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Friday, 01 May 2009 |
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First Lady, Michelle Obama visited the Department of the Interior on February 9 and addressed the employees in the building. "For those of you focused on meeting the federal government's obligations to the Native Americans," she said, "understand that you have a wonderful partner in the White House right now. Barack has pledged to honor the unique government-to-government relationship between tribes and the federal government. And he'll soon appoint a policy advisor to his senior White House staff to work with tribes and across the government on these issues such as sovereignty, health care, education -- all central to the well-being of Native American families and the prosperity of tribes all across this country." Watch or read Michelle Obama's speech at the Department of the Interior. Reference: Manataka- May 2009 |
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Saturday, 14 February 2009 |
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"We Shall Remain" is a PBS Series on the Native American History previewing in April 2009. We Shall Remain is a groundbreaking mini-series and provocative multi-media project that establishes Native history as an essential part of American history. Five 90-minute documentaries spanning three hundred years tell the story of pivotal moments in U.S. history from the Native American perspective. See: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/weshallremain/native_now/ |
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Thursday, 28 August 2008 |
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HOW DO I OBTAIN A NATIVE NAME? Many people wonder how Native Americans obtain a Native name. There are many ways to obtain a Native American name. Three ways are by: (1) self-selection; (2) a given name; and (3) a bestowed name. In each of these ways that a Native name is obtained the name should not be taken lightly or for granted. A Native name is very special and has great meaning. |
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Monday, 03 December 2007 |
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During this season of giving one of the typical gifts is books. When giving books it is important to ensure the books are accurate and properly describe the people, events, and topics listed within them. So, if you intend to give books that will help others learn about Native Americans be sure to check this list so that you will give gifts worth giving. |
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Saturday, 21 April 2007 |
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April 22 is designated “Earth Day”. I am told that a quote from Sitting Bull indicates that, "The Earth does not belong to us, but we belong to the Earth”. With that in mind let us reflect on how we can be good stewards of the Earth as it stewards us. |
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