Stacy Thacker
Health care has been a poplar topic in almost every community in America especially the Native American communities. The ideas or threats for new health care plans have flooded headlines in newspapers and have even become discussion topics for many programs and debates, but this isn’t something new in Indian Country.
While the general population tries to find a solution to many health care issue, Native Americans are also trying to to solve their own issues with health care in the United States.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
While I was home on Spring Break driving around the area I kept my eyes peeled for the Navajo Cops that i've seen on TV every week, but there was one cop in particular that I was hoping to see-Officer Christopher Holgate.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
In Navajo Cops this week viewers are exposed to a major problem happening in Navajo and Indian Country that shouldn't be happening at all- domestic disputes. These disputes aren't just happening to spouses but to other family members. In many Native cultures family is the key to wealth, health and success. It is a sacred privilege that shouldn't be taken for granted.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
This week the Navajo Cops take a break from hunting “The Howler" and take on a possible homicide case in a two-hour special. They leave you hanging on through out the first episode trying to figure out what happened and the only clues they give you is a shallow grave, a bag containing gloves and blood. Oh, and not to mention a cop finding the head of something right before they cut to a commercial break.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
March 20th was National Native AIDS Day. It was a day to educate many Native Americans of the risk that their tribes are facing and for many it was a chance to recognize the disease they are already living with.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
The second episode of Navajo Cops on National Geographic had me on the edge of my seat, and more than a little homesick.
The episode started in Window Rock, Ariz. with a foot pursuit as a cop runs through a small pond of brown water (Oh, muddy water how I miss you). He followed the suspect to a house and removed a window screen only to find the guy, who claimed to have beaten a man in self-defense.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
The Navajo Nation is looking into becoming part of a grid connection project that would allow solar energy and other forms of electricity to come to the Navajo Nation.
By Stacy Thacker, Universtiy of Montana
National Geographic has decided to air six episodes of Navajo Cops, a hour long TV show that follows Navajo officers as they fight crime on the Navajo reservation. The March 12 premiere had me excited and home sick at the same time.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
Growing up I don't remember getting the speech about the birds and the bees. It’s not that my parents were apprehensive to bring up the subject. I'm sure if I asked questions they would have answered them, however, I never did, so it never came up.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
Dating in Indian Country comes with its challenges. Most reservations are vast areas where people have to drive hours before they get to a town with a gas station let alone a nice, date-worthy restaurant.
Now that we're in 2012, online dating is the new regular dating, especially on reservations where people are so spread out.
Pages
