( – promoted by navajo) …human rights violations and an institutionalized racism against indigenous peoples is alive and thriving in the United States… Consolidated Indigenous Shadow Report III. Indian Reservation Apartheid “Apartheid” is certainly a strong word. And certainly, there are recognized tribes in the U.S. that are now achieving certain levels of relative prosperity … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) I wrote The Genocide of Matriarchal Societies in April of last year (2007), and there is some additional information I want to share along those general lines now. We’ll pick up where we left off and the answer to “Where Are All Your Women” will be made chillingly clear as … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) Source A British mining company is about to begin exploratory drilling for toxic, radioactive uranium in Kaibab National Forest just outside the eco-fragile boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park. Of course, the idea of uranium is being sold as if it were an absolute necessity. Do these companies really care … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) However, nowhere does the insensitive misuse of American Indian images, icons, and stereotypical elements appear more brashly than in athletic contests at the public high school level in Oklahoma. Savage Country: American Indian Sports Mascots Part One The tomahawk chop motion, we see that all the time…they get thousands of … Continued
A Report on the Hearing of SD House Bill 1309 “South Dakota Legislative Committee says “No” to simple respect” more below Feb. 7, 2008 By Charmaine White Face, Coordinator Defenders of the Black Hills The state of South Dakota should be ashamed of nine of the thirteen members of the SD House Commerce Committee for … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) Custer’s Pipeline & Genocide Denial Genocide denial is part of the steel that drills the oil in “Custer’s Pipeline,” is part of what moves the pens making lying papers that are stealing and have stolen the promised sovereignty of American Indians, and what makes the modern day Custers feel joy … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) How does history repeat itself? Let’s count some of the ways. One. Source The Indian Removal Act was signed into law by Andrew Jackson on May 28, 1830, authorizing the president to grant unsettled lands west of the Mississippi in exchange for Indian lands within existing state borders. A few … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) Cross-posted from the Daily Kos. Even though I have a very strong personal opinion based on my position as an anti-war voter, I want to present both Obama’s and Clinton’s policy proposals on Native American issues. I believe that Amnesty International did a lot through its report, United States … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) Cross posted from the Daily Kos First of all, I want to express my deepest gratitude to all the Kossacks and other members of the netroots community for your commitment to the survival of the Pretty Bird Woman House. Helping this shelter has been one of the most gratifying things … Continued
( – promoted by navajo) January 27 the New York Times ran an editorial “Vetoing History’s Responsibility” . It is in response to Bush’s veto threat of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act. The bill is a bi-partisan bill that would reauthorize the Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 1976. It will increase spending on … Continued
