Native Wisdom
- I am tired of talk that comes to nothing. It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and all the broken promises. There has been too much talking by men who had no right to talk. It does not require many words to speak the truth. (Chief Joseph: Nez Perce 1840-1904, Nez Percéé Indian chief)
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Author Archives: Kevin
Report Confirms: Serious Racial Inequities in Health and Health Care Continue
By Tanya H. Lee on 5/6/16 as posted in Indian Country Media Today In 1985, a government report for the first time documented disparities in health and mortality between black and other minority groups in the U.S. and whites. Thirty … Continue reading
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Native American Hero, Code Talker Ernest Yazhe Has Walked On
Our nation has lost a true hero, as Ernest Yazhe has passed away. He received full military honors at his funeral Tuesday at Utah Veterans Memorial Park. He died Jan. 12 of kidney failure at age 92. at the age … Continue reading
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Council FIRE Shines at Puerto Rico Human Rights Conference
The IAMAW Human Rights conference was held October 8-11 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The gathering included about 400 activists from across North America. Every major Human Rights constituency from the house of Labor was represented by their leadership, and … Continue reading
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#IWillLive
Published on Tuesday, September 1, 2015 On the United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY) website The voices of Native youth were heard loud and clear this past year when the National UNITY Council passed the National Suicide Prevention Initiative resolution, … Continue reading
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It is odd to think that a city named after a Native Chief would be holding their sixtieth SeaFair festival, and had never invited natives to participate in a position of honor. Well, times have changed and the 2015 version … Continue reading
