Delta Foxtrot

In these darkened rooms, where I spendoppressive days, I pace to and froto find the windows. When a...

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:17:08 -0800

In these darkened rooms, where I spend

oppressive days, I pace to and fro

to find the windows. When a window

opens, it will be a consolation.

But the windows cannot be found, or I cannot

find them. And maybe it is best that I do not find them.

Maybe the light will be a new tyranny.

Who knows what new things it will reveal.

Konstantinos Kavafis, Τα παράθυρα/The windows/Prozori, 1903.

(via TheOnlyGoodIndian) Set in Kansas during the early 1900s, a...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:10:54 -0800

(via TheOnlyGoodIndian)

Set in Kansas during the early 1900s, a teenage Native American boy (newcomer Winter Fox Frank) is taken from his family and forced to attend a distant Indian “training” school to assimilate into White society. When he escapes to return his family, Sam Franklin (Wes Studi), a bounty hunter of Cherokee descent, is hired to find and return him to the institution. Franklin, a former Indian scout for the U.S. Army, has renounced his Native heritage and has adopted the White Man’s way of life, believing it’s the only way for Indians to survive. Along the way, a tragic incident spurs Franklin’s longtime nemesis, the famous Indian Fighter Sheriff Henry McCoy (J. Kenneth Campbell), to pursue both Franklin and the boy.

"It is well to be good to women in the strength of our manhood because we must sit under their hands..."

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:43:32 -0800

“It is well to be good to women in the strength of our manhood because we must sit under their hands at both ends of our lives.”

- He Dog, OGLALA LAKOTA

curate: When: Nov. 6th - Nov. 28th, 2009Opening Night: Friday,...

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:32:22 -0800

curate:

When: Nov. 6th - Nov. 28th, 2009
Opening Night: Friday, Nov. 6th. 6pm - 9pm
Where: “Gallery 550″ - 550 2nd Street, Oakland (between Clay St. and Jefferson St.)

Inspired by the Days of the Dead and global transnational traditions that honor the ancestors, “Mi Tierra, Mi Corazón: A Diasporic Offering to the Ancestors” presents thirty artists representing cultures from the four directions, in a group exhibition of artworks and altars that pay homage to both the living and the dead.

Artists:
Aaron EzRa Ableman
Abba Yahudah
AndreasOne
Refa One
Khalil Anthony
Emily Butterfly
Ebony Iman Dallas
Ezra Li Eismont
James E. Gayles Jr.
Priya Assal Gheysari
Jocelyn Goode
Sakura Haru
Kwesi Hutchful
Marlon Sagana Ingram
Derick Ion
Lucy Kalyani Lin
Keba Konte
Yasmin Mawaz-Khan
crystal am nelson
Eesuu Orundide
Favianna Rodriguez
Karen & Malik Seneferu
Bayeté Ross Smith
Jeff Straker
Jennifer Tamez
Joël B. Tan
Scott J. Taylor
Jessica Tully
Githinji wa Mbire
Joshua Whitaker

Mi Tierra, Mi Corazón: A Diasporic Offering to the Ancestors « eidNEWS

Heard there was was 2 Lakota, 1 Dakota and 1 Crow tipi

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:31:02 -0800

Heard there was was 2 Lakota, 1 Dakota and 1 Crow tipi

Obama ushers in a new era for Indian country

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:29:17 -0800

Obama ushers in a new era for Indian country :

By Rob Capriccioso

Story Published: Nov 5, 2009

Story Updated: Nov 6, 2009

WASHINGTON – Fulfilling a pledge to forge a strong and lasting partnership with tribal nations, the leader of the free world took some time out of his schedule to address a plethora of concerns affecting Native American people and their communities.

“I’m absolutely committed to moving forward with you and forging a new and better future together,” President Barack Obama said during a Nov. 5 speech to hundreds of tribal leaders gathered in Washington from sovereign nations across the country.

Big Think Interview with Sherman Alexie - Big Think

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:23:02 -0800

Big Think Interview with Sherman Alexie - Big Think:

Here is a 21 minute gem of a video interview with Alexie at Big Think. From his literary influences to his place in both the current literary cannon and in the Native American Literature canon. From his thoughts on e-books and the printed book to readings and being a multi-genre writer and the role of drugs and alcohol in his life and writing.

A must see for any Alexie fan or really anyone interested in writing, reading and the state of the book world.

Here’s the full transcript of the interview:

Sherman Alexie: My name is Sherman Alexie and I’m the bantamweight champion of the world. No, I’m a writer, poet, short story writer, novelist, screenwriter.

Presidential Proclamation- National Native American Heritage Month, The White House

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:14:50 -0800

Presidential Proclamation- National Native American Heritage Month, The White House:

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary
___________________________________________________________________________
For Immediate Release October 30, 2009

NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2009
- - - - - - -
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION

The indigenous peoples of North America — the First Americans — have woven rich and diverse threads into the tapestry of our Nation’s heritage. Throughout their long history on this great land, they have faced moments of profound triumph and tragedy alike. During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize their many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices, and we pay tribute to their participation in all aspects of American society.

This month, we celebrate the ancestry and time-honored traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives in North America. They have guided our land stewardship policies, added immeasurably to our cultural heritage, and demonstrated courage in the face of adversity. From the American Revolution to combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, they have fought valiantly in defense of our Nation as dedicated servicemen and women. Their native languages have also played a pivotal role on the battlefield. During World Wars I and II, Native American code talkers developed unbreakable codes to communicate military messages that saved countless lives. Native Americans have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars. Our debt to our First Americans is immense, as is our responsibility to ensure their fair, equal treatment and honor the commitments we made to their forebears.

The Native American community today faces huge challenges that have been ignored by our Government for too long. To help address this disparity, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocates more than $3 billion to help these communities deal with their most pressing needs. In the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, my Administration has proposed over $17 billion for programs carried out by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, and other Federal agencies that have a critical role to play in improving the lives of Native Americans. These programs will increase educational opportunities, address the scourge of alcohol abuse and domestic violence, promote economic development, and provide access to comprehensive, accessible, and affordable health care. While funding increases do not make up for past deficiencies, they do reflect our determination to honor tribal sovereignty and ensure continued progress on reservations across America.

As we seek to build on and strengthen our nation-to-nation relationship, my Administration is committed to ensuring tribal communities have a meaningful voice in our national policy debates as we confront the challenges facing all Americans. We will continue this constructive dialogue at the White House Tribal Nations Conference held in Washington, D.C., this month. Native American voices have echoed through the mountains, valleys, and plains of our country for thousands of years, and it is now our time to listen.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2009 as National Native American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities, and to celebrate November 27, 2009, as Native American Heritage Day.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

BARACK OBAMA

Christmas cards for a 5-year-old boy dying of cancer.

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:22:26 -0800

littleorphanammo:

mercurypdx:

awesome-everyday:

amandoline:

A 5yr old boy named Noah Biorkman , is in the last stages of a 2 1/2yr battle with neuroblastoma cancer. The family is celebrating Christmas next week and Noah’s request is to receive as many Christmas cards as possible. Let’s send him some.

Please send cards to:

Noah Biorkman

1141 Fountianview Circle
South Lyon,Mi 48178

Lets see how many cards we can send to this little guy.

Thank You!

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Manifest Destiny

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:53:49 -0800

reclusland:

by Jumping Fish

america seems to have an abundance of spiritual warriors

still playing cowboys and indians.

new wage yuppies promote genocide

desecrating others cultural ways.

atheists looking for a soul to buy,

ironic how these fools and their money soon part ways.

buy a yoga mat for a homeless being

so they too can find abundant growth and prosperity

and capitolize on others misfortunes or blatant ignorance

worship ben franklins and dead presidents

dream a green grandeur, green notes of hope

disposable income for a disposible culture

disposable yoga mats and plastic sweat lodges,

styrofoam cups full of child labor latte

the new age is here,

you can pay to be perfect

create wealth and harmony

buy your way into bliss

retreat forever in your money pit.

but, there is no escape from your green abyss

from the reality you helped to create.

from others cultural traditions you desecrate.

guru’s can’t cure your guilty cultural ills

your but an empty vessel to simply fill

a pepsi can, a red bull.

a new wage soul,

a curious consumer, a fools fool

a spiritual warrior

go to aghanistan and find yourself.

go to iraq and find yourself

go to pakistan and find yourself.

being an arrongant american, being yourself

learn what you are doing,learn what youve done

to the rest of the world, and native americans

no some plastic shaman who defines yourself

you pay for the seminar

you pay for the NY best seller

your happiness is abundance for yourself

get in your volvo or mercedes benz

eat sushi with your enlightened friends

tuna is nealy extinct you know.

i am sure your guru will tell you

when the supply gets low and valuable..

time to invest in what little is left

new wage abundance. shit for brains.

(found via Tyler Prete, from a comment on Beyond Growth, in response to the Arizona “sweat lodge” disaster)

Been feeling some kinda way and this piece hit the spot. thank you.

inothernews: WAGON PICKIN’ A young girl pulls her brother in a...

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:27:24 -0700

inothernews:

WAGON PICKIN’ A young girl pulls her brother in a wagon as they visit a pumpkin patch in Easton, Maryland, in preparation for Halloween next Saturday. (Photo: Jim Watson / AFP-Getty via the Times of London)

fuckyeahtattoos: nikko

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:01:03 -0700

fuckyeahtattoos:

nikko

(via beingbrutalisnteverything)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:59:01 -0700

(via beingbrutalisnteverything)

So I know this woman.

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:30:22 -0700

thesmarttart:

suchas:

I hesitate to call her a woman. Really, I want to call her an urchin. Or a roach. She’s despicable. She has acrylic nails. Anyway.

In her emails she will go on and on and on and oooonnn about her husband. He gets her flowers bi-weekly, he buys good groceries…

HOLD THE PHONE - she’s lying. Right there, she’s lying. Lying, lying, lying. There is no such mancreature.

spit.

A Spirit Plate is a small plate that is loaded with a token amount of each of the foods from the...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:00:18 -0700

A Spirit Plate is a small plate that is loaded with a token amount of each of the foods from the feast. It is then placed in the west with words of thanks to these ancestors, guides and guardians.

nevver: MOON RIVER: Look at the World

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:08:18 -0700

nevver:

MOON RIVER: Look at the World

i12bent: Poet Dylan Thomas’ boathouse (and writing shack) along...

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:06:45 -0700

i12bent:

Poet Dylan Thomas’ boathouse (and writing shack) along Wales coastline, September 1969 - Photographer: Terence Spencer, LIFE

"If the dream is a translation of waking life, waking life is also a translation of the dream."

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:04:21 -0700

“If the dream is a translation of waking life, waking life is also a translation of the dream.”

- Rene Magritte (via bluechameleon)

nevver: Whiskey or Drug Habit

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:50:51 -0700

nevver:

Whiskey or Drug Habit

nevver: Florian Bertmer

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:45:06 -0700

nevver:

Florian Bertmer