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Judge to Hear Argument on Michigan Mine

A judge has agreed to consider another argument from Native Americans and activists suing to void the lease of 120 acres of state land for a nickel and copper mine in the Upper Peninsula.

 (4/21/2009)

On the Brink of destruction: Losing heritage, culture, storytellers, fighting racism

Racism, spiritual terrorism and the loss of Indigenous culture are among numerous social issues being targeted by the Turtle Island Project - founded in northern Michigan in August 2007.

A pair of Midwest pastors launched the Turtle Island Project because they believe the world is sitting on the brink of important cultural, economic and religious issues that will either allow humans to prosper in harmony with the Earth or become the only species to cause its own extinction.

Michigan governor uses state song to promote mining as KBIC tribe sues over "Acid Mine" plan

Upper Peninsula Swan Song: As state continues its betrayal of the pristine northwoods, the Governor and Hollywood use song to promote Upper Peninsula mining

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KBIC tribe, others sue to stop Michigan acid mine: "Have you left no sense of decency?"

An Upper Peninsula American Indian tribe and several other groups are trying to stop the state-sanctioned rape and pillage of Michigan's northern wilderness by an uncaring mining company and it's minions.

The Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC) strongly opposes the "acid mine" on the Yellow Dog Plains because sulfide mining tramples ceded territorial rights and the treaties of 1842 and 1856.

Manoomin Project: Video on Native Americas, at-risk teens 2007 Michigan wild rice planting; A ton of seeds in four years

The Manoomin Project: Videos shows Michigan tribes teaching at-risk teens to plant wild rice in fourth annual event delayed due to low water levels in Wisconsin Earth Keeper TV bliptv version of 2007 Manoomin Project planting near Marquette, Michigan.

A look back at four years and over one ton of rice planted to restore grain to Michigan after it disappeared a century ago.

KBIC, other tribes vital to success of Michigan Earthkeepers; 2007 a big year for champions of environment

Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, other tribes vital to success of Earth Keepers in Northern Michigan

Video looks at busy year of projects in 2007, plus four years fighting the good fight. 

Racism against Native Americans in northern Michigan debated in Sundance Channel reality TV series Nimrod Nation

The Great White North: National documentary shines light on racism against Native Americans in northern Michigan

Nimrod Nation on Sundance Channel highlights Upper Peninsula quirkiness of rural life, passion for high school basketball, hunting and fishing

Battling Native American teen suicide/domestic violence: Free Dec. 15 MI concert for Rosebud White Buffalo Calf Womans Society

Planting Wild Rice in Northern Michigan


Native American guide Don Chosa points out wild rice beds to his son, one of six children whom will continue the family tradition of harvesting wild rice each September.
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  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.

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  • 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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