Ralph Sturges, a longtime chief of the Mohegan Indian tribe in Connecticut who helped secure the federal recognition that paved the way for the tribe’s huge casino and for Indian gambling natio
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Native American Recognition Days offers look at culture
Shanna Hogan, Tribune
Hopi musician Casper Lomayesva calls his music edu-tainment.
“Most non-natives aren’t familiar with Native American culture,” he says. “We communicate our culture through our music. We educate and entertain at the same time.”
Based in the East Valley for the past 15 years, Lomayesva’s band, Casper and the Mighty 602, is an eclectic mix of traditional native music combined with reggae.
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“Most non-natives aren’t familiar with Native American culture,” he says. “We communicate our culture through our music. We educate and entertain at the same time.”
Based in the East Valley for the past 15 years, Lomayesva’s band, Casper and the Mighty 602, is an eclectic mix of traditional native music combined with reggae.
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Correspondence with Virginia General Assembly delegates about Potlatch
Dear Mr. Martin
Thank you for your postcard and your suggestion that a national celebration of Native American achievements, culture, and traditions be established as an annual commemoration. I appreciate hearing from you.
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Native American mascots surrounded by controversy - kval.com
By Meghan Kalkstein
Oakridge - The warriors, the braves, the indians, these are the names of some area high schools mascots. Many of them are rooted in long standing tradition. But for Native Americans, these names have ot
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Good Enough to Eat: Cooking up native traditions - Seattle Post-Intelligencer
In his best-selling book, "The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals," author Michael Pollan argues that America doesn't have a strong culinary tradition. We tend to make our food choices more on the bases of weight consciousness, perceived health benefits and convenience than on a historical sense of what's good to eat. Ironically, many of us are overweight, unhealthy and ultimately inconvenienc
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Native American groups call on UC Berkeley to return museum
BERKELEY, Calif. (AP,October 8, 2007) - Native American groups are asking UC Berkeley in California to return thousands of museum artifacts to tribes from Californ
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Ralph Sturges, Chief of Mohegan Tribe, Dies at 88 - New York Times
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Native cooking - Indian Country
Fall and this great harvest time make me proud to be Native American. We know what our traditions are and we understand our identity as caretakers of Mother Earth, and how the things we value the most are things money can't buy. One is the mutual common thread between our nations: we are courteous and respect one another. Integrity is alive and strong in Indian country and we can stand tall with dignity and face down any way of life that threatens this solid moral strength.
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The story of Joseph Medicine Crow on Ken Burns' "The War" documentary
If you get a chance, watch the PBS series on the World War II for the narrative of Joseph Medicine Crow, who becomes the last Plains war chief through his exploits in Germany. Continue
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Nike designs shoe for American Indians - AP
BEAVERTON, Ore. --Nike on Tuesday unveiled what it said is the first shoe designed specifically for American Indians, an effort aiming at promoting physical fitness in a population with high obesity rates.
The Beaverton-based company says the Air Native N7 is designed with a larger fit for the distinct foot shape of American Indians, and has a culturally specific look. It will be distributed solely to American Indians; tribal wellness programs and tribal schools nationwide will be able to
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Native American Natural Foods Set to launch Tanka Bars Oct. 5-7 -- Native American Times
Pine Ridge-based company creates new food category with buffalo energy bars
KYLE SD
9/24/2007
Following two years of intense product development, Native Amer
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Author Juana Bordas Dedicates Colorado Book Signing Event to Benefit NARF
Wednesday, September 26th
6:30-8:30pm, NARF, 1506 Broadway, Boulder, CO
Free Admission. Light refreshments served.
Boulde
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Reaction to vigil
I held a vigil from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Thursday in front of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Richmond, Virginia to publicize Potlatch and the Native American Rights Fund (www.narf.org ).
Responses included a thumbs-up from a driver. A middle-aged woman in a business suit said, "You'll never get that from here. This system sucks." A couple of rednecks country people pulled up in a truck beside me and wanted me to explain my sign, "Justice
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Vigil every Thursday in front of the Federal Courthouse
I will be holding a vigil every Thursday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in front of the Federal Courthouse in downtown Richmond, VA calling for justice for Native Americans and to publicize Potlatch and
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NARF Seeks Art Entries from Native Artists Ages 15-35 Years for Modern Day Warriors Art Show in November
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BOULDER, CO- The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual National Call for Young Native American artists to submit entries for its up
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Musician to hold benefit concert for Native American Rights Fund
DENVER, CO-XL Record's Indie-folk recording artist Devendra Banhart will be celebrating his return to Colorado , with special benefit concert and VIP reception for the Native American Right's Fund (NARF). The concert and VIP reception will take place on
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Bruce Willis is an advocate for Native Americans! Write to him c/o his publicist at:
Rogers & Cowan
Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90069
Clint Eastwood
Malpaso Productions
c/o Warner Brothers
4000 Warner Boulevard
Building 81
Burbank, CA 91522-0811
Wes Studi
http://www.thestudigroup.com
c/o Innovative Artists
1505 Tenth St.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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