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- When you know who you are; when your mission is clear and you burn with the inner fire of unbreakable will; no cold can touch your heart; no deluge can dampen your purpose. You know that you are alive. (Chief Seattle, Duwamish)
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Recent Posts
- Haaland, Davids the first Native women to join Native American Caucus February 1, 2019
- New Mexico State Fed (AFLCIO) Stands Up for Native Voice in Labor February 20, 2018
- Native Americans are Being Killed by Police at a Higher Rate than Any Other Group in the Country December 9, 2017
- Council FIRE Now Recognized by Sixteen States October 19, 2017
- Washington State Labor Council Convention Passes Resolution in Support of Native American Workers and Council FIRE September 24, 2017
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Council FIRE Now Recognized by Sixteen States
We are extremely proud and humbled to report that sixteen state labor councils (AFLCIO) have now passed resolutions in support of Council FIRE (Council for First Inhabitants Rights and Equality). This week, we will be a topic of discussion at … Continue reading
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Endorse Council FIRE
From Council FIRE Founder and President, Kevin Cummings I bid a good day to each of you, and hope this note finds you well. It is with a very happy heart that I let you know that I received a … Continue reading
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Tagged CBTU, Council Fire, human rights, IAM&AW, Indian Country, Indigenous Peoples, Kevin Cummings, LCLAA, native rights
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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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Tagged #IWillLive, Council Fire, Domestic Violence, human rights, Indian Country, Indian Health Services, Indigenous Peoples, National Suicide Prevention Week, Native Americans, Native Youth, United National Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), Youth Suicide Prevention
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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
Implementing UNDRIP – Key Actions and Dates for Tribal Leaders
From the Indian Law Resource Center published on-line March 19, 2015 Follow-up work on key commitments made by the United Nations to implement the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples is progressing quickly. In the World Conference Outcome … Continue reading
