Cherokee. What do you think of when you hear the word? If you are a member of any other tribal nation you may laugh upon hearing the word. It may make you think of blonde-haired, blue-eyed ”Indians” wearing turkey feathers at powwows. It may make you think of people asking you “Are you Indian?” and … Continue reading
SASKATCHEWAN – Founder of the First Nations Party in 2000/2001, Brendan Cross has announced his provincial candidateship for the Green Party of Saskatchewan. He is a young, ambitious, determined leader who paved the way for a national party of like-minded Aboriginal people across Canada. His experience in both life, and politics give him an edge … Continue reading
“In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” Our ancestors worked and played, battled and prayed – found love and felt hate, lived livid lives.. before the white people came. This continant was not ‘discovered’, ‘tamed’, or even .. ‘stolen’ .. by any white man. Stolen? of course it was stolen, I know thats how it … Continue reading
OIL PIPELINE BREAKS, SIGNIFICANT VOLUME OF OIL FLOODED INTO CUTBANK RIVER A break in an oil collection pipeline on the eastern prairie of the Blackfeet Reservation approximately 5 miles from the town of Cutbank has led to a flood of crude that has been flowing approximately one mile over land and into the Cutbank river. … Continue reading
Last week I went into Seattle for a job interview. No big deal, hit the ferry, cross the water and hit the pavement. Nothing new really. As soon as I got out of the terminal I saw an Indin couple with a little sign, not sure what it said, I didn’t really care, I just … Continue reading