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Breaking The Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings

2009-10-22T13:00:00.000-07:00

Like many vegetarians, I wasn't completely Vegan, but a lacto-ovo vegetarian. Even though I knew dairy should be cut out of my diet, I'd lapse and have a veggie pizza, yogurt or something else with dairy in it once in awhile. And then there was that sugar-problem haunting me, knowing better, but . . . .After reading Breaking the Food Seduction: The Hidden Reasons Behind Food Cravings, I now

Coconut Palm Tree Silhouette

2009-03-01T13:32:00.000-08:00

For thousands of years, coconuts have been an integral part of the diet in tropical climates, providing the nourishment needed to sustain a healthy life.

Veterans Must Fight for the Care They Deserve

2008-06-20T18:20:00.000-07:00

When Everything Falls Apart“Our convoy went through the [Green Zone, Baghdad] Gateway 310 times. I always thought it could be my last day. Our adrenaline was so high. When I was out there I could only think of IED’s, getting shot at, or getting harassed by the locals,” said Stephen Imamoto, specialist in convoy security. Imamoto was a Sargeant 1st Class with the 100th Battalion, 442nd in 2005.“

Blue Planet Summit

2008-04-08T21:59:00.000-07:00

Blue Planet Foundation's mission statement is . . . To change our world's energy cultureHawai'i is a microcosm of our Earth. A location many think of as paradise. A perfect place to completely change our dependence on oil. Hawai'i has abundant natural resources ~ wind, waves, sunshine and geothermal (volcanic).The island of O'ahu (The Gathering Place), opened its arms with aloha to host The Blue

To change our world’s energy culture: Blue Planet Foundation

2008-04-08T01:10:00.000-07:00

To change our world’s energy culture: Blue Planet Foundation Main NEWS Section - Environmental Events By Suzanne WesterlyNews From Indian Country 4-08 Student environmental activists came from near and far. From left:

Unusual Abode

2008-04-01T20:58:00.000-07:00

Somewhere on O'ahu you may come upon this whimsical house

Ballet of Molten Glass

2008-03-04T23:53:00.000-08:00

It's fascinating to watch Krista Woodward's hand ballet of molten glass as she melts and sculpts glass rods into enchanting ocean creatures. Krista is a lampworking glass artist.Krista's most sought-after pieces are her flowing tropical fish that appear ready to swim away ~ aha . . . Oceans in Glass!Wearing protective glasses, Krista turns on the 5,400 degree flaming hot torch, and chooses the

Island Pow Wows

2003-11-17T22:24:00.000-08:00

11-17-2003Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Island Pow WowsWarm breezes in the land of never-ending-summer welcomed Native Americans from the "mainland" for three consecutive weekends of pow wows on three of the Hawaiian islands this fall. Having a pow wow in Hawaii gave Native Americans living here a touch of home, and spectators the opportunity tosee the skillful dancers dressed in

Wisconsin’s Natives Tell Their Own Histories [Full Story]

2002-12-30T22:00:00.000-08:00

December 30, 2002 Wisconsin’s Natives Tell Their Own Histories By Suzanne Westerly December 30, 2002 Like branches weighed down by a heavy snowfall, the 12 Indian nations of Wisconsin have been burdened with the weight of almost 200 winters of traumatic events. But like branches after a

Protesters march on SRP to save Zuni Salt Lake

2002-10-31T22:32:00.000-08:00

10-31-2002News From Indian Country Zuni and Hopi runners arrived at Papago Park in Phoenix the morning of Oct.14 after a 300-mile run which began at Zuni Pueblo Tribal Headquarters.About 100 supporters from the Zuni Salt Lake Coalition were waiting at thepark to welcome the runners.The group's goal on this Columbus Day was to deliver a strong message toWilliam Schrader, president of Arizona's

Celebrating outstanding achievements by Native performers Celebrating outstanding achievements by Native performers, full story

2002-06-15T12:35:00.000-07:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America June 15, 2002 - Issue 63

An "Urban Indian" Finds His Culture and His Career, full story

2002-03-09T21:25:00.000-08:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America March 9, 2002 - Issue 56

Celebrating outstanding achievements by Native performers

2002-02-28T23:10:00.000-08:00

02-28-2002News From Indian Country As the sun melted into the ocean, people began gathering at the ritzyCentury City Plaza Hotel in Beverly Hills for the 10th Annual FirstAmericans in the Arts (FAITA) extravaganza on February 2nd. Beautifullyattired women and men greeted old friends and caught up on what had beenhappening in each other's lives, exchanged business cards and talked aboutfuture

The sculptures of Allan Houser Haozous at the Olympics

2002-02-28T22:16:00.000-08:00

02-28-2002News From Indian Country Entering the 2002 Winter Olympics, athletes from all over the world werewelcomed by the larger-than-life bronze sculpture, "Sacred Rain Arrow,"created by one of the most important American artists of the 20th century,the internationally respected Master sculptor Allan Houser Haozous.A Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache, Allan Houser was proud of his heritage,which

Celebrating outstanding achievements by Native performers Celebrating outstanding achievements by Native performers

2002-02-28T12:35:00.000-08:00

02-28-2002Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country 10th Annual First Americans in the Arts As the sun melted into the ocean, people began gathering at the ritzyCentury City Plaza Hotel in Beverly Hills for the 10th Annual FirstAmericans in the Arts (FAITA) extravaganza on February 2nd. Beautifullyattired women and men greeted old friends and caught up on what had beenhappening in each other's

Thoughts of Bison Roaming Wild and Free Over the Land, full story

2002-02-23T11:55:00.000-08:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America February 23, 2002 - Issue 55

Looking at Where Native People Stand in Contemporary Native America, full story

2002-02-23T11:43:00.001-08:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America February 23, 2002 - Issue 55

Thoughts of Bison Roaming Wild and Free Over the Land

2002-02-23T09:02:00.000-08:00

February 23, 2002PICURIS PUEBLO, NM - "The government used the bison to take land away from Indian people, now we want to use the bison to acquire the land back for ourselves. That's our goal. We'd like to see the bison roaming again. Strong herds, not just little ranch herds, we want to see wild herds. They are good for the land."

"Running on Indian Time" premieres at Sundance

2002-02-15T23:06:00.000-08:00

02-15-2002News From Indian Country Just back from the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, where hisfilm Running On Indian Time premiered; exuberant young filmmaker DuaneAllen Humeyestewa said, "The experience was a huge success!"Exhausted, but energized from the positive responses he received after hisfilm was seen by a packed audience, he said, "The whole experience wasoverwhelming, but

First Peoples TV has arrived

2002-02-15T23:04:00.000-08:00

02-15-2002News From Indian Country Suzanne WesterlySomething many of us have been hoping for has arrived. Finally, anationwide television network that will give Americans a globalperspectives on news, events and culture - WorldLink TV.WorldLink TV premiered January 17th with a new weekly series by and about the tribal peoples of the world. The first program was "Reason to Fear; The Cultural

Movie-making handbook from a Native American perspective

2002-02-15T23:03:00.000-08:00

02-15-2002News From Indian CountryIt's 5:30 A.M. and the sun won't even be up for a couple more hours. Whilemany in Hollywood are just going to sleep, Natalie is already working outwith and encouraging one of her women clients.An ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Natalie gets women motivated and inshape to eventually run marathons, but that's just a small part of whatthis amazing woman is all

Teachers Are Offered Wonderful Opportunities to Teach in Indian Country

2002-02-11T18:39:00.000-08:00

Last spring, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP) moved from Washington, D.C. to Albuquerque, New Mexico. The new southwest location enticed two very special people to it. Barbara Parisian (Blackfeet) and Darrell Flyingman (Choctaw), are both dedicated to educating American Indian youth, and were ready to take on their new challenge; filling

First Peoples TV Has Arrived [Full Story]

2002-02-09T23:53:00.000-08:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America February 9, 2002 - Issue 54

Following the Footsteps of His Grandfather, full story

2002-02-09T21:09:00.000-08:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America February 9, 2002 - Issue 54

John Trudell and Bad Dog Rock the Sunset Strip

2001-11-30T19:36:00.000-08:00

11-30-2001 by SuzanneWesterly-Los Angeles California The insightful poetry and distinct style of John Trudell (Santee Sioux) filled the Roxy as John and his band, Bad Dog played cuts from their recently released CD, Bone Days to an anticipating audience filled with fans and friends. The record release

Sandia Mountains Are The Backdrop For This Years Native American Music Awards

2001-11-11T21:34:00.000-08:00

November, 2001Sandia Pueblo, NM - The Fourth Annual Native American Music Awards were held outdoors this year with the magnificent Sandia Mountains as the backdrop. Sandia Pueblo is located at the western foot of the Sandia Mountains just south of Albuquerque. Governor Stuart Paisano welcomed the crowd to the Pueblos beautiful new casino and 3,000-seat amphitheater. After

Sandia Mountains Are The Backdrop For This Years Native American Music Awards, full story

2001-11-03T21:37:00.000-08:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America November 3, 2001 - Issue 48 Sandia Mountains Are The Backdrop For This Years Native American Music Awards Article and photographs by Suzanne Westerly

Chumash Storytelling Under the Stars

2001-10-15T23:37:00.000-07:00

10-15-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Chumash storytelling under the starsAs the set below the rolling hills near the Malibu coastline, JulieTumamait, respected Chumash storyteller and singer, stood near the glowingfire as a crowd from the Leo Carrillo State Park Campfire Center gatheredaround, waiting in anticipation. Julie's well-known grandfather, VincentTumamait, a Chumash

Zuni Pueblo Will Not Compromise on Protecting Vital Salt Lake

2001-09-15T22:26:00.000-07:00

09-15-2001News From Indian Country Zuni will not sacrifice Salt LakeBy Suzanne Westerly As they have for many centuries, the people from the Pueblo Nations ofZuni, Hopi, Acoma, and Laguna, and the people from the Mescalero ApacheNation and the Ramah Navajo Nation, still walk the ancient foot trails togather salt at Zuni Salt Lake for religious purposes. The Salt Lake andthe surrounding area is

Zuni Pueblo Will Not Compromise on Protecting Vital Salt Lake

2001-08-11T22:47:00.000-07:00

August, 2001As they have for many centuries, the people from the Pueblo Nations ofZuni, Hopi, Acoma, and Laguna, and the people from the Mescalero ApacheNation and the Ramah Navajo Nation, still walk the ancient foot trails togather salt at Zuni Salt Lake for religious purposes. The Salt Lake andthe surrounding area is of central religious importance in the lives ofthe Zuni and other tribal

Riding in on the Waves at Midnight

2001-08-11T20:58:00.000-07:00

August, 2001San Diego, California The annual Grunion Festival was held on a typical warm sunny day in July at Pacific Beach. Organizers and performers from the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians Acjachemem Nation and the Kumeyaay Nation organized a wonderful afternoon. People from near and far, gathered for the annual Grunion Festival,

21st Arizona Indian Town Hall

2001-07-31T23:47:00.000-07:00

07-31-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country 21st Arizona Indian Town HallThe Arizona Commission of Indian Affairs (ACIA) held their 21st ArizonaIndian Town Hall May 21-23 at the Prescott Resort, located on the highesthill in a valley surrounded by mountains. Prescott, a short drive north ofthe Commission's office in toasty Phoenix was cool, green and interesting.The town, a combination of

Skydancer.tv Reaches for the Stars [Full Story]

2001-07-28T21:51:00.000-07:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America July 28, 2001 - Issue 41 Skydancer.tv Reaches for the Stars by Suzanne Westerly, Photographer / Writer The photo of Dan was taken in front of the restaurant in Santa

Riding in on the Waves at Midnight, full article

2001-07-25T21:02:00.000-07:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America August 25, 2001 - Issue 43 Riding in on the Waves at Midnight by Suzanne Westerly Journalist/Photographer San Diego, California The

An "Urban Indian" Finds His Culture and His Career

2001-06-11T16:28:00.000-07:00

"My family moved here in the 50's after WWII," said Michael Wise, who grew up in Los Angeles. They didn't talk about their Cherokee culture. He only knew his mom was French and English, and that his dad came from New Mexico after leaving Oklahoma. "Dad's side didn't really pay too much attention to their heritage, possibly because if you did

Coalition to appeal judge's decision on Mount Graham: Says power line will desecrate sacred mountain

2001-06-06T12:17:00.000-07:00

06-06-2001Indian Country Today (Lakota Times)Coalition to appeal judge's decision on Mount Graham: Says power line will desecrate sacred mountain By Suzanne WesterlyTODAY CORRESPONDENT AND TODAY STAFFTUCSON, Ariz.-A judge's refusal to block construction of a 23-mileunderground power line at the University of Arizona's Mount GrahamInternational Observatory near Safford, will be appealed

"Time is now for the true history of the people of the First Nations" - Floyd Westerman

2001-05-31T23:59:00.000-07:00

05-31-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country "Time is now for the true history of the people of the First Nations" -- Floyd Westerman For the last two years, Floyd Red Crow Westerman (Dakota Sioux), AmericanIndian actor, singer, songwriter, and longtime activist and his crew, havebeen researching, and documenting on film, the true history of the UnitedStates, as told by American Indians

Judge decides for U of A, and against Mt. Graham

2001-05-31T00:03:00.002-07:00

05-31-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Judge decides for U of A, and against Mt. Graham On May 15, 2001 arguments were heard in the Tucson federal court on whetherthe 23-mile-long planned clear-cut up the side of Mt. Graham, for a powerline, is being installed illegally by the University of Arizona (U of A)for their telescope project.Judge Alfredo Marquez ruled the "balance of harms

Judge decides for U of A, and against Mt. Graham

2001-05-31T00:03:00.001-07:00

Native business numbers growing

2001-05-31T00:03:00.000-07:00

05-31-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Native business numbers growing For several hundred Indian business owners throughout the United States,the month of April closed with the National Indian Business Association's(NIBA) Ninth Annual Conference and Trade Show in Albuquerque, NM.The owners gathered to network, share and discuss ideas as well as toparticipate in workshops to learn

NCAI's Masten works hard for her people

2001-05-31T00:01:00.000-07:00

05-31-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country NCAI's Masten works hard for her people Susan Masten, Yurok Tribal Chair since 1997, was elected President of theNational Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in October of 1999. She has along record of working for tribal rights, and many accomplishmentsincluding serving as NCAI's first Vice President from 1994 to 1996, and asthe NCAI Sacramento

Teachers Are Offered Wonderful Opportunities to Teach in Indian Country, full story

2001-05-19T21:19:00.001-07:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America May 19, 2001 - Issue 36 Teachers Are Offered Wonderful Opportunities to Teach in Indian Country by Suzanne Westerly Correspondent photos by Suzanne Westerly: far

Teachers Are Offered Wonderful Opportunities to Teach in Indian Country, full story

2001-05-19T21:19:00.000-07:00

Gathering of Nations PowWow

2001-05-15T23:57:00.001-07:00

05-15-2001News From Indian Country Gathering Of Nations For the eighteenth year in a row, the last weekend in April found 3,000dancers, 49 sitting drums, and singers and artists from over 500 tribescoming together from all over America to dance, see old friends, and sharetheir traditional dancing with a crowd estimated this year at 100,000."The power of the pow wow is able to put into immediate

Gathering of Nations PowWow

2001-05-15T23:57:00.000-07:00

05-15-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Gathering Of Nations For the eighteenth year in a row, the last weekend in April found 3,000dancers, 49 sitting drums, and singers and artists from over 500 tribescoming together from all over America to dance, see old friends, and sharetheir traditional dancing with a crowd estimated this year at 100,000."The power of the pow wow is able to put

Miss Indian World: Ke Aloha Alo First Native Hawaiian to enter and to win

2001-05-15T23:54:00.000-07:00

05-15-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Miss Indian World: Ke Aloha Alo, First Native Hawaiian to enter and to win Ke Aloha Alo, the beautiful 25-year-old White MountainApache/Hawaiian/Samoan woman who will now carry the responsibilities as thenew Miss Indian World, said how happy she was to have both sides of herfamily present to share her crowning.In the Traditional Talent contest,

Clan/destine rocks

2001-05-15T00:27:00.000-07:00

01-15-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Clan/destine rocks I caught up with some of the Clan/destine band members at their practiceplace on a warm summer night in Phoenix. Waiting for me were Dave Montour,bass, flute, vocals; Steve Gatlin, drummer; Derrick Davis, World ChampionHoop Dancer; and Chuck Harris, guitar, who were packing up to fly to aconcert in Iowa early the next

Rez-Robics:New Lifestyle Guaranteed to Make you Smile

2001-05-05T18:43:00.000-07:00

Rez Robics A New Lifestyle Guaranteed to Make you Smile article and photos by Suzanne Westerly May 5, 2001Pam Belgarde's long-held dream is now a reality many can share and enjoy. Rez-Robics, a new video created with lots of heart and soul will have you "laughing," said Pam enthusiastically. I had the pleasure of meeting her and "the

Rez Robics: A New Lifestyle Guaranteed to Make you Smile [Full Story]

2001-05-05T00:29:00.000-07:00

Canku Ota (Many Paths) An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America May 5, 2001 - Issue 35 Rez Robics A New Lifestyle Guaranteed to Make you Smile article and photos by Suzanne Westerly Pam Belgarde's

Diverse Opportunities Available in Indian Country

2001-04-30T00:16:00.000-07:00

04-30-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Diverse Opportunities Available in Indian CountrAlbuquerque, New Mexico (NFIC)Albuquerque was the place to be during the week of April 8 if you wereinterested in Indian gaming and the many diverse opportunities that havebeen generated because of Indian gaming.In the heart of Pueblo Country, the National Indian Gaming Association(NIGA) held

Statue of Pueblo leader Pope destined for D.C.

2001-04-15T00:14:00.000-07:00

04-15-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Statue of Pueblo leader Pope' destined for D.C. Santa Fe, New Mexico (NFIC)A small group of Hispanics in New Mexico tried to stop the statue of theleader of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt, Pope', from being placed in the Hall ofStatuary in Washington, D.C. Never-forgotten 400 year-old wounds were onceagain the cause of anguish to many.In 1680, Pope', a

FAITA: "We as a people are very creative"

2001-04-15T00:12:00.000-07:00

04-15-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country FAITA: We as a people are very creative Beverly Hills, California (NFIC)Glamorous Native artists and their guests, dressed in stunning gowns,tuxedoes, and traditional clothing, mingled with friends and fans at the9th Annual First Americans in the Arts Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.Stars and future stars networked with colleagues and caught

24TH ANNUAL INDIAN SCHOOL: Focus on healing, personal growth, renewal and strengthening of the spirit

2001-04-15T00:10:00.000-07:00

04-15-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country 24TH ANNUAL INDIAN SCHOOL: Focus on healing, personal growth, renewal and strengthening of the spirit Albuquerque, New Mexico (NFIC)"I had never realized what happens at a school like this, but there issomething very deep and spiritual about what goes on here." "It's reallychanged my life, I've got a complete new outlook on life." "There's

There's Still Time To Catch Jump Kiss: An Indian Legend

2001-04-12T00:57:00.000-07:00

There's Still Time To Catch Jump Kiss: An Indian Legendby Suzanne Westerly, PhotojournalistBringing us back in time, a Native American woman of mixed-blood tells her thought-provoking story of growing up in mid-century Kansas City in the new play, Jump Kiss: An Indian Legend, now playing at the Autry Museum of Western Heritage in Griffith Park.more when I find it

Protecting Traditions while Promoting Tourism

2001-03-31T00:20:00.002-08:00

03-31-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Protecting traditions while promoting tourism Protecting traditions, beliefs and sacred sites are among the main issuesNative nations are discussing when considering tourism as a means ofeconomic development.In late February, 16 tribal delegates arrived from the Federation ofSaskatchewan Indian Nations in Canada to meet with Pueblo

Protecting Traditions while Promoting Tourism

2001-03-31T00:20:00.001-08:00

Protecting Traditions while Promoting Tourism

2001-03-31T00:20:00.000-08:00

Sound of Drums at State Capitol

2001-03-15T00:19:00.000-08:00

03-15-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Sound of Drums at State Capitol The sound of drums and singing filled New Mexico's capitol building Feb. 6,bringing people to the rotunda to watch dancers from various Pueblos andIndian Day at the legislature - "Honoring Yesterday, Envisioning Tomorrow."Established by the state legislature, American Indian Day is set aside "torecognize and

Native American Music Awards 2001, photos

2001-02-07T18:57:00.000-08:00

Photos on Canku Ota - more photos coming

Rez-Robics will have you moving to a new groove

2001-01-31T00:30:00.001-08:00

01-31-2001Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Rez-Robics will have you moving to a new groove A new video, Rez-Robics, is going to make people laugh, learn and even getup and move. Elaine Miles, (Northern Exposure and Smoke Signals), andcomedian Drew LaCapa, were in Albuquerque filming a positive and humorousnew video on diabetes and how to take control of ones health.On November 28, a

Rez-Robics will have you moving to a new groove

2001-01-31T00:30:00.000-08:00

Clan/destine rocks

2001-01-15T00:27:00.000-08:00

Native American Food Fest

2000-10-31T00:36:00.000-08:00

10-31-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Native American Food Fest The annual Traditional Native American Food Festival is held each harvestseason at the Santa Fe Indian Hospital in New Mexico. The festivals arefocused on learning to return to traditional and healthy Native Americanfood. Last year corn was celebrated; at this year's festival, Sept. 26, thefocus was on squash.The story

Teaching art in a wholistic realm

2000-10-15T00:32:00.000-07:00

10-15-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Teaching art in a wholistic realm Teaching art in a way that is exciting and exercises young minds is howAllan Jim, of the Navajo Nation, and Dean of Fine Arts at Grey HillsAcademy High School in Tuba City, Arizona, teaches his students.Last year at the Arizona Arts Educators Association Conference in Tempe,Allan Jim was given the honor of

LaDuke welcomed warmly in Santa Fe: Confronting the issues of corporate power

2000-09-30T00:42:00.000-07:00

09-30-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country LaDuke welcomed warmly in Santa Fe: Confronting the issues of corporate power Green Party Vice-Presidential candidate Winona LaDuke, Ojibwe activist andauthor from the White Earth Reservation in northern Minnesota, was warmlywelcomed to Santa Fe when she visited there on her national campaign tour.LaDuke is a graduate of Harvard University and

Roots and Rhythms

2000-09-30T00:40:00.000-07:00

09-30-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Roots and Rhythms The Native Roots & Rhythms Concert drew hundreds of people to amusic-filled summer's night under the stars. The concert entitled "Sharingthe Gift: Honoring the Native Artist," was held during the weekend of theworld-renowned Santa Fe Indian Market; always the third weekend in August.The Native Roots & Rhythms concert was held

Keith Secola rocks the audience with Indian Cars and Fry Bread!

2000-09-15T00:39:00.000-07:00

09-15-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Keith Secola rocks the audience with Indian Cars and Fry Bread! If it's Sunday, New Mexico wants to hear Singing Wire, the communitysponsored Native American radio program, put together with wonderfulvolunteer DJ's each Sunday.Well, this Sunday, August 20th, Singing Wire was broadcasting live from theoutdoor Sculpture Garden of the Institute of

Picuris Pueblo receives grant for clean water

2000-08-15T09:05:00.000-07:00

08-15-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Picuris Pueblo receives grant for clean water On July 10th in northern New Mexico, a crowd gathered to hear Governor RedEagle Rael talk about the new waste water system for which the Pueblo hadjust received a $700,000 check.The celebration at Picuris Pueblo was the result of "Water 2000," a Clintoninitiative which dispersed funding to about 100

Finding His Way Back Home

2000-08-15T00:44:00.000-07:00

08-15-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Finding his Way Back Home Last February on a warm Los Angeles night, Native American Artists gatheredfor the First Americans In The Arts Award Ceremony (FAITA), Brule'beautiful music filled the auditorium.Later in the evening, Brule' was honored with FAITA's Outstanding MusicalAchievement Award. Backstage in the media room was the first time I

Sacred lands and sites scorched: New Mexico Fire burns tribal watershed and ancient center of art

2000-06-15T00:50:00.000-07:00

06-15-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Sacred lands and sites scorched: New Mexico Fire burns tribal watershed and ancient center of art A deep-seated feeling of concern and apprehension is buried inside theconsciousness of many of the people that live in close proximity to the"premier" nuclear weapons lab, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).Fifty seven years ago, the United

Miss Indian World Pageant

2000-05-31T00:54:00.000-07:00

05-31-2000Westerly, Suzanne News From Indian CountryMiss Indian World Pageant The Gathering of Nations Pow Wow brought together around 3,000 dancers andforty eight drum groups from all over North America.The arena at the University of New Mexico was filled with drums, singersand beautifully dressed dancers as the capacity crowd looked on inpleasure. The festivities began on Friday, April 28th

Michael Horse displays his artwork

2000-05-31T00:53:00.000-07:00

05-31-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Michael Horse displays his artwork Circling the arena at the Gathering of Nations, and overflowing into largetents outdoors, were artists selling their wares. I noticed Michael Horsestanding by his artwork. Actor, musician, and, at the Gathering, I found heis also a traditional Native folk artist. He talked about the history ofNative folk art."

Monitoring at Los Alamos Lab Sought

2000-05-25T12:40:00.000-07:00

AP Online05-25-2000Monitoring at Los Alamos Lab SoughtLOS ALAMOS, N.M. (AP) -- Environmentalists are demanding an independent analysis and regular monitoring of radiation levels on the fire-ravaged land around Los Alamos National Laboratory.A federal air-monitoring team last week reported elevated background radiation levels, which it said would be normal when vegetation burns. But the levels,

Huge Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Los Alamos, N.M., Monitoring of Los Alamos Lab Sought

2000-05-11T00:52:00.000-07:00

Published: Thursday, May 11, 2000Huge Wildfire Forces Evacuation of Los Alamos, N.M.by Kenneth Chang writePost(); Public safety officials ordered everyone out of Los Alamos, N.M., yesterday as

Photojournalism Before My Car Accident Derailed My Life

2000-05-01T01:21:00.000-07:00

The following articles were written before 2002.These are the ones I could find online - thanks especially to Canku Ota for having many of them online. Maybe one day I'll put the rest of the articles up along with many photos I have packed away.

Every Tattoo Has a Story

2000-04-01T02:57:00.000-08:00

. . . perhaps the story will be told,. . . perhaps it will remain a mystery. . . . . . . to all but two

First Americans in the Arts

2000-03-31T00:56:00.000-08:00

03-31-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country First Americans in the Arts The eighth Annual First Americans in the Arts Award Ceremony and dinnertook place Saturday evening, February 26, 2000, at the Century Plaza Hotelin Century City, CA. The elegantly decorated stage and the flickeringcandlelit dinner tables created a dreamlike and ethereal quality in thelarge room.The ceremony honored

Blue Indians: John Trudell's latest CD

2000-02-28T01:04:00.000-08:00

02-28-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Blue Indians: John Trudell's Latest CD John Trudell's worlds are his arrows, and they touch deeply. The pain, theinsanity of life and also peace and caring are reflected beautifully inthis newest CD release, Blue Indian. Produced by Jackson Brown, it "isliterally about the technical world as an industrial reservation. This timeeveryone plays

LaDuke/Nader announce second presidential run: Challenging presidential politics as usual

2000-02-15T01:02:00.000-08:00

02-15-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country LaDuke/Nader announce second presidential run: Challenging presidential politics as usual Many people, I believe are disenfranchised from the voting process. Ibelieve that people died for the right to vote in this country, and that isone of the ways to make things right, said Winona LaDuke, an OjibwayAnishinaabe from the White Earth Reservation

Jim Thorpe, memories by his daughter Grace Thorpe

2000-02-15T01:01:00.000-08:00

02-15-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Field and Track, Football and Baseball great: Grace Thorpe talks about her dad Wathahuck (Bright Path) of the Thunder Clan of the Sac and Fox, became anincredible Olympic Athlete. He was also known as Jim Thorpe. Thorpe is theonly American athlete ever to excel at three major sports; track and field,football and baseball. The Associated Press

In memory of Jim Thorpe, a song, Bright Path

2000-02-15T00:59:00.000-08:00

02-15-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country In memory of Jim Thorpe, a song, Bright Path Last fall, at the native American Music Awards, Jack Gladstone from theBlackfeet Nation started the evening by singing a beautiful song honoringJim Thorpe, the most famous Indian Athlete in U.S. history. While he sang,a video of Thorpe's life created by ESPN was played on large screensthroughout the

Pow Wow honors battle to save Yavapai lands

2000-01-31T01:06:00.000-08:00

01-31-2000Westerly, SuzanneNews From Indian Country Pow Wow honors battle to save Yavapai lands In the Sonoran Desert where majestic saguaro cactus stand is the FortMcDowell Yavapai community. The Verde River, flowing through Yavapai lands,is lined with lush trees, homes to bald eagles and blue herons. To the eaststand the tribe's sacred Four Peaks.The 18th Annual November Pow Wow on Yavapai

San Ildefonso vows to close Highway 4

2000-01-12T12:21:00.000-08:00

01-12-2000Indian Country Today (Lakota Times)San Ildefonso vows to close Highway 4By Suzanne WesterlyToday correspondentSANTA FE, N.M. - The Pueblo of San Ildefonso planned to close a 2.5-milestretch of State Highway 4 at midnight Dec. 31, when ownership of the roadreverted to the tribe when negotiations over any extension or accommodationfailed.Fifty years ago an easement (no one can find) was

Nammys' Jim Thorpe Sports Award

1999-11-06T13:25:00.000-08:00

News From Indian CountryNovember 6, 1999By Suzanne WesterlyAlbuquerque, NM (NFIC) The first award given at NAMA was the Jim Thorpe Sports Award, presented to the Iroquois National lacrosse team. The Iroquois are the only Indigenous nation worldwide participating in international sports competition. They continue the Iroquois tradition of excellence in lacrosse. The award was presented by