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O'siyo Brothers and Sister!
The Lovely Janet has some remarks about loyalty
and the fact it does not appear to be reciprocated....(See the first
article in this issue for details)
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It was with a sense of sad irony that I read that Alaskan villages
rejected donations of free Venezuelan oil in defense of the U.S.
President. This is not a trivial or meaningless stand on their part.
These are the same villages whose livelihoods (fishing and hunting) are
threatened by government-encouraged corporations. These villagers live
in old, ramshackle buildings, and their lives depend on heat provided by
oil -- oil that at more than $5 a gallon, they cannot afford. These
villages are literally putting national loyalty ahead of their elders'
and children's lives.
Here's yet another irony. Alaskan oilfields produce millions of barrels
of oil that are dutifully piped down to the lower 48, and 86 percent of
state business is funded by taxes collected from the oil companies
drilling that oil. Yet the state can't manage to get oil to its own
original inhabitants.
Yes, Venezuela's president called our president "a devil." Whether or
not I disagree with that assessment of George Bush's character, the fact
that these villagers rejected a life-giving gift from Venezuela out of
honor for the presidency speaks strongly to the character of Alaskan
villagers and US government authorities. Yet again, members of our First
Nations exhibit greater loyalty to the government than the government
does to them.
+/// Janet Smith
owlstar@bellsouth.net
/*/+ P. O. Box 672168 OwlStar Trading Post
+ / * Marietta, GA 30008, U.S.A.
http://www.owlstar.com
* + jewelry, music, flags, herbs
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WARRIOR MOCCASINS PROJECT SEEKS OUT YOUR HELP
Date: Sunday, September 24, 2006 02:10 pm
From: Sherry <kcnativecommunity@kcnativecommunity.org >
Subj: Warrior Moccasins Project seeks out your help!
Mailing List: Frostys AmerIndian
<frostysamerindian@yahoogroups.com >
Warrior Moccasin Project seeks out experienced beaders, moccasin makers
and names for a pair of moccasins for their service in the military.
Those interested in donating Deer Hides, please email me so I can give
you the name and address of where to ship it to. Deer hides CAN be
donated to this project. To do so, you must first salt the hides with
medium grade salt which can be purchased at any farm supply store. After
salting the hide(s) ship them to the address I will give you following
the laws as specified BY YOUR STATE. A copy of the possession tag which
was issued by the game warden must be included for each hide being
shipped.
Any monetary donation to this project is also greatly appreciated. Each
cost of the pair of moccasins is $32.00 (includes
shipping/handling charge).
Those serving in harms way and those who have returned state side are
encouraged to get in touch with my via email.
If you know of a native military troop member who you want to honor,
please get a hold of me through my email.
Thank you :)
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Again, this winter this editorial section will feature groups or
individuals who are helping those in need, primarily on reservations and
especially those who aid children and elders. Urban help will not be
excluded. I have lived in the Cedar-Riverside area of Minneapolis and
been a guest in Lakota Housing in Rapid City and in Shiprock. The need
to eat and be warm does not end because a person has left the rez.
PLEASE forward contact information for all you know who help those less
able to do so make it through the harsh winter months.
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Date: Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:15:49 +0300
From: "Brigitte Thimiakis"<
thimiakischool@the.forthnet.gr >
Subj: HYS WINTER 2006 Toys & Clothing Request
WINTER & CHRISTMAS 2006 - TOYS AND CLOTHING REQUEST
Winter will set in soon in many places of the world, but once again it
will not be the same for all the children. Some are lucky and have
everything they need, other children have much more than they need...
and yet there are also the children who have very little - or nothing...
They don't have the right clothes, and they have no toys. These children
need warmth, and they need hope, and loving support.
You can be there for these children, and make a difference in their
lives. Even if the Northern Cheyenne Reservation is far away from you,
toys, warm clothing and shoes can be sent to them directly on the
reservation, where they will be distributed by trusted Northern Cheyenne
contacts who have helped so much the previous years.
There is a large need especially for new and good quality used warm
items, as well as toys. During Montana winters, the temperature can drop
to 30 or 40 degrees below zero so warm winter clothing and blankets can
be lifesaving. These items will be distributed right away. The toys will
be distributed during the Christmas give away.
Here is a list of things that can be sent in support of these children:
- warm clothing such as knitted items for children of all ages
from babies to teenagers, children's jeans,
coats and warm T-shirts
- socks, gloves, boots, hats and scarves
- blankets
- toys for Christmas
Other items that would also be appreciated: grooming supplies like
toothpaste, tooth brushes, soaps and shampoos, combs, hair brushes, hair
barrettes, rubber bands or other types of hair or pony tail holders.
Last but not least : pampers diapers or pull-ups.
Please make sure that the items sent are safe, and sensitive to the
culture of the children and their People. When sending a box, it would
be appreciated if you could send us a short email with your name or
location, type of items sent ('toys', 'clothing', etc), approximate
weight and shipping date, so that we can help our contacts by keeping a
list of what is sent to them. Our aim is to always make sure that
everything reaches the reservation.
The priority of our group, "Honor your Spirit - Protect the Children" is
to make sure all donations get to where they are supposed to and
recognized. It is very important to us to make sure that everything is
distributed fairly and to those in the greatest need.
Our goal is to help the children of families unable to make ends meet
due to the high unemployment rate, the difficult conditions and the
extreme poverty on the reservation. These children need all the help and
encouragement they can get, so if you can help, please contact us for
more information.
Contact Info:
Dodie Finstead, USA dodie_finstead@yahoo.com JR Robertson, USA Jim_
Robertson@BarefootCreations.com
Dominique Larrede, France d.larrede@wanadoo.fr
Brigitte Thimiakis, Europe
thimiakischool@the.forthnet.gr
Respectfully, Honor Your Spirit, Protect The Children
"Your help makes a huge difference for those who have never received
help. Your donations provide hope and encouragement to those who have
never known these qualities. Your concern and solidarity can improve the
lives of many children, elders, families, on the Northern Cheyenne
Reservation. There is still a lot to do but all together you can help us
make these dreams come true.
Thank you for being a part of this project and supporting it."
Respectfully,
Manuel Redwoman,
Northern Cheyenne/Lakota/Arapaho
To learn more about the HYS projects, please visit:
http://www.geocities.com/honoryourspirit/home
Our heartfelt thanks to everyone for your support !
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==[This message may be forwarded under the condition that it is not
altered in any way] ==
Dohiyi Ani Oginalii
Gary Smith (*,*)
wotanging@bellsouth.net
P. O. Box 672168 (`-') gars@nanews.org
Marietta, GA 30006, U.S.A. ===w=w===
http://www.nanews.org
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