Redskin Code Talkers?

To avoid arguments in the White world we are told to avoid talking about religion or politics.

Al-Jazeera covers “Let’s Talk Native”

BUFFALO – On Sunday, Nov. 17, the “Let’s Talk Native… with John Kane” live radio show had some very special guests. In addition to the…

Our “Special Month” — Almost in the Bag

So as we head into the final week of National Native American Heritage Month as proclaimed by the 44th Rahnatakaias, or as I call it,…

Farewell to Jake

The greatest leader of the Onyota’aka died last week. There, I said it — the greatest leader. And let there be no mistake, because in…

It’s Not What You Say, It’s What You Do

Almost a year ago federal agents invaded the Kaniekeha community of Akwesasne, breaking into the Three Feathers Casino which had been closed for more than…

I Am Ready This Year!

Okay, I admit it. Last year when our special month of November rolled around, National Native American Heritage Month, I purposely kept quiet about it…

Two Row Time

Much has been made of the Two Row Wampum lately. The “Two Row Wampum Renewal Campaign” and the launch of the “Two Row Times” are…

We Are Not Alone

A few things are clear from the events of the past week. The first is that we are not alone. The Mi’kmaq who are standing against…

Change the Name or End the Genocide?

To suggest there are many and far more pressing issues facing Native people than being exploited and insulted by sports teams is an obvious understatement.…

“Tewatahtawi” — “We carry ourselves”

In 1776, when a group of 13 British colonies broke off from their empire, there was more than just a battle that needed to be…

The Big Lie: The Doctrine of Christian Discovery

Steven Newcomb is the author of “Pagans in the Promised Land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery.” He is the foremost authority on the subject.…

No, Really! It’s OK to Watch Al Jazeera America

I am amazed at the displaced loyalty to all things “American” that far too many Native people have. Whether it is getting all ”patriotic” every…

Rule of Law or Rule of Lawyers?

We often hear from the righteous voices of the U.S. and Canada when looking at countries and peoples they view as inferior, that the “…

“Servants of the People”

Traditionally, this title was an honor bestowed on those distinguished both by willingness to serve and effectiveness in doing so.  This was our concept —…

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…