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May 21-23, 2009 the Department of American Indian Studies at the University of Minnesota will host the first meeting of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Association (NAISA). This is the third of three meetings that culminated in the creation of a new professional organization for scholars who work in American Indian/Native American/First Nations/Aboriginal/Indigenous Studies. The Native American Studies program at the University of Oklahoma, Norman hosted the first meeting in May of 2007, and the Institute of Native American Studies at the University of Georgia hosted the second meeting in April of 2008.

The American Indian Studies Department at the U of M is excited to host the third meeting. 2009 marks the 40th anniversary of the department’s founding – the oldest such program in the country with departmental status. Founded amidst the civil rights struggles of the sixties and early seventies, the department has long been committed to the development of theories and methodologies that reflect American Indian perspectives and it embraces ways of knowing that stand in contrast to the linear analytic Euro-American studies typically found in colleges and universities. The department’s base of formally educated and institutionally trained academicians is being supplemented increasingly by community resource people, including traditional leaders, elders and American Indian artists, writers, film makers, and musicians. Incorporation of such contributors into the teaching program acknowledges unique cultural wisdom and skills that are not typically available in formal, western institutions, but that are nonetheless essential to an understanding of American Indian cultures.

A local host committee of faculty and staff members will arrange accommodations, meeting space, and a set of events that will give conference participants an opportunity to experience the beautiful Twin Cities and U of M campus.

Contact members of the Acting Council if you have questions or concerns.

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Desperate, nearly third world conditions inside the United States are often overlooked.   Native Americans are plauged with poverty, hunger and despair. Children are often left poorly clothed and unfed.  Their cries of despair frequently fall on deaf ears. WER understands the desperate conditions that many Native Americans are forced to live in, and is dedicated to improving them. Our work on the Navajo Reservation is part of WER’s “Embraceable Communities” strategy to help children worldwide.

For more information please visit http://www.worldemergency.org/naer.htm

“It aint a tragedy to me, it’s just every day life to a Lakota”

Native Americans in the US state of Dakota are being driven to alcohol abuse and suicide.  In this special report highlighting poverty issues in the United States, Al Jazeera’s John Cookson meets a community of native Americans in South Dakota and reports on their daily struggle to survive.

from www.NewsForNatives.com

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Approximately 1.5 million Native Americans and Alaskan Natives live on designated reservations in the United States today.  All but a few of these reservations are plagued with poverty, unemployment, homelessness, lack of medical care, and insufficient educational resources.

The per capita earning averages $4,500, with unemployment approaching 70 percent.  50% of Native American reservation homes have no phones and 1/5 of the homes lack complete kitchen facilities.

In 1907, Susan La Fleshe Picotte, the first Native American woman doctor, wrote a letter to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs.  Her letter described the health conditions and needs of her tribe, the Omahas.

She began her letter with, “If you knew the conditions…”

Imagine how it would sadden Dr. Picotte to know that, in over 100 years, things have not changed.

The newsletter just got put on the site, and it said the  holiday party was Dec 6, it is Dec 13, from 1 – 4  please bring a dish to pass.

We are having a toy and clothing drive, donations can be dropped off at the office, please call first to make sure someone is there. or bring to the holiday party.

Thanks Sharon

Black Bear Crossings on the Lake

Maaka De Maakwa Azha Wiiskaad

Free Dinner !

12Noon—3pm

Anyone in need of a hot meal or good company is welcome

1360 N. Lexington Parkway

St. Paul, MN 55117

( Como Lakeside Pavilion)

651-488-4920

 
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Mendota’s Holiday Party is December 13, from 1:00 to 4:00pm.
Please bring a dish to pass.
Hope to see you all there.
Hard to believe another year is almost over.
See you then, Sharon
Happy Holidays!

WE NEED DONATIONS FOR FORT PECK RESERVATION, THEY NEED COATS AND WARM CLOTHS. WE WILL BE HELPING SOME LOCAL FAMILIES TOO.

LAST YEAR WE GOT LOTS OF CALLS FROM LOCAL PEOPLE WHO HAD NOTHING FOR CHRISTMAS FOR THEIR KIDS, OR GRAND KIDS. PLEASE BRING A DONATION, WHAT EVER YOU CAN, TO THE CHRISTMAS PARTY OR BEFORE.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO DROP OFF ANYTHING PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE FIRST, TO BE SURE SOMEONE IS THERE.

YOU CAN CALL SHARON AT 952-217-5182.

THANK YOU.

THE TRIBAL COUNCIL.

DEADLINE FOR DONATIONS IS DEC 20TH.

The All Nations Arts & Crafts Collective Annual Winter Sale

December 6 & 7, and 13 & 14
All Nations Church
1515 E. 23rd St., Minneapolis 55404

Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm

Handmade Jewelry, Textiles, Artwork, Natural Body Products, etc., by Native artists and friends

.and, the best coffee and frybread in the Twin Cities!

For more information, contact: Sharyn Whiterabbit, 715-386-3100

You’re invited to attend

Service of Thanksgiving

Wednesday
November 26, 2008Storyteller
Mr. Michael Goze
“Thanksgiving
Yes, we can! Yes we did!”

Mike strives to bring continued growth and enhancement of life to all Native People.
He currently serves at President and CEO of American Indian Community Development Corporation.

He is a former At-Large District Representative for the HoChunk Nation, and Executive Director of the Lifeskills Center for Leadership

Mayflower Community Congregational Church
106 E. Diamond Lake Road,
Minneapolis, MN

MAP IT!

612-824-0761Hosts
All Nations Indian Church and its partner congregations; Calvary Lutheran Church, First Congregational UCC, Mayflower Community Congregation, Messiah Lutheran, Minnehaha United Church of Christ

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Respectfully,

Daryl & Sharon No Heart
23698 Strato Rim Drive
Rapid City, SD 57702
ph: 605-342-4949
email: sharon_ancestors@yahoo.com

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Video: Dakota memorial march

Thanksgiving

Dinner

At Pepito’s Restaurant

November 27, 2008

11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

4820 Chicago Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55417

(612)822-2104

Please join us for fun, food, and festivities

We’ll serve a traditional meal that’s free to all

Hope to see you there!

For over 20 years, a group of volunteers have prepared and served a Thanksgiving Dinner to those in need. Pepito’s Restaurant graciously provides the use of their restaurant. Last year we served over 1,000 people. This year we anticipate a huge turnout. Financial donations cover the cost of the food. We need your help! Financial contributions may be sent to: The Amigos, 1660 Highway 100 South, /suite 500, Saint Louis Park, MN 55416. To volunteer call: 952-356-4847.

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Friends,

This past weekend, Winona’s house had an electrical fire and the house
burnt to the ground. No one was hurt. While the house and its contents
are gone, the blessing is that all five kids and three grandchildren
are safe.

I’m writing to you because I know Winona won’t ask for help, and I also know
she really needs our support.
Winona bought her house about 20 years ago and it was filled with art,
books, music, photos and other collectibles that
reflected her story and the story of her family.
What will be most missed
are these memories, and we can recreate some of them.

Photos: One positive thing about being a public figure is that lots of folks
have photos of you and your children.
We have a good collection at Honor the
Earth but I’m asking if you could go through your pictures and send photos
you have of the family, especially the kids.
Wasey and Ajuwak were born
before the digital age so a lot of the photos of them growing up are gone.

Photos would mean a lot.

Movement T-shirts and Art: The kids all had an amazing collection of
movement t-shirts that comprised the bulk of their wardrobe.
Winona
basically shopped for her kids at the events she attended around the world.

If you have any political message shirts or shirts from historic activist
events in sizes Small, Large or X-Large, I know the kids would cherish them.

Zapatista shirts are a favorite.
Also gone is Winona’s amazing collection of
posters and art from decades past. I know she would appreciate any
no-nukes, safe energy, anti-colonial, no-gmo and Native activist art.

Books: Winona had a library that fed her mind and soul, and that she often
turned to for research material.
If you can send books, fiction and
non-fiction, she can begin her collection again.

Lastly, Winona has a newborn grandson, Little Crow, who along with her two
toddler grandchildren lost all of their clothes and blankets.
Winter is
coming and the family could really use any warm baby clothes along with
clothes and outerwear for a two year old girl and a large two year old boy
(Giwaadan is a size 4 toddler!).

These are the things — photos, t-shirts and art, books and baby/toddler
clothing that I think would be most helpful right now, and would touch the
family most.

Winona and the kids are renting an apartment in Detroit Lakes and will be
staying there over the winter while envisioning building a new home.
Right
now, the best shipping address is White Earth Land Recovery/Honor the Earth
office up in Calloway:

Winona LaDuke
White Earth Land Recovery Project
607 Main Avenue
Callaway, MN 56521

I am so appreciative to have all of you to turn to for support.
I send warm
thoughts and love your way, and deep thanks that we all have such a
wonderful circle of family and friends.

Faye
AgnesFay@aol.com

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