GAKINA AWIIYA - WE ARE ALL RELATED - OJIBWE

John Burnett's first hand account of the Trail of Tears - An eye witness to genocide

Seeded on Tue Feb 21, 2012 11:46 PM EST ()

Private John Burnett letter to his children on his 80th birthday, detailing the horror of the ''Trail of Tears'' in which 4,000 Cherokee men, women and children died. This is only one tribe, others such as the Chickasaw, Choctaw also had to endure this forced removal from their …

history, andrew-jackson, native-american, trail-of-tears, john-burnett, north-carolina-oklahoma

Supreme Court Will Revisit Affirmative Action in College Admissions

Seeded on Tue Feb 21, 2012 8:00 PM EST ()

The United States Supreme Court will again tackle the issue of affirmative action where it pertains to college admissions this fall. Justice Elena Kagan has recused herself from the case. CoH applies.

us-news, scotus, affirmative-action, elena-kagan-u-s-news

The Battle Over Jim Thorpe's Remains

Seeded on Tue Feb 21, 2012 4:18 PM EST ()

Jim Thorpe walked on in 1953 in Los Angeles California.

us-news, remains, burial, federal-judge, jim-thorpe, jim-thorpe-pa

The 'Two-Spirit' People of Indigenous North Americans - A Lesson for Today's Society and Religious Extremists

Tue Feb 21, 2012 12:42 PM EST

The is an article written by Walter L. Williams and explains the cultural differences between Native Americans and Anglo-Americans when it comes to the understanding of male and female.

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history, homosexual, native-american, transgender, american-indian, indigenous-people, two-spirit-people

Indian-Killer Andrew Jackson Deserves Top Spot on List of Worst U.S Presidents for Indian Country

Seeded on Mon Feb 20, 2012 9:44 PM EST ()

The top choices for the ''Worst U.S.

history, jackson, lincoln, eisenhower, bush-native-americans

Blimp helps University of Oregon document rare finding of medicine wheels in South East Oregon

Seeded on Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:10 PM EST ()

In 2007 the BLM discovered two large stone circles in the Stinkingwater Mountains of S.E.

history, university, oregon, blm, medicine-wheels

This Presidents' Day We Highlight the 'Best' Presidents for Indian Country

Seeded on Mon Feb 20, 2012 11:57 AM EST ()

A look at American Presidents that have in one way or another championed American Indians rights, and went against the grain in doing so. This is not a political article, it simply points out Presidents that have done things that have helped Indian Country. Off topic, derailing …

us-news, bush, nixon, grant, roosevelt, indian-country, american-presidents, carter-kennedy

Stunning Archaeological Discovery - American Indians Discovered Most of the World

Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:40 AM EST

Archaeologists around the world are in stunned disbelief today as a new chapter in human migration is being written.

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europe, odd-news, china, humor, satire, scotland, iceland, american-indian, s-e-asia, colubus

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XL Pipeline vs Natural Resources Defense Council

Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:38 PM EST

On Monday, February 13th, the environmental community united behind the ambitious goal of generating 500,000 letters to the Senate in 24 hours against the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline.

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capitol-hill, environment, u-s-senate, tar-sands, natural-resources-defense-council, xl-pipeline

What do they want to ''Take our Country back too''...

Tue Feb 14, 2012 9:23 PM EST

To set the record straight I'm not a Liberal nor am I a Conservative. In watching the political scene for the past couple of years I have become completely disgusted with both dems and repubs. The first thing that really gets to me is the motto ''Take our Country Back''...Back to …

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politics, democrats, constitution, political, republicanes

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Mormon Church Apologizes to Family of Simon Wiesenthal for Baptizing His Deceased Parents - ICTMN.com

Seeded on Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:27 PM EST ()

The LDS has apologized, as they should have. The article states ''It's not known if they baptised Native Americans'' since the Mormons consider them desendents of a lost tribe of Israel" I do not consider myself, and I believe that other American Indians do not …

politics, apology, mormon-church, simon-weisenthal, lost-tribe-of-israel, simon-weisenthal-native-american

Marchers Mourn Missing or Murdered Native Women on Valentines Day.

Seeded on Tue Feb 14, 2012 10:44 AM EST ()

On this day when love should be in the air.

world-news, serial-killer, missing-women, vancouver-police, native-women, rmtc

Archaeologist Says Rockart Found at Local Paleoindian Site

Seeded on Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:34 PM EST ()

Lead archeologist Jack Hranicky described the early people who roamed the area approximatley 12,000 years ago as Virginia ''First Engineers''...

history, archeologist, jack-hranicky, virginia-paleoindian

American Indian High School Student Nets the Most Incredible Goal - Attention Hockey Fans

Seeded on Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:55 PM EST ()

An amazing goal by Alex Mason of the Detroit Lakes Lakers High School hockey team. The second video is an interview with him as he explains his life, future and what it is to be Indian today. Both excellent videos to watch.

sports, hockey, native-american, ojibwe, cree, menominee, dancing-detroit-lakes

Support Pours in For Suspended Menominee Student - ICTMN.com

Seeded on Sat Feb 11, 2012 3:44 PM EST ()

This is an update on an article that was posted by monkeyman. It seems that people everywhere are upset at this young lady being suspended from playing in a basketball game because she spoke her native language in class. There is a petition, if you support her please take …

us-news, wisconsin, language, menominee-student

Justice Department Monitoring Dawson Case - ICTMN.com

Seeded on Fri Feb 10, 2012 11:38 PM EST ()

The Department of Justice is now monitoring the Patty Dawson case in Fresno California. The beating of Patty Dawson a NA is attracting nationwide attention.

technology, fresno, clovis-patty-dawson, deparatment-of-justice, native-american-hate-crime

Patty Dawson and Others Explain What It's Like to Live in an Area Where Hate Groups Run Wild and the Police Seem to Not Care - ICTMN.com

Seeded on Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:09 PM EST ()

Patty Dawson, the victim of a hate crime against Native Americas and others explain what it's like to live in an area infested with ''White supremacist's. The KKK and their ilk have a long history in California's central valley. Native Americans are their targets.

us-news, native-american, kkk, fresno, clovis, patty-dawson

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Alleged Native American Hate Crime Victim, Patty Dawson, Faces One of Her Attackers in the Court Room - ICTMN.com

Seeded on Fri Feb 10, 2012 3:02 PM EST ()

Patty Dawson, a Native-American women faces her attackers in court. Will she get justice in a ''sundown town''... For those of you who are not familiar with the term, it is a town people of color had better be off the streets by sundown or face violence from racists. Clov …

us-news, native-american, hate-crimes, kkk, skinheads, clovis, patty-dawson, frenso

Native Veteran Derek Gagne Doesn't Let His Battle Wounds Discourage His Dreams - ICTMN.com

Seeded on Fri Feb 10, 2012 9:43 AM EST ()

Spec Gagne is a true ''Warrior''...He's overcome horrific battle injuries.

travel, recovery, injuries, native-american, u-s-army

Learning From the Self-Destructive Disappearance of the Easter Island People - Our Enviroment

Seeded on Thu Feb 9, 2012 6:34 PM EST ()

A very interesting article and conclusion. A lesson for us and for today.

environment, enviroment, disappearance, easter-island

Get the Frack Out Of Here! - Destroying The Water Supply

Seeded on Thu Feb 9, 2012 1:22 PM EST ()

The EPA didn't do it's job.

entertainment, water, montana, enviroment, fracking, wind-river-reservatioin

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The 1887 Dawes Act: The U.S. Theft of 90 Million Acres of Indian Land

Seeded on Thu Feb 9, 2012 10:04 AM EST ()

In 1887 the ''Dawes Act'' was implemented resulting in the loss of 90 million acres of Indian land. The aftermath of this act still reverberates today. In 1987 the ''Law Review'' stated.

history, america, native-american, teddy-roosevelt, allotment, dawes-act, australia-siberia

Ms. Magazine Blog Highlights Native American Women

Seeded on Wed Feb 8, 2012 10:37 PM EST ()

Native American Women are again taking their rightful place in society. Native American women, before the arrive of the Europeans were an intricate and important part of Native tribes.

us-news, native-american-women, ms-magazine-highlight-native-american-women

Notable Quotes - The People of the Plains

Tue Feb 7, 2012 12:35 PM EST

I love this land and the buffalo and will not part with it. I want you to understand what I say. Write it on paper...I hear a great deal of good talk from the gentlemen the Great Father sends us, but they never do what they say.

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history, native-american, santana, kiowa

Daily Kos: Bureau of Indian Affairs to Investigate Possible Treaty Violations in Wisconsin Mining Bill

Seeded on Sat Feb 4, 2012 1:00 PM EST (Daily Kos)

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Blasphemy Laws: For or Against?
Many Christians in North America believe that their religion is under attack - it’s safe to say that many think their religion is disrespected to a degree that they find sickening. In times past, blasphemy laws took care of such talk against religion.
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Why the 'Keystone Vision' is an Economic Mirage
Source: Think Progress
Politicians say they want to support the “Keystone Economy.” Here’s why that vision means fewer jobs, no impact on gas prices, and more pollution Rep.
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New York Judge Rules Town Can Ban Gas Hydrofracking
Source: The New York Times
In a victory for opponents of the drilling process known as hydrofracking, a New York State judge ruled on Tuesday that the upstate town of Dryden in Tompkins County can ban natural gas drilling within its boundaries. By MIREYA NAVARRO
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GOP Not Listening to Its Own Scientists on Climate Change
Source: insideclimatenews.org - by Katherine Bagley
GOP scientists say their attempts to talk about climate dangers with their party's politicians and their aides have largely fallen on deaf ears.
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The Body Odd - Heated seats burn bums of 2 women
Source: msnbc.com
"They're warm and cozy on a cold winter's day, there's nothing more soothing than to sit back and bask in their toasty embrace.
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Comments & Feedback

Thank you for all of your contributions here on the Vine for the Native American Heritage month. Your experience, knowledge and wisdom have greatly increased my awareness of the injustices and contributions of The People. I am proud to call you my friend and know I am the better for your friendship.

Baamaapii niijii
— Lebowsky

"Firewater" is sending Big Chief much love and respect. You're a wonderful story teller and I appreciate your friendship very much.
Waanakiwin niijii
— Mrs D-1475814

Kavika, I like your articles as I see very few nowadays. The plight of Native Americans seems to be forgotten by so many. I look forward to reading your articles and wont always comment as I get carried away bacause of my passion and knowledge of how the Native Americans were treated. I can only see it through the eyes of a white man who had many friends who were Native Americans. I can try to put myself in any mans shoes but because I"m not that man I would'nt be able to grasp what he sees and feels as he would. Oh I think I could come close, but it still would'nt be the same. For some it would'nt be as close as one would think. Hopefully, we will be friends. I hope you have read many of ny comments so you can get a gist of what I'm saying. In the future I will try to make a small gesture of words to let you know I was there. Bless you and good luck!
— oldtincan

Nice new header up top, mon ami ;-)
— scar_tissue

I loved reading your comments and responses in the 'Alabama brings back slavery, this time for Latinos' article.
— Betchafur

Thank you for the Friend invitation, Kavika. I am truly very honored to be among your Friends.
— Tink-2285193

Kavika...your presence is making ripples in the fabric and being "felt". Ah'm pleased you are here...

TL
— Time Lord

Kavika, you are what is best about Newsvine. Thanks for being such a great friend. I look forward to more collaborative work with you!
— Kearney Outlaw

Your writing is exemplary, Kavika. You breathe life into Newsvine from your enlightening stories/seeds filled with knowledge and information. A recommended read for everyone.

Nea'ese!

Woa de hao peng-you, Kavika!
— Nina Fox

Liyewaya, hemaca Tokala Wanagi Ska.
Brother, I am White Spirit Fox.
— Rainbow Warrior

Keep providing the great seeds and articles, my friend. Great job.
— onefan51

Kavik, glad are tribes have joined, and we are now one together, is that Blue Bloods are Blood Brothers:-)
— StevG-144

): Welcome, new friend!
— SuckerFish

Gakina - Awiiya "We Are All Related" Wassa Inaabidaa "We Look In All Directions''

You are a true friend Kavika. Thank you for stopping by my page to look at my view of the world. How about another Wiki story? That pup is a pip!
— js-445607

To my writing partner and good friend. Kavika.
You are a wonderful person, writer, and humanitarian. I consider it my great good fortune that our fellowship has blossomed.
As it is written in Pirke Avoth (Sayings of the Fathers) "He delights in those who delight in the spirits of their fellow creatures".
May G-d continue to smile on you all your days for each of your merits.
Shalom U'vracha, (Peace and blessings) Your Friend Enoch.
— Enoch-2699399

I enjoy reading your comments.
— Newaya Richards

kavika, new friend,
I like your avatar, very dignified! I made a porcupine roach one time, for a dancer friend. I do a lot of Native jewelry, fans, baskets, etc. I learn more each day.
Baamaapii niiji
— G. H.

You changed your picture. I like it.

Shalom, my friend.
— countrygirl78

Kavika is establishing a wonderful body of work that will live on and on. I hope he will continue to regal us with more Original American history and stories. His recent quiz and answers were eye opening for we who never roamed so far. Thanks for being here, Kavika.
— oldfogey