Ignorance, arrogance or intimidation? First, let’s put the simple facts out there: in all of the legalese, questions of fairness, who is regulating who, what…
There is probably no greater threat of extinction to Native peoples than the measure of those people by the irrelevant, scientifically false and prejudicial use…
Now that the NYPD has literally been caught on video choking a man to death for defying the most oppressive taxation scheme in the United…
On June 2, 2014, every "member" of the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) received a letter from his/her President announcing the launch of the Seneca…
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 UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) wrapped up its 13th session this week. Thousands of representatives of UN member states, non-governmental organizations (NGOs)…
After spending the week in New York City attending the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and listening to dozens of speakers offering their…
Well, now that everyone can feel better about their battle and stance on unacceptable racism in the wake of giving the old "what's for" to…
On May 12, the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) will begin its 13th session at the United Nations in New York City.…
I have to begin my column this week by stating up front that I am Haudenosaunee. I support traditional governance based on the Kaianerehkowa and…
As this column hits the press, thousands are gathering in Washington, DC to take a stand against the Keystone XL Pipeline. During a week that…
During the past week I have had more conversations about "decolonization" than I have had in my whole life. As I mentioned in one of…
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…
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,…
"The most consistent theme in the descriptions penned about the New World was amazement at the Indians’ personal liberty, in particular their freedom from rulers…