The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave

There is little question that what the white man found when he washed up on our shores was a free and fearless people. But rather…

The Unwritten Rules of the Cuomo Cabal

Three years ago a couple of "Let's Talk Native..." regulars and I made the trip to Albany to try to get some straight answers to…

Stirring the Ashes

One of the biggest challenges for any people is broad participation in the issues that affect everyone. And when you stop and think about it,…

“Sovereignty is not our Defense. It’s what we Defend!”

On my "Let's Talk Native..." radio show on Sunday, March 9, I announced my new campaign. No, I am not running for office. My campaign…

Remove the Dust for our Survival

I really like the expression, (Remove the Dust.) Its most basic meaning evokes the image of sweeping away the dust accumulated over years of neglect…

Latent Racism and Blatant Racism

I am never quite sure if there is a real difference. "Latent" is defined as not visible or dormant. Well, to those of us who…

Start Spreading the News

Over the past 11 years that WBAI-FM 99.5 in New York City has been airing “First Voices Indigenous Radio” (FVIR), the show's host and executive…

John Kane Addresses “Inherent Sovereignty” at Federal Recognition Conference at Arizona State University

(WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 20, 2014) – John Kane, Mohawk activist and national commentator on Native issues, was a featured speaker Thursday, Jan. 16, at “Who…

Here We Go Again

I'm sorry, but I can't resist the temptation. As we rip open a new calendar I can't help but reflect on the past year and…

Time for the U.S. to Admit What It’s Doing—“Indian Fighting” with Terrorism Laws

The Contraband Cigarette Trafficking Act (CCTA) and its enhanced amendments through the reauthorization of the USA PATRIOT Act* are supposed to be tools to fight…

Good “Indians”

Let’s be honest. Most people have no idea who Philip Sheridan is – or care. The infamous quote, “The only good Indian is a dead…

Sekon!

Let me first say that I am honored to be a part of the Two Row Times inaugural edition. While I hope this publication maintains…