Mass. Supreme Court Rules Sweatlodge Closure Violates RLUIPA

https://turtletalk.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/mass-supreme-court-rules-sweatlodge-closure-violates-rluipa/ DUFFLY, J. Randall Trapp and Robert Ferreira, who are adherents of Native American religious practices, are both incarcerated at Department of Correction (DOC) facilities. In 2010, Trapp...

Happy U. S. CITIZENSHIP NATIVE AMERICANS

http://www.nps.gov/jame/learn/historyculture/upload/Native-American-Citizenship-2.pdfIn some ways, it is remarkably easy for most of us to become a citizen of the United States. For most U.S. citizens, the simple fact that we were born within the country's borders qualifies us. We become citizens...

RED ALERT: Congress Foretells Return to Termination

http://www.galandabroadman.com/2015/05/red-alert-congress-foretells-return-to-termination/?utm_content=buffere476b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=bufferFive years ago,Drs.Stephen Cornell and Joseph Kalt citeda Republican-fueled trend away from the Indian...

MY "New" World

Well Kavika - I finally made it to the world of "retirement" - not by choice, either.There is a lot of information that could be placed in this space, but suffice it to say - I had three massive heart attacks within a 30 minute period, was supposedly "dead" for 21.52 minutes, i. e. no heart...

WAR PONY is dressed and ready to ride

Got War Pony back from the paint shop today - I am impressed.Now, where's that damn warm weather?????

10 Things You Should Know About Cherokee Nation

Interesting information.Many people and images come to mind about the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee Syllabary, created by Sequoyah, may be one of them. For many others, it may be the Trail of Tears. Still, Cherokee people such as Will Rogers or Wilma Mankiller may come to mind.Yet there is much...

A man of healing, a saga of suffering

He was a world-famous medicine man, a traditional healer and spiritual leader. Followers would travel long distances to this tiny hamlet on the Great Plains to be in his presence and pray in the darkness with him in a sacred sweat lodge.But Charles Chipps Sr., a medicine man on the Pine Ridge...

Anishinaabe - The First People on The NewsTalkers!

A message from 1stwarrior to all members of Anishinaabe - The First People on The NewsTalkers!When I joined NT and rejoined Anishinaabe, at the request of Kavika and Tsula - I was excited. First, I wanted to get away from NV with its constant negativity and second, to get back with my friends. It...

Missing Soldier’s Mother Fears She Is in Danger

Also posted up frontPolice, the military, and especially the family of Private Juliet Striped Wolf, Rosebud, seek her safe return. Striped Wolf has been missing since July 1, when she was last seen leaving North Carolinas Fort Bragg Army Base with Amanda Lee Cardone.Janel Striped Wolf, Juliets...

This is TOOOOOO Funny!

This is absolutely priceless -(and who sez NDN's don't have a sense of humor) :>)If you THINK you might be an Indian, and are interested in getting your "Indian Card" for health and educational benefits, please call our toll free number for further information:800-WAN-NABEPlease mail your...