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As hundreds of protesters -- many American Indian, many not -- marched past the patio of Huberts Sports Bar & Grill on their way to the Metrodome for Thursday night's Vikings-Washington Redskins game, there was some barely muted scoffing. From the innocuous "Go, Vikings!" to another patron who yelled, "It's not racist!," protesters close enough to hear smiled and raised their signs in response. "Genocide should never be a mascot," one sign read. "Redskins referred to my ancestors' scalps," said...
Washington's professional football team showed up at the Metrodome on Monday night, greeted by a torrent of protest over its nickname, the Redskins, that included a march by 700 demonstrators and demands to scrap the name by Gov. Mark Dayton and Minneapolis Mayor-elect Betsy Hodges. "I believe the name should be changed," Dayton said at a news conference earlier in the day, calling the team's name "racist" and "offensive." "It's antiquated and offensive in our present context." Protesters, the...
MINNEAPOLIS — Hundreds of American Indians and their supporters rallied outside the Metrodome Thursday night to demand the Washington Redskins change the team's nickname, calling it racist and disrespectful. Carrying flags, signs and staffs and led by American Indian Movement co-founder Clyde Bellecourt, the crowd marched to the downtown stadium to hear speakers before the Minnesota Vikings played Washington. Opponents call the Redskins' nickname offensive to Native Americans. As drums beat, protesters chanted, "Hey hey, ho ho, Little Red S...
BEMIDJI — As the American Indian Movement demonstrated Thursday evening in downtown Minneapolis against the Washington Redskins’ nickname and logo, Bemidji area tribal voices joined the chorus calling it offensive. American Indians prominent in local government and academia oppose the name, with at least one leader saying they’d personally attend the protest. Robert Durant, secretary/treasurer of the White Earth Nation, decried the name Thursday afternoon, moments before he left for the Twin Cities to join in the protest, which took place befor...
St. Mary's Mission School Halloween Party 2013 - P14...
BEMIDJI, Minn. — As the American Indian Movement demonstrated Thursday evening in downtown Minneapolis against the Washington Redskins’ nickname and logo, Bemidji area tribal voices joined the chorus calling it offensive. American Indians prominent in local government and academia opposed the name, with at least one leader saying they’d personally attend the protest. Robert Durant, secretary/treasurer of the White Earth Nation, decried the name Thursday afternoon, moments before he left for the Twin Cities to join in the protest, which took...
St. Mary's Mission School Halloween Party 2013 - P15...
Veteran's Honoring Ceremony - Monday, November 11, 2013 Ponemah Boys and Girls Club EVENT SCHEDULE * * * 9:00 – 10:45 AM: COFFEE & DONUTS 10:45 – 11:00 AM: OPENING PRAYER BY GUS SPEARS 11:00 AM: 21 GUN SALUTE * LUNCH TO FOLLOW * DOOR PRIZES FOR VETERANS – DRUM & SONGS or more information: Randy Kingbird 368-1467 or Delwyn Holthusen Jr 556-5474...
St. Mary's Mission School Halloween Party 2013 - P16...
Winners of Treet Street Contests Booth contest: 1st to 4th, Housing authority, St. Mary's, RLNC Student Council, Mark Kingbird Family. Youth Costume 1st to 4th: Marv Schoenborn Jr as Gene Simmons, A. Taylor as Minecraft, Darin Roy as "Wilson", Cat in a Hat Adult Costumes: Vampire Bride - Shari Johnson, Fat Bastard - Cheryl Thomas, Victor/Thomas - Dan Lyons & Nikki, Beetlejuice - Oscar King...
A Halloween Party and Dance was held at the Red Lake Center on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. The Party included a Halloween dance and costume contest, dancing to the music of a DJ and lunch. There were over 50 participants in the dance and costume contest and went from 6 PM to 9 PM....
Winners of Treet Street Contests Booth contest: 1st to 4th, Housing authority, St. Mary's, RLNC Student Council, Mark Kingbird Family. Youth Costume 1st to 4th: Marv Schoenborn Jr as Gene Simmons, A. Taylor as Minecraft, Darin Roy as "Wilson", Cat in a Hat Adult Costumes: Vampire Bride - Shari Johnson, Fat Bastard - Cheryl Thomas, Victor/Thomas - Dan Lyons & Nikki, Beetlejuice - Oscar King...
A Halloween Party and Dance was held at the Red Lake Center on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. The Party included a Halloween dance and costume contest, dancing to the music of a DJ and lunch. There were over 50 participants in the dance and costume contest and went from 6 PM to 9 PM....
Winners of Treet Street Contests Booth contest: 1st to 4th, Housing authority, St. Mary's, RLNC Student Council, Mark Kingbird Family. Youth Costume 1st to 4th: Marv Schoenborn Jr as Gene Simmons, A. Taylor as Minecraft, Darin Roy as "Wilson", Cat in a Hat Adult Costumes: Vampire Bride - Shari Johnson, Fat Bastard - Cheryl Thomas, Victor/Thomas - Dan Lyons & Nikki, Beetlejuice - Oscar King...
Sonny Johnson is a special guest on Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion." The live broadcast performance will be from the Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji, MN. The program begins at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2013. The program can be heard over the air pretty much all of Minnesota, and potentially the whole country with "live" streaming on KAXE Community Radio. The program can also be heard on KNBJ Public Radio. • Northern Community Radio, KAXE FM 91.7 Grand Rapids, or KAXB 9...
LONGMONT, Colorado (Nov. 7, 2013) – A new alliance has been formed that will address food security, hunger and nutrition in Native American communities. The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA) is Native American-driven and controlled. It will be nationally active in addressing food security, health and cultural identity in Native American communities at the national, tribal and local levels. Overall, NAFSA’s goal is to develop a movement that gives voice to issues of Native food sovereignty, food-system control and policy dev...
RAPID CITY— The second round of Cobell settlement checks are expected to be distributed by the end of the year according to the informational website http://www.indiantrust.com/. “We have received many questions regarding when the Trust Administration checks will be mailed and the effect, if any, of the current government shutdown on those payments. The Special Master, the Honorable Richard Levie (ret.), is in the process of considering requests for reconsideration by those individuals whose claims for participation in the Trust Adm...
Red Lake DNR 50/50 Raffle - Drawings to be held on 12/12/13 Proceeds for the 2nd Annual Toy Drive...
The U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $150 million in awards under the Affordable Care Act to support 236 new health center sites across the country. These investments will help care for approximately 1.25 million additional patients. Community health centers work to improve access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services. Community health centers play an especially important role in delivering health care services in communities with historically high...
LONGMONT, Colorado (November 7, 2013) – First Nations Oweesta Corporation (Oweesta) today said it has appointed Chrystel Cornelius as its new executive director. Her appointment was announced by Michael E. Roberts, chairman of Oweesta and president of its parent organization, First Nations Development Institute. "Chrystel has been doing an exemplary job as Oweesta's acting executive director for the past year and a half, which is both appreciated and recognized by the entire board of directors," said Roberts. "We have complete confidence t...
New Jersey – November 7, 2013 – For those suffering from a bed bug infestation, there’s finally a reason to be Merry this year – A nationwide program is accepting applications for free bed bug services during the holiday season. Throughout the month of December, BedBug Central will coordinate with pest control companies across the country to provide free charitable bed bug services to those in need. Taking the Bite Out of the Holidays, is an annual charity, having donated over $500,000 in free service since its inception in 2009. The charity...
A Halloween Party and Dance was held at the Red Lake Center on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. The Party included a Halloween dance and costume contest, dancing to the music of a DJ and lunch. There were over 50 participants in the dance and costume contest and went from 6 PM to 9 PM....
VANCOUVER, Wash., Nov. 7, 2013 – From a national call for entries to American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian artists, the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation (NACF) has awarded 2014 NACF Artist Fellowships to 16 Native artists residing in 10 states. Each year, the Native-led arts foundation awards fellowships to recognize exceptional Native artists who have made a significant impact in the fields of dance, film, literature, music, traditional and visual arts. This year, the foundation awarded $220,000 to support individual artists t...
THACKERVILLE, OKLA. (November 6, 2013) Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby today was joined by several elected officials and community members for the ribbon cutting ceremony of a new 500-room hotel tower at WinStar World Casino and Resort. As WinStar World Casino Hotel's second tower, the new, 18-story hotel tower is located adjacent to the existing 12-story, 395-room tower. "This is a significant milestone in our efforts to upgrade what we believe is a world-class destination," said Gov....
BEMIDJI — During the special resource management deer hunt on Nov. 9-12, Lake Bemidji State Park will remain open but visitors are advised to wear blaze orange if they visit while the hunt is in progress. Some blaze orange vests and ball caps will be available to borrow at the park office....
