Monthly Archives: January 2016

‘Don’t Let the Corporation Steal Our Land!’ Tlingit Elder Opposes Alaska Native Landless Bill

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Vince

Frank Hopper’s article on opposition to the Alaska Native Lands Bill is a must read. Cited is public testimony given by Keiheenouk’, John Martin, Sr. of Hoonah, AK. The article is an excellent entry into the story of Alaska Natives’ … Continue reading →

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LaVoy Finicum’s message to Native Americans

Posted on January 28, 2016 by Vince

In a video released the evening of his death, LaVoy Finicum, the man who was shot and killed on Tuesday in Harney County, addresses some concerns voiced by Natives regarding the occupation. In the video he voices his support for … Continue reading →

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The TPPA is a death sentence for Indigenous Rights

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Vince

Originally posted on Te Wharepora Hou:Tangata whenua are strongly opposed to the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement which will be held in Auckland in February. The TPPA represents a significant and disruptive challenge to Maori. The New Zealand … Continue reading →

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Burns Paiute Tribe Says Militia Must Leave Native Land

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Vince

Originally posted on RED POWER MEDIA:
Burns Paiute Tribal Chairperson Charlotte Rodrique talks to reporters about the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Ore., on Wednesday.Manuel Valdes/AP By Red Power Media, Staff Tribal council’s Sergeant-at-Arms says Bundy’s Militia not…

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Chase Iron Eyes: Should Indians Support Armed Anti-Government Standoff in Oregon?

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Vince

Chase Iron Eyes has offered up some points and perspective on the armed take over of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge Headquarters in Oregon. Many of his points are similar to ones I made during the Nevada stand off in 2014. … Continue reading →

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