Native Wisdom
- You have to look deeper, way below the anger, the hurt, the hate, the jealousy, the self-pity, way down deeper where the dreams lie, son. Find your dream. It’s the pursuit of the dream that heals you. (Billy Mills (father), Oglala Lakota)
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Monthly Archives: September 2011
ILCA Passes Council-FIRE Proclamation Unanimously
The International Labor Communications Association (ILCA), unanimously passed a proclamation in support of Native Rights and Equality, and in support of Council-FIRE. On September 24th, at the Westin in Seattle, Labor activists responsible for communications activities all across North America … Continue reading
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Tagged Council Fire, equality, Fred Glass, ILCA, Kathy Cummings, Kevin Cummings, National Conference, native rights, Seattle, Steve Stallone
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UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Adopted by General Assembly Resolution 61/295 September 13, 2007 The General Assembly, Emphasizing that the United Nations has an important and continuing role to play in promoting and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples, Believing that this Declaration is a … Continue reading
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Tagged General Assembly, Indigenous Peoples, mutual respect, self-determination, UN, United Nations
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Native American Medal of Honor Recipients
In the 20th century, eight American Indians have been among those soldiers to be distinguished by receiving the United States’ highest military honor: the Medal of Honor. Given for military heroism “above and beyond the call of duty,” these warriors … Continue reading
Indian Health Services (IHS) Fact Sheet
American Indians and Alaska Natives die at higher rates than other Americans from tuberculosis (500% higher), alcoholism (514% higher), diabetes (177% higher), unintentional injuries (140% higher), homicide (92% higher) and suicide (82% higher). read more
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Tagged Diabetes, IHS, Indian Health Services, native american
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