Waziyatawin

Co-Opting the Memory of the Dakota 38+2

The Idle No More campaign is in full-swing to the north, and Dakota people associated with the 38+2 memorial horse ride have apparently abandoned the struggle for justice for Indigenous people here with the promotion of their mantra “forgive everyone everything.” That feel-good slogan will be lit...

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January 01, 2013

First Sgt. Lester Day, Cowlitz, Delivers Army Native American Observance Keynote Speech

Sgt. 1st Class Erick Studenicka, Courtesy DOD
November 28, 2012
ANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Living history portrayals of some of the most famous Native Americans in history and a key note speech by the highest ranking enlisted Native Americ...
Steven Newcomb

Russell Means: In Memoriam

On October 22, 2012, at 4:44 a.m., Oglala Lakota leader Russell Means began his journey to the spirit world....

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November 15, 2012
DuWayne Smith

Regarding Peter d'Errico's Column on American Flags at Pow Wows

ICTMN columnist, Peter d'Errico, addressed the issues of American flags at pow wows, and the meaning of “warrior” as opposed to “soldier” in his column, "U.S....

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November 10, 2012

Russell Means: A Look at His Journey Through Life

ICTMN Staff
October 22, 2012
As news of his walking on spreads across Indian country, we’ve taken the time to look back at Russell Means ’ storied life. He passed at 4:44 a.m...

Breaking News: Russell Means Walks On

ICTMN Staff
October 22, 2012
Russell Means has been called the most famous American Indian since Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse by the Los Angeles Times and recognized as a natural leader with a fearless dedicat...

Jacket Said to Have Belonged to Crazy Horse Sells for $10,000

ICTMN Staff
October 05, 2012
A jacket believed to have belonged to the Lakota leader Crazy Horse has sold for $10,000 at an auction in California ...

Neil Young Puts Native Horseman Front and Center on Cover of Upcoming Album

ICTMN Staff
September 20, 2012
Canadian rock legend Neil Young has always had a fascination with Native American culture -- songs he has recorded on Native themes include "Cortez the Killer," "Pocahontas," and "...
Peter d'Errico

U.S. Military History, Pow Wow Flags, Freedom and Fears

"What's wrong with this picture?" I asked: A pow wow grand entry, the Eagle Staff closely followed by the U.S. stars and stripes and the POW/MIA flag....

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September 11, 2012

Rickey Medlocke of Lynyrd Skynyrd Talks Crazy Horse and Rez Life

ICTMN Staff
August 08, 2012
Native American Music Association Hall of Fame member Rickey Medlocke, better known as the guitarist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, spoke with the FayObserver blog while the group was in Nort...

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