A Voice from the Eastern Door
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Wildfires in Hawaii, resulting in numerous fatalities and the evacuation of thousands, were intensified by specific terrestrial and atmospheric circumstances leading to “fire weather.” The historic town of Lahaina on Maui saw a vast portion of its area decimated by the fires, with authorities reporting over 90 casualties by Sunday. On Sunday, Hawaii’s Governor Josh Green lamented that Lahaina had been largely devastated, with over 2,700 buildings razed in what has become the most fatal U.S. wildfire in over a hundred years. He anticipates the n...
Georgia prosecutors have allegedly secured text messages tying a breach of voting machines to associates of Donald Trump’s team, as a grand jury gets ready to review evidence regarding the ex-president’s efforts to contest the 2020 election outcomes in Georgia. This state-led inquiry, distinct from a federal investigation and indictment accusing Mr. Trump of three criminal conspiracies and obstruction related to 2020 election interference, seems to associate Trump-connected lawyers and agents with a voting machine intrusion in Coffee Cou...
By Kolby KickingWoman. ICT. MISSOULA, MO. – Fire season is underway in Montana, with a number of active fires burning more than 1,000 acres. Wildfire crews are battling several on the Flathead Indian Reservation; with three of the largest fires being the Niarada, Big Knife and Middle Ridge fires. A community meeting is planned for Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Arlee Community Center regarding the Niarada, Big Knife fires and another fire, the Mill Pocket fire. The largest fire in the state is the Niarada and is burning west of Elmo on the n...
by Melinda Myers Extreme heat, drought, torrential rains, and hungry critters may be wreaking havoc on your garden. After weeding, watering, and waiting you may be finding less, diseased, or misshapen tomatoes. Don't give up. Make a few adjustments in garden maintenance to boost the current and future tomato harvests. Blossom end rot is a common problem on the first set of fruit. It's due to a calcium deficiency often caused by fluctuations in soil moisture frequently seen on the first set of...
1. Iekiéhstha ne kawistóhtha aohné:ka I am adding coolant (antifreeze) 2. Katkèn:se ne okahkwèn:ta tó: ní:kon káwera I am checking the tire air pressure 3. Skeweráta'as ne akkahkwèn:ta I am adding air to my tires 4. Katkèn:se tó: ní:kon wenié:nare I am checking the oil level 5. Tehskeienaténies I am changing the oil 6. Tehshekhahseraténies ne ohèn:ton aoháhsera I am changing the headlight 7. Tehsekhahseraté:nies ne oh nà:ken aoháhsera I am changing the taillight 8. Tehsekkahkwen'taté:n...
The Native American Guardians Association has initiated a call for a boycott reminiscent of the “Anheuser Busch (Bud Light)” campaign, urging the Washington Commanders to revert to their former name, “Redskins.” The correspondence suggests that the Commanders are consciously overlooking U.S. history and the integral role Native Americans played in America’s foundation and the formation of the U.S. Constitution. The petition titled “Reclaim The Name: Redskins” has gathered 77,000 signatures. NAGA asserts that most Native Americans perceive the...
DAVIS, CA. - Before the town of Davis was dotted with buildings, it was the home of Indigenous people. During construction near Davis Senior High School, workers unearthed human remains. The Yolo County coroner later confirmed them to be of Native American origin, initiating a thorough investigative process. In reporting from FOX 40, Davis resident Munzir Sirag said, “That’s history, history is respected, because we are history.” The website of the Native American Heritage Commission outlines the steps to follow upon finding human remai...
TUSAYAN, ARIZ. — President Joseph Biden announced the formation of the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni-Ancestral Footprints as a National Monument within the Grand Canyon. This represents the second time an Indigenous-driven initiative has culminated in the allocation of lands for a national monument. This newly minted monument is the fifth of its kind under President Biden’s administration, safeguarding almost a million acres of the Grand Canyon’s vast terrain, revered by tribal communities and Indigenous groups. This recognition followed a public...
The CEO of UPS announced that by the end of a five-year agreement reached with the Teamsters Union last month, drivers can expect to earn an average of $170,000, inclusive of benefits like health care and pensions. This agreement successfully prevented a potential strike. About 340,000 employees at the package delivery company are in the process of a ratification vote, which has been ongoing and concludes on Aug. 22. “We expect our new labor contract to be ratified in 2 weeks,” UPS CEO Carol Tomé said on an earnings call. The firm adju...
POTSDAM, NY – St. Lawrence Health is sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 21 Castle Drive, Potsdam. Hours are 10:30 am to 4:00 pm. Donors must be healthy, at least 16 years of age, and weigh at least 110 lbs. Please consider a Double Red donation if you are O Neg, O Pos, A Neg, or B Neg. Donors can pre-register using RapidPass (www.redcrossblood.org/rapidpass). Pre-registration can only be completed the day of the drive prior to arrival. Registration can be made o...
Tribal colleges prioritize bridging the gap between the heritage and cultures of the Indigenous communities they cater to and the standard education syllabus. Danny Luecke from the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, associated with the Teacher Education Department at Turtle Mountain Community College, and Dr. David Sanders from the Oglala Sioux Tribe, the research vice president at the American Indian College Fund, delved into the nexus between mathematics, regional culture, and pedagogical practices. Employing an Indigenous-centric research approach...
The National Park Service (NPS) recently declared a $3.4 million grant that will assist 16 American Indian Tribes and 28 museums. These funds are set to enhance activities centered on consultation, documentation, and the return of ancestral remains and cultural treasures, consistent with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). Since the Act’s passage in 1990 and the launch of the funding program in 1994, this financial commitment stands as the most substantial for NAGPRA grants. Chuck Sams (Umatilla), who is at t...
By Isaac White I’m not feeling 100 percent this week. Somehow, I managed to get the sniffles, yet I’m here. I should be knighted or something. The heroics are reminiscent of the tales of Robin Hood or something. Maybe not that, but I tell you this, if I can write while being slightly congested, I deserve a medal. All of you who have been conversing with me weekly for a while will know I’m kidding, but I’m worried that someone just picked this up for the first time, and they think I’m serious. Not that I don’t consider myself the hero of my...
TULSA, OKLA. — Apollonia Piña, a member of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma, looked for Plan B four years ago. She approached the Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa, where she usually got her healthcare. However, the pharmacist there informed her they didn’t stock emergency contraception. “I was like, ‘Oh, why not?’ And she goes, ‘Because we’ve just decided not to carry it, and we will never carry it,’” Piña recalled in reporting by USA Today. The pharmacist’s tone made it seem as if she was boasting about the decision. Additionall...
The New York State Fair will be in full operation in 2023. I have been informed by the president of the Indian Village, Gerald Jamison that the Six Nations Agricultural Society will have their full program and the Indian Day Friday September 1st will include the Veterans Memorial program. I will be in Syracuse Sept.1st and 2nd to work with the Indian Village at the Turtle Mound. The Indian day ceremony with be at 1pm on September 2. Please call me for full details for this chart of names of...
The latest Forbes 50 over 50 Impact List, now in its third year, was released last week. It features three influential women from Indian Country, standing alongside notable figures like Temple Grandin and Suze Orman. This compilation celebrates remarkable female trailblazers and businesswomen aged 50 and above, showcasing their achievements despite significant challenges or hurdles, and emphasizing that age is no boundary to success. This year, in collaboration with Mika Brzezinski and the Know Your Value initiative, the list categorizes these...
SUPERIOR, ARIZ. - Central Arizona’s Oak Flat, part of the national forest, has long been the focal point of a battle between Native American communities and mining entities, both of whom view the area as crucial to their futures. Resolution Copper, backed by global mining powerhouses Rio Tinto and BHP, aims to exploit the extensive copper ore reserves beneath Oak Flat by creating a vast mine. However, the Apache Stronghold, a nonprofit organization, regards this land as hallowed ground, emphasizing its importance for spiritual rituals. The m...
In the second week of July, the 16th Session the Expert Mechanism met in Geneva, Switzerland. the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) was established by the Human Rights Council, the UN's main human rights body in 2007. The Expert Mechanism provides the Human Rights Council with expertise and advice on the rights of Indigenous Peoples as set out in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and assists Member States, upon request, in achieving...
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