately decided that the law's protections did not apply in this case and that the suit was filed too late. Native Americans have said the trademark should never have been granted in the first place.

Efforts to to abolish sports nicknames also have been fought in college sports. The NCAA, the governing board for college sports, recommended in 2005 that 18 schools remove "hostile or abusive" nicknames or mascots.

A state judge last week temporarily blocked efforts by University of North Dakota officials to change the team's name, the Fighting Sioux.

The College of William & Mary removed two feathers on its sports logo after the NCAA deemed it insulting to Native Americans. The school was allowed to keep its Tribe nickname after being known as the Indians for decades. Other college teams whose logos have been allowed to continue include the Florida State University Seminoles and Central Michigan University Chippewas.

Professional sports teams with Native American names and imagery include the Cleveland Indians and Atlanta Braves baseball teams.

In other court action

• The high court on Monday rejected a civil rights challenge from a group of African-American shoppers alleging overly intrusive store surveillance. The justices without comment decided not to intervene.

At issue was what a minority shopper must show, under federal law, to prove a retailer actively and intentionally obstructed his or her efforts, making any purchase impossible.

Thirteen shoppers in Columbia, Missouri, alleged employees and managers at a Dillard's department store singled them out for scrutiny and surveillance.

Former store employees testified managers were "especially aggressive" in monitoring African-American customers and that white patrons were given preferential treatment over blacks when caught shoplifting. One worker said when some African-Americans entered the store, the security code "44" was regularly announced over the store intercom.

Dillard's, a Little Rock, Arkansas-based chain, has about 330 stores in 29 states, according to its Web site. The store denies any intentional discrimination against any of its customers.

A federal judge initially dismissed most of the claims, saying the store did not "interfere" directly in shoppers' ability to "contract" or purchase items.

A federal appeals court in St. Louis, Missouri, eventually agreed, concluding under federal law, such surveillance was not illegal if store managers did not completely "thwart" the purchase by refusing to sell.

• Also Monday, the court passed up a chance to delve into a free-speech case over the content of a school library book that has split many in South Florida's Cuban-American community.

At issue was how far federal courts may go when questioning the judgment of school boards exercising their discretion over the kind of educational material available to students.

The justices turned aside the legal challenge without explanation.

The book in this case was a nonfiction classroom text, "Vamos a Cuba" and its English-language counterpart, "A Visit to Cuba," available in Miami-area schools and across the state. It is part of a series of formulaic books looking at the history, geography, people and culture of other nations. The 32-page book targets readers ages 4 to 8 and includes pictures along with such lines as, "Most Cubans live in cities" and "People in Cuba eat, work, and go to school like you do."

In 2006, parent Juan Amador demanded the text be removed from the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary School library, saying it was not truthful and "portrays a life in Cuba that does not exist."

Amador said he was a former political prisoner in Cuba and believed "Vamos a Cuba" omitted and sanitized what he termed oppression and poverty in the communist nation.

He persuaded the school board to remove the book. The 6-3 board vote came in a politically charged environment, with heated comments in public forums, mostly in opposition to the book. Some board members said they feared for their personal safety if they voted to keep the book in circulation.

After that decision, other parents and student groups sued, supported by the American Civil Liberties Union, asking the book be put back. A federal judge ultimately agreed, enjoining officials from taking it off the shelves.

But a federal appeals court in Atlanta, Georgia, later ruled school officials had the power to remove the material, based on factual content.

"Whatever else it prohibits, the First Amendment does not forbid a school board from removing a book because it contains factual inaccuracies, whether they be of commission or omission," the appeals panel wrote. ]]> Native Issues Paul G http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53867-native-loose-suit-against-redskins.html http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53734-40th-anniversary-alcatraz.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:55:12 GMT You are invited to attend the 40th anniversary of the Indian Occupation of Alcatraz to be held in San Francisco, Ca. on 'the Rock', Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 am. You need to be at Pier 33 at 8 am to be ready for the first boat out which leaves at 8:45. Tell them you are there for the Indians of Alcatraz event.

alcatraz indians' Site or call 209 532-1573 ]]> Native Issues nila northsun http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53734-40th-anniversary-alcatraz.html http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53712-talking-stone.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:32:43 GMT I have an understanding that Wilma Mankiller changed the Cherokee flag so that the star did not point upward. My question is 'WHY'? :confused: ]]> Native Issues Talking Stone http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53712-talking-stone.html http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53693-lumbee-recognition.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:22:45 GMT I read in the Native Times that the Lumbee's are being Federally recognized.

http://www.nativetimes.com/index.php...id=22&Itemid=2

Congrats to the Lumbee people!!




. ]]> Native Issues Mato Mahe http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53693-lumbee-recognition.html http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53689-national-native-american-heritage-month.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:36:24 GMT THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary _______________________ For Immediate Release - October 30, 2009 Presidential Proclamation- National Native American Heritage Month | The White House... THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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For Immediate Release - October 30, 2009
Presidential Proclamation- National Native American Heritage Month | The White House

NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2009
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

The indigenous peoples of North America -- the First Americans -- have woven rich and diverse threads into the tapestry of our Nation's heritage. Throughout their long history on this great land, they have faced moments of profound triumph and tragedy alike. During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize their many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices, and we pay tribute to their participation in all aspects of American society.

This month, we celebrate the ancestry and time-honored traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives in North America. They have guided our land stewardship policies, added immeasurably to our cultural heritage, and demonstrated courage in the face of adversity. From the American Revolution to combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, they have fought valiantly in defense of our Nation as dedicated servicemen and women. Their native languages have also played a pivotal role on the battlefield. During World Wars I and II, Native American code talkers developed unbreakable codes to communicate military messages that saved countless lives. Native Americans have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars. Our debt to our First Americans is immense, as is our responsibility to ensure their fair, equal treatment and honor the commitments we made to their forebears.

The Native American community today faces huge challenges that have been ignored by our Government for too long. To help address this disparity, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocates more than $3 billion to help these communities deal with their most pressing needs. In the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, my Administration has proposed over $17 billion for programs carried out by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, and other Federal agencies that have a critical role to play in improving the lives of Native Americans. These programs will increase educational opportunities, address the scourge of alcohol abuse and domestic violence, promote economic development, and provide access to comprehensive, accessible, and affordable health care. While funding increases do not make up for past deficiencies, they do reflect our determination to honor tribal sovereignty and ensure continued progress on reservations across America.

As we seek to build on and strengthen our nation-to-nation relationship, my Administration is committed to ensuring tribal communities have a meaningful voice in our national policy debates as we confront the challenges facing all Americans. We will continue this constructive dialogue at the White House Tribal Nations Conference held in Washington, D.C., this month. Native American voices have echoed through the mountains, valleys, and plains of our country for thousands of years, and it is now our time to listen.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2009 as National Native American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities, and to celebrate November 27, 2009, as Native American Heritage Day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

BARACK OBAMA

What does this proclamation mean to you? ]]> Native Issues Historian http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53689-national-native-american-heritage-month.html http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53674-obama-meet-tribal-leaders-nov-5th.html Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:54:07 GMT Tribal Leaders From Across Indian Country to Gather in Washington to Open Embassy of Tribal Nations | Reuters

Wow, who knew?!? I didn't until I pitched in for my grandson's plane ticket...leaving tomorrow and hopefully going to get a pic with the President. :tongue:

Actually I hope it's a good conference and Obama can help straighten some things out like IHS and the IIM accounts. ]]> Native Issues wyo_rose http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53674-obama-meet-tribal-leaders-nov-5th.html http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53618-money.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:08:47 GMT Here's a place to share your wisdom about a popular subject......MONEY!

I keep thinking about something my mom said to me the other day.....
"you know I used to make a lot MONEY. But it doesn't matter how much MONEY you make. What matters most is how much you save!"

I started thinking about why she never saved any MONEY. I came to the conclusion that she did pretty good. She always gave us kids the things we needed and a lot more. She helped me with my dance outfits. She helped me through college. Every year we had a special Christmas....filled with all kinds of gifts and everything. Even to this very day she's still help'n people, even when she doesn't have any MONEY to spare.

So what good is MONEY if you don't spend it? And how much MONEY do you need when you're dead and gone?

What would you do if you had more MONEY??

What's the easiest MONEY you've ever come by......and what did you do with it??

What was your biggest waste of MONEY?

What was your best investment?

When you post ------answer any or all of the questions above or write more questions.......just cuz u have noth'n better to do!

I actually have lots of work.....but I needed a break.......oh well.......back to work! ]]> Native Issues Furiously-Fancy http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53618-money.html http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53599-pumpkin-pies-elders.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:21:57 GMT Make a special treat possible for elders and their families during the upcoming holidays. It is easy and free to you, yet will provide such pleasure to a portion of over 25,000 Native Americans struggling in third world poverty! Eating pumpkin pie won’t begin to make up for all those years... Make a special treat possible for elders and their families during the upcoming holidays.

It is easy and free to you, yet will provide such pleasure to a portion of over 25,000 Native Americans struggling in third world poverty!

Eating pumpkin pie won’t begin to make up for all those years of being forgotten, but making this treat possible for elders and their families during the upcoming holidays is certainly a special gift.

You can be directly responsible for making this happen. Please share as many eCards with your family and friends as possible — and encourage them to pass them on as well. Please join me in making this possible by going to WWW.NRCPROGRAMS.ORG :angel: ]]> Native Issues ugidali http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53599-pumpkin-pies-elders.html http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53567-native-spiritual-beliefs.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:54:40 GMT After having attended powwows and becoming friends with a full blood Native American I am put on a spiritual journey (by my own doing) and am very inspired by Native American ways of life and beliefs. I am non-native but seek more information Native spiritual beliefs, walking the Red Road, how to... After having attended powwows and becoming friends with a full blood Native American I am put on a spiritual journey (by my own doing) and am very inspired by Native American ways of life and beliefs. I am non-native but seek more information Native spiritual beliefs, walking the Red Road, how to gain my own inner peace as well as peace with the Creator and my fellow man. As I said in another post, I am not trying to become Native (that'd be genetically impossible being Irish and a bit French) I'm only wanting to learn from Native Americans. If anyone can help me, I would truly appreciate it...tell me what you know and believe or tell me books to read or sites to go to. Thank you for your time! Blessings to all! Toke ]]> Native Issues toke http://www.powwows.com/gathering/native-issues/53567-native-spiritual-beliefs.html