Canadian Children’s Book Teaches Natives Willingly “Moved out” For Europeans
| 9 Comments on Canadian Children’s Book Teaches Natives Willingly “Moved out” For EuropeansFacebook erupted after one mom brought an issue to the public’s attention. She bought her 8 year old an educational book on Canadian curriculum and was horrified at what she found. The section on Canadian history wrongfully explained that when European settlers landed in the Americas they needed a place….
Read moreNative Depression-A Result of Colanization?
/ | 6 Comments on Native Depression-A Result of Colanization?In case you weren’t aware September is National Suicide Prevention month so we’re going to take some time to talk about a very serious topic-depression. Depression is a serious illness. One that affects thousands of Native Americans every day. In the past few years, an epidemic of suicide has spread….
Read moreNewborn Daughter of Slain Native Woman Finally Returned To Family
/ | 3 Comments on Newborn Daughter of Slain Native Woman Finally Returned To FamilyPeople all over Indian Country are rejoicing over a recent court ruling regarding the Savanna Greywind case.On Tuesday September 12th a judge ruled to dismiss the need for protective custody for Haisley Jo, daughter of the slain Native woman.The father, Ashton Mathney, had been fighting tooth and nail to get….
Read moreMrs. Oklahoma Wins Favorite “Costume” in Bedazzled Headdress
/ | 4 Comments on Mrs. Oklahoma Wins Favorite “Costume” in Bedazzled HeaddressAll eyes were on Mrs. Oklahoma, Emerald Stanley, and she started the bikini round. But they weren’t staring because they were awed. They were staring because she was prancing in a bedazzled headdress and matching fringe boots. On a national stage. While she didn’t bring home the crown on August….
Read moreNative Organization Schools Steve Bannon on Native History
/ | 14 Comments on Native Organization Schools Steve Bannon on Native HistoryTrump’s former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon recently made an appearance on the popular CBS special 60 minutes. If you’re familiar with him and his views on issues like immigration many of his comments may have come as no surprise. One comment, though, took Indian Country by surprise. When….
Read more73 year old Leonard Peltier’s Health is Slipping Away
/ | 31 Comments on 73 year old Leonard Peltier’s Health is Slipping Away“I’m one step back from passing away.” Native American political prisoner and activist Leonard Peltier has been imprisoned for more than 40 years, denied pardons even despite his health deteriorating throughout his sentence. Very recently, though, it seems his health is slipping and he is very much aware of….
Read moreUproar after Asian American is Cast in TV Show to Play Native
| 18 Comments on Uproar after Asian American is Cast in TV Show to Play NativeThe Paramount network recently came under fire for casting Kelsey Asbille to play the wife of the character Cory on its new TV show “Yellowstone”. The problem? Kelsey is a member of the Asian American community. The 25-year-old “Teen Wolf” actress previously went by the last name Chow. The character?….
Read moreFake “Powwow” At Burning Man Has Indian Country Raising It’s Eyebrows
/ | 19 Comments on Fake “Powwow” At Burning Man Has Indian Country Raising It’s EyebrowsPeople across Indian country found themselves raising their eyebrows and scratching their heads as a viral Facebook video began making its way through pow wow circles everywhere. Unless you live under a rock you’ve probably heard that there was a “powwow” held at the Burning Man festival hosted by none….
Read moreThese 3 Organizations Are Helping Native Youth Change Indian Country
| Leave a CommentWe, as Indigenous people, have endured a lot throughout history. From Colonization, to the introduction of alcohol, all the way to the Indian removal act forcing us from our homes. So there’s no doubt that due to that underlying trauma, our people suffer in many different ways. Many of our….
Read more30th Annual Michigan Indian Family Olympics Comes To A Close
| Leave a CommentWhat do Native wellness, Family bonding, and a competitive spirit all have in common? They all showed up to the Michigan Indian Family Olympics, and this year they brought their A-game. The Olympics, hosted in Mt. Pleasant Michigan, celebrated it’s 30th annual event since being founded in 1987. What started….
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