Stacy Thacker
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
For many students living on reservations, getting to school is a challenge in itself. Bus runs on Indian Country, in particular the larger reservations or lands located in rural areas, can be a very significant commute. It’s almost impossible to live in some reservations without a vehicle, which most families don't have. This makes it even tougher if families have to drive kids to school.
College can be a maze for any student with each twist and turn representing a new course or major that could lead a student into frustration. This is especially true for minority students, who might have to adapt to an entirely new environment if they want to succeed.
This is where Salena Hill comes in.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
With the holiday season usually comes cold weather and bad conditions but it could also mean life or death for many who are suffering from substance abuse.
On Wednesday November 30th Encompassing Health Services, a detox center in Page, Ariz., closed its doors. Funding for the program was cut and with no backup plan the community is worried about what will happen to those left out in the cold.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
Let’s just say it: Frybread is a delicacy that most in Indian Country cannot resist. That also goes for a new Native super hero whose weapons include hot grease and dough.
Frybread Man is a hero who fights for Native American rights as created by Ryan Huna Smith, Navajo and Chemehuevi, of the Mojave Desert. He is a hero for every man, Smith said.
“His humor is real cheesy but that's how I wanted it to be," Smith said in a phone interview.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
A recent study shows that Native Americans in New Mexico are smoking more than any other race in the state. Being a New Mexican and Native American I found this shocking!
According to the Farmington (N.M) Daily Times, nearly a quarter of people who live on tribal land in New Mexico smoke. This rise in smoking has occurred only recently, in previous years the rate of Native smokers was lower than other ethnic groups.
By Stacy Thacker, University of Montana
With Native American month kicking off I thought I’d take a look at Natives accomplishing cool things and acknowledge their success as well as hopefully unearth some over looked Natives in the process because everyday somebody is doing something cool.
Youtube isn't just for dancing cats and dogs. It’s full of opportunities to learn skills that can launch careers.
Levi Blackwolf is originally from Warm Springs, Ore., and is a self-taught photographer. He uses Youtube as a valuable resource. It’s taught him almost everything he needs to know about photography.
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