Oglala Lakota —Enrolled at Pine Ridge, S.D. — “The earth sings her revolution, she calls brave men and women to her defense.” — The only easy day was yesterday.
When President Clinton banned assault rifles in 1994, mass shootings dropped by 43%. After Republicans let the ban expire in 2004, they increased by 243% — please don’t tell me bans don’t work, because I don’t want to hear it.
Pre-colonization Glass Gem Corn, Indigenous to North America, regrown by a Cherokee farmer in Oklahoma. This particular corn is a mix of ancient Pawnee, Osage and Cherokee varieties.
Pre-colonization Glass Gem Corn, Indigenous to North America, regrown by a Cherokee farmer in Oklahoma. This particular corn is a mix of ancient Pawnee, Osage and Cherokee varieties.
John Wayne tried to assault Sacheen Littlefeather at the 1973 Oscars. But let’s keep talking about how the “slapping incident” was the award show’s most violent episode ever.
When I started this account I wanted only an exclusive Native following. However, the outpouring of unconditional support from my non-Native alliance has changed all that. I now feel so incredibly blessed to have you with me. I see you — I appreciate you.
#IndigenousPeoplesDay
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She was gifted a blanket in 2019 from my Nation for her climate change work. This is highest honor an Indigenous community can ever bestow — to non-Native ally.
The Academy has finally apologized to Sacheen Littlefeather, after she was booed and heckled and almost violently assaulted by a drunken John Wayne in 1973 — and it only them 50 years.
Full disclosure: When I first started this account, I wanted only an exclusively Native following. I never knew there were so many non-Natives that are into Indigenous culture and history. I feel so incredibly blessed to have crossed your path. I see you — I appreciate you.
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When I was in the Army, the entire base went on lockdown because someone misplaced an M-16. Even the military knows assault rifles belong only on the battlefield — because they’re weapons of war.
Thanks to President Biden’s infrastructure bill, remote locations on the Navajo Nation reservation are receiving electricity — for the first time, ever.
If German kids are strong enough to learn about the Holocaust, then children in the U.S. and Canada should be strong enough to learn about abusive Indian residential schools. Agree?
#OrangeShirtDay
Oriini Kaipara, 37, is the first person in New Zealand’s history to anchor the news wearing her moko kauae, a traditional lower chin tattoo worn by Māori women. Her markings celebrate the rite of passage from girl to adulthood — symbolizing a personal process of transformation.
98% of the Blackfoot Nation is fully vaccinated. The Blackfoot Nation’s vaccination efforts have been so successful — the tribe has gifted surplus vaccines to regional non-Native communities.
Imagine how traumatizing it’d be for a child to survive a school shooting (or for the parent of a child who didn’t) — only to go to Target and see this.
If German kids are strong enough to learn about the Holocaust — then American students should be strong enough to learn about slavery and the Native American genocide.
If these children were strong enough to survive boarding school indoctrination (many didn’t) — then white children are strong enough to learn about it.
If this child was strong enough to survive genocide and boarding schools (many didn’t) then white children should be strong enough — to learn about it. Agree?
If German kids are strong enough to learn about the Holocaust — then American students should be strong enough to learn about slavery and the Native American genocide.
I started this account to address Indigenous issues and grievances. I had absolutely no idea that so many wonderful people supported the Native community. I shall always endeavor to bring you truthful information and content. May your heart be in a good place. Thank you so much.
If this child was strong enough to survive the Native American Genocide (many didn’t) — then white kids should be strong enough to learn about it in school.
Pre-colonization Glass Gem Corn, Indigenous to North America, regrown by a Cherokee farmer in Oklahoma. This particular corn is a mix of ancient Pawnee, Osage and Cherokee varieties.
#DayOfMourning
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Celebrate with me: For the first time in its 230 year history, the U.S. will have a Native American, an Alaska Native and a Native Hawaiian representing Indigenous people in Congress.
Should we tell MAGA Christians that this is the true face of Jesus, produced by computer generated synthetic intelligence — based upon information compiled about him?
I grow tired of saying it, so this will be the last time. If the U.S. fails to prosecute Trump, it will lose all credibility as a nation — of law and order. Agree?
Bob Barker was part Lakota and he spent his childhood living and going to school on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota.
Please join me in wishing him a blessed journey to the land of souls. 🙏🏾🪶
A Brown Bear and a Grey Wolf were seen over a 10 day period working in tandem as a team hunting together and sharing their spoils. We can learn so much by simply observing (and not murdering) — such magnificent sentient beings.
My ancestors were not godless savages
My ancestors were not godless savages
My ancestors were not godless savages
My ancestors were not godless savages
The fact that the police will shoot an unarmed Black man 60 times for a parking violation, while taking in a white mass shooter “without incident” is why, as an Indigenous man, — I’ll never ever feel safe, in my own country.
In Florida, you can carry a firearm without a permit. But a teacher carrying an “unvetted” book is felony?
What kind of 1930’s Nazi Germany bullshit is this?
If these children were strong enough to survive Christian indoctrination in abusive boarding schools, then white people should be Christian enough — to let their kids learn about it in school.