From gars@speakeasy.org Tue Nov 26 20:58:15 2002 Date: 27 Nov 2002 01:56:53 -0000 From: Gary Night Owl To: Internet Recipients of Wotanging Ikche Subject: Wotanging Ikche--nanews10.048 WOTANGING IKCHE -- Lakota -- Common News Kanoheda Aniyvwiya -- Cherokee -- Journal of the People Otapi'sin Atsinikiisinaakssin -- Blackfeet -- News for All the People Es'te Opunvk'vmucvse -- Creek -- People's New News Aunchemokauhettittea -- Naragansett -- Let Us Share News Ni-mah-mi-kwa-zoo-min -- Ojibwe -- We Are Talking About Ourselves Ha-Sah-Sliltha -- Ditidaht Nation -- News of the People Un Chota -- Susquehannic Seneca -- The People Speak Ximopanolti tehuatzin, inin Mexika tlahtolli -- Nahuatl -- For you we offer these words It-hah-pe-hah Ah-num pah-le -- Chickasaw -- Together We Are Talking Sho-da-ku-ye -- Teehahnahmah -- Talking Birchbark Acimowin -- Plains Cree -- Story or Account Dineh jii' adah' ho'nil'e'gii ba' ha' neh -- Navajo Nation -- What's Happening among The People News Okla Humma Holisso Nowat Anya -- Choctaw -- People(s) Red Newspaper Hi'a chu ah gaa -- Pima -- The stories or the talk of the People Native American News -- Language of the Occupation Forces Wotanging Ikche and Native American News Copyright c. 1996-2002 nanews.org ==>If you want your Nation represented in the banner of this newsletter<== email gars@nanews.org with the equivalent of "News of the People" in your tribal language along with the english translation O +-----------------------------+ O o O | Much more happens in Indian | O o O VOLUME 10, ISSUE 048 | Country than is reported in | O o o o o O | this weekly newsletter. For | O o O November 30, 2002 | For daily updates & events | O o O | go http://www.owlstar.com/ | O | dailyheadlines.htm | Cherokee nvda tsiyahloha/harvest moon +-----------------------------+ Mohawk kentenhko:wa/moon of much poverty <================<<<< >>>>================> This newsletter is produced in straight ASCII text for greatest portability across platforms. Read it with a fixed-pitch font, such as Courier, Monaco, FixedSys or CG Times. Proportional fonts will be difficult to read. <================<<<< >>>>================> This issue contains articles from www.owlstar.com; www.indianz.com; Native Lifeways, Native American Chat, TribalLaw, Chiapas95-English, ndn-aim, Minnesota Indian Affairs and INDIAN Heritage Mailing Lists; A-INFOS News Service; Newsgroup: alt.native; UUCP email IMPORTANT!! ----------- In accordance with Title 17 U.S.C. section 107, all material appearing in this newsletter is distributed without profit to those who have expressed a prior interest in receiving this information for educational purposes. <================<<<< >>>>================> This newsletter is a way of keeping the brothers and sisters who share our Spirit informed about current events within the lives of those who walk the Red Road. ++ It may be subscribed to via email by sending a request from your own internet addressable account to gars@speakeasy.org ++ It is archived at http://www.nanews.org <================<<<< >>>>================> As historian Patricia Nelson Limerick summarized in The Legacy of Conquest: The Unbroken Past of the American West, "Set the blood quantum at one-quarter, hold to it as a rigid definition of Indians, let intermarriage proceed as it had for centuries, and eventually Indians will be defined out of existence. When that happens, the federal government will be freed of its persistent 'Indian problem.'" "Our elders talk about the spiritual battle that's been going on for a long time. Industrialization has always wanted to control the land, control the people. That's going on today." "I believe that globalization is part of that. Globalization places no value in people, no value in religious and spiritual principles, no value in the protection of the commons. Spiritual values tie us to the importance of protecting the Mother Earth, the plants, all animate and inanimate things." "When we lose that understanding, industry, development,and globalization can do what they want to do, because there are no values behind their structures. Globalization has created a system of corporate ownership above the importance of plants, living things, and humans." __ Tom Goldtooth, National Director, Indigenous Environmental Network +- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -+ | Indian Pledge of Allegiance | The Indian Pledge of Alleg- | | iance was first presented | I pledge allegiance to my Tribe,| on 2 December '93 during the | to the democratic principles | opening address of the Nat- | of the Republic | ional Congress of American | and to the individual freedoms | Indian Tribal-States Relat- | borrowed from the Iroquois and | ions Panel in Reno, NV. NCAI | Choctaw Confederacies, | plans distribution of the | as incorporated in the United | Indian Pledge to all Indian | States Constitution, | Nations. | so that my forefathers | | shall not have died in vain | Walk in Beauty! Night Owl +- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -+ +- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -+ | Journey | In the summer and early fall | The Bloodline | of 1998 the Treaty Unity Riders | | rode a thousand miles on horse- | For all that live and live by law | back, carrying a staff and | We Stand, we Call, We Ride | praying each step of the way. | For All that fear and fear by sight | | We Hear, we Listen, we Ride | These prayers were offered for | For all that pray and pray by strength| each of us, and that the Unity | We Feel, we Move, we Ride | of all Peoples might happen. | For all that die and die by greed | | We Hurt, we Cry, we Ride | Tatanka Cante forwarded this | For all that birth and birth by right | poem on behalf of all the Unity | We Smile, we Hold, we Ride | Riders that we might stop and | For all that need and need by heart | ask if the next words we say, the | We Came, we Went, we Rode. | next act we make is for the good | | of the People or is it from ego | Treaty Unity Riders | for self. +- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -+ O'siyo Brothers and Sisters! Sincere thanks goes to Vernon Cawker for the addition of Pima to the newsletter banner. Mr. Cawker, now living in Denver, grew up on the Pima Reservation. If you wish to have your nation represented in the banner, just email me at gars@nanews.org or Janet at owlstar@speakeasy.org or on her website http://www.owlstar.com with the equivalent in your tribal tongue of "news of the People". There are over 500 federally recognized tribes. Only a handfull are honored here. -=-=-=- Again, the author of this week's editorial view is my half-side, Janet. Irony -- in the same week PBS features Navajo police as heroes in the first truly Native feature -- New Mexico cops announce they want police powers on the Navajo reservation. (see story below). There's no nicer way to put it than this: sovereignty either doesn't mean a thing to New Mexico law enforcement, or New Mexico is intentionally trying to erode tribal sovereignty (and it wouldn't be the first time a state or the U.S. has tried to do that). New Mexico authorities claim Navajo aren't compentent to catch rustlers, so they should be delighted that the state, with its superior manpower and better equipment has generously offered to "help." The Navajo wisely aren't falling for that one. Perhaps they see this encroachment for what it is -- one step toward rendering the Navajo nation just another county to be taxed and regulated by the state. They certainly see (and have suggested) that there are already ways established to manage jurisdictional conflicts, if the state chose to use them. Perhaps, too, the Navajo see beneath the obvious sovereignty problem to others lying there waiting to do harm. We do have past history to inform us. Over a hundred years ago, the U.S. government decided Indians weren't competent to manage their properties and the resources on them -- so the Great White Fathers, in their wisdom and kindness, created the BIA trust system to provide more capable administrators to manage properties for Indian people. We see how well that's working out. It's hard to tell which is creating the biggest money drain -- the incompetents, the crooks, or the liars and yes-men trying to cover the incompetents' and the crooks' tracks (it's no wonder former Deputy Secretary McCaleb was so stressed he had to quit, and no, I'm not going to speculate which category he falls into). Part of the problem even the New Mexico authorities point to when they suggest that Navajo Law Enforcement can't adequately police their land is underfunding. It's no wonder funding is a problem. The Nation's treasury has been undermined by efforts to tide their people over as they tried to survive a year of no income due to unpaid trust leases. Many Navajo STILL have not seen the first trust revenue check since a year ago, when Interior Secretary Norton turned off the computers. Yes, she was forced to do so initially, but isn't it odd that every single agency and function of the Interior has since been restored to normal function...except the payment of money owed to individual Indians? And isn't it worrisome that an entire federal agency can be crippled for a year by simply forcing their computers offline? I'm especially concerned that any federal agency admits they can't find a way to deter hackers after a year of trying. If the Interior Department can't do it, why should I trust the Social Security Administration, the IRS or "homeland security," which now wants ALL my records and secrets, and promises to keep them safe and secure? A modest suggestion: Gale Norton could quit pouting and pay the Navajo individuals and tribe the lease income she's already collected for the resources taken from their land. Most likely the Navajo Nation would then have the resources to afford more and better equipped cops, and then maybe the rustlers could be caught by Navajo police, as they should be, and put in the Navajo pokey where they belong. -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- -=-=-=- Winter is here. Elders in those areas already need assistance... remember Secretary of Interior Norton withheld checks after the court appointed monitor broke into DoI computers. If you know of a reliable point where funds can be sent to assist these precious elders please drop me a note at gars@nanews.org and make the subject (all caps) WINTER HELP. -----> this list will remain up through January -----> PLEASE email gars@nanews.org with any updates/additions Date: Tue, 01 Oct 2002 20:46:06 -0500 From: Dodie Subj: fuel fund Gary: At this time this is the only fuel fund I have. If I receive more I will pass them along to you. Thank you for including it. If you need addresses for donations just let me know. Dodie Ndn-AIM Fund c/o box 1334 Rapid City, SD 57709 At 04:20 AM 10/1/2002, you wrote: -=-=-=- Date: Wed, 02 Oct 2002 02:35:47 -0000 From: "Dodie Finstead" After less than one year, the Northern Cheyenne School, who this time last year had never received donations, with children often going without supplies and clothing, now have more than they can handle and store. They have requested that no more donations be sent to them at this time as Vicki gave us a head up on. I want to thank Vicki, they had not been able to contact us. My suggestion would be the other fund in MT or to Carter Camp if you were planning on sending to the Northern Cheyenne school. Please be sure if you send used thing they are in very good condition. If you do chose one of these two, please let them know you are sending things so they can be expecting them. Dodie >> Honor Your Spirit - Protect the Children % Sue Buck PO Box 901 Great Falls, MT 59403-0901 suemontana@mcn.net The same needs as the other school, clothing, school supplies, blankets, etc. Oh, don't forget the toys. :) Carter Camp P.O.Box 1012, Rosebud S.D. 57570 cartercamp@yahoo.com Carter and his wife distribute to families with children. So clothing for all age children are need, from infants up. The basic needs toys, blankets, warm things, diapers, panties, tooth brushes, hats, socks, etc. -=-=-=- Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 11:43:21 +0300 From: "Brigitte Thimiakis" Subj: IMPORTANT Note to Winter Request From: Sue Buck - Please Read, and Forward - IMPORTANT NOTE regarding the Urgent Winter Request for Donations for Children and Elders Recently we were all very happy to read that a large amount of donations was sent to the Northern Cheyenne schools in MT. This was great news! However, due to a recent inquiry about whether or not our project still needed donations, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that there are still great needs on the reservation. Please note that our request and aim is to try and help the abandoned children's shelter and elders' center on the reservation, which are totally separate from the Northern Cheyenne tribal schools. They have great needs (also for the most part, different from the needs of the tribal Schools). Please read our list below. These needs have not been catered for and these children and elders are still in need of warm clothing items for the winter. Toys are also much needed so that the children at the shelter can have a Christmas give-away . After reading our request below, please do everything you can to support these children and elders. Many thanks for your time and help, Respectfully, Sue Buck "Honor Your Spirit - Protect the Children" [ PLEASE FORWARD where needed - thank you ] Urgent Winter Request for Donations Greetings, If you wish to make a difference and help children and elders through the harsh winter months in Montana, please take the time to read this request. On behalf of reliable Northern Cheyenne contacts from Lame Deer, we are once again collecting donations for the children's shelter and senior citizens center on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation. Our goal is to collect new and good quality used items for the shelter and senior center, as well as toys which can be used for the children's shelter at Christmas time. The toys will be distributed during the Christmas give away but the clothes and blankets will be distributed right away. During Montana winters, the temperature can drop to 30 or 40 degrees below zero so warm winter clothing can be lifesaving. Often, when a child arrives at the shelter, all they have is what they are wearing. This is very sad, but it is the reality these children have to face. When a child leaves to go to a foster home, or some other place, the people at the shelter try to send a weeks' worth of clothing with the child so they will at least have something. In other words, what ever is sent to the shelter can be used and there is a great need. There is a very high turnover rate due to the extreme poverty in the Big Horn and Rosebud Counties. The senior citizens center is in special need of - blankets - warm winter coats also needed by the seniors are socks, gloves, boots, hats and scarves The children's shelter is in special need of - warm winter coats and clothing - a baby crib and related bedding - twin size bedding of all types, - blankets - toys The children range in age from 0 to 12 years. Since they have school for the children at the shelter, there is also a need for: - educational toys, - writing paper, - pencils, - crayons or anything else used in schools. They can also use 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 note that we have changed and reorganized our mailing instructions from those suggested last year. Contact suemontana@mcn.net for mailing information other than regular US Mail service. (Also please include your name and address if you would like for us to acknowledge/confirm receipt of your donations) Donations can be sent to the following address: Honor Your Spirit - Protect the Children % Sue Buck PO Box 901 Great Falls, MT 59403-0901 USA 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. Additional contact information: Brigitte Thimiakis, Greece thimiakischool@the.forthnet.gr Celine Branchard, France littlered@club-internet.fr Sue Buck, Project Coordinator, MT suemontana@mcn.net Thank you for any assistance you can give. -=-=-=- Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 19:39:02 -0400 From: "floyd perkins" Subj: Housing Dear Gary Greetings, my name is Alice Perkins. I am a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, Pine Ridge Reservation. Recently, my husband and I started working with a couple of individuals out of Michigan and Denver, CO., to bring liveable, affordable housing to the reservation and to create jobs for our people. Our efforts have been rewarding, but we are struggling. Let me first give you an overview of our business. Our fund receives donated or we buy lowcost mobile homes (used) from individuals. We pay all the costs incurred to transport these homes to the Pine Ridge Reservation. Costs include labor, driver payment, fuel, food/shelter, cleanup cost, dumpster, permits, lot rent etc. The cost varies with each mobile home we get. After delivering the mobile homes to the reservation site, we inspect the homes for maintenance and repair needs such as hotwater heater, furnace, roof, plumbing, floor and windows etc... We fix these at our cost. Once the mobile home is in liveable condition, we sell it at the total cost we paid out for the home (delivery plus repair costs). These sales prices are affordable, ranging from $3500 to $6500. Since we hire reservation Lakota people to transport and repair these homes, we have created jobs for drivers, laborers, prep workers, construction, plumbers, electricians, escort, ect... The mobile homes are for buyers who do not qualify for loans through the banks because of bad credit, no credit, slow credit or whatever the reason. And these people are on a fixed income. Our payments are set according to their income and what they can afford -- usually about $100 to $200 a month until paid in full. We work with the buyers so that their payments go towards owning their own homes, which otherwise would be impossible. This also helps to reestablish credit. We also receive donor-directed homes (all costs are covered by the donor, who chooses the individual who will receive the donated home). Our problem is that we need funds to continue our efforts. We are seeking donations to help with transportation costs and supplies such as hotwater heaters, furnaces--any help would be appreciated. Winter is coming and we have many families waiting for a home. We have approximately 110 families on our waiting list, all of whom are in great need of shelter. Immediately we need 3 furnaces and 5 hotwater heaters. Visit our web site at http://www.americanindianhousing.com We had a very nice lady help set this up for us. Thank you. Alice Perkins HC 64 Box 58 Batesland, SD 57716 (605) 685-3362 -=-=-=- Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 07:33:45 EST From: Dnnfvpks@aol.com Subject: WINTER HELP >To: gars@nanews.org Dear Gary My name is Dianne Mountain. I'm with Wolf Band of Norfolk, Va. and Tidewater Native American Support Group of Virginia. I'm writing a request for help on the Rosebud Reservation, Norris S.D. our group helps out as much possible with assistance to our extended family at Norris. I work with an elder and she helps distributes clothing, money to the children and elders in her community. I would love to give you her address so that if you can help with some fuel assistance that would be a blessing. They can only get a delivery where they are at if there is at least 5 other family in need for fuel. Your help would be very much appreciated. Blessings Dianne Mountain Teresa Ammiotte PO Box / House #15 Norris , S.D. 57560 -=-=-=- *** NEW ITEM 11/16/2002 *** Date: Saturday, November 16, 2002 12:00 AM From: Dodie Finstead [mailto:dodiefinstead@ev1.net] Subj: Please help-Coats for Kids from the Cherokee Nation Mailing List: Native Lifeways Please repost. Cherokee Nation is working to provide a Coats for Kids in Sequoyah County this winter. Any and all help is appreciated and desperately needed. This project was supposed to end today (Nov. 15) but the project has run short in its goal and is asking for everyone's help. For more information on this special project please review the following news story: > http://www.cherokee.org/CurentNewsRelease.asp?ID=719 Dohiyi Ani Oginalii , , Gary Night Owl gars@nanews.org (*,*) P. O. Box 672168 gars@speakeasy.org (`-') Marietta, GA 30007, U.S.A. gars@olagrande.net ===w=w=== gars@sdf.lonestar.org ----------- News of the people featured in this issue ---------- - Oldest Chitimatcha - Feds and Anglican Church Tribe Member Dies reach deal - Norris Skenandore - Kahkewistahaw First Nation - Crossings to vote on Settlement - New Mexico wants to catch Rustlers - Innu Community - Navajo Police raid prepares to leave Davis Inlet J.C. Begay's Home - Silence in the Mexican South - UAINE National Day of Mourning - Many Eyes on Court - Government to appeal for Two Indian Cases Contempt Sanctions - Court Cases looking good - Top Bush Indian Affairs Aide quits for Native Americans - What is a Patriot - Tribal Shooting will be Reenacted - Native American Omnibus Act - Sho-Bans want Police Powers back OK Unlikely - MPs call for probe - Congress passes of Peltier Extradition Arkansas Riverbed Legislation - Native Prisoner - Kiowa Leaders in Power Struggle -- Prisoner Pen Pal List - Oglala Sioux choose - Rustywire: Sure Good Shirt Steele over Means - History: Carlisle Indian School - Mohawk Activist under Attack - Poem: Ode to Thanksgiving - Colorado River Water - Verse: Hawaiian Book of Days for Peabody Coal - This Week on First Peoples TV --------- "RE: Oldest Chitimatcha Tribe Member Dies" --------- Date: Wed 20 Nov, 2002 08:54:09 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="LESTER DARDEN" http://vh80299.vh8.infi.net/html/CDC03453-95DE-42AA-8376-5FB7B41A72A2.shtml Oldest Chitimatcha tribe member dies Todd Billiot November 20, 2002 CHARENTON - Lester Darden, 94, the oldest member of the Chitimatcha tribe, died Monday of natural causes. A retired worker at a nearby carbon plant, Darden was known on the reservation as a devoted husband who took care of his bedridden wife for many years until her death, said Tribal Chairman Alton LeBlanc on Tuesday. Outside of the reservation, Darden is known as the namesake of the popular Mr. Lester's steakhouse at Cypress Bayou Casino on the tribe's reservation in Charenton. Darden was born in 1908, during an era when American Indians in Louisiana were swindled out of their land and widely discriminated against. According to American historians, the Chitimatcha tribe dates back to at least 1682 when Robert Cavelier, sieur de La Salle explored the Delta region of south Louisiana, and possibly back to the explorations of Hernando DeSoto from 1539 to 1542. The tribe was formally recognized in 1917 by the U.S. government. "He knew so much history just because he lived so much of it," LeBlanc said. "He believed in carrying on the legends and stories and liked talking about the old days." Through the years, at election time for tribal council and chairman, young candidates would often seek out Darden's advice. "He insisted you spend time with him if you ran for office," LeBlanc said. "And you definitely wanted his blessing." Darden liked to smoke cigarettes, drink beer, and eat a meal of boiled salt meat, boiled potatoes and green beans, said 47-year-old LeBlanc, who knew Darden all of his life. Darden lived next door to LeBlanc's grandfather, close to Bayou Teche. "People always asked him the secret to longevity, and he said if you drink three beers a day, you would have a long life," LeBlanc said. At Mr. Lester's steakhouse, the staff kept a stock of Darden's favorite beer on hand, Old Milwaukee, even though few customers ordered the brew Darden was especially fond of his baby blue Chrysler Imperial. Even after he gave up driving two years ago, Darden took special care of the car, LeBlanc said. Darden was the oldest son of Lucy Darden, the onetime matriarch of the tribe. He did not have any children. Visiting hours are from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. today at Ibert's Mortuary in nearby Franklin, followed by a service at Immaculate Conception Church in Charenton, and burial in the church cemetery. Copyright c. 2002 The Advertiser/South Louisiana Publishing - A Gannett Co. --------- "RE: Norris Skenandore" --------- Date: Mon 25 Nov, 2002 08:23:22 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="NORRIS SKENANDORE" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/news/archive/local_7248803.shtml Oneida tribal leader Skenandore dies at 87 Nov. 25, 2002 By Thomas Rozwadowski trozwado@greenbaypressgazette.com A celebrated World War II veteran and member of several Oneida Tribe of Indians groups, Norris "Skinny" Skenandore died Saturday night at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was 87. Kerry Skenandore said his father's time as a barber in downtown Green Bay allowed him to rub shoulders with the "upper echelon" - city aldermen, judges, lawyers and postmasters. Kerry Skenandore said his father's clout helped when he became a member of the Oneida Tribe's Industrial Development Committee, which helped develop 31 acres of tribal land on West Mason Street. Norris Skenandore was also a member of the Oneida Trust and Enrollment committees and the Oneida Investigative Task Force. "He was a do-er," his son said. "He lived a good life." Norris Skenandore was born in Oneida. In 1940, he enlisted in the Army and would receive five battle stars - one for each battle he was in - during World War II service in the South Pacific as a member of the Red Arrow/32nd Division. In 1997, Norris Skenandore was honored for his wisdom and years of service to the Oneida tribe and received the Oneida Eagle staff. Kerry Skenandore said the staff would be brought to his father's funeral on Tuesday. Copyright c. 2002 Greenbay Press-Gazette. --------- "RE: Crossings" --------- Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 08:10:52 -0600 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="CROSSINGS" November 22, 2002 Waste na Lynn Thunder (To Love) Waste na Lynn Thunder (To Love), infant daughter of Brian Thunder and Geraldine F. Dumarce was born and died on Nov. 16, 2002 at Mercy Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Fort Totten. Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, is in charge of the arrangements. November 26, 2002 Klo L. Redfox Klo L. Redfox, 19, of St. Michael, ND died early Friday morning, Nov. 22, 2002 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Bdecan Presbyterian Church, rural Tokio, ND. Rev. Enwright Bighorn will officiate and burial will be in the Bdecan Presbyterian Cemetery. The Wake Service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26, at the Recreation Center in Tokio beginning at 5 p.m. with a Rosary and Prayer Service at 7 p.m. Deacon Tony McDonald will lead the Rosary. Active Pallbearers will be, Robert and Joel Redfox, Jay Littlewind, Barry DeMarrias, Made Longie and Margo Gourd. Honorary Pallbearers will be Wendy Yankton, Cody Brown, Misti Paul, Brooke Black, Emerald Robertson, Willow Roulette, Alyssa Cavanaugh, Tamara Whitetail, Brent DeMarrias, Jeff Whiteshield, Sam Merrick, Jr., Lydell Merrick, Robbi McKay, John Tollefson, Clarence Longie, Ermen Brown, Jr. Hernando Jerome, Amanda Jerome, Rebecca, Richard and Rosezina LaFromboise and all of her cousins. Klo Lynn Redfox was born Dec. 7, 1982 in Devils Lake, ND, the daughter of Kenneth Gourd and Miriam Redfox. She grew up in the Tokio and St. Michael communities attending schools at Four Winds and graduated from High School at Warwick. Klo was now attending Little Hoop Community College in Fort Totten. She was a volunteer fire fighter here and also worked in South Dakota and Montana. She was now making her home in St. Michael, ND. She is survived by her daughters, Brooke and Kaysen Redfox both of Tokio, ND; special friend, Naiches Red Eagle of Devils Lake; father, Kenneth (Angie) Gourd of Tokio; sisters, Kim Gourd of Tulsa, OK, LaLana Gourd of Tulsa, Kara Longie of Tokio, Amber Gourd of St. Michael, Ashley Redfox of Tokio; and brothers, Jake, Kyle and Tyson Redfox all of Tokio, Kenneth Gourd, Jr. of Hulbert, OK, Russell Gourd of Tahlequah, OK, and Cameron Feather of Fort Totten. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. She was preceded in death by her mother, Miriam (CoCo) Redfox; brother, Kerry Gourd; and grandparents, Archie and Gertrude Redfox and Jake and Melvina Gourd. Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake, is in charge of arrangements. Copyright c. 2002 Devils Lake Daily Journal. -=-=-=- November 20, 2002 Verla Mae Knight MANDERSON - Verla Mae Knight, 50, Manderson, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, in Manderson. Survivors include one son, Michael Knight, Number Four Community, Pine Ridge; two daughters, Dana Knight and Jamie Knight, both of Pine Ridge; five brothers, John Knight, Kyle, David Knight, Salt Lake City, Earl Janis and George Janis, both of Manderson, and Louie Janis, Pine Ridge; four sisters, Brenda Protector and Betty Janis, both of Manderson, Joann Tall, Porcupine, and Norma Janis, Rapid City; and six grandchildren. A two-night wake will begin at 1 p.m. today at St. Agnes Church Hall in Manderson. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at the church, with the Rev. Cecelia Spotted Bear officiating. Burial will be at Messiah Episcopal Cemetery in Wounded Knee. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements. Joseph Eugene Rodriquez Lamont RAPID CITY - Joseph Eugene Rodriquez Lamont, 26, Rapid City, died Monday, Nov. 18, 2002, at Rapid City Regional Hospital following a car accident. Survivors include his mother, Josephine Rodriquez, Rapid City; his father, Steve Lamont, Pine Ridge; his stepfather, Doug Fast Horse, Rapid City; one daughter, Arissia Good Shield Rodriquez, Rapid City; five half- brothers, Thomas Fast Horse and Dwight Pawnee Leggins, both of Rapid City, Waylon Lamont and Derek Lamont, both of Pine Ridge, and Franklin Lamont, Manderson; two stepbrothers, Kevin Fast Horse and Shannon Fast Horse, both of Rapid City; and six half-sisters, Michelle Fast Horse, Montana, and Stephanie Lamont, Jamie Lamont, Patricia Lamont, Stevian Lamont and Latonna Lamont all of Pine Ridge. A wake will begins at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, with a 7 p.m. rosary service, at Mother Butler Center in Rapid City. Traditional services will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, at Mother Butler Center, with Charles Fast Horse officiating. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Rapid City, with the Rev. John Hatcher officiating. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Rapid City. Kirk Funeral Home of Rapid City is in charge of arrangements. November 21, 2002 Fayth Yellow Bird-Steele-Watson HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Fayth Yellow Bird-Steele-Watson, 54, Hanceville, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002, in Cullman. Survivors include one son, Buffalo Yellow Bird, Bluntsville; two daughters, Theresa Watson and Tracy Strickland, both of Bluntsville; two brothers, Richard Yellow Bird, Cuny Table, S.D., and Charles Yellow Bird, Gallup, N.M.; five sisters, Cleo Herrera and Linda Yellow Bird, both of Minneapolis, Mary Exendine, Red Wing, Minn., Sandra Yellow Bird, Rapid City, and Myla Yellow Bird, Lincoln, Neb.; and six grandchildren. A two-night wake will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in Red Shirt School Gym in Red Shirt Table, S.D. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 25, at the school gym, with the Rev. Robert Two Bulls and Mr. Clyde Red Shirt officiating. Burial will be at Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery in Red Shirt Table. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, S.D., is in charge of arrangements. November 26, 2002 Corina M. Villarreal MANDERSON - Corina M. Villarreal, 3, Manderson, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002, in Rapid City, as a result of a house fire. Survivors include her mother, Lisa Villarreal, Manderson; seven sisters, Yolanda Villarreal, Oneida, N.Y., Tamara Villarreal, Patricia Villarreal and Lucy Seda, all of Rapid City, and Frances Villarreal-Gibbons, Rosalinda Villarreal and Jovita Seda, all of Manderson; one adopted sister, Lisa Ladeaux-Looks Twice, Manderson; and five brothers, George Villarreal, Rapid City, Leo Villarreal and Rico Seda, both of Alliance, Neb., and Efren Gonzales and Sylvester Gonzales, both of Idaho. A two-night wake will begin at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, at Wounded Knee District School in Manderson. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at the school, with the Rev. Bill Pauly officiating. Burial will be at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery in Manderson. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements. Copyright c. 2002 the Rapid City Journal. -=-=-=- November 20, 2002 Senovia M. Garcia SENOVIA M. GARCIA , 65, of San Juan Pueblo, died Friday following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Jose Guadalupe Garcia and Josephita Garcia; sister, Terry Garcia; and brother, Marcelino Garcia. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Montoya and husband Adrian of San Juan Pueblo; three grandchildren, all of San Juan Pueblo; sister, Mary Garcia of San Juan Pueblo; brothers, Augustine Garcia of San Juan Pueblo, and Alex Garnet of Albuquerque; and many other relatives and friends. Services have been held. Burial was at the San Juan Cemetery. DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley. Andy W. Martinez Jr. ANDY W. MARTINEZ JR. , 35, of Espanola, died Tuesday. He was preceded in death by a brother, Charles D. Martinez; his paternal grandparents, Juan Delfin and Rosalia Martinez; and his maternal grandmother, Lillian Campbell. He is survived by his children, John Thomas and Chanel Marie Martinez from Nambe Pueblo; parents, Andres Wilbert Martinez Sr. from Tierra Amarilla and DeeAnna Martinez from Santa Fe; a sister, Lilliana Montoya and husband Steve Montoya Jr. from Ojo Caliente; brothers, Robert Martinez and Michael Patrick De Vargas, both from Espanola; maternal grandparents, Ernest and Eulalia Newton from Espanola; and many other relatives and friends. Salazar Family of Block-Salazar Mortuary. November 21, 2002 Reuben D. Martel Reuben D. Martel died on November 15, 2002. Mr. Martel, a resident of Albuquerque since 1955, was an enrolled member of the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. He was born at Fort Washakie, WY on the Wind River Indian Reservation August 4, 1918. He attended boarding schools as a child and was graduated from high school at Lander, WY. He went on to study forestry at the University of Montana. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in August, 1941 and served through December of 1945. He worked 31 years for Leedshill- Herkenhoff, Inc., an Albuquerque engineering firm. Mr. Martel is survived by daughters, Joan Martel Ball of South Bend, IN, Elaine Martel, M.D. of Seattle, WA, and Julie Martel Johnson of Las Vegas, NV. Also surviving are sons-in-law, Michael Ball and Richard Peet; as well as three grandchildren, Jasper and Lily Peet-Martel and Amara Ball; surviving siblings are sisters, Catherine LaJeunesse, Doris Miller and Anita Felter, all of Fort Washakie; brother, Chris Felter of Tulsa, OK. He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine; his parents; brothers, Franklin and Joseph Martel; and sisters, Adeline Armour and Shirleen Snyder. It can be said of Reuben Martel that those who met him remember their time with him. He was an engaging and gregarious person who shared freely his knowledge, wit, and wisdom. Throughout his life, he continued to learn. Among other things, Reuben had a great knowledge of the land, of horticulture, and of Pueblo Indian culture. He read constantly to the end of his days. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved both hunting and fly fishing. Reuben truly appreciated the people in his life; in addition to many lifelong friendships, he was profoundly devoted to his wife of 39 years, Catherine; to his three daughters; and in his later years to his loving grandchildren, Jasper, Lily, and Mari. Mr. Martel's remains will be interred at Santa Fe National Cemetery on Friday, January 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. next to those of his wife, Catherine. Memorial contributions may be made in Reuben Martel's name to the Shoshone Higher Education Program Tribal Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 628, Fort Washakie, WY 82514. Cremation arrangements by Sunrise Society of New Mexico, 891-8200 Copyright c. 1997 - 2002 Albuquerque Journal: Albuquerque, New Mexico. -=-=-=- November 21, 2002 Cecil Padilla Tso May 5, 1964 - Nov. 15, 2002 Cecil P. Tso, 38, of Lake Valley and recently a resident of Tuba City, Ariz., passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2002. Cecil was of the Bit'ani Clan and for Taheedlnii Clan. He was born May 5, 1964, in Bloomfield, the son of Johnson P. Tso and Betty P. Tso. Cecil is survived by his wife, Brenda Carr; son, Ethan Tso; daughter, Theresa Tso; stepdaughter, Crystal Carr all of Tuba City, Ariz.; brothers, Gilbert P. Tso and wife, Rebecca of Galatia, Ill., Edison P. Tso and wife, Deborah of Lake Valley, and Nelson P. Tso and wife, Delores of Toadlena; sisters, Etta P. Tso and Esther P. Tso, both of Lake Valley, Edith T. Vandever and husband, Harry also of Lake Valley, Rita Tso Fuentes-Vazquez of West Valley, Utah, and Margaret P. Tso of Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2002, at Lake Valley Church of God with Rev. Jones Benally officiating. Burial will follow at the family cemetery in Lake Valley. Pallbearers will be Harrison Shorty, Barry Vandever, Gilbert Shorty, Jeremy Shields, Robert Carr, Raymond Begay and Merrell Shorty. Alternate is Emerson Shorty. Honorary bearers will be Gilbert P. Tso, Edison P. Tso, Nelson P. Tso, Harry L. Vandever, Brad Upshaw, Shemaiah Vandever, Preston Vandever, Marcus Tso, Erickson Tso, Isaiah Tso and Ferguson Tso. Cecil was our beloved son, brother, husband and father and will truly be missed by all his family and friends. Arrangements are under the direction of Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St., (505) 327-5142. November 26, 2002 Keith Earl Yazzie Dec. 9, 1990 - Nov. 22, 2002 Keith Earl Yazzie, 11, of Tocito, passed on to the Lord on Friday, Nov. 22, 2002. He is survived by his mom and dad, Bessie M. and Jimmy Begay of Tocito; his father, Art Chester, and paternal grandparents Arthur and Elsie Chester, all of Cornfield, Ariz.; maternal grandmother, Betty Jo Yazzie; brothers, Shaun Miller, Trahern Iver Yazzie, Tommie Yazzie II and Lonnie C. Begaye; sisters, Trinette Heather Hall, Shaunacie Kaye Yazzie and Yonna C. Begaye; aunts, Maye Bigthumb, Pearl Thiele, Leona Zhonnie, Cathy Yazzie and Carol Roy; uncles, Freddie Yazzie, Floyd Yazzie and Robert Yazzie Jr.; and numerous cousins. He enjoyed going to school, church and mostly stayed home to play with his friends. He had a humble attitude towards life and was very grateful for the smallest blessings received. Keith was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Kee Yazzie of Red Valley, Ariz.; great-grandfathers, Sam Joe and Nakai Chee Begay; and great-great uncle, Atwood Chee. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2002, at Mesa View Assembly of God in Shiprock. His unexpected passing is of a great shock to us all. We will greatly miss him and his joyful bear hugs. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home of Shiprock, (505) 368-4607. Copyright c. 1999-2002 MediaNews Group, Inc./Farmington, NM. -=-=-=- November 19, 2002 Larry Skeets GALLUP - Services for Larry Skeets, 33, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Rollie Mortuary Palm Chapel. Father Flann O'Neil will officiate. Burial will follow at Gallup City Cemetery. Skeets died Nov. 13 in Phoenix. She was born Feb. 18, 1969 in Gallup into the Black Streak Wood People Clan for the Red Running into the Water People Clan. Survivors include his daughters, Jessica Skeets and Lanair Skeets both of Gallup; sisters, Eula Tsinajinie of St. Michaels, Ariz., Lita Arviso and Emma Skeets both of Gallup. Skeets was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Skeets. Pallbearers will be Nathan Arviso, Kenneth Bennett, Delbert Hicks, Alfred Johnson, Bobby Johnson and Thomas Johnson. Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. George Martine Sr. PINE HILL - Services for George Martine Sr., 92, will be announced at a later date. Martine Sr. died Nov. 17 in Zuni. He was born June 15, 1910 in Ramah into the Meadow People Clan for the Coyote Pass People Clan. Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Mary B. Cleveland LUPTON - Services for Mary B. Cleveland, 76, will be announced at a later date. Cleveland died Nov. 17 in Gallup. She was born June 16, 1926 in the Water Flows Together People Clan for the Red Running Into the Water People Clan. Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Copyright c. 2002 the Gallup Independent. -=-=-=- November 26, 2002 Rosa Little Charley Rosa Little Charley, 72, of Norman died Sunday in Midwest City. She was born July 2, 1930, in Cleveland County, to William Pahlaytahsenay and Flora (Alfred) Polecat, and was a life-long resident of Little Axe. In 1959, she married Charles L. Charley. He preceded her in death Feb. 9, 1986. She was a homemaker and a member of the Absentee Shawnee tribe. She waspreceded in death by her parents, one son, one daughter, two brothers, two sisters and one grandson. Survivors include daughters, Carol Jean Mohawk of Newalla, Pauline Harper of Sugartown, La., Shirley Haley of Shawnee, Mary Wabaunasee of Tecumseh, Juanita Stinger of McLoud, Sherri Gullick of Wister, Nancy Carlson of Howe, Thelma Wabaunasee of Tama, Iowa, and Evelyn Little Charley of Seminole; a son, Gary Little Charley of Little Axe; two stepdaughters, Vickey Ruimveld of Michigan and Sharon Kane of Moore; a sister, Marie Little Charley of Little Axe; 34 grandchildren; 15 great- -grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. today under the direction of Cooper Funeral Hme of Tecumseh with Mareno Wabaunasee officiating. Tribal rites were Monday evening. Copyright c. 1997-2002 The Shawnee News-Star. -=-=-=- November 19, 2002 Joda T. Anderson Jr. Mr. Joda Thomas Anderson, Jr. 60, maintenance worker for Aztec Janitorial Service, died Saturday at his residence, Graveside services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday in the Delaware Indian Cemetery north of Dewey with Mr. Robert Hamm officiating. Graveside services and interment will be directed by the Stumpff Funeral Home. Joda Thomas Anderson, Jr. was born on January 2, 1942 at Claremore the son of Joda Thomas and Juanita Pearl (Wells) Anderson. He was a life resident of this area. He had worked for the Phillips Petroleum Company for over twenty years. He then worked for the Allied Cleaning Company and was presently working for the Aztec Janitorial Service. He was a member of the Moose Lodge and a member of both the Delaware and Cherokee Indian Tribes. Joda was one of the survivors of the Anderson family on whose property the Phillips Petroleum Company brought in one of their first major producing oil wells. Joda Anderson is survived by two sons; Joda K. Anderson and John C. Anderson both of Bartlesville, one brother Curtis John Anderson of Bartlesville a special friend Verna Haymaker of Bartlesville and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Jess Cloud Anderson. Copyright c. 2002 the Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise. -=-=-=- November 22, 2002 Leon Bruner Sr. A prayer service for Leon Bruner Sr. was held last night at Hudson- Phillips Chapel in Holdenville. A procession to Many Springs Baptist Church will begin at 4 p.m. today for wake services tonight. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Many Springs Baptist Church in Holdenville with Rev. Jimmy Anderson offi-ciating. The Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard will perform military honors. Interment is to follow at Holdenville Cemetery under the direction of Hudson-Phillips Funeral Home. Bruner died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2002 in Ardmore at the age of 61. He was born Sept. 26, 1941 in Holdenville to Arthur Sr. and Izora (Walker) Bruner. He attended school in Holdenville and graduated there. Bruner was drafted into the Vietnam War and served for two years. He married Dianna Jane Orphan on Sept. 12, 1969 in Durant. He was a member of Many Springs Baptist Church and was baptized on June 22, 1950 by Edward Leader. Bruner was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John Lee Bruner and Tom "Tippy" Bruner; and one infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Dianna J. Bruner of the home; five children, Laura Jean Bruner, Leon Alex Bruner Jr., Michelle Lou Dennis, Michael James Bruner, all of Ardmore, and Johnny Lee Bruner of Owasso; seven brothers and sisters, James Bruner of Antlers, Arthur Bruner Jr. of Tulsa, Cowena Anderson and Minnie Ruth Faxon, both of Shawnee, Doreen Buck of Holdenville, Johnnie Mae Kalinich of Holdenville, and Harry Bruner of Dallas, Texas; and 11 grandchildren. Bruner's nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary bearers are Jim Chuculte, Frank Harris, Larry Scroggins, Eddie Bailey, and employees of the Wewoka Indian Health Service. The Seminole Producer/Copyright c. 1999-2000 Arizona Newspapers Assn. -=-=-=- November 20, 2002 Burr Crows Breast Jr. PARSHALL -- Burr Crows Breast Jr., 64, Parshall, died Nov. 18, 2002, at his home. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Twin Buttes Community Center, Twin Buttes. Further arrangements are pending with Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall. Copyright c. 2002 The Montana Standard/Butte, MT. -=-=-=- November 22, 2002 James Clubfoot James Clubfoot, 80, passed away at Billings Deaconess Clinic on Nov. 18, 2002, after a long illness. James, a son of Frank Clubfoot, Sr., and Lucy Alice Old Bull, was born and raised at Birney. He married Elsie Tallwhiteman in November 1942, and later married Anna (Teeth) Morrison from Busby on March 31, 1978. James, a member of the Kit Fox warrior society, was a sun dance priest and a Swift Hawk sun dancer. His work history included forestry work and on various ranches along the Tongue River and Rosebud. He also worked for Black Sawmill for 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, gathering wood, and had many rancher friends. James had seen five generations in his lifetime, with eight children, 33 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Pete Adams, Sr., of Seattle. His wife Elsie; daughter Loretta; and son Virgil preceded him in death. James and Elsie Clubfoot shared eight children together: Allen (Barbara), Adeline, Rosalie (Arnold), Loretta, Cornelia, Claire (Lois), Lorraine (Lyle) and Rubena. Other children include Charles Little Old Man and Virgil Medicine Elk; four adopted children, Johanna Redbird, Garret Wantan, and Jesse and Amy Jaure; and three stepchildren, David, Jr., Linda and Mervin Morrison of Busby. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22, and a funeral service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 23, both at the Blessed Sacrament Church in Lame Deer. Interment will follow at Clubfoot Creek, Birney. "Papa, Grandpa, Memeh, you'll always be in our hearts and we love you." Copyright c. The Billings Gazette, a division of Lee Enterprises. -=-=-=- November 20, 2002 Chaskay Ricker Jr. Sixth-grader Chaskay Ricker Jr., 12, died Sunday at a friend's home in Poplar of an accidental gunshot wound. Visitation is 1 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar, with a vigil service at 7 p.m. His funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday in the Poplar School gym, with burial in the Youpee Family Cemetery north of Poplar. Clayton Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. The Rev. Michael Schneider and The Rev. Enright Bighorn are officiating. He is survived by his parents George (Tana) Ricker Jr. and Lanette Trottier; two sisters, Erin Jade Ricker and Tamra Ricker; and one brother Andrew Charles Hollum Jr. all of Poplar; maternal grandparents Bonnie (Gordon) Bechtel of Las Vegas, NV, and Donna Trottier of Poplar; paternal grandparents, George and Helen Ricker of Poplar; uncles Willie (Tiki) Ricker and Ken (Michelle) Trottier; aunt Benita (Adam) Lum; cousins, Ethen and Dustin Lum, Crystal and Kenneth Joseph Trottier III; grandparents, Chuck (Mary) Trottier, Alex (Lisa) Trottier, Joe (Michelle) Trottier, Bobby (Andi) Trottier, Randy (Bonnie) Riley, Jeff (Julie) Nelson, Harlan (Jackie) Riediger, Monte Riley, Larry Riley, Larry (Flo) Riley, Laura (Wayne) Love, Bernadette (Jack) Vaughn, Royleene (Rich) Baracker, Kim (Paul) Hurt, Paulette (Clete) Leinen, Barb (Stan) Wang, Karen (Claude) Adamson, Willie (Larry) Bussard, Allen Youpee, Dwight Youpee, Florence Youpee, Josi (Rene) Martell, Lori (Roy) LaFromboise, Gretchen Youpee, Cary (Linda) Youpee, Marvin Youpee Sr.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Chaskay was born Sept. 20, 1990, in Williston, N.D. to George (Skay) Ricker Jr. and Lanette Trottier. Chaskay left us to spend the rest of eternity with his great- grandparents William and Isabel Youpee, Ted and Mildred Ricker, Joyce Nelson, Alex "Buddy" Trottier, and Bob Marsh, and grandparents Kenneth (Tim) Trottier, on Nov. 17, 2002 in Poplar, Mont. Chaskay lived and was raised as an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar for the 12 years he was with us. He attended the Poplar School system and was a sixth-grader at the time of his death. Chaskay enjoyed life, including basketball, camping, football, baseball, golfing, four-wheeling, cross country, jet skiing, choir, student council, band, wrestling, playing computer games, and hunting. "Skay was loved by all and will be forever missed." November 26, 2002 Sandra Young Running Crane HEART BUTTE - Sandra Young Running Crane, 51, died of sepsis Saturday at a Great Falls hospital. A vigil service begins today at the home of Flora Running Crane in Heart Butte. The funeral is 2 p.m. Friday at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Heart Butte, with burial in St. Anne's cemetery. Day Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Galen Bull Shoe Sr. of Heart Butte; daughters Bianca Mountain Horse of Cardston, Alberta, Galena Bull Shoe and Lacy Bull Shoe of Heart Butte; sons Dewey Skunkcap of Browning, Galen Bull Shoe of Badger Creek and Patrick Bull Shoe of Whitetail; sisters Roselynn Boy and Patricia Ann Boy of Browning and Louise Bird of Starr School; brothers Victor Running Crane Jr. of Browning, Winston Bear Child and Woodrow Bear Child of Washington and Donald Yellow Kidney; and two grandchildren. Copyright c. 2002 Great Falls Tribune. -=-=-=- November 21, 2002 Elvina Brown Elvina Brown, the oldest member of the Elem Indian Colony, died Saturday at Queen of the Valley Hospital in Napa from complications of pneumonia. She was 79. Born to a Hawaiian father and a Pomo mother, Brown grew up on the Elem Indian Colony and lived most of her life on the Lake County reservation. Her father, one of the hula dancers who traveled with Hawaiian singer Hilo Hattie, met her mother while on tour in California during the early 1920s. As a child, Brown attracted attention with her own hula dancing. But as a resident of the reservation, she was primarily a student of the Pomo culture. She learned to speak the native tongue and cook traditional recipes, skills she would pass down to subsequent generations of Elem Pomos. At age 17, she married John Brown, with whom she had seven children. He died in 1981. Because Brown did not attend school and could not read or write, she recognized the importance of education and stressed it to her own children, all of whom would graduate from high school, said son Marvin Brown, who lives on the Colony. Brown is also survived by sons Ray and James Brown, both of whom live on the Colony; by sons Cecil Brown of Kelseyville and Thomas Brown of Cathedral City; by daughters Sharon Brown of the Colony and Geraldine Johnson of Palm Springs; by sisters Betty Thomas of the Colony and Theresa Brown of Clearlake; and by 26 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at the Elem Indian Colony, located on Sulfur Bank Road off Highway 20. Copyright c. 2002 The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, CA. -=-=-=- November 20, 2002 E.R. "Bill" Iund With dignity and grace, Bill Iund passed away, November 13, 2002 with his family by his side. Bill was born April 6, 1917 in Morris, Okla. to John and Martha (Vann) Iund. He was a proud member of the Cherokee Nation and embraced his heritage, its customs and culture. He came to Concrete, Wash. in 1937 after serving in Companies 1302, 833, 843 and 853 of the Civilian Conservation Corps in Wyoming and New Mexico, taking a job horse-logging with Roy Dickinson who would become his future father-in-law. Bill and his devoted wife, Violet, were married August 10, 1938 in Sedro Woolley, Wash. and made their home at Concrete through 1968. He was a high-climber and rigger until called to serve his country in the U.S. Army in 1945. Bill was the Logger's Logger and upon his return, he worked in the woods for over thirty years in every aspect of the profession including ownership of Triangle Log Company. In 1965, Bill and Vi joined with a friend and colleague to found Loggers World magazine and later established American Timberman and Trucker publication where he remained actively involved in the business and issues concerning the timber industry until retirement in 1998. During this time, Bill and Vi traveled the U.S. attending rallies, hearings and other industry related events to support wise multiple use of public lands and natural resources. The heart and treasure of Bill's life was his family. His wife, Vi; daughter, Patty Olsen; son-in-law and daughter Bob and Sherrie Bond; two grandsons; numerous great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; and multitude of friends survive him. Also surviving Bill is his youngest brother, Raymond of Stanwood, his wife, Martha and their family. Preceding him in death was his son, James Leon Iund; his parents, John and Martha Iund; his elder brother, Leon Vann Iund and his sister, Louise Iund Draper. Local services will be held at Sticklin's Funeral Home, November 22, 2002 at 11 a.m. after which, the family invites friends to join them in the Fellowship Room. Internment will be at 2:45 p.m. in Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis. Copyright c. 2002 The Olympian/Olympia, WA. -=-=-=- November 20, 2002 Kenneth Shesheep Ochapowace First Nation, SK SHESHEEP(Thunder Bear)-- Kenneth of Ochapowace First Nation age 87, went home to be with the Lord, with his family at his side on November 18, 2002. Kenneth was born on Ochapowace Reserve, SK on May 9, 1915. Predeceased by his father Tom Shesheep, mother Annie Shesheep (nee Blackox), his sister Jean Sparvier, brothers Henry and Harry Shesheep, also sons-in-law, Steven Wasacase & Leonard Jack and two grandchildren Jeff and Trevor. Kenneth is survived by his partner Lucy Kenny, sons Leo (Marlene) Kenny, Regina, Phillip Kenny, Regina, Louis (Beverly) Kenny, Ochapowace, daughters Bernice Kenny, Ochapowace, Marjorie Kenny, Ochapowace, Mary (Ellis) Ramstead (Broadview) Yvonne (George) Cyr, Step-daughter Pearl Jack, CTK, 20 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, numerous nephews and nieces. One very special grandaughter, Patricia Kenny. A wake will be held Wednesday, November 20, 2002 and Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2002 at Kakishewew School. Interment will follow in Ochapowace Cemetery Ochapowace Reserve. November 21, 2002 Muriel Ellen (Mickey) Lavallee Cowessess First Nation, SK LAVALLEE (Sparvier), Muriel Ellen (Mickey)--Born September 6, 1928, left this world peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, November 19, 2002. Our Matriarch was surrounded by her children and other family members on her passing. Mickey joins in spirit her husband, Ernest Vincent; 6 children, Shirley, Steve, Thedra, Freda, Michael and Richard; her parents Herb and Elma (Taypotat) Sparvier; brothers, Jerry, Crawford, Leslie, Robert and Terry; sister, Lorraine; sons-in-law, Gilbert (Gub) and Ed Comber; and, grandsons, Perry and SonSon (Colin). Mickey is survived by 2 sisters, Connie and Joan (Earl); 3 brothers, Thomas (Cora), Dennis (Bev) and Gary; children, Doreen (Ross), Carol (Phil), Brenda (Brian), Rhonda (Alvin), John, Mack (Darcia), Bonnie, Ken (Bridgette) and Patrick; son-in-law Clarke and daughter-in-law Melody; and adopted sons Rick Kopeck and Don Pinay. Mickey also leaves 54 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Mickey lived a full life and remained the strength and pillar of the Lavallee family. She will be greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known her. Wake to be held at Cowessess Band Hall commencing at 4 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2002. Traditional funeral service at 1 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2002, interment to follow at Cowessess cemetery. Copyright c. 2000-2002 Regina Leader Post Group Inc. -=-=-=- November 21, 2002 John Joseph Toney TONEY, John Joseph - 56, Waycobah, First Nation, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 19, 2002. Born in Shubenacadie, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Susan (Googoo) Toney. He was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Waycobah. He is survived by his wife, the former Laura "Elizabeth" Bernard; daughter, Beatrice, Waycobah; son, Patrick, Glace Bay; sisters, Dianne, Lena (Lawrence) Bernard, Juanita (Dan J.) Paul, Grace (Joe) Paul, Jacqueline, all of Waycobah; brothers, Lloyd, Benedict (Annie), Albert, Fabian and Bartholomew, all of Waycobah; uncle, Peter Googoo, Wagmatcook; numerous nieces and nephews; godchildren, Ella, Nicholas, Karen Cremo, Jason Paul. He was predeceased by a daughter in infancy; uncles and aunts. Resting at the family home, 177 Subdivision Rd., Waycobah after 7 p.m. this evening. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Saturday in Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Father Bernie MacDonald officiating. Burial in the parish cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Dennis Haverstock Funeral Home, Whycocomagh. Copyright c. 2002 The Halifax Herald Limited. --------- "RE: New Mexico wants to catch Rustlers" --------- Date: Sat 23 Nov, 2002 08:22:20 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="POLICE AUTHORITY" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.daily-times.com/Stories/0,1413,129%257E6572%257E1008639,00.html New Mexico wants to catch rustlers By Jim Snyder/Staff writer November 22, 2002 SHIPROCK New Mexico wants to catch and prosecute cattle thieves on the Navajo Nation to protect Navajo and non-Navajo ranchers but can't do so because of Navajo sovereignty. A Navajo rancher living in the "checkerboard" area north of Crownpoint recently had 59 cattle stolen. It was his entire heard. With an approximate value of $600 a head, it was a $35,400 loss. The thieves are unknown. The state has its hands tied in investigating the case because of Navajo sovereignty, Ted Graham, with the New Mexico Livestock Board, said. The criminals know this and can keep the stolen cattle hidden anywhere on the 27,000 square-mile reservation, which traverses three states, for as long as they wish, he said. "They don't go to the local (off-reservation) sales board, and say sell these for me,' said Graham. "They get traded on the black market and then they lose their identity." He said cattle can be easily transported at night off the reservation when Navajo Rangers are off duty. He added the Bureau of Indian Affairs branding system cannot be read by most off-reservation cattle buyers, making it easier for thieves. State floats idea of joint powers agreement (subhead please) The New Mexico Livestock Board and district attorney's office would like to go after the criminals in cases like these, Graham said. He made his comments during the 2002 Four Corners Fall Livestock Seminar Thursday at the Shiprock Chapter House. Graham proposed to an audience of mostly Navajo ranchers that a joint powers agreement between the Navajo Nation and the state of New Mexico be made so state and county law enforcement agencies could go after cattle rustlers. The agreement would also allow the state to prosecute Navajos who steal cattle from other Navajos on the reservation. If the thieves get away with it, "The only guy it hurts is the guy who owned the cattle trying to make a living," said Graham, owner of the San Juan Livestock Auction in Aztec. Graham acknowledged such an agreement would be extremely difficult to pass, because it would involve 88 Navajo Council delegates plus the state's House and Senate all coming to an agreement. He added an agreement would be beneficial to the Navajo people because the state has more manpower and has tougher sentences for convicted felons. "It's for the protection of people who own livestock, sheep, goats and horses," Graham said. Navajo courts can only prosecute misdemeanors. Sentences and fines are light, he said. "Navajos don't like to prosecute Navajos. There's a reluctance to make a big issue out of something like that," Graham said, adding that with a joint powers agreement, "they are not being asked to give up their sovereignty. It's good for the people." Navajo rancher disagrees, says laws already in place (subhead please) Carl Todacheene of Shiprock owns approximately 100 head of cattle. Two years ago some calves that were earmarked but not yet branded were stolen off his grazing area. He said Thursday, however, that he disagreed with Graham and would oppose any proposed joint powers agreement between the Navajo Nation and the state of New Mexico. "A government to government status (already) does exist," Todacheene said. "The state can use extradition." He said the Navajo Nation "failed their laws," in the state's case against Navajo Council Delegate Johnny C. Begaye, because Navajo Vice President Taylor McKenzie signed an "arrest to extradite" order without first letting the matter go through the Navajo Court system. "A hearing is held, then a court will find out if the man is guilty or not. (If he is guilty) then the president is justified to extradite," Todacheene said. "In their haste, they signed papers without proper procedures. The president and vice president's office, which are supposed to know the law, failed. The Window Rock (Ariz.) lawyers did not follow procedure." The state dropped its case against Johnny C. Begaye, citing lack of jurisdiction. Todacheene said the state's action in this case was "good" because Navajo sovereignty and hence the Navajo government, was recognized by New Mexico. "We are co-equal," Todacheene said. He added that Navajos are proud to be American citizens and that they do not want to start their own country like "England and Germany," but rather seek to protect their sovereignty with states, just like states protect their sovereignty with each other. "Even though we were defeated, on our knees, the U.S. recognized us through the Constitution with the treaty of 1868. That's how we exist," Todacheene said. "It was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate and signed by the president in 1868. That's why we're the Navajo Nation. That's who we are." Jim Snyder: jims@daily-times.com Copyright c. 1999-2002 MediaNews Group, Inc./Farmington, NM. --------- "RE: Navajo Police raid J.C. Begay's Home" --------- Date: Tue 26 Nov, 2002 08:05:40 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="POLICE RAID" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.daily-times.com/Stories/0,1413,129%257E6572%257E1014027,00.html Navajo Police raid J.C. Begay's home By Jim Snyder/Staff writer November 26, 2002 SHIPROCK In a predawn raid Monday, Navajo Nation Police Officers and Rangers executed a search warrant at the Shiprock home of Navajo Councilman Johnny C. Begay. Also on the scene was a Navajo Nation prosecutor from Window Rock, Ariz. It is not known if Begay was in his Mesa Farm Road home at the time. Begay, a Navajo Councilman who represents the Red Valley and Cove, Ariz. chapters, recently made news when New Mexico filed felony cattle rustling charges against him Sept. 11. The district attorney's office in Farmington dropped the case Oct. 17, citing a lack of jurisdiction because the alleged crimes took place at the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry on the reservation. Monday's search "is part of an ongoing investigation (the Navajo Nation is) working on," Shiprock Police Capt. Randy John said without going into further detail. Details of the search warrant were not made public Monday. Crownpoint District Police officers, clad in camouflage fatigues and Navajo Rangers from Window Rock, Ariz., executed the warrant at 6 a.m. Officers were there most of the day. The Shiprock District Police Department did not participate. The Navajo White Collar Crime unit in Window Rock would not confirm Monday if they were investigating Begay or if they had personnel on the scene at Begay's house. All questions were referred to Chief Navajo Ranger Leonard Butler, who was not in Window Rock Monday. Approximately four marked Navajo Ranger pickup trucks and four marked Navajo Nation Police vehicles were still parked in front of Begay's residence at 12:30 p.m. No movement could be seen inside the home. Two police officers guarded the entrance to Begay's home while sitting in a police unit parked in the driveway. The front gate was bolted shut, keeping family members out. Officers referred all questions to John. Among those family members standing outside the gate was a man who identified himself only as Begay's brother. He said the media was to blame for Begay's troubles for not reporting his side of a "political" situation. Begay had refused to be interviewed last month at a special Red Valley Chapter meeting he had called. The brother also refused to be interviewed, instead referring questions to Begay's attorney, Doug Moeller of Farmington. Moeller's office in Farmington was contacted Monday, but he did not return a message asking for his comment. Begay ran against Willie Johnson, a Red Valley Chapter official, in the Nov. 5 general election and lost. Begay, a member of the Council's Judiciary Oversight Committee, will remain in office until the new council takes office in mid-January. Jim Snyder: jims@daily-times.com Copyright c. 1999-2002 MediaNews Group, Inc./Farmington, NM. --------- "RE: UAINE National Day of Mourning" --------- Date: Mon 25 Nov, 2002 08:23:22 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="DAY of MOURNING" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.nytimes.com/2002/11/24/magazine/24CRASH.html Tribal Recognition By DIRK OLIN The United American Indians of New England are preparing for their 33rd annual "National Day of Mourning" near Plymouth Rock this week. Hundreds are expected to protest on Thanksgiving, according to Colin Calloway, a professor of History and Native American Studies at Dartmouth College, to counter what they call America's "racism of the Pilgrim mythology" built on commemorations of the famous 1621 feast that was shared with Chief Massasoit's Wampanoag tribe. In past years, speakers recited a litany of historical crimes and demanded recognition of present-day American Indian plights that include widespread poverty and ill health. At least one group of Wampanoag descendants, however, is seeking another kind of notice. The Wampanoag of Mashpee, Mass., have for years petitioned to be formally recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. A tribe that can demonstrate, among other criteria, its continuous existence and its members' ancestral integrity is accorded virtual sovereignty and exempted from most state and local laws. And for hundreds of such current petitioners, federal status confers more than financial promise and the legal means to preserve their culture (through the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, say). Cora Tula Watters, chief of one 230-member band of the Shawnee Nation in Ohio, explained her group's effort to The Plain Dealer. "If you don't have recognition, the reservation people look at you as a white person who wants to be Indian," she said. "Basically, we're looking for dignity." THE CONFLICT The Mashpee, like many tribes, have been frustrated for various reasons. N. Bruce Duthu, who teaches at Vermont Law School and is a member of Louisiana's Houma tribe (which has also unsuccessfully sought recognition for years), holds responsible the B.I.A.'s Bureau of Acknowledgment and Research, which he says is underfinanced and understaffed. Worse, he adds, "historically, many of the staff had no academic training in tribal history or anthropology, and they used a litmus test that demands proofs of tribal continuity and political authority when those were precisely what came under assault through centuries of relocation and violence and forced assimilation. What's more, the bureau privileges the written record, but many tribes' most powerful evidence comes out of an oral tradition." Jeff Benedict, the author of "Without Reservation: How a Controversial Indian Tribe Rose to Power and Built the World's Largest Casino," disagrees. "Did European settlers control the history? Sure. It may be true that tribes have no written history from 300 years ago. But how about 50 or 60 or 100 years ago?" THE STAKES OF THE GAME Ever since passage of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988, tribes have been able to operate casinos in states that allow them. Benedict says one result is that the business of recognition has become "so inundated with casino and special-interest money that it's beyond broken." (In the last year, both the General Accounting Office and the Interior Department's inspector general have initiated investigations into recognition petitions.) Even if that's true in some cases, counters Anthony Gulig, an assistant professor of history at the University of Wisconsin at Whitewater, the historic redress is a net plus. "The more people understand how dire things are in many parts of Indian country," he says, "the more they'll realize how casinos have been a brilliant vehicle for the exercise of sovereignty." Duthu, who also concedes that gambling has exacerbated the recognition problem, argues that recognition can be isolated from gambling: "Tribes still have to get permission from state regulators for casinos." To that, Benedict replies that courts have eviscerated states' power to block Indian casinos, adding: "All the regular problems of casino development are compounded by sovereignty. The workers have no labor protection. Zoning laws, building codes, environmental regulations -- you name it, they don't apply." That's why Benedict supports reviving a recognition moratorium that was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate last year. It's also why, as president of the Connecticut Alliance Against Casino Expansion, he's trying to prevent any additional casinos from being built in the state. NUMBERS BEHIND THE STORY * $12.7 billion in annual Indian gambling revenues, topping the take in Las Vegas. * 562 currently recognized tribes; total membership, 1.6 million. * 220 tribes in 39 states currently petitioning the B.I.A. * 201 tribes with gambling operations (27 top $100 million per year). * 11 members on the Bureau of Acknowledgment and Research responsible for 135 petitions received from 1991 to 2001 that ranged up to 100,000 pages each. REWRITING HISTORY Recent academic explorations challenge in other ways how Indians are recognized. The essays in "The Backbone of History," edited by Dr. Richard H. Steckel and Dr. Jerome C. Rose, confirm earlier findings that Indian health declined markedly before the arrival of Columbus. In "The Ecological Indian," Shepard Krech III, a Brown University anthropologist, portrays Indians aggressively engaged in commercial fur trading, which endangered local species. His study undermines "visions of primordial environmentalists." But Krech stresses that an "anti-Edenic" revision of some history doesn't mitigate a level of present-day responsibility for a panoply of other historical wrongs. "The co-optation of my book fascinates me," he says. Even Benedict does not dismiss the legitimacy of the Thanksgiving protesters: "That casinos somehow help pay back has serious power because it appeals to people's sense of fairness. We have a terrible track record of mistreating Indians in this country." He has no problem, however, separating that reality from his cause. "We're not redressing historic wrongs by granting recognition to tribes like the ones in Connecticut," he says. "That's just been cleverly used by the casino entrepreneurs to protect them against criticism." Copyright c. 2002 The New York Times Company. --------- "RE: Government to appeal Contempt Sanctions" --------- Date: Thu 21 Nov, 2002 08:54:19 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="CONTEMPTIOUS NORTON" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.montanaforum.com/rednews/2002/11/20/build/tribal/contemptappeal Government to appeal contempt sanctions By ROBERT GEHRKE Associated Press Wednesday, November 20, 2002 WASHINGTON - Interior Secretary Gale Norton will challenge a judge's ruling that held her in contempt for concealing failures in fixing a history of mismanagement of royalties from Indian land. Government attorneys filed a notice with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday indicating they plan to appeal the September contempt ruling by U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth. "The Justice Department and the Department of Interior remain confident that the law and the facts of this case do not justify the court's Sept. 17 finding of contempt," said Interior Department spokesman Dan DuBray. Lamberth ruled in September that Norton and Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs Neal A. McCaleb had failed to comply with his 1999 order to the department to account for more than a century of proceeds from oil, gas, mining and timber royalties on Indian land. Moreover, Lamberth said they had committed "fraud on the court" by concealing the failures and misrepresenting their progress in fixing the management problems and protecting the Indian money. "In my 15 years on the bench, I have never seen a litigant make such a concerted effort to subvert the truth-seeking function of the judicial process," Lamberth wrote in his ruling. "The Department of Interior is truly an embarrassment to the federal government in general and the executive branch in particular." Norton was the third Cabinet official held in contempt since the class- action lawsuit was filed in 1996 on behalf of 350,000 American Indian account holders. Former President Clinton's Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt and Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin were found in contempt in 1999. Copyright c. 2002 Associated Press. All rights reserved. Copyright c. 2000-2002 Montana Standard and Lee Enterprises. --------- "RE: Top Bush Indian Affairs Aide quits" --------- Date: Fri 22 Nov, 2002 08:22:20 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="McCALEB QUITS" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.daily-times.com/Stories/0,1413,129%257E6574%257E1006505,00.html Top Bush Indian Affairs aide quits, citing litigation By Bill McAllister/Daily Times Washington Bureau chief November 21, 2002 WASHINGTON Neal A. McCaleb, the head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs who is facing contempt of court sanctions along with Interior Secretary Gale Norton, announced Thursday that he will resign, saying he was wary of the "contentious and litigous environment" that he would face. The 66-year-old member of Oklahoma's Chickasaw Nation became the first of Norton's presidentially-appointed deputies to announce he was leaving office. Norton said she accepted his resignation "with great reluctance, deep regret and a sense of personal loss." As assistant interior secretary for Indian affairs, McCaleb was thrust into a key role in defending the Bush administration in a massive lawsuit over the BIA's handling of more than 350,000 trust accounts belonging to American Indians. In September U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth held Norton and McCaleb guilty of four counts of civil contempt, holding they had committed "a fraud on the court" by withholding evidence in the case. Justice Department lawyers this week filed notice of appeal in the litigation, which apparently figured in McCaleb's decision to retire effective Dec. 31. Lamberth has yet to say what sanctions he will impose on either Norton or McCaleb, who is the Bush administration's highest ranking American Indian. The judge previously imposed large fines on former Interior secretary Bruce Babbitt and his top Indian affairs aide, Kevin Gover, after they were found guilty of civil contempt in the same case. In a statement released Thursday night, McCaleb cited the toll that the trust litigation has imposed on him and the department. "Unfortunately, the litigation has taken first priority in too many activities, thus distracting attention from the other important goals that could provide more long-term benefits for Indian Country," he said. "In my current position, I have been disappointed to learn that a contentious and litigous environment obscures the hard work that remains before us," he said. Dennis Gingold, the former Denver lawyer who has lead the litigation against McCaleb and other Interior officials, said the former BIA director will still have to answer for his actions in the case. "He can run, but he can't hide," Gingold said. "We are going to pursue him, whatever it takes." When the judge issued his latest contempt finding he had his most harsh words for Norton, but he also faulted McCaleb's actions in a case he said "has served as the gold standard for mismanagement by the federal government for more than a century." In their defense, government lawyers contended that both Norton and McCaleb had inherited a much-troubled accounting system from the Clinton administration and were making strides to correct the abuses of the past. McCaleb, a former state highway official in Oklahoma, praised Norton and Deputy Interior Secretary J. Steven Griles for their "personal commitment to bring real and lasting reform in the area of American Indian trust asset management. At DOI dedicated people at the highest level are working day and night in the area of trust reform." Bill McAllister: bmcallister@denverpost.com Copyright c. 1999-2002 MediaNews Group, Inc./Farmington, NM. --------- "RE: What is a Patriot" --------- Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2002 17:17:11 -0600 From: Lawrence Sampson Subj: What is a patriot? Mailing List: Native American Chat http://www.soaw.org/new/newswire_detail.php?id=169 U.S. Should Close Its 'school for assassins' Thursday, November 21st 2002 The Herald (Rock Hill, S.C.) By Ginger Williams / Special to The Herald On the weekend of Nov. 16 and 17, I accompanied about 25 Winthrop faculty and students this year to the 13th annual School of the Americas protest at Ft. Benning, Ga. This was my third trip with Winthrop students and faculty, but the largest ever. About 10,000 people from all over the United States attended this year's vigil. The U.S. Army School of Americas was created in 1946 at the beginning of the Cold War and was located in Panama, but was moved in 1984 to Columbus, Ga., largely because of the protests in Panama and its reputation in Latin America of being a "school for assassins." The graduates of the school have been linked to the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero in El Salvador in 1980, just after he gave a mass in the national cathedral urging the military to lay down their arms during a bloody civil war. Later in the same year S.O.A. graduates killed four U.S. Catholic Church workers on a rural road in El Salvador. The U.S. women had been working with the poor of that country trying to make their world a better place. Many notorious dictators graduated from the School of the Americas, from General Manuel Noriega of Panama (who is now serving a 40-year sentence in a U.S. federal prison for drug trafficking), to General Hugo Banzer Suarez, military dictator of Bolivia in the 1970s (and 1988 S.O.A. Hall of Fame initiate) best known for torture and oppression in his country and for initiating the "Banzer Plan" to silence outspoken members of the Church. In November 1989 SOA graduates killed six Jesuit priests, their coworkers and a coworker's daughter in El Salvador. After that, in 1990, Father Roy Bourgeois, a Maryknoll Catholic priest decided that the School of the Americas had taken too many lives and decided to commit his life to closing the school. Bourgeois had personally known two of the churchwomen who were killed in El Salvador; they were his Maryknoll sisters. In November of 1990, Bourgeois, along with several others, staged their first protest at the gates of Ft. Benning. Bourgeois moved across the street from the school to run his organization, School of the Americas Watch, with the blessings of his Maryknoll order. Every November since, people gathered at the gates of Ft. Benning to request the closing of the school. In 2000, Congress voted to shut down the School of the Americas, but it reopened three months later under a different name - Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation. The SOA Watch organization charges that it is "the same shame under a different name." SOA Watch gained support and steam when torture manuals used at the school were discovered in 1996. News of these manuals used to teach soldiers in torture methods reached the public and brought public pressure to stop teaching torture at the SOA. Although the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation no longer instructs Latin American soldiers in the methods of torture, it still instructs them in counterinsurgency, which often is unleashed on the poor people of Latin America. Authoritarian brutality What most Americans don't understand about the training of Latin American soldiers in counterinsurgency warfare is that most Latin American countries have suffered under several authoritarian military dictatorships and remain only one step away from succumbing to military rule. Latin America does not have a history of the subordination of the military to civilian rule. And Latin American militaries don't only fight foreign wars; they often become embroiled in wars against their own citizens. I consider myself to be patriotic. I believe that we need to have a well-trained military to defend our nation. I was raised near a navel base where my father worked for 42 years and I am grateful for the opportunities that provided my family and me, as neither of my parents could afford college. My father's service in the navy provided my sisters and me a college education. It was my university studies in Latin American history, however, that alerted me to the historically rooted problems in Latin American militaries and military governments. I support the war on terrorism and agree with President Bush that we need to work to defeat terrorism wherever it exists. But a terrorist school exists on American soil and I believe we need to do our part in the war on terror and shut it down. Ft. Benning can continue to train American soldiers without the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (American soldiers do not train at WHISC anyway), and do its job defending the United States and American citizens. Treat neighbors better My participation in the SOA/WHISC protest solidified my commitment to trying to build better relations between the United States and our neighbors in Latin America. It also solidified my support in the struggle to end terrorism. And it also gave me hope that a better world is possible. My colleagues who accompanied me also shared my sentiments, as did our students. Dr. Aurora Fiengo-Varn, who teaches Spanish at Winthrop University, and hails from Panama where the SOA originally was located said that participating in the demonstration "let her know that some people really do care" and that it healed so much of the human suffering that she witnessed growing up in Central America. Gisela DeSantiago, a political science major at Winthrop, noted her captivation by the "number of people of all races, religions and political ideologies who gathered in stand up for all the Latin Americans who have been subjected to abuse and terrorism by their own soldiers, graduates of SOA/WHISC. Dr. Jennifer Disney, a new political scientist at Winthrop, was most struck by the diverse interfaith presence, the "absolute commitment to peace and nonviolence, and the connections of the movement makes between different domestic and foreign policy goals." And for Anna Grazia Cafaro, a graduate student in Modern Languages, "it felt that being there in the funeral procession at Ft. Benning memorializing the deaths of Latin Americans killed by SOA/WHISC graduates was my contribution to something bigger than my own life." Ginger Williams is an associate professor of Latin American history at Winthrop University. -- Lawrence Sampson Delaware/Eastern Band Cherokee American Indian Movement http://www.setaim.com "They keep asking us,what's wrong with you? We keep saying back,what's wrong with you? What's wrong with you,is what's wrong with us.... We weren't lost,and didn't need any book." John Trudell --------- "RE: Native American Omnibus Act OK Unlikely" --------- Date: Fri 22 Nov, 2002 08:22:20 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="INDIAN BILL" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?id=1&display=rednews/ Indian bill OK unlikely BY JODI RAVE LEE Gazette News Service November 22, 2002 A Native American Omnibus Act containing bills deemed urgent by American Indians might not be heard by the U.S. House when it holds its final session today. Approval of a Homeland Security Department is the House's top priority. "Right now, it isn't good," Larry VanHoose, spokesman for Rep. J.D. Hayworth, R-Ariz., said Thursday "There are many pieces of legislation in line basically because of the logjam in the Senate this year. The question is, 'Where do you start and where do you stop?' In this case it begins and ends with homeland security." Lisa Oshiro, California Indian Legal Services attorney in Washington, D. C., was optimistic that progress could be made. "I'm hoping the lobbyists are drumming up support. Between the House Resources Committee and Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, they slimmed down the bill to provisions that had unanimous support." The Native American Omnibus Act cleared the Senate Wednesday. Its passage in the House would reauthorize money through 2006 for eight Native programs, including substance abuse programs, health care for urban Indians and youth, emergency shelters, child protection and Navajo-Hopi relocation housing. The act also addressed water rights and trust land amendments relating to specific tribes. "It doesn't include all the legislation worked on this year," Oshiro said. "There's a lot more work that will have to be redone if this doesn't pass." The act also includes much-expected amendments to the Indian Land Consolidation Act, including a federal probate code. The new provisions would make it easier to pass Native land allotments to lineal descendants of the original landowner rather than pass it on to unrelated heirs of the surviving spouse. The amendments would also streamline the process for the Interior secretary to approve tribal probate codes - regulations that determine who inherits American Indian trust lands. When the Indian Land Consolidation Act was first passed in 1983, it gave tribes the ability to write probate codes, but only seven tribes have done so because of barriers within the Interior Department, said John Dossett, a National Congress of American Indians attorney. The Interior Department is being sued in a class action by American Indian landowners who seek reform of the trust land management system. They own more than three million land allotments, all held in trust by the government. If the House doesn't pass the Native American Omnibus Act today, chances are that the land consolidation bill will not be revisited until April or much later. "The reality is a lot of legislation passes every two years," Dossett said. "You tend to get these kind of things done at the end of Congress." The two-year session of the 107th Congress becomes history today. The last Native American Omnibus Act was passed in 2000. "The battle wages," said VanHoose. "We haven't given up yet." Reach Jodi Rave Lee at 402-473-7240 or jrave@journalstar.com Copyright c. 2002 The Billings Gazette, a division of Lee Enterprises. --------- "RE: Congress passes Arkansas Riverbed Legislation" --------- Date: Thu 21 Nov, 2002 08:54:19 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="ARKANSAS RIVERBED" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.newsok.com/cgi-bin/show_article Congress passes Arkansas Riverbed legislation 2002-11-20 By The Associated Press The U.S. Senate approved legislation that will settle a dispute between the federal government and three American Indian tribes over portions of the Arkansas Riverbed. Under the bill, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Brad Carson, D-Okla., the Cherokee, Chickasaw and Choctaw nations retain title to the riverbed and banks they own. The tribes will receive a $40 million settlement for past damages and will relinquish claims to disputed lands. The Cherokees will get 50 percent of the money, the Choctaws will receive 37.5 percent and the Chickasaws will be awarded 12.5 percent of the settlement, officials said. The Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw Claims Settlement Act allows the money to be distributed over a four-year period. It was introduced in the House by Carson and Reps. Wes Watkins and John Sullivan, both R-Okla., and Dale Kildee, D-Mich. The settlement can be used for a variety of purposes other than per capita payments to tribal members. U.S. Sen. Jim Inhofe sponsored the measure in the Senate. "We have been waiting for this day since 1970, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the riverbed was still ours," said Chad Smith, Cherokee Nation principal chief. "We have worked for this settlement for more than 30 years." Private citizens, including some tribal members, occupy 7,750 acres of tribal riverbed land. The settlement will prevent the federal government from pursuing court action to remove the occupants. "This settlement will be a great benefit not only to the people of the Cherokee Nation, but also to many non-Indian citizens of Oklahoma as well," Smith said. "It's a win-win situation for the tribes and Oklahoma residents." The bill now goes to President Bush for his signature. Copyright c. 2002, Produced by NewsOK/NEWS 9/The Oklahoman. --------- "RE: Kiowa Leaders in Power Struggle" --------- Date: Tue 19 Nov, 2002 08:33:13 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="KIOWA UPHEAVAL" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.okit.com/news/2002/novdec/kiowatakeover.html Kiowa leaders in power struggle By Louis Gray General Manager Vandalism, alleged take-overs, nervous employees and security guards are part of the everyday life in Carnegie, OK as the leadership of the Kiowa Business Committee (KBC) struggle for power. Getting news from the Kiowa Capitol is difficult since the phone lines are cut almost daily at the tribes complex. A source who wished to remin anonymous said tensions are running high with daily visits from a faction of the KBC led by board member Bill Tsoodle. He and KBC members Joycetta Bear Elliot and Steve Quoetone have been attempting to force the rest of the board to meet. Since the trouble began there hasn't neen any meetings of the Kiowa governing body. The other side is led by Chairman Clifford McKenzie, Vice-Chairman Harrison (Hess) Bointy and Secretary Kathleen Cannon. The unnamed source said this group acts according to to tribal law as administrators for the Kiowa tribe. The Native American Times could find no listing for Tsoodle and the number listed for Quoetone was the wrong number. Also there is no lisitng for McKenzie. The Native American Times made numerous calls to the Kiowa headquarters. A woman who didn't didn't identify herself said Bointy was in but was busy. She took this paper's number but the call was never returned. Bointy was listed but was not home. He reportedly was at the complex late in the evening overseeing the repair of the telephone lines which were cut after work hours. The source said Tsoodle and his group tried to take-over the Kiowa complex several weeks ago. An employee who also wished anonymity said Tsoodle's group will storm into the complex during the day and tell everyone to leave or they will be arrested. Tsoodle is reportedly a U.S. Marshal. "It just makes me upset with those people hollowering at us" the employee said. After the near take-over,security gurads were brought in to guard the complex. Tsoodle reportedly has a video tape of the alleged take-over and said it was non-violent and has the the proof to back up his claim. Tsoodle and his group make daily trips to the complex according to witnesses and push by the guards to start trouble. The unnamed source said it's getting so bad the guards are refusing to work. One point of contention is over hiring. Bointy asked Tsoodle what he wanted on Tuesday November 12 during one of the confrontations. Tsoodle reportedly told Bointy he wanted to rehire some recently fired emplyees. One ex-emplyee Frances Bailey who once headed security has joined Tsoodle's faction. Tsoodle and Bointy are reportedly closely related. Meanwhile important decisions are being put on hold. Resolutions needed to secure federal funding worth millions of dollars have not been made because of the internal strife. McKenzie is reportedly too ill to come to work and mucyh of the day to day operations is being handled by Bointy and Acting Tribal Administrator Brenda Doyeto. A source said Bointy won't meet with the KBC because he was alerted to a contract was issued by the opposition to beat him up. No one from Tsoodle's group was available to speak on their behalf. Kiowa update At press time several incidents have occurred at the Kiowa Complex in Carnegie, OK where warring factions have waged war over control of the western tribe. The Native American Times tried numerous times to reach Anadarko area superintendent Betty Tippiconi on the events occurring at the Kiowa complex where reports of violence and vandalism are happening at a daily basis. The one constant is that few want to talk to the press or identify themselves. The Regional Director Dan Deer in Water is out of town for the next two weeks according to a receptionist. Terry Bruner an administrative officer with the BIA said the conflict between the warring parties in Carnegie is a "internal affair and the bureau is looking to the tribe to resolve it." He said the only time when the bureau would get involved is when federal funds were being jeopardized. He said there is a full membership of the KBC and they need to meet and resolve their own issues. He said does not have policemen stationed at the site but it is part of their route. A source in federal programs said the main switchboard was out and that she was under the impression that Harrison Bointy was meeting with the Area Superintendent on Thursday November 14th to talk about the problems. The Native American Times called Tippiconi's office several times but was informed she was in a meeting and could not be disturbed. The meeting was going on at the same time Bointy was supposed to be meeting with Tippiconi although the superintendent's secretary would not confirm who was in the meeting. The Times then call BIA police chief Ronald Poolaw. He too was in a meeting. After leaving a message, the Times called back and was informed Poolaw left for the day in the middle of the afternoon. The Times also learned there was a physical confrontation at the Kiowa complex Wednesday night on November 13 between ex-security director Frances Baily and one of the security guards hired to protect the complex. Native American Times is Copyright c. 2000-2001 Oklahoma Indian Times, Inc. --------- "RE: Oglala Sioux choose Steele over Means" --------- Date: Thu 21 Nov, 2002 08:54:19 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="OST ELECTION" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A17550-2002Nov20.html Oglala Sioux Choose Steele Over Means Victor Favors Incremental Change By Robert E. Pierre Washington Post Staff Writer Thursday, November 21, 2002; Page A03 RAPID CITY, S.D., Nov. 20 -- Russell Means's bid to head the Oglala Sioux Tribe fell short this morning as results from Tuesday's election showed him losing to incumbent John Yellow Bird Steele, who was elected for his fourth term. Means had handily won a six-person primary held two weeks ago, beating Steele by 10 percentage points, and had been confident of victory this week. But unofficial results released this morning showed Steele with 2, 526 votes to 2,014 for Means. Means, 63, was a leader in the 1973 armed takeover for American Indian rights at Wounded Knee, S.D., site of the U.S. Army's 1890 massacre of Indian men, women and children. A longtime Native American activist, he also has appeared in 10 Hollywood movies and run unsuccessfully for president of the United States and governor of New Mexico. In 1974, he was robbed of the tribal presidency by an election that authorities later agreed was fraudulent. In the current campaign, Means ran on a platform that included trying to limit the federal government's involvement in Indian affairs, bringing more development to the reservation and sharing profits from the Prairie Wind Casino directly with each resident on the Pine Ridge Reservation. In the end, however, voters chose to stick with Steele, 56, who has been on the reservation all his life, except for a four-year military tour during the Vietnam War. He has been in tribal government since 1978, and favors incremental change as opposed to Means's confrontational style. Steele said that he, too, wants change, but that it will come only through hard work and not by making unattainable promises. Copyright c. 2002 The Washington Post Company. --------- "RE: Mohawk Activist under Attack" --------- Date: 22 Nov 2002 00:58:00 +0200 From: ASWAD@anarch.free.de Subj: (en) "Canada", Mohawk Activist Under Attack In OCAP Flaherty Eviction Mailing List: ndn-aim ________________________________________________ A - I N F O S N E W S S E R V I C E http://www.ainfos.ca/ http://ainfos.ca/index24.html ________________________________________________ > From: OCAP > Subject: COURT SUPPORT: MOHAWK ACTIVIST UNDER ATTACK ** Please Forward Far and Wide ** MOHAWK ACTIVIST UNDER ATTACK IN OCAP FLAHERTY EVICTION TRIAL VERDICT AND POSSIBLE SENTENCING FOR SHAWN BRANT OSHAWA COURTHOUSE, COURTROOM 1, 242 KING STREET EAST THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 9.30 AM OR BUS LEAVES OCAP OFFICE, 517 COLLEGE STREET, TORONTO AT 8.00 AM (PLEASE REGISTER) In the James Flaherty eviction trial of OCAP members, the Durham Crown has chosen to drop the charges against most people. Mohawk activist, Shawn Brant, however, has been singled out for some very ugly special attention. The Crown is simply arguing that any and all 'wrongdoing' that is connected with the event can and should be laid at Shawn's feet. His lawyer, Peter Rosenthal, stresses that 'no evidence was produced that Shawn Brant damaged anything in the office, yet it is suggested that he should be held responsible for the conduct of others present'. The implications for those resisting the policies of people like James Flaherty are as serious as they are obvious. If some participant in a political demonstration, selected on the basis of being a 'leader' or on some other basis, can be held accountable for any and all actions carried out, then the police and courts will have the ability to pick out and persecute those they seek to silence. We simply cannot allow Shawn to be singled out in this way. As a Mohawk who has worked tirelessly to build a link between our struggles and those of his Nation against poverty and oppression, we have the clearest responsibility to mobilize on his behalf. Justice has been denied First Nations people too long by this Government. The positions taken by the State in this case, right down to denying Shawn the right to hunt and feed his family and others in the community this winter, provide just one more example of how First Nations people are criminalized and oppressed As part of their drive to criminalize OCAP and its supporters, a special phalanx of guards has been positioned outside the courtroom where the Flaherty eviction cases have been heard. We are appealing to everyone to join us on the 28th and help give their metal detectors a special workout! For more information or to register for the bus call OCAP at (416) 925-6939 ** Ontario Coalition Against Poverty 517 College Street, Suite 234 Toronto, Ontario M5G 4A2 416-925-6939 ocap@tao.ca www.ocap.ca ** ****** The A-Infos News Service ****** News about and of interest to anarchists --------- "RE: Colorado River Water for Peabody Coal" --------- Date: Nov 22 7:00am From: wolvbtch@aol.comnope (n.c.runningwolf) Subj: plenty water for coal, eh? Newsgroup: alt.native always plenty water for coal, for white companies, for golf courses... where is it for the people who have used it wisely for centuries? this water is for PEABODY COAL, but notice how that legislator says it is for the hopi and the navajo good???? http://www.azdailysun.com/non_sec/nav_includes/story.cfm?storyID=50473 Conservationists decry pipeline GARY GHIOTO Sun Staff Reporter 10/10/2002 Arizona environmental groups expressed outrage Wednesday about "unbelievable" legislation opening the door for a $125 million pumping station and pipeline in Grand Canyon to supply coal mining operations on the Navajo and Hopi reservations. Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., amended a bill last week allowing the Fort McDowell Indian Community to lease 6,500-acre feet of Colorado River for the Black Mesa and Kayenta Coal mines owned by Peabody Coal. Delivering the water will require an unprecedented public works project comparable to construction of Glen Canyon Dam four decades ago. According to a Bureau of Reclamation report obtained by the Arizona Daily Sun, the project will require drilling 1,200-foot shafts through the canyon rim and building pumping stations and storage tanks. The pipeline will begin at a diversion point on the river from Jackass Canyon, a popular hiking spot some eight miles downstream from Lees Ferry. From there it will wind along the Navajo reservation to Black Mesa on the Hopi reservation. "It's an unbelievable proposal. It flies in the face of what we know the American public feels about the Grand Canyon and the care the federal government ought to be taking with the Grand Canyon," said Geoff Barnard, president of Grand Canyon Trust. Kyl, in a phone interview Wednesday from his Capital Hill office, said he was surprised by the outcry from conservation groups. The Hopi Tribe supports the amendment because it would provide a new water source for Peabody mining operations and its 165-mile slurry pipeline, he said. The company pumps a billion gallons a year from the pristine N-aquifer, the only source of potable water for Hopi villages. "That's why we're doing it. I think there is a very strong environmental reason to do that and there's certainly nothing that we're authorizing here that would have any adverse environmental impact. In fact, it's quite the opposite," Kyl said. Rob Smith, Southwestern Representative for the Sierra Club, called the pipeline project an "extraordinary invasion" of Grand Canyon National Park that clears the way "for tearing up the shoreline, building water treatment and pumping plants." "The Colorado River belongs in Grand Canyon National Park, not in a coal slurry pipeline," Smith said. Supporters of the pipeline facility say it will be located on Navajo Nation land and not be in the Park. The site near the Colorado River for the pumping station and first stage of the pipeline is claimed by the Navajo Nation. Hikers must obtain permits from Navajo authorities to visit the area. Grand Canyon National Park manages Jackass Canyon as "potential wilderness." Kyl said that to his knowledge, the land in question is not part of the Park. According to a Bureau of Reclamation report obtained by the Arizona Daily Sun, "The diversion structure may be located within the boundary of the Grand Canyon National Park." The Bureau noted that the National Park Service and the Navajo Nation are locked in a "complex dispute" over the Park's boundary on the east side of Marble Canyon. The Trust and the Sierra Club insist the facility is in the Park. "Our position is that any industrial infrastructure in Grand Canyon National Park is unacceptable. We are rather amazed that it's come up. ... This is the wrong place to do it," Barnard said. He continued: "We are very supportive of getting Peabody out of pumping groundwater on Black Mesa and we think all alternatives, except this one, should be carefully investigated." Scott Canty, legal counsel for the Hopi Tribe, said fears that the project will cause environmental damage or spoil the Colorado River experience for rafters or fishermen are unfounded. "The thing the environmental groups overlook is that the way this pipeline is designed, you won't even see it. You won't even know it's there... it's completely buried even the pumping facilities are buried. I don't know what they've got to complain about except during the construction phase," Canty said. He added that Colorado River pipelines are not unusual. Grand Canyon National Park is studying a plan to replace its antiquated pipeline with a new one, Canty said. Though the legislation does not specifically call for a pipeline, the Hopi Tribe and Peabody Coal are in agreement that one must be built to replace the N-aquifer water used by the company. The Hopi Tribe set a 2005 deadline for Peabody to stop using aquifer water for mining operations and a coal slurry pipeline from Black Mesa to the Mohave Generating Station in Laughlin, Nev. The Bureau of Reclamation finished work this week on a report called "Peabody Coal Black Mesa Mine Water Supply Appraisal Study" that details the scope, cost and impact of the pipeline facility. For the short term, construction of a drill hole and pumping plant will require excavation that will likely be viewed as an eyesore by boaters, hikers and fishermen enjoying Jackass Canyon, the Bureau said. In the long term, the drill hole and storage tank on the Canyon rim won't be visible to anyone descending Jackass Canyon. But the pumping plant will be visible, the report said. Locating a pumping plant in the Canyon will require the Park Service to withdraw the area as a "potential wilderness," the Bureau said. Meanwhile, the fate of Kyl's amendment is unclear. Because of some technical problems with the amendment, the language concerning the water leasing for Peabody Coal was taken out of the Zuni water rights bill. Kyl said a new version of the amendment should be ready this week and will be included in the Zuni bill and headed for a full Senate vote next week. The provision, attached to an unrelated bill resolving a long-standing water dispute with the River Runners for Wilderness, said the amendment had been stripped from the bill it had been tacked on and thanked supporters for "killing the Grand Canyon pipeline deal." Kyl said the amendment is far from dead. "This is very important to the Hopi and Navajo tribes, and we want to try and accommodate them," he added. ----- some people forget, some people forgive.. me? i do neither... http://hometown.aol.com/wolvbtch/index.html Free Leonard Peltier --------- "RE: Feds and Anglican Church reach deal" --------- Date: Thu 21 Nov, 2002 08:54:19 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="ANGLICAN COPOUT" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/Canada/2002/11/20/4991-cp.html Feds, Anglican Church reach deal By SUE BAILEY -- Associated Press November 20, 2002 OTTAWA (CP) -- The federal government and the Anglican Church of Canada have reached a deal that, if ratified, would see the religious group pay up to $25 million to those abused in its native residential schools. Cabinet minister Ralph Goodale, head of Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada, confirmed the deal Wednesday alongside Archbishop Michael Peers. The proposal, to be voted on by Anglican districts across Canada by Christmas, would see the national church pay 30 per cent of the compensation of valid claims up to a maximum of $25 million. The federal government would pay 70 per cent. The deal, which involves only the Anglican Church, comes after more than two years of haggling between church bishops and federal negotiators over how to split the cost of damages being awarded in mounting lawsuits. It's estimated that more than 90,000 aboriginal children aged six and older attended the live-in schools -- often against their will -- from 1930 until the last one closed outside Regina in 1996. The schools, funded by Ottawa but run by the Catholic, Anglican, United and Presbyterian churches until the 1970s, are also blamed for stripping generations of former students of their native languages and culture. More than 4,500 lawsuits representing at least 12,000 claimants have been filed since the federal government officially apologized in 1998 for widespread abuse. To date, a handful of lawsuits have made it through the courts, with conflicting judgments on how church and government should split costs. Copyright c. 2002, CANOE, a division of Netgraphe Inc. --------- "RE: Kahkewistahaw First Nation to vote on Settlement" --------- Date: Mon 25 Nov, 2002 08:23:22 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="LAND CLAIM" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.canoe.ca/NationalTicker/CANOE-wire.Land-Claim-Settlement.html Saskatchewan First Nation to vote on $95-million land-claim settlement November 24, 2002 REGINA (CP) -- Members of Saskatchewan's Kahkewistahaw First Nation will vote Monday on a land-claim settlement totalling nearly $95-million. The band reached the settlement with Ottawa last month after years of negotiation. Band leaders say the money will buy additional land and create economic opportunities for members of the community. The Kahkewistahaw claim dates back to 1907 when the band lost about 75 per cent of its land to European settlers who moved to the Prairies. To ratify the settlement, 51 per cent of band members must approve the deal. In 1907, about 13,300 hectares of land were taken from the southern part of the reserve located about 150 kilometres east of Regina. The land was sold to settlers moving into the area in 1907 and 1910. Unsold portions of the land, just under 2,000 hectares, were returned to reserve status in 1963. The band submitted a compensation claim in 1989 and five years later asked the Indian Claims Commission to conduct an inquiry into the federal government's rejection of its claim. In its report of February 1997, the commission found the federal government had breached its legal obligation to the First Nation in 1907 by engaging in "tainted dealings." "The government not only failed in its obligation to protect the Kahkewistahaw band but served in fact as a cunning intermediary in procuring a surrender (of land) that can only be described as unconscionable and tainted in its concept, passage and implementation," the federally appointed commission found. Copyright c. 2002, CANOE, a division of Netgraphe Inc. --------- "RE: Innu Community prepares to leave Davis Inlet" --------- Date: Thu 21 Nov, 2002 08:54:19 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="DAVIS INLET" http://cbc.ca/stories/2002/11/20/innu021120 Innu community prepares to leave Davis Inlet Wed, 20 Nov 2002 17:52:49 DAVIS INLET, LABRADOR - The 600 Innu living in Davis Inlet, Labrador, are getting ready to pack up their whole community and move to a new one. It is the culmination of a relocation project that began six years ago. The move date is getting closer and the relocation isn't without obstacles. But the Innu hope the move will help them leave the community's troubled past behind. On Dec. 14, the move will begin. The 600 Innu will take their belongings by snowmobile over frozen water to their new home. It's called Natuashish and it includes a new school, a new health centre, a new airstrip and 133 brand new houses. But when the Innu move not all those houses will be ready. That's because construction is behind schedule. Twenty-nine residences won't be complete. That concerns former band chief Katie Riche. She recently visited what will be her new home. "The floor is not done, walls are not plastered, the plywood isn't on the floor, so there's a lot of work that needs to be done, " she said. The Department of Indian and Northern Affairs says that until all the houses are done next February, people can either remain in Davis Inlet or live with family. In the meantime, the Innu are being taught how to deal with accommodations that are almost foreign to them. The homes will have running water and sewage systems, amenities the Innu didn't have in Davis Inlet. All the Innu agree the move is worth the wait. They say when they look at their new community, they see more than bricks and mortar, they see a new start. Written by CBC News Online staff Copyright c. 2002 CBC. All rights reserved. --------- "RE: Silence in the Mexican South" --------- Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2002 16:55:57 -0600 (CST) From: owner-chiapas95-english@eco.utexas.edu (Chiapas95-english) Subj: En;BBC,Silence in the Mexican south,Nov 16 Mailing List: Chiapas95-English - This message is forwarded to you by the editors of the Chiapas95 newslists. To contact the editors or to submit material for posting send to: . From: dana.aldea@t-online.de (Dana) To: Saturday, 16 November, 2002, 12:44 GMT Silence in the Mexican south The Zapatistas have now retreated into silence By Nick Caistor in Chiapas A tiny old man wearing a green oilskin hat and a red poncho comes shuffling up to me in the street. He's got a huge plastic bag hanging down his back, held on by a strap across his forehead, and he wants to sell me whatever is in it. He is one of the majority of indigenous people who live in this region in Mexico's deep south. They want to control us as if we were children, to look after our affairs until they consider us adult enough to take responsibility for ourselves Indigenous commentator We're in the town of San Cristobal de las Casas, the gateway to the highlands of Chiapas. It's an imposing colonial town, the capital of the state under Spanish rule. It's situated about 11,000 feet up in the mountains, and is surrounded by misty pine woods, which become denser and wetter in the forests even further up in the mountains. San Cristobal was the most important of the towns seized by the Zapatista army in their revolt back in 1994, when their uprising alerted the whole world to the misery and discontent of the local indigenous population. Peace commission Some 200 people were killed during the revolt, and there have been almost as many deaths in the region since. Eventually, the Zapatistas agreed to sit down with a government peace commission. After several years of off-on talks, the two sides agreed on a peace settlement - the San Andres accord. This peace deal allowed the indigenous people of Chiapas and other states of the Mexican federation - some 10 million people altogether - a large measure of autonomy. President Fox's promises of change appear to have faltered It agreed to let the indigenous communities to own their lands collectively rather than individually. It allowed their traditional authorities to be the ones who administered justice in indigenous areas and established other mechanisms for the indigenous voices to be heard and respected as equals. The government in power until 2000 did nothing to implement these peace accords. But Vicente Fox, who swept to power in that year's elections on a promise to bring change to all levels of Mexican society, boasted that he could solve the indigenous problem in Chiapas "in 15 minutes." Autonomy He started well. He sent the San Andres peace agreement to the Mexican Congress for it to be debated and signed into law. This guaranteed a new and more just status for all Mexico's indigenous peoples. But many members of Congress, particularly in the PRI party, did not like the deal. They thought it was giving away too much, and transforming the indigenous people from citizens without rights to citizens who had more guarantees than anyone else in Mexico. The "Indian law" has been rejected by the indigenous people They were worried that the autonomy being offered to Zapatistas and other groups might create states within Mexico, and make the country ungovernable. So the federal Congress in Mexico City modified almost all of the clauses of the peace agreement, and then passed this modified legislation into law. Since then, the states in the Mexican federation with a large indigenous population have rejected the new "Indian law". "We're back to the Spanish colonial system," one indigenous commentator argued. "They want to control us as if we were children, to look after our affairs until they consider us adult enough to take responsibility for ourselves." Jungle retreat The Zapatista response was even more emphatic. They rejected the new legislation, and since then have refused to talk to anyone. They have withdrawn to their strongholds in the Chiapas mountains and retreated into complete silence. Whereas before they made pronouncements, used e-mail and other electronic means to give their views on the situation in Mexico and the rest of the world, they are now saying nothing at all. This silence is deeply worrying the Mexican authorities. They have no idea what it might mean - could it be leading up to another armed revolt, as the Zapatistas have never handed in their weapons. Or could it mean that the most famous Zapatista leader, sub-comandante Marcos, is either very ill or dead? There are still some 20,000 federal troops in Chiapas, and though at the moment there is no armed conflict, the danger of violence is still very real. "We're in no hurry," one of the spokesmen for the indigenous groups told me. "For 500 years now, the authorities have refused to listen to us. Now all of a sudden, they're anxious to know what we think, what we're going to do. That's their problem - we have time on our side." I finally understood what the little old man was trying to sell me - "tierra", or earth, soil for my pot plants. The sack on his back was full of the rich earth from Chiapas. When I tried to explain I had no use for it, he looked up at me in complete disbelief. Then without saying a word, he shuffled off down the hill and out of town, back into the mountains. -- To subscribe to this list send a message containing the words subscribe chiapas95 (or chiapas95-lite, or chiapas95-english, or chiapas95-espanol) to majordomo@eco.utexas.edu. Previous messages are available from http://www.eco.utexas.edu/faculty/Cleaver/chiapas95.html or gopher to Texas, University of Texas at Austin, Department of Economics, Mailing Lists. --------- "RE: Many Eyes on Court for Two Indian Cases" --------- Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 09:10:19 -0800 From: Martha Elizabeth Ture Subj: Many eyes on court for two Indian cases Mailing List: TribalLaw Many eyes on court for two Indian cases By Bill McAllister Denver Post Washington Bureau Chief Sunday, November 24, 2002 - WASHINGTON - When the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on two Indian disputes from the West on Dec. 2, it's unlikely that lawyers for either side will invoke the name of Interior Secretary Gale Norton. But few people in the nation's capital will have more interest in the outcome than Norton. That's because both cases deal with the nature of the government's trust responsibility to Indians. And, by her own admission, no issue has entangled Norton, the former Colorado attorney general, more than her obligations to Indians. Indeed, some lawyers involved in the massive lawsuit over Interior's handling of the 6-year-old lawsuit about the balances in more than 300,000 Indian trust accounts say a principal reason the dispute has not been settled is the Justice Department's hopes that the high court will use the two cases to redefine the government's responsibility. The department hopes that could ease the problems that Norton has been facing. Having been held in civil contempt for her actions in the trust dispute, it's hard to imagine she could get into more trouble. Dennis Gingold, a former Denver lawyer who has masterminded the case against the government, expressed doubts in an interview that the two cases will bear directly on his case. He said the issues are too different. But David Getches, a University of Colorado law professor who has studied the high court's handling of Indian cases, takes a different view. Getches says the two cases could offer the justices a chance to address the government's trust responsibility in a big way, something the high court has not done for decades. "There is no question that an earlier Supreme Court would have said this would be a highly enforceable trust responsibility," he said. In recent years, Getches said, the justices have begun "chiseling away" at the "cornerstones of Indian law." The idea that the federal government is bound by old treaties to help Indians and serve as their trustee may be one of those pillars of Indian law, he said. If the justices want to say that the trust responsibility is an "anachronism," these cases could be the vehicles for such a ruling, he says. That's what is at stake in U.S. vs. White Mountain Apache Tribe, the first case the justices will hear. In 1960, the United States agreed to hold the Fort Apache Historic District in east central Arizona in trust for the White Apache Tribe. Interior was supposed to preserve the property for "administrative and school purposes." But the tribe contends that the department allowed the district, which has become something of a tourist attraction, to deteriorate. The tribe sued the government, alleging Interior had a responsibility to "maintain, protect, repair and preserve" the tribe's trust. In May 2001, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit agreed. "Given the existence of a trust relationship, it naturally follows that the government should be liable for damages for the breach of its fiduciary duties," the court said. "It is well-established that a trustee is accountable in damages for breaches of trust." In the second case, the Navajo Nation is arguing that the government failed to protect its interests in negotiating coal leases in the 1980s. This $600 million dispute revolves around the role former Interior Secretary Donald Hodel, now a Colorado resident, and a lobbyist friend allegedly played in approving a renegotiation of the tribe's lease with Peabody Coal Co. The Navajo contend that Hodel's approval of the lease violated the government's trust duties. They have asked for damages. Again, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit sided with the Indians, holding that the secretary must act in the best in