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A Native American Take on Independence
Society & Culture  (tags: 4th of July, American Indians, sovereign lands, celebration )

Dandelion
- 326 days ago - weekendamerica.publicradio.org
July 4th is not a celebration for everybody, especially for many of the Indian tribes who lived on this land long before the Founding Fathers got here. So how is the Fourth of July handled on sovereign Indian lands?
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Code Name "Geronimo" for Osama Bin Laden Is Wrong
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Geronimo, Osama bin Laden, raid, terrorist, enemy, code name )

Dandelion
- 388 days ago - indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com
Apparently, having an African American President in the White House is not enough to overturn the more than 200-year American tradition of treating and thinking of Indians as enemies of the United States.
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Native American Comic Book: Project By Jon Proudstar
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Culture, children, education, freedoms, family, interesting, humans, rights, ethics, society )

Kat
- 448 days ago - kickstarter.com
Tribal Force is the first Native American Super heroes in comic book in the history of the United States! Originally published in 1996 Tribal Force was well received by fans within and outside of Native country! "It is extremely important for our youth...
31 comments
Shane's Campaign to Free Leonard Peltier
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Leonard Peltier, Genocide, cover-up, ethics, government, propaganda, culture, society, freedoms, politics, rights )

Kat
- 476 days ago - freepeltiernow.blogspot.com
For years, Shane Gray has been on a singular quest to raise awareness of the jailed Indian activist. But now his ubiquitous signs are drawing the ire of local law enforcement.... By John Geluardi
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New Age Frauds & Plastic Shamans   video
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, AIM, Spirituality, americans, corruption, dishonesty, ethics, culture, rights, dishonesty, corruption )

Kat
- 482 days ago - youtube.com
Do you think you are "Indian at heart" or were an Indian in a past life? Do you admire native ways and want to incorporate them into your life and do your own version of a sweat lodge or a vision quest? Have you seen ads, books, and websites that offer...
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Black Hills Treaty Council Resolution Demands Release of Leonard Peltier
Society & Culture  (tags: Leonard Peltier, American Indians, Native Americans, Genocide, Political Prisoners, Freedoms, ethics, cover-up, government, propaganda, culture, politics, rights, society )

Kat
- 482 days ago - bsnorrell.blogspot.com
We send this out to the world with prayers for Leonard Peltier and call for his immediate release while acknowledging all the sacrifices of our warriors fighting for freedom.
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Leonard Peltier Family Accuses US of Medical Neglect
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Genocide, Leonard Peltier, cover-up, corruption, government, freedoms, rights, sadness, freedoms, ethics, health, healthcare, illness )

Kat
- 558 days ago - censored-news.blogspot.com
"A man dies from prostate cancer every 16 minutes in this country. Why does my brother have to wait over a year to receive even a diagnosis?"
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Aaron Huey: America's Native Prisoners of War : VIDEO   video
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Genocide, Lakota Sioux, government, ethics, corruption, americans, abuse, freedoms, HumanRights, politics, culture, society, rights, freedoms, ethics, sadness )

Kat
- 559 days ago - youtube.com
Aaron Huey's effort to photograph poverty in America led him to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, where the struggle of the native Lakota people -- appalling, and largely ignored -- compelled him to refocus. Five years of work later, his haunting ...
49 comments
The 35th Annual American Indian Film Festival & Toy Drive For Homeless Children
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, children, Arts Entertainment, Philanthropy, culture, GoodNews, ethics, society )

Kat
- 570 days ago - aifisf.com
Please Bring Unwrapped Gifts! The Toy Drive will be held through the duration of the festival. Thank you very much!
47 comments
November Is Native American Heritage Month
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, NA Heritage, Holidays, culture, society, rights, humans, ethics, government, freedoms, interesting, news, americans, GoodNews )

Kat
- 572 days ago - nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov
What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose. .
51 comments
November 5: Free Leonard Peltier and All Political Prisoners : VIDEO   video
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Genocide, Leonard Peltier, Political Prisoners, ethics, culture, society, politics, rights, government )

Kat
- 579 days ago - youtube.com
This is a solidarity call to action. Join your movement to ours. Stand in unity against repression. Join us in a worldwide demonstration demanding recognition for U.S. political prisoners, prisoners of war, and exiles. On 05 November--Make a noise! ...
35 comments
Help the Sioux Indians Keep Warm This Winter
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Sioux Indians, safety, culture, society, children, family, ethics )

Kat
- 580 days ago - indianyouth.org
In this time of economic difficulty, many families cannot afford the utilities they need and the well-being of families, children and elders often depends on our help to make it through these cold winter months...
91 comments
"DAKOTA 38" MOVIE TRAILER!
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Genocide, Dakota 38, Lincoln, culture, society, politics, government, sadness, murder, rights, crime, ethics, freedoms )

Kat
- 580 days ago - kck.st
We're looking to take the film on the road as soon as it's finished and screen it along the route of the ride to the many small towns and reservations we rode through. Earlier this year we bought Winnie, a 1972 Winnebago Indian, and now we need to get ...
103 comments
Help Bring a Free Pumpkin Pie
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Holidays, Poor and Elders, Charity, Donations, donations to charities, GoodNews, culture, society )

Kat
- 582 days ago - nrcprograms.org
Sending 5 eCards won't heal the hurt of the past. But it will show you care. And for a Native American enjoying a hot, healthy holiday meal during our Operation Turkey Dinner, it will mean a sweet, delicious dessert... and a big smile!
108 comments
Indian Vets Score a Win in Congress
Society & Culture  (tags: American Indians, Native Americans, Veterans, culture, society, rights, politics, humans, government, freedoms, ethics, americans )

Kat
- 590 days ago - indiancountrytoday.com
"These Native American veterans are already struggling with wounds they suffered from serving our country and certainly shouldn't shoulder extra financial burdens because of some legislative defect," Wyden said. "Fixing this unjust flaw in the system ...
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