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Coeur d'Alene Tribe Language Speaker Honored
Coeur d'Alene Tribe Language Speaker Honored

As one of the last several fluent speakers of the language, Felix Aripa, tribal elder, World War II veteran and longtime land and wildlife preservationist, was honored at his 86th birthday party at the Longhouse in Worley, Idaho.

 (9/17/2009)
RezKast a YouTube for Native Americans
RezKast a YouTube for Native Americans

RezKast offers a mix of the silly and the serious, including videos of Indian religious and cultural ceremonies, comedy bits, sporting events, travelogues and music videos, all from a Native American perspective.

 (2/16/2009)

Red Round Up, 8/26/08

There was some damned good news that made the front page, but naturally there was stuff that just wasn't damned good enough.  Good, but not damned good. So,

 

St. Regis Mohawk Tribe says State Effort On Tax Will Harm Regional Economy

from the Watertown Daily Times:

  • Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)

  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.

  • The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.

  • A Tennessee high school, whose mascot is the Indians, takes the Native American motif one step further: It calls school grounds "The Reservation."

  • Native reaction to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's vice presidential choice, is 'pretty mixed,' says one critic. A supporter says Palin 'has been open to and concerned about Alaska Native issues.'

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