From gars@speakeasy.org Tue Mar 25 22:01:37 2003 Date: 26 Mar 2003 00:45:14 -0000 From: Gary Night Owl To: Internet Recipients of Wotanging Ikche Subject: Wotanging Ikche--nanews11.013 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. 1996-2003 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 11, ISSUE 013 | Country than is reported in | O o o o o O | this weekly newsletter. For | O o O March 29, 2003 | For daily updates & events | O o O | go http://www.owlstar.com/ | O | dailyheadlines.htm | Blackfeet sa'aiki'somm/duck moon +-----------------------------+ Zuni li'dekwakkya ts'ana/little sand storm moon <================<<<< >>>>================> 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; www.pechanga.net; Frostys AmerIndian, Rez Life, Native American Chat and ndn-aim Mailing Lists; 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 | | Once a language is lost, it is | | Limerick summarized in "The | | gone forever | | Legacy of Conquest: The Unbroken | | * Of the 300 original Native | | Past of the American West... | | languages in North America, | | "Set the blood quantum at | | only 175 exist today. | | one-quarter, hold to it as a | | * 125 of these are no longer | | rigid definition of Indians, | | learned by children. | | let intermarriage proceed as | | * 55 are spoken by 1 to 6 elders;| | it had for centuries, and | | when they die, their language | | eventually Indians will be | | will disappear. | | defined out of existence." | | * Without action, only 20 | | "When that happens, the federal | | languages will survive the next| | government will be freed of | | 50 years. | | its persistent 'Indian problem.'"| | Source: Indigenous Language | +-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --+ | Institute | |http://www.indigenous-language.org| This issue's Elder Quote: + -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- + ======================== In schools across the country, students are presented a one-sided aspect of the history of the United States. Even on television, a channel committed to history tries to disclose history, but still the Native perspective is noticeably absent. The nation as a whole remains ignorant to the voices of Native America. Attempts to fill that void are few and inadequate. Can one trust the media or even institutes of higher learning to truthfully present our country's history? Have educational institutions failed in revealing the Native side of history? Can America's intellect be reshaped to include Native people? Guests include Lester Tsosie, Navajo grad student at JFK School of Government, Harvard University. __ March 12, 2003 listener guide, "Native America Calling" +- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -+ | 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! This editorial will be short and to the point. I have made no secret of my distaste for this war with Iraq and the manner in which we found ourselves there. I think there is a lot of truth yet to be told. That said, we are there. I ask everyone to pray for the service men and women who are in harm's way. Some have already crossed over due to a helicopter crash and others to hostile fire. Pray for them. Pray for their families. Many Native People are in Iraq fulfilling their path as warriors. When these soldiers, sailors, marines, coast guard and others come home treat them with the honor and respect they deserve. To my dying day I will always carry anger with the young woman in New York who spit at me while I was being transported to St. Albans Naval Hospital. She had a right to disagree with the Viet Nam War as citizens now have a right to disagree with the War in Iraq. She needed to express her anger in the voting booth, not toward the service people who risked their lives so she might have that right to disagree. Dohiyi Ani Oginalii , , Gary Night Owl gars@nanews.org (*,*) P. O. Box 672168 gars@speakeasy.org (`-') Marietta, GA 30008, U.S.A. ===w=w=== ----------- News of the people featured in this issue ---------- - American Indian Woman among - First Nations not impressed Missing U.S. Troops with Governance Bill - Crossings - Kiowa Tribe disputes - Blackfeet continue BIA Allegations Military Tradition - Three Sentenced in - NAs hold Tribal Ceremonies, Crow Light Bulb Scam Prepare to Serve - Protesters demand - Senate says no to Drilling in ANWR Prosecution of Cop - Lastest on Chasco - New Leonard Statements - Protection of Ceremonies - Native Prisoner O-mini-c'i-ya-pi -- News concerning Fred - JODI RAVE LEE: - Rustywire: A Streak of Charcoal Welcome to the Other Side - History: Carlisle Indian School - Narragansetts move on purchase - Poem: Amerikka of Burial Ground - Verse: Hawaiian Book of Days - State must give Tribes - Specials This Week on APTN Dignity of Self-Government - This Week on AIROS - Lawyer argues Metis not Aboriginal - Upcoming Events --------- "RE: American Indian Woman among Missing U.S. Troops" --------- Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2003 08:55:39 -0600 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="MIA" http://www.azcentral.com/ American Indian Woman among Missing U.S. troops Billy House and Mark Shaffer The Arizona Republic Mar. 25, 2003 12:00 AM TUBA CITY - The war against Iraq hit northern Arizona on Monday with news that Lori Piestewa, 22, a Tuba City High School graduate, is among 10 to 12 members of an Army maintenance unit who remain unaccounted for. Piestewa, an Army private 1st class assigned to the 507th Maintenance Company at Fort Bliss, Texas, is the daughter of Terry and Percy Piestewa. Her brother, Wayland, 32, said military officials notified their parents Sunday night that she is missing. "They told us basically what they'd been reporting on the news, that some of them were prisoners of war, but that she is just missing and they can't account for her," Wayland said in an interview Monday night. He said the family knew from television reports that some members of her unit were known to have been captured. Five were seen in an Iraqi state- run video broadcast on Al-Jazeera, the Qatar-based Arabic language TV news network. The others, including Lori, officials told the family, are missing and feared captured or dead after their convoy became lost in southern Iraq and was attacked by enemy forces. Pentagon officials and Sgt. Mark Porter, a spokesman for Fort Bliss, would not comment on the Piestewa family's remarks, or whether Lori is among the missing soldiers. "We're not hearing a lot of good news," Wayland said. But he said family and friends will meet every night "to pray that Lori and all the troops get home." At an emotional gathering of between 250 and 300 friends and family members Monday night at St. Jude's Church, yellow lapel ribbons were passed out and a number of women openly wept as they thought of Lori, the divorced mother of a boy, 4, and a girl, 3. Father Godden Menard presided over Lori's confirmation in 1996 while she was a high school student. "True to the name of the high school, she's a real warrior," Menard said. Menard, who exhorted the family to keep up their hope and trust in God, said he was surprised that so many people came to the service. "I was expecting about a dozen family members, but word really got around fast," he said. Menard said the family is the only Hopi family in the parish. Lori's father fought in Vietnam and her grandfather was a World War II veteran, Menard said. Wayland said his sister, the youngest of four children, joined the Army about 2 1/2 years ago and did supply work. The family received an e-mail from Lori last week, he said, saying she was about to enter Iraq and it "felt good that she was not sitting around and waiting any more." The 507th provides repairs and support for the 5th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, which is comprised of five Patriot missile batteries. In the Middle East, the unit is attached to 3rd Infantry Division. Copyright c. 2003 azcentral.com. All rights reserved. --------- "RE: Crossings" --------- Date: Mon, 24 Mar 2003 08:10:52 -0600 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="CROSSINGS" March 19, 2003 Donna R. Richardson RAPID CITY - Donna R. Richardson, 62, Rapid City, died Monday, March 17, 2003, in Rapid City. Survivors include one son, Louis Gladeau, Rapid City; two daughters, Dawn Brown Eyes, Greeley, Colo., and Thaedra Richardson, Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Donroy Richardson, St. Paul, Minn.; three sisters, Caroline Eli, Milaca, Minn., Louisebelle Schiebe, Stillwater, Minn., and Jackie LaDeau, North Branch, Minn.; and six grandchildren. A one-night wake will begin at 3 p.m. Friday, March 21, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 22, at the church. Burial will be at Holy Rosary Mission Cemetery in Pine Ridge. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements. March 21, 2003 Konroy Hugh James Surrounded DENVER - Konroy Hugh James Surrounded, 41, Denver and formerly of Rapid City, died Monday, Feb. 24, 2003. Survivors include his father, Virgil, and wife Marg of Rapid City; his stepfather, William Simpson, Aurora; one daughter, Stacy, Sioux Falls, S.D. ; five brothers, Kasey Surrounded, Kelly Surrounded and William Simpson, all of Denver, Mikkel Simpson, Hawaii, and Virgil Jr., Sioux Falls; and three sisters, Kathy, Denver, and two sisters of Rapid City. Wake services will begin at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 23, at Mother Butler Center in Rapid City. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, March 24, at Mother Butler Center. Burial will be at Pine Lawn Cemetery in Rapid City. Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine, Neb., is in charge of arrangements. March 22, 2003 Jess E. Patton PORCUPINE - Jess E. Patton, 24, Porcupine, died Wednesday, March 19, 2003, east of Buffalo Gap as the result of an automobile accident. Survivors include his parents, Lloyd "Tom" Patton, Porcupine, and Loveletta Iron Horse, Chadron, Neb.; five brothers, Joel Patton, Manderson, Cy Patton and Beau Patton, both of Porcupine, and David Iron Horse Jr. and Konrad Iron Horse, both of Chadron; one stepbrother, John Waters, Porcupine; four sisters, Jolene Reyes, North Platte, Neb., Jovannah Trujillo, Grand Island, Neb., and Katherine Iron Horse and Sonny Iron Horse, both of Chadron; and two stepsisters, Shellie Grinnel, Rapid City, and Margaret Hernandez, Oklahoma City. - March 24 Service Change The funeral for Jess E. Patton, 24, Porcupine, who died Wednesday, March 19, 2003, east of Buffalo Gap as the result of an automobile accident, has changed. Second-night wake services will begin at 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, at Porcupine CAP Office in Porcupine. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, at Porcupine CAP Office. Burial will be at St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Porcupine. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements. March 23, 2003 Danny Gene White Feather MISSION - Danny Gene "Blue Boy" White Feather, 28, Mission, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, as the result of a car accident near Mission. Survivors include three children, Keyonah, Julius and Jaylen White Feather, all of Tulsa, Okla.; one brother, Lance White Feather, Mission; four sisters, Lois White Feather, Mission, Jacqueline Blalock, Skiatook, Okla., Marilyn White Feather, Springtown, Texas, and Jaylene White Feather, Wanblee. Two-day wake services continue today, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday, March 24, at Sinte Gleska Multipurpose Building, Antelope Community, in Mission. Burial will be at St. Thomas Episcopal Cemetery, Corn Creek Community near Norris. Holmes Funeral Home in Valentine, Neb., is in charge of arrangements. Copyright c. 2003 the Rapid City Journal. -=-=-=- March 22, 2003 Kimberly Anjanette "Angie" Rotramel Kimberly Anjanette "Angie" Rotramel of Quapaw died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in Dallas, Texas. She was 31. Rotramel was born Oct. 14, 1971, in Claremore to Roy Foster "Butch" and Anith Faye (Buergey) Rotramel Jr. She lived most of her life in Quapaw. She graduated from high school with the class of 1989. She attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami where she was a member of the NEO Norse Stars. She was a member of the Spring River Indian Baptist Church in Quapaw and a member of the Quapaw Tribe. Survivors include her mother, Anita Miller of Quapaw; one sister, Jennifer Miller of Quapaw; three brothers, Kenny Rotramel, Dusty Miller and Victor Greenfeather, all of Quapaw; her grandfather, Slim Newsome of Mineral Wells, Texas, and her stepfather, Clinton Miller of Quapaw. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Rotramel Jr., and her grandparents, W.A. "Jack" Buergey, Ardina Buergey and Betty Newsome. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Spring River Indian Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Buergey family cemetery in rural Quapaw. Native American rites will be observed at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charlie Burtrum, Bear Schmidt, Cary Beatty, Colin Beatty, Darren "Fatman" Mosier and Chris Ridge. Honorary pallbearers are Dustin Enstin and Dusty Miller. Visitation will be at the home of Anita Miller in rural Quapaw. Arrangements are under the direction of Derfelt's Baxter Chapel in Baxter Springs, Kan. Copyright c. 2003 The Miami News-Record. -=-=-=- March 24, 2003 Ruth H. (Martin) Nez Sept. 17, 1921 March 21, 2003 Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister of Hogback, Ruth H. (Martin) Nez, passed on to meet those who passed on before her Friday, March 21, 2003. Ruth was born Sept. 17, 1921, in Sanostee to Robert Martin and Esenapa (Yazzie) Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Esenapa Martin; her husband, Howard H. Nez Sr.; three brothers, Robert Martin Jr., Geronimo Martin and Fred H. Martin; and one granddaughter, Sheryl Nez. She is survived by 11 children, Samuel Vigil, Wayne H. and Marie Nez, Howard H. Nez Jr. and companion Eva, Valdez H. and Glorianna Nez, Alphonso H. and Matilda Nez, Blanche and Richard Redhouse, Beverly and Peter John, Delores and Wilbert Johnson, Wanda R. and Harry Benally, Irene Kellywood, and Muriel and Raymond Benally; 33 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren; and two sisters, Susan Sells and Marie Platero. Ruth spent 30 years with the BIA Education Department as an Instructional Aide in the dormitories of San Juan and Shiprock boarding schools and retired in 1972. She, along with her husband, enjoyed raising appaloosas, cattle, sheep, peacocks, collecting antiques, hunting, fishing and traveling across the United States to attend Native American Church conferences and attending Indian arts and crafts shows to display their genuine Navajo Indian jewelry. Visitation will be Monday, March 24, 2003, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, 458 County Road 6100, Kirtland. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Ryider Memorial Chapel on the campus of Navajo Prep. The Rev. Fred Yazzie will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Monty John, Matthew John, Travis Redhouse, Brandon Nez, Marcus Nez and Kyle Nash. Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, Kirtland has been entrusted with the arrangements. (505) 598-9636. Copyright c. 1999-2003 MediaNews Group, Inc./Farmington, NM. -=-=-=- March 18, 2003 Harry Harvey Jr. FORT DEFIANCE, Ariz. - Services for Harry Harvey Jr., 2, were held at 10 a.m., today at Window Rock United Methodist Church. Roger Tsosie officiated. Burial followed at Fort Defiance Community Cemetery. Harvey Jr. died March 14 in Albuquerque. He was born Jan. 26, 2001 in Fort Defiance into the Salt People Clan for the One Who Walks Around People Clan. His hobbies were playing with his toys and watching TV. Survivors include his parents, Alberta and Harry Harvey Sr.; brother, Larry Harvey; sisters, Sharon Harvey and Arlinda Ann Scott; and grandfather, Elbert Benallie. Harvey Jr. was preceded in death by his grandparents, Annie W. Barney and Irene Scott. Pallbearers were Jimmie Watchman, Jonathan Willie, Leroy Wauneka and Fernanado Tso. Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Tedrick T. Thomas JONES RANCH - Services for Tedrick Thomas, 21, will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 19 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Deacon Marcelino Morris will officiate. Thomas died March 12 in Albuquerque. He was born Nov. 29, 1981 in Shiprock into the Towering House People Clan for the Black Sheep People Clan. Survivors include his son, Ondrick Bitsie Thomas; and grandparents, Clara Begay and Mary Y. Thomas. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, Lena and Tom Thomas and grandfather, Ben Y. Thomas. Pallbearers will be Andy Thomas Sr., Lionel Nelson, Alfred Begay, Terrance Johnson, Jerome Johnson and Arnold Thomas. Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Benson Sam MANUELITO - Services for Benson Sam, 66, will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 19 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Thomas Sandoval will officiate. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial. Sam died March 14 in Gallup. He was born Jan. 4, 1937 in Breadsprings. Sam was employed with the Santa Fe Railroad and with the forestry service. He was a silversmith and rancher. Survivors include his wife, Sadie Sam of Manuelito; sons, Dennie Sam of Houck, Ariz., Tommy Sam of Manuelito, Herman Begay and Bennie Sam both of Gallup; daughters, Elsie Silva of Yah Ta Hey, Martha Smith of Gallup and Fannie Sam of Manuelito; sisters, Alice Larry and Shirley Quick both of Breadsprings; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Sam was preceded in death by his daughter, Shirley Begay. Pallbearers will be Bennie Sam, Dennie Sam, Lambert Smith, Henry Silva III, Gary Silva, Nathan Sam, Gary Wilson and Phillip Yazzie. The family will receive friends and relatives after the burial services at Manuelito Church of God. Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Zonnie Day Segay CHINLE, Ariz. - Services for Zonnie Segay, 75, will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 19 at Chinle Christian Center. Roger Tsosie will officiate. Burial will follow at Chinle Community Cemetery. Segay was born Feb. 10, 1928 in Chinle into the Red Running into Water People Clan for the Towering House People Clan. Survivors include her son, Jimmy Segay of Spider Rock, Ariz.; daughters, Marie Begay, Margorie Segay, Molly Segay and Marcy Billy all of Chinle; brothers, Clyde Jones, George Jones, Daniel Jones and Eddie Jones all of Chinle; sisters, Alice Brown of Sliding Rock, Ariz., Patricia Crosby and Millie Draper both of Chinle; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Segay was preceded in death by her husband, Kee Chee Segay; sons, Johnny Segay and Jerry Segay; daughters, Martha Gorman, Mary Ann Segay, Margerat Segay, Marilyn Segay and Margorie Ann Segay. Pallbearers will be Delbert Segay, Johnathan Gorman, Joeie Begay, Jerome Segay, Jordan Carroll, and Thomas Nez Jr. The family will receive friends and relatives after the burial services at Zonnie Segay's resident. Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Steven Tom INDIAN WELLS, Ariz. - Services for Steven Tom, 47, will be held at 10 a. m., Saturday, March 22 at Indian Wells Presbyterian Church. Pastor Leonard B. Yazzie will officiate. Burial will follow at Indian Wells Community Cemetery. Tom died Jan. 25 in Indian Wells. He was born June 22, 1955 in Indian Wells. Tom was a mechanic, he worked on automobiles, refrigeration, heating, carpentry and home improvements. Survivors include his wife, Genelle Lopez; daughter, Charmaine of Tucson, Ariz.; mother, Alice Curley Tomof Indian Wells; brothers, Leroy Tom of Shiprock, Stanley Tom of Jeddito, Ariz. and Raymond Tom of Phoenix; sisters, Nora Lister and Sarah Tom of Phoenix, Gloria Paddock, Sandra Morris, and Linda Morris all of Holbrook, Ariz. Tom was preceded in death by his father, Billy Morris and John Tom. Gene Tom INDIAN WELLS, Ariz. - Services for Gene Tom, 51, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, March 22 at the Indian Wells Presbyterian Church. Pastor Leonard B. Yazzie will officiate. Burial will follow at Indian Wells Community Cemetery. Tom died Jan. 25 in Indian Wells. He was born Oct. 18, 1951 in Indian Wells. Tom attended arts & crafts shows. He recently had a role in a Native American film. His hobbies included playing guitar, running 10K races, and writing poems. Survivors include his mother, Alice Curley Tom of Indian Wells, daughter, Kaylene; brothers, Leroy Tom of Shiprock, Stanley Tom of Jeddito, Raymond Tom of Phoenix; sisters, Nora Lister and Sarah Tom of Phoenix, Gloria Paddock of Holbrook, Ariz. and two grandchildren. Tom was preceded in death by his father, John Tom. March 19, 2003 Jim Thompson DALTON PASS - Services for Jim Thompson, 92, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 20 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Lewis Yazzie will officiate. Burial will follow at the family plot, Dalton Pass. Thompson died March 17 in Gallup. He was born July 10, 1910 in Dalton Pass into the Towering House People Clan for the Water Flow Together People Clan. Thompson was employed with the Santa Fe Railroad, retired from Gallup Lumber and Supply and was a carpenter for the Navajo Tribe. He was a member of the Native American Church and was a also a rancher. Survivors include his wife, Marie Frank Thompson; sons, Bobby Thompson, Joe Thompson, and Lee Thompson; daughters, Dorothy Secatero, Cecelia Etsitty and Julia Thompson; brother, Ernest Thompson and sister, Leena Morgan; 29 grandchildren and 63 great- grandchildren. Thompson was preceded in death by his parents, Rose M. and Charlie Thompson; son, Timmy Thompson; brothers, Ben Thompson and Thomas Thompson and sister, Emma Frank. Pallbearers will be Jerome Thompson, Gerald Thompson, Leo Thompson, Vern Begay, Scott Morgan, Delray Thompson, Jerry Thompson and Delbert Thompson. Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Darryl Robert Curley Sr. KINLICHEE, Ariz. - Services for Darryl Curley Sr., 37, will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 20 at Ganado Presbyterian Church. Rev. Paul Stone will officiate. Burial will follow at Kinlichee Community Cemetery. Curley Sr. died March 15 in Kinlichee. He was born Nov. 20, 1965 in Ganado into the Deer Spring People Clan for the Bitter Water People Clan. Curley Sr. attended Navajo Elementary School, and graduated from Ganado High School. He completed training as a heavy equipment mechanic at Empire Machinery, Mesa, Ariz. He was employed with Benjamin Damon Trucking, Blaurett, Hall & Mulcaire Construction Co., Sunwest Gunite Inc., YJT Stucco Co., A&N Construction Co. and Apache County District II, Ganado. His hobbies included horseback riding, welding and vehicle maintenance and repairs. Survivors include his wife, Christine W. Curley; sons, Darryn, Darryl Jr., Lane and Christopher Curley; daughters, Candyce, Krystal, Shantel and Kaynasa Curley; father, Robert K. Curley; brother, Johnson Curley; sisters, Clarissa Curley, Vernita James and Natasha Curley; and grandparents, Marie T. Bahe, Cato and Mae Curley. Curley was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine D. Curley; brother, Melvin Curley and grandfather, Herman Dick. Pallbearers will be Mike Tsosie, Brandon Hardy, Bryant Bahe, Bahe Hardy Jr., Theodore Dick and Arnold Woodman. The family will receive friends and relatives after the burial services at Kinlichee Mutual Help Housing #13. Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. March 22, 2003 Ramon Platero BLUEWATER LAKE - Services for Ramon Platero, 73, will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 24 at Rollie Mortuary Palm Chapel. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Platero died March 19 in Gallup. He was born Dec. 29, 1929 in Smith Lake into the Deeschchil'nii for the Towering House People Clan. Survivors include his wife, Louise Platero of Bluewater Lake; sons, Chris Platero of Albuquerque and Philnaldo Platero of Phoenix; daughters, Sarah Foster of Deer Springs, Ariz., Desbah Padilla of Grants, Cheryl Platero of Mariano Lake; Jo Ann Platero of Kirtland, Larrine Platero of Kayenta, Ariz., Linda Platero of Gallup, Luana Platero of Bluewater Lake, Michelle Platero of Phoenix, Patsy Platero of Flagstaff, Ariz. and Ramona Platero-Roach of Vanderwagen; 24 grandchildren and three great- grandchildren. Platero was preceded in death by his parents, Eithdesbah Platero and Pablo Platero; sons, Dave Platero, Stephen Platero; sisters, Annie Enrico, Rena Jack, Jean Tulley and Rose Mariano; and brothers, Riley Platero and Dan Platero. Pallbearers will be Malcolm Bowekaty, Randall Heavllin, Timothy McLaughlin, Melvin Platero, Philnaldo Platero and Norman Roach. Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Nathaniel Lewis Chee VANDERWAGEN - Services for Nathaniel Chee, 29, will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, March 24 at Pine Tree Mission. Joe M. Lee will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine Tree Cemetery. Chee died March 18 in Tohatchi. He was born Dec. 21, 1973 in Gallup into the Towering House People Clan for the Edge of the Water People Clan. Chee attended Pine Hill High School. He was employed with north KFC and Hong Kong resturant. His hobbies included playing drums and guitar. Survivors include his daughters, Reagan R. Chee of Tohatchi, Nicole L. Chee and Nikkie L. Chee both of Gallup; mother, Lynda Chee of Vanderwagen; brother, Daniel A. Chee of Vanderwagen; and sister, Yolanda R. Chee of Vanderwagen. Chee was preceded in death by his grandparents, Tom and Mary J. Chee. Pallbearers will be Robert Wood, Joseph Chee, Paul Chee Jr., Ricky Beaver, Clinton Chee and Ray Hamilton. Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Darrell Earl Brown ROCKSPRINGS - Services for Darrell Brown, 33, will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, March 24 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Brother Dennis Gardner will officiate. Burial will follow at Gallup City Cemetery. Brown died March 15 in Gallup. He was born May 16, 1969 in Gallup into the Tsinaajinii for the Haltsooi. Brown attended school in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a Fetich carver, concrete worker and a member of the Native American Church. His hobbies included camping and fishing. Survivors include his daughters, Wynonna Brown and Novanna Brown both of Crownpoint; father, Henry Watson; brothers, Farrell Earl Brown of Rocksprings and Troy Watson of Joe Milos. Brown was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Brown. Pallbearers will be Ward Jones, Jeff Howe, Alvert Miller, Maynard Miller, Alvin Jones, Leo Jones, Jeffery Miller and Orlando Tom. The family will receive friends and relatives after the burial services at Farrell Brown's residents. Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Helen Rose Spencer TWIN BUTTES - Services for Helen Spencer, 77, will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, March 24 at the Dine' Mission. Don Phoebus will officiate. Burial will follow at Gallup City Cemetery. Spencer died March 18 in Phoenix. She was born May 25, 1925 in Twin Buttes into the Red Running into the Water People Clan for the Black Streak People Clan. Spencer was a homemaker. Her hobbies included making dolls, collecting and walking. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Kinsel of Twin Lakes; sons, Raymond Bennett Sr. of Mentmore, Ray Bennett of Gallup and Lee Bennett of Twin Buttes; daughters, Bessie Spencer and Nellie Bennett both of Twin Buttes and Grace Bennet of Anadarko, Okla.; brother, Sammy E. Spencer of Red Rock; sisters, Margaret of Red Rock and Alice Jim of Twin Buttes; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Spencer was preceded in death by her first husband, Tom K. Bennett; sons, Richard and Wayne Bennett; and parents, Jenny and Charlie Spencer. Pallbearers will be Stenson Sam, Donovan Sam, Raymond Bennett Jr., Leroy Bennett, Steve Miller and Chad Duvall. The family will receive friends and relatives after the burial services at Nellie Bennett's residence. Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Herbert Joe LOWER GREASEWOOD - Services for Herbert Joe, 99, were held at 11 a.m., today at Faith Mission Greasewood Springs. Rev. Johnny Glover officiated. Burial followed at Greasewood Springs Cemetery. Joe died March 18 in Ganado, Ariz. He was born Dec. 31, 1904 in Greasewood into the Red House People Clan for the Big Water People Clan. Joe was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Army. He was a farmer. Survivors include his son, Leonard Joe of Greasewood Springs; daughter, Sadie Joe of Tucson, Ariz. and Lula Joe of Greasewood Springs; Key John Joe of Greasewood Springs; sisters, Helen J. Clark, Mary J. Yazzie and Erma Lee Joe all of Greasewood Springs; and three grandchildren. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Lena Martinze Joe and son, Johhny Martinez Joe Pallbearers were Joe Begaye, Wilson Lee Yazzie, Jared Jimmie, Lemar Abe, Delano Jimmy and Loron Clark. Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. March 24, 2003 Sophie Wallace Yazzie TSE BONITO - Services for Sophie Yazzie, 90, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 25 at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Father Gilbert Schnieder will officiate. Burial will follow on private land, Tse Bonito. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., tonight at St. Michaels Catholic Church. Yazzie died March 20 in Gallup. She was born Feb. 13, 1913 in St. Michaels, Ariz. into the Water Flows Together People Clan for the One Who Walks Around People Clan. Yazzie graduated from Albuquerque Indian School. She was employed with the U.S. Army Artillery Assembler in Williams, Ariz. and in California, farm worker, Navajo rug weaver and homemaker. She was a member of the Native American Church. Her hobbies included Pow-Wows and Song & Dance. Survivors include her sons, Allen Ayze of New Lands, Ariz., Benjamin Yazzie, Tom W. Yazzie Sr., Anthony Ayze Jr. and Aaron Ayze all of Window Rock; daughters, Alice M. Yazhe-Joe, Rosalina M. Whitehair Sr. and Anarita M. Ayze all of Window Rock; brother, Donald John of St. Michaels; sisters, Florence M. Gale of Window Rock, Mildred M. Begay, Ella M. Perry and Margaret M. Kee all of St. Michaels; 36 grandchildren; 75 great- grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. Yazzie was preceded in death by her husband, Tom C. Yazzie; daughters, Stella M. Eflock-Barney and Anita M. Ayze; parents, Zonnie Murphy and Nataani Biyee-Begay; brothers, Jack Chee, Henry Wallace, Tobie Wallace and Kee Wallace; and sisters, Mary Chee-Smith and Maggie Yazzie. Pallbearers will be Allen Ayze, Tom W. Yazzie Jr., Allen Ayze Jr., Mario Peshlakai, Marlon Peshlakai and Antonio Barney. The family will receive friends and relatives after the burial services at St. Michaels Catholic Church, Parish Hall. Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Rose Brown MILAN - Services for Rose Brown, 99, will be held at 10 a.m., today at St. Anne Catholic Church, Klagetoh. Rev. Will McCue officiate. Burial followed at St. Anne Church Cemetery. Brown was born May 5, 1904 in Klagetoh, Ariz. into the Black Streak in the Forest People Clan for the Big Water People Clan. Brown was a housekeeper and rugweaver. Survivors include her daughter, Maggie Martinez of Milan; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Brown was preceded in death by her brother, Tom Gorman and sister, Winnie Nez. Pallbearers will be family member. Tse Bonito Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Maggie L. Yonnie WILDCAT - Services for Maggie Yonnie, 64, will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 25 at Cope Memorial Chapel. Rev. Jerry Yonnie will officiate. Burial will follow at Gallup City Cemetery. Yonnie died March 19 in Wildcat. She was born May 29, 1938 in Wildcat into the Towering House People Clan for the Edge Water People Clan. Yonnie was a homemaker and rug weaver. Survivors include her husband, Hoskie Yonnie of Wildcat; sons, Gerald Tully of Chambers, Ariz., Hoskie Yonnie Jr. of Kirtland, Archie Yonnie of Tohatchi, Daniel Yonnie of Albuquerque and Ferlin Yonnie of Haystack; daughters, Marlene Yonnie of Tse Ya Toh, Corrina Yonnie and Serrina Yonnie both of Wildcat; brothers, Jerry Spencer of Rabbit Brush, Harrison Willie of Rock Springs, Larry Willie of Sage Brush, David Willie Sr., Charlie Willie, Nelson Willie, and Edison Willie all of Wildcat; sisters, Edith L. Woods of Brimhall, Susie L. Willie of Las Vegas, Nev., Jean Tully of Chambers, Ariz., Mary L. Arviso, Isabelle Nez and Jean Miller all of Wildcat; 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Hoskie Yonnie Jr., Archie Yonnie, Ferlin Yonnie, Johnson Nez, Larry Willie Sr. and Daniel Yonnie. Cope Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Paul Andrew "Bunch" Ryan GRANTS - Services for Paul Ryan, 19, will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 25 at Mt. Taylor Mortuary Chapel. Pastor Harry Cayaditto will officiate. Burial will follow at Grants Memorial Cemetery. Ryan died March 17 in Grants. He was born Oct. 1, 1983 in Grants into the Zia People Clan for the Irish and Cherokee Clan. Ryan graduated from high school in Springer. Survivors include his parents, Nancy Abeita of Prewitt and Payand II of St. Mary's, Ohio; brothers, Fabian Abeita of Canocito, Casz Abeita of Bluewater and Herman Abeita of Prewitt; sisters, Paula Delora of Grants, Jenny Abeita, Sherrie Charlie and Nancy Ryan all of Prewitt. Palbearers will be Fabian Abeyta, Casz Abeita, Joseph Delora, Joshua Conway, Sherwin McCabe, Patrick Ramos, Jeff Rodriguez and Bill Silva. Mt. Taylor Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Leonard Hale FORT DEFIANCE, Ariz. - Services for Leonard Hale, 51, will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 25 at Rollie Mortuary Palm Chapel. Pastor Pete Riggs will officate. Burial will follow on private familyland, Twin Lakes. Hale died March 20 in Albuquerque. He was born Nov. 5, 1951 in Rehoboth into the Mexican People Clan for the Meadow People Clan. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Hale of Window Rock; sons, Jeremy Shawn Hale of Fort Worth, Texas and Christian Lewis of Ganado, Ariz.; brothers, Eugene Hale of Coyote Canyon, Richard Hale and Robert Hale both of Twin Lakes; and sisters, Eunice Cadman, Genevieve Frank, Marle Harvey and Pearl Smith all of Twin Lakes. Hale was preceded in death by his parents, Rose Ann and Jimmie Hale; brothers, Henry Hale and Norman Bobby Hale; and Betty Shirley. Pallbearers will be Joey Allen, Emerson Harvey, Raymond Harvey, Fred Peters, Marcus Smith and Raymond Watson. Rollie Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Copyright c. 2003 the Gallup Independent. -=-=-=- March 21, 2003 Woody Mike Yazzie Woody Mike Yazzie, 73, died Tuesday, March 18, 2003, in Polacca. Mr. Yazzie was born on May 15, 1929, to Mike and Alice Manygoats Begay, in Jeddito. Mr. Yazzie worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and retired after 34 years of service. He enjoyed tending his livestock and working around his home. Mr. Yazzie is survived by his wife Sally Ann Yazzie of Jeddito; daughter Nancy Whiterock of Jeddito; son Anthony Begay of Jeddito; sister Fannie Yazzie of Jeddito; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Yazzie is preceded in death by his parents Make and Alice Manygoats Begay; sister Helen Bahe; and one nephew. Services will be held at 10 a.m., March 22, 2003, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Keams Canyon. Burial will be in the Jeddito Cemetery. Copyright c. 2000-2003 Arizona Daily Sun. -=-=-=- March 20, 2003 Lucille Winifred (Hills) Emerson Lucille Winifred (Hills) Emerson, 76, entered her eternal rest on Thursday, March 13, 2003. She was born on May 11, 1926 in Ft. Yuma, California. She was a member of the Quechan Tribe in the Havchaats Clan. She has been an active member of the United Methodist Church since 1948, participating in various committees, choir and missionary work. She retired in 1981 from the Quechan Community Health Services. She is survived by her husband Elmer H. Emerson; daughters Avis Black, Audrey (Charlie) White, and Alva Emerson; sons Phil (Jackie) Emerson, Christoble Emerson, and Wilfred (Marsha) Emerson, all of Ft. Yuma and Nathaniel Emerson Sr. (Julie) of Sells, Arizona; Aunt Theola Evanston; nieces Sue Warner and Pearl Robles; nephews Brian Warner and Vidal Townsend; 29 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. There will be a wake on Friday, March 21, 2003 at Fort Yuma United Methodist Church starting at 5:00 pm lasting through the night. Singing groups and choirs are welcome to participate. Prior to the wake there will be a Memorial Run from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am Saturday morning. Procession to Quechan Big House (bring comfortable shoes for the walk) Tribal rites at the Quechan Big House with cremation at 7:00 am Sunday morning. Pallbearers will be Vidal Townsend, Kirk Nerva, Andrew White, Keith Twist, Alvis Emerson, Jr., Antonio Emerson, Aaron Thomas, Carl Emerson and Nathaniel Emerson, Jr. Honorary Bearers will be Jonathan Emerson, Ron Christman, Gustavio Gutierrez, Gary Menta, Charles White, Jr., Thomas Montague, George Bryant, Anthony Cachora and Frank Vasquez. She was preceded in death by her daughter Nadine Twist, son Alvis Emerson, Sr., and sister Virginia Escalanti Copyright c. 2003 The Yuma Sun, Sun Freedom Newspapers of Southwestern Arizona. -=-=-=- Golden Triangle On-Line Obituaries The following obituaries appeared in the Cut Bank Pioneer Press, Shelby Promoter or Glacier Reporter this week. March 20, 2003 Donald Higgins Don David Higgins, 75, Air Force Veteran, died of natural causes after an extended illness, Sunday, Mar. 16, 2003 at the Blackfeet Community Hospital in Browning. Rosary will be held at the Day Funeral Home today, Thursday, Mar. 20 at 7 p.m., with viewing two hours prior to rosary. Funeral mass will be held at the Little Flower Parish on Friday, Mar. 21 at 2 p.m. Internment in the Willow Creek Cemetery. Don, an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation, grew up on the family ranch on Cut Bank Creek north of Meriwether, where he attended the Old Higgins School. He graduated from Cut Bank High School, went on the graduate from the University of Colorado School of Engineering, and received his Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan. He joined the Air Force in 1955 as a commissioned officer and retired as a Lt. Col. in San Antonio, Texas in 1983 after a distinguished and decorated career. He then worked for the Department of Public Health for the State of Texas until 1990. In 1989, Don and Carra, started to build their "summer" cabin on Lower St. Mary's Lake outside of Babb. This little venture turned into a lifelong project of which he was very proud. Don's special attention was turned to his beautiful yard and abundant garden. One of his great joys in life was having friends from all over the country come to visit the "Higgins B & B," where he could show them the extraordinary beauty of this native home. Of all of his accomplishments, his greatest pride was in his children and the light of his life, his granddaughter Emma. When his two daughters moved to Babb to open up a restaurant he took them on as a special project, always there to lend a hand, whether pouring coffee or fixing the septic system. When his son Michael joined the Air Force as a member of the elite Pararescue Unit, he could not have been more proud. Mike later went on to become a paramedic and firefighter in Aptos, Calif., contributing to our nation's safety and defense. Don was instrumental in the organization and establishment of the Babb/St. Mary Volunteer Fire Department and served on the Glacier County Planning Commission, continuing his long tradition of public service. He was always there for his neighbors whenever anyone needed a helping hand or an informed opinion. We will all miss Don's common sense, advice, sly wit, and crooked grin, but most of all, we will miss his unconditional love and support. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Gift of Life Housing in Great Falls. The family would like to express their gratitude to this wonderful organization for their support and love. Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Carra (Hudgens) Higgins, formerly of Glenwood, Ala., daughters Carra (Beth) Higgins and her daughter Emma Giron of Missoula; Susan Higgins and her husband John Cunningham of Missoula; son Michael Higgins of Santa Cruz, Calif.; a brother Larry Higgins of Cut Bank; a sister Kathleen (Higgins) Stringer of Whitefish; 13 nephews and 7 nieces. He was preceded in death by parents Dave Higgins and Alice (Bird) Higgins; sisters Patricia Mosley and Donna Schildt Weaver and daughter Mary Alice Higgins. Lorraine Lemieux Lorraine (Dumpsy) Fitzpatrick Lemieux, 84, of Cut Bank, died Mar. 16, 2003 at her home of natural causes. Rosary is Thursday, Mar. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Funeral services are Friday, Mar. 21 at 11 a.m. at St. Margaret's Catholic Church with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. She was born July 14, 1918 at Cut Bank Boarding School and was raised below Blackfoot. She attended schools at Blackfoot and Browning and married Allen Lemieux in Cardston, Alberta in 1949. She was a housewife and ranched Flat Coulee and Seville. She was a member of the Eagles Club. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, cards, visits, watching TV and enjoyed having company. She is survived by her special friend Salma Aldrich of Cut Bank, daughters Gloria Weaver, Carolyn Barnes both of Cut Bank, Mary Ellen LaBane of Albuquerque, N.M., and Trish Murphy of Great Falls; son Richard A. Lemieux of Cut Bank; brother Herb Fitzpatrick of Cut Bank; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen J. Lemieux, a grandson Danny Weaver and a daughter Gayle Ann Tibbits. Roy Allison Roy "Papoose" Allison, 82, of Browning, died Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2003 at the Blackfeet Nursing Home of natural causes. Services were held Mar. 15 at Little Flower Parish with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Allison was born in Blackfoot, Mont., and raised in Cut Bank and Browning. He was a farmer all of his life. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge. Allison enjoyed horse racing, rodeos and basketball. He is survived by his wife Florence Rutherford Allison, daughters Roberta Lane of Browning, Sheri Welch of Palm Springs, Mary Emm of Shurz, N.Y., Lara Sue Cox of Portland. Ore., sons Walter Allison of Atlanta, Ga., William Allison of Tucson, Ariz., sister Carma Anderson of Portland, Ore., nieces Carm Hoyt and Brenda Running Fisher of Browning, nephew Don Brown of Fountain Valley, Calif., 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Roy Allison, Jr. Copyright c. 2003 Golden Triangle Newspapers. -=-=-=- March 19, 2003 Flora (Redwood) Bear Cowessess First Nation, SK FLORA (REDWOOD) BEAR APRIL 23, 1920 - MARCH 15,2003 Our mother passed on to eternal life on March 15, 2003. Mom was born in Broadview, Sask. in 1920. She resided in Cowessess Reserve for many years after marrying Joseph Redwood and raised her family there. Flora was predeceased by her first husband Joseph Redwood (1966), daughter Edith (1981), Stepsons David & Edwin (Shorty) Redwood. While mom was ill, she lost her second husband Thomas Bear in March, 2002. Her brothers Angus, Herbert, Fred and George, her sister Eva Alexson. Mom is survived by her sons Romeo (Irene) of Alberta, Morley (Liz) of Winnipeg and Bruce of Winnipeg. Stepsons Patrick of Winnipeg and Sailor Redwood of Calgary, daughters Freida of Winnipeg, Dianna of Alberta, Bonnie Bear of Saskatoon, step daughters Josie of Calgary and Yvonne Hotomani of Yorkton Saskatchewan. Sisters Ruby Rabbitskin, Verna Bob and Rita Alexson, Elma Rose (Cook) Delorme and Lorraine Acoose, brothers Wilfred, Norman and Reggie Delorme. Mom is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, too many to mention. Mom was a lady of many talents, she loved doing her crafts and was a seamstress most of her life. Next to her family, she loved her gardens and flowers and was never happier than to be working on her hands and knees in the garden. Mom was a woman of fierce independence, strength of character and adventurous spirit. Her life was rich and fulfilled, she touched many with her love, her wit and determination. Special thanks to Riverview Hospital and Central Park Lodge for their care and support to our mother through her illness. Also a very special thank you to her niece Sharon Hotomani who was there for her and the family. Prayers will be said on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. at the Aboriginal Funeral Chapel, 724 Selkirk Avenue at Parr, Winnipeg with Wake to follow. Second Wake will be in Kahkewistahaw, Community Complex Kahkewistahaw, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, March 19, 2003. Services at 7:00 P.M. Feast will be at Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. with Funeral to follow at 2:00 P.M., also at the community complex. Thank you mom for life, hope, faith and your unselfish love. We will love and cherish you forever. ABORIGINAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 724 Selkirk Ave., Winnipeg, MB 586-7700 March 21, 2003 Bernard Dustyhorn Kawacatoose First Nation, SK DUSTYHORN - Bernard Dusty horn, late of Kawacatoose First Nation, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at the age of 50 years. He was predeceased by his parents Albert and Rose Dustyhorn; brothers and sisters; and grandparents Anthony and Emma Dustyhorn. Bernard is survived by his wife Linda; children Melanie, Darryl, Bernard and Darla; thirteen grandchildren; sisters Marina (Eric), Annette (Danny) and Cora; brothers Clarence, James, Louis and Mathew; and numerous nieces and nephews. The Wake will be held on Friday, March 21, 2003 at 4:00 PM in the Kawacatoose First Nation Gymnasium. The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the Kawacatoose Gymnasium. Burial will follow in the Kawacatoose Cemetery. Bernard will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Arrangements are in the care of LEE FUNERAL HOME 757-8645 March 22, 2003 Merlin Joseph Longman Regina, SK LONGMAN - On March 19, 2003,Merlin Joseph Longman, born May 18, 1964, passed away suddenly in Regina at the age of 38 years. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Mike and Mary Longman; paternal grandparents Helen and Albert Cyr; special uncles Joseph Longman, Randy Longman and George Longman Sr. Merlin is survived by his mother Roseanne Longman and father Allen Cyr; sons Ricky and Rusty; daughter Cheyanna; special friend Liz Begg; brothers and sisters Cheryl, Loretta (Perry), Sheila (Bruce), Alvin, Mike, Darryl (Carol); half sister and half brother Heather and Lionel Geddes; stepfather Tom Blind; and numerous aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Prayers will be said on Saturday, March 22, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Lee Funeral Home, 3101 Dewdney Ave., Regina, SK. The Wake will be held on Sunday, March 23, 2003 at 4:00 PM in Gordon First Nation Gymnasium. The Funeral Service for Merlin's untimely and tragic death will take place on Monday, March 24, 2003 at 2:00 PM in Gordon First Nation Gymnasium, with Rev. Ken Buchan, officiating. Burial will follow in Longman Cemetery, Gordon First Nation. Arrangements are in the care of LEE FUNERAL HOME 757-8645 Copyright c. 2000-2003 Regina Leader Post Group Inc. -=-=-=- March 20, 2003 Leon Harvey (Lonnie) Iron Shirt LEON HARVEY (LONNIE) IRON SHIRT passed on to be with the Lord in Heaven, on Friday, March 14, 2003 at the age of 29 years. Leon is the beloved husband of Amanda North Peigan and father of Brent, Megan, Michael, Johnny, Byron, Mathew, Nadine and their unborn child. He is also survived by his mother, Myrna (Philip) Red Young Man; two brothers: Eldon (Ellen) Iron Shirt and Alfred (Debra) Iron Shirt; two sisters: Stephanie (Wade) Iron Shirt and Melody (Cody) Iron Shirt; his step brothers: Darren, William and Martin (Teddie); his step sisters: Melissa and Arnetta (Tom); his special grandmother Margaret Plain Eagle; numerous uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. Leon was predeceased by his father, Harvey Plain Eagle; his grandparents, Alfred and Clara Iron Shirt; his grandpa, Gary Good Rider; foster mother, Ida Yellow Horn; his sister, Levi Kim Iron Shirt; his uncle, John Iron Shirt and his aunt, Evelyn Ryder. A Wake Service will be held at the home of Leon and Amanda Iron Shirt, Piikani Nation, on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 beginning at 1:00 p.m. and continuing Thursday, March 20, 2003. The Funeral Service will be held at the Piikani Community Hall on Friday, March 21, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Freddie Bull Calf officiating. Interment in Brocket Cemetery. Copyright c. 2000 Alberta Newspaper Group, Inc./Lethbridge Herald. --------- "RE: Blackfeet continue Military Tradition" --------- Date: Sun, 23 Mar 2003 19:47:12 -0700 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="BLACKFEET WARRIOR" http://www.pechanga.net/ http://indiancountry.com/article/1048440432 Blackfeet continue military tradition Posted: March 23, 2003 - 12:25pm EST by: Matt Ross / Correspondent / Indian Country Today BROWNING, Mont. - Many troops in the Middle East are awaiting their orders for military action against Iraq. Army Staff Sergeant Earl Heavyrunner has first hand knowledge about desert combat. On Jan. 18, 1991, just two days after fighting began during Desert Storm, Heavyrunner was shipped from Germany to Saudi Arabia. In less than an hour of being on the tarmac, with a state of confusion predominant, he knew he was in an active war zone. "We were noticing the flares. But they weren't flares, those were patriot missiles after Iraqi Scuds that were landing a half-mile away," said Heavyrunner, 36, a member of the Blackfeet in Browning, Mont. He was one of 3,000 American Indians who served in the Armed Forces during the last conflict against Saddam Hussein. Heavyrunner's immediate family has direct ties to the military. His father, Jess Sr., was a decorated Staff Sergeant with the Marines in the 1950s, his oldest brother Jess Jr. served in Vietnam and his brother Keith was in the Army for four years. Heavyrunner's role in the Persian Gulf was as a Specialist E4. He was responsible for guarding the trucks transporting ammunition to the front lines in Kuwait. In a world far removed from his station in Europe, Heavyrunner immediately noticed the dust, dirt and heat of his new surroundings. "It ranged from 80 degrees at night to 130 degrees in the day. You got by drinking lots of water and the only thing they [soldiers today] can do to comfort themselves is to keep clean," the sergeant said. While Earl Heavyrunner remains active in the armed forces, Keith is the Tribal Veterans Representative, a link between Veterans Affairs and Natives. Serving between 1979-83, Keith believes past generations of Indian fighters were inspired by pride. "They didn't go in for the education or the money but the honor and respect of their people," Keith said. He was also a Specialist E4. Both Heavyrunners follow in a long line of Indians fighting for the United States. Even before America became involved in World War I, more than 6,000 Indians volunteered for combat duty with the Canadian army. Once the U.S. entered the war thousands of Indians volunteered. Shortly after the Armistice, the U.S. Congress permitted Indian veterans to vote. This later led to full citizenship for all Natives in 1924. A generation later, more than 40,000 Indians participated in the second World War, including the recently celebrated codetalkers of the Navajo tribe. By Vietnam, 42,000 Natives were in the Armed Forces, 90 percent of whom were volunteers. They were the largest ethnic group to serve by virtue of percentage of population. Keith Heavyrunner wears a camouflage-colored jacket with several patches, including the black and white POW-MIA insignia. His office at the Blackfeet Veterans Society is surrounded by posters commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of the Korean conflict. It also houses souvenirs collected by some of the tribe's members, including a Soviet army hat and a Kuwaiti flag whose colors are fading with age. Keith estimates that there are more than 150 Blackfeet presently serving their nation and another 700 to 1,000 veterans. That number would be consistent with a national average where one out of every four Indian males is a former member of the military. With about 9,000 on the reservation, the Blackfeet are in the top 10 of the country's tribes in armed forces participation. A wooden plaque with more than 200 names carved alphabetically hangs as an honor roll recognizing those tribal members who served in World War II. A list, which Keith points out, that is only about half-complete. If Indians historically volunteered to fight out of a sense of tribal and national honor, Keith suggests that today's soldier be more realistic about what is available for them. Indians are last among ethnic groups when seeking assistance from Veterans Affairs. "A lot of the time, they didn't know what they were eligible for," he said about former veterans missing out on benefits. He can't understand why there is such reluctance to ask for help today. Keith helped initiate a bill that recently passed in Montana. Two Americans Indians will now be permitted to serve on the state's Board for Veterans Issues. He also pointed out that VA Hospitals are incorporating traditional healing ceremonies for Native patients. Another family among the Blackfeet with a strong military background is the Old Persons, starting with Carl Sr. A corporal in the Army, Old Person served three years in the late 1960s including being stationed in Germany. Denied from going to Vietnam, Old Person never had any hesitation in volunteering for the military despite the domestic protests. "Everybody was going and I wanted to serve my country," he said. His three children have followed in his footsteps by entering the Army. His oldest son, Carl III, is currently stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. With the attention of the world focused on Iraq, Carl Sr. says his son's job of aeronautics repair can be hectic. "They're pretty busy lately and there is a war going on over there, even though people think it's down," Old Person said. For Earl Heavyrunner, one of the more graphic memories he retains from his stint in the Persian Gulf was entering a liberated Kuwait for clean-up responsibilities. Along the "Highway of Death," with oil wells burning en masse in the distance, Heavyrunner witnessed the road littered with burnt bodies, including one truck driver with both hands clenched on the steering wheel when the flames engulfed his final breaths. But he says there is tremendous gratification in serving in the military when the role is as a peacekeeper. Besides seeing the Kuwaitis freed from their oppressor, Heavyrunner was in Berlin at the time of that city's reunification. "I could see people being free. They never had freedom and were getting a taste of it," Heavyrunner said. He was previously stationed 500 feet from where the East German soldiers patrolled the Berlin Wall. Heavyrunner has recently signed up for another six years with the National Guard and has returned following a six-month tour of Bosnia where he was promoted to Staff Sergeant of a Bradley Commander, a light tank with a nine-man crew. In this peacekeeping mission, his responsibility was to patrol between villages on a daily basis to overlook the cease-fire. On a personal level, Heavyrunner stated the Army opened his eyes as to what the world is really all about. That can be especially valuable for those who live in rural or isolated areas. "They can appreciate what they have now after seeing that [war zones]. When they grow up, they'll see what the world is like instead of just the reservations," said Heavyrunner. Copyright c. 2003 Indian Country Today. --------- "RE: NAs hold Tribal Ceremonies, Prepare to Serve" --------- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 08:55:39 -0600 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="WARRIORS" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/5447675.htm Native Americans hold tribal ceremonies, prepare to serve BY NANCY BARTLEY The Seattle Times March 21, 2003 LUMMI NATION - KRT NEWSFEATURES (KRT) - In the warm glow of a log house just outside Bellingham, Wash., surrounded by family and friends, Army Reserve Sgt. Isha Jules stood with eyes closed and arms outstretched as smoke rose from a dish of sage, tobacco and cedar. A tribal member wafted the smoke over him with an eagle feather, asking that he be kept safe in his journey. Then she tapped his head lightly with the feather, a seal of all held holy that would carry him to the most unholy place of all: a war zone. On reservations across the country - from the Muckleshoots in Auburn to the Cherokee in Oklahoma - similar military send-off ceremonies are being held. At the Colville Nation in Okanogan County, Wash. - home to 12 different smaller bands of Native Americans - young men and occasionally a young woman are being honored at tribal dinners, participating in sweat-lodge ceremonies or going into the hills to spend the night alone in prayer beneath the same stars that would shine down upon them on a Mideast desert. For generations, and for a variety of reasons, young Native Americans like Jules, 27, who is in the Army National Guard, have been joining the military in disproportionately large numbers. For some it's a way off the reservation and a chance to see the world. For others it's a commitment to protect the land. For others, it's the patriotic thing to do and a way to gain status in a culture that holds veterans and elders in great esteem. If he is called up, Jules will be leaving his wife, Frances, and their three young children, leaving Northwest Indian College on the Lummi reservation, where he is a student, leaving the seventh- and eighth-grade tribal members he mentors, leaving the tranquil life of pulling canoe in the gentle waters of Puget Sound, leaving the embrace of his tribal family. He has no qualms about serving a government that put Native Americans on reservations and has been often at odds with tribes. "That's old history," Jules said. "We have freedom. We need to fight for it." From the War of 1812 to the Persian Gulf, Native Americans have played a vital role in the military, with more serving, per capita, than from any other ethnic group. Had the rest of the American population volunteered at the rate of Native Americans in World War II, the draft would have been unnecessary. Jules, a member of the Shuswap Band in Kamloops, B.C., joined the Army in 1996, three years after graduating from Cleveland High School in Portland. "It was my way to stand on my own," he said. After his discharge, he joined the Army National Guard's 81st Brigade, working for the guard as a recruiter's aide in Bellingham. At his ceremony Tuesday night, a Lummi tribal flag stood at the front of the room with an American flag. Buffet tables held platters of chicken, bowls of salad, berry pies and cans of pop. Elders and young ones alike, most of them Lummis but some from other tribes, sat at tables on folding chairs. They exchanged news of loved ones already in the service. Earlier that very day, Janice Jefferson-Benson's 20-year-old son William Dennis, a Marine, landed in Kuwait. Since he left home in January, her days have been lonely and anxious. "He shipped out so fast I didn't have time to say goodbye," she said. Since then, she's started a journal for him, "writing in it how proud we are of him and how much we love him." David Jefferson, a Spokane Indian and Vietnam veteran, works for the Lummis, helping veterans receive benefits. A soft-spoken man, he wore an American Legion cap and jacket from the Lummi Post to Jules' ceremony. While Jefferson supports and admires the troops, he also questions their sacrifice. "How can so many Native Americans fight for a country that has so often lied to them?" asked Jefferson, whose small Spokane tribe sent 43 members to Desert Storm in 1991. "I don't know. It's a profound and serious contradiction that makes me laugh out loud." Richard Warbus, 55, a Lummi who served three tours in Vietnam, also wore his Lummi Post jacket and cap. A sailor aboard the destroyer USS Black, he endured 113-degree heat while working in the ship's boiler room and lived with the frequent sound of gunfire, as the ship escorted aircraft carriers up the Danang River and Camroon Bay. "It was scary at first," Warbus said. As he stood watch at night, blanketed by heat and humidity, gunfire cracked and tracer bullets seared scars across the sky. Warbus thought longingly of the reservation, of the waters of Puget Sound lapping gently at the shore and rain silvering the cedars. Though he survived the gunfire, he might not survive the cancer he says he likely acquired from exposure to asbestos in the boiler room and in the ship's quarters where he slept. Still, if asked, he would serve again, even though Indians "have been treated unfairly and have had to use all our resources to defend our treaties." "I support our troops," Warbus said, handing a visitor a yellow ribbon. "I believe in our president." If and when Jules is called up, his destination will be based largely on his training as a combat engineer. As such, he could find himself in battle, responsible for heavy equipment used to build everything from foxholes to portable runways. Statistics show that the Native Americans who do serve - especially in combat zones - return with a higher incidence of maladies, ranging from substance abuse to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Richard Corbridge of the U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitation Services in Seattle has worked with Native American veterans throughout the Western United States for many years. Part of the reason many have difficulty upon returning home is that they served in combat positions, he said. "They feel part of the American culture and want to demonstrate that" by going into combat. "I really believe the Indian people have given much more to society than they have received," he said. At Tuesday's ceremony, tribal elder Bill John gave an invocation: "At the times when we are the lowest in our hearts, we can think of this gathering ... we will remember this time in 10 years, 20 years, 30 years. It bears witness to our beautiful family, our beautiful people." Then Jules spoke. "I enjoy serving because it's for you guys," he said. "I sacrificed my hair (long before he entered the Army), weekends with my family. I sacrifice for the little ones, for the older ones." War with Iraq is the only way to curb terrorism, he believes. Dozens of well-wishers filed past Jules and his wife and children - daughters Alisha, 11, and Ariah, 2, and son, Korbin, 9. There were embraces. Someone looped a deerskin pouch containing sage, cedar and tobacco over Jules' neck for protection. "I'm apprehensive," said his wife. "But I'm proud of him." She treasures her memories: their wedding in a Catholic church in Kamloops, B.C., she in a white dress, he in a tux, how they gave blankets to their guests to honor them. She remembers their engagement, when he got down on one knee and recited a poem he had written: "You are my sun and I am your moon and the stars are watching over us." Should he be called into active duty, wherever he goes, each will gaze at night at Ursa Major and Minor - the bear constellations - knowing the other sees them, too. And they will look for a crescent moon gleaming in the night like the bow of a canoe drifting through a sea of stars. --- NATIVE AMERICANS WHO SERVED IN WARTIME _More than 12,000 Native Americans served during World War I, though they weren't official U.S. citizens. _More than 44,500 served in World War II, a greater per-capita rate than any other ethnic group. _More than 50,000 served in Vietnam, 90 percent of them as volunteers --- MEDAL OF HONOR WINNERS _At least 11 Native Americans have won the military's highest award for bravery. From World War II: _Army 2nd Lt. Van Barfoot, a Choctaw from Mississippi, who by himself captured 17 German soldiers and killed four others in Italy. He later stood in front of three German tanks, destroying one with a bazooka, causing the others to change their course. _Army 2nd Lt. Ernest Childers, a Cherokee from Oklahoma who, with a broken foot, went behind enemy lines in Italy to clear out German machine- gun nests. _Navy Cmdr. Ernest Edwin Evans, a Cherokee from Oklahoma, was vastly outnumbered by a Japanese fleet but maneuvered his ship to protect the rest of the U.S. fleet and fired until the enemy turned back. _Army Pfc. John N. Reese Jr., an Oklahoma native whose tribe is unknown, with a comrade moved within 20 yards of the enemy, killing more than 82 in a battle near Manila in the Philippines. From the Korean War: _Army Pfc. Charles George, a Cherokee from North Carolina, leaped into trenches and fought hand-to-hand with the enemy. He died after throwing himself on a grenade to save other lives. _Army Capt. Raymond Harvey, a Chickasaw from Pennsylvania, charged alone through enemy fire to kill machine gunners. _Army Cpl. Mitchell Red Cloud Jr., a Winnebago from Wisconsin, warned troops of a surprise attack and stayed 100 feet from the enemy, firing on them, giving the rest of the troops time to rally. From the Vietnam War _Navy Cmdr. James E. Williams, a Cherokee from South Carolina and one of the most highly decorated veterans in Navy history, exposed enemy ships, destroying 65. He won the Navy Cross, two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, three Bronze Stars and the Navy Commendation Medal. _Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Edwin Thornton, a Cherokee from South Carolina, accompanied a Navy SEAL operation into enemy territory, rescued his superior officer and swam with him to safety. --- Sources: www.hnn.navy.mil/ archives; www.army.mil/cmh-pg/ moh1.htm; Professional Bulletin of Army History Copyright c. 2003, The Seattle Times. --------- "RE: Senate says no to Drilling in ANWR" --------- Date: Thu, 20 Mar 2003 08:13:42 -0600 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="ANWR" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.adn.com/front/story/2801693p-2842292c.html Senate says no to drilling in ANWR 52 senators vote to remove refuge oil provision from budget bill Minnesota senator resists intense lobbying The Associated Press March 19, 2003 Washington -- The Senate narrowly rejected oil drilling in an Alaska wildlife refuge Wednesday as eight Republicans defied party leaders and the White House on an issue at the core of President Bush's energy agenda. Drilling advocates said the plan was probably dead for this Congress. Despite intense lobbying by pro-drilling senators and the Bush administration, Democrats mustered the support needed to strip an oil drilling provision from a budget resolution expected to be approved later this week. An amendment offered by Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., to scrap the provision passed 52-48. Development of the millions of barrels of oil beneath the 100-mile coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Alaska has been at the heart of Bush's energy plans. Environmentalists contend drilling there would jeopardize a pristine area valued for its wildlife, while the administration views the oil as key to curtailing America's dependence on imports. All but five Democrats voted against refuge drilling, but eight Republicans bucked their party. Congress set aside the refuge in 1960 and declared the oil off limits unless a measure specifically lifted the ban. "It's unfortunate that the Senate missed an opportunity to increase America's energy independence at a critical time," White House spokeswoman Claire Buchan said. With one or two senators holding the balance, both sides knew the vote would be close and stepped up their lobbying to try to sway anyone thinking of shifting. Only hours before the vote, freshman Sen. Norm Coleman, R-Minn., under intense pressure, signaled he might change his mind and vote in favor of drilling. In the end, Coleman, who succeeded the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, an ardent drilling foe, sided with the Democrats after it became clear that the pro-drilling side was two votes short of victory. He said he did so "with mixed emotions." Drilling supporters last year couldn't get 60 votes to overcome a Democratic filibuster in the Senate, although the House approved the measure. "This was our best shot," said Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., after Wednesday's vote. Unlike legislation, a budget resolution cannot be filibustered. Leading the pro-drilling charge was Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who has substantial power as chairman of the Appropriations Committee. "People who vote against this today are voting against me and I will not forget," he declared, appearing to aim his remarks at Boxer in particular but also to wavering GOP senators. "When one of the most powerful senators says he takes it personally, and he's keeping a list. ... Well, my heart really started to beat faster," Boxer later remarked in an interview. Stevens and other drilling supporters insisted that with government restrictions and modern technology the oil could be pumped without harming wildlife. "We're not using a lot of land," said Stevens, maintaining that the "footprint" of the oil wells would be less than 2,000 acres. But environmentalists countered that the footprint would be scattered over 1.5 million acres of coastal tundra, disturbing polar bears in their dens, affecting calving grounds for caribou and interfering with millions of migratory birds that swoop down on the plain each summer. With war looming in Iraq, much of the debate focused on energy security. Proponents argued the ANWR oil would help America reduce its reliance on precarious foreign supplies. Democrats said the oil was not nearly enough to significantly affect imports. "While endangering one of the most pristine areas in the world, drilling in the (refuge) would do nothing to make our country more energy independent," said Democratic leader Tom Daschle of South Dakota. He said none of the oil would flow out of the refuge for 10 years. Boxer said that the United States could save more oil than the refuge would produce "by just getting the SUVs to have the same fuel economy as autos." How much oil is beneath the refuge's coastal plain is uncertain because only one exploratory well has been drilled and its results have not been made public. The Interior Department estimates that the plain could have anywhere from 5.7 billion barrels to 16 billion barrels. Environmentalists argue that no more than about 3.2 billion barrels is likely to be economical for oil companies to pursue and that some major oil companies have begun to lose interest in the refuge. The United States uses about 20 million barrels of oil a day. Democrats who voted against Boxer's amendment and for drilling were John Breaux and Mary Landrieu, both of Louisiana; Daniel Akaka and Daniel Inouye, both of Hawaii, and Zell Miller of Georgia. All five had voted in favor of drilling last year as well. The eight Republicans who voted against oil development were Susan Collins and Olympia Snowe, both of Maine; Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island; Gordon Smith of Oregon; Mike DeWine of Ohio; Peter Fitzgerald of Illinois; John McCain of Arizona, and Coleman. Copyright c. 2003 The Anchorage Daily News. --------- "RE: Lastest on Chasco" --------- Date: Monday, March 24, 2003 2:56 PM From: "OBRIOTPRINCESS" Subj: chasco here is lastest on chasco AIM makes Native Americans into terrorists. How does it make you feel that you are no longer a protester but you are now officially seen in the eyes of local Pasco residents as terrorists? Well I didn't say the average resident is level headed, nor is it a far removed idea from what is going on in the rest of the world. After all America is terrorizing a dead egotistical Arab man who carries wishful thinking of terrorizing America, but so far has been content to just terrorize Kuwait and his own people. But this kind of global ruckus can make many people easily dissuaded into fearful and even hateful ideas. As assistant leader for my daughter's Girl Scout troop, we planned to go to the Chasco powwow, where the girls could experience some of the life and culture of one of their very own Girl Scout sisters. While I was in favor of taking the girls on the first Saturday while the dancers and story tellers are still fresh with energy, the mothers refused out of the fear that the girls might be placed in danger should the AIM terrorists start a riot. Think I'm exaggerating? The Pasco police brought in an additional 50 officers to patrol the parade and starting events of the Chasco Fiesta, in the event of rioting. Why? Because residents were calling in with concerns of terrorism at the parade. The number one question was "Are the AIM protesters going to get violent?" But despite AIM's relentless movement to protest the Float in the Chasco Fiesta and Native American Powwow, (yes they changed the name), the board members voted to keep the float and the parade moving. The parade, sponsored by more than 100 local businesses, kicks off the 11-day fiasco on Saturday morning at 11:00am, March 22 2003. Like any modern day parade, the main agenda is to throw lots and lots of beads and as a sidewalk watcher to catch as many beads as possible. (Too bad they don't throw seed beads I need to restock my color selections.) Anyway, the supposedly offensive float rolls by first in line and 20 seconds later it's gone never to be seen again for another 364 days. Not much to balk about even if it is a white man in a Native American costume. It just isn't around long enough for it to offend anyone. It seems AIM's bigger problem this year was getting supporters. Let me rephrase that, Native American supporters, or at least supporters with a tan. And this is where support often becomes more detrimental than helpful. The Leading float carrying our King Chasco and Queen Pithla (by the way these two people where nominated such for their outstanding community services) AIM members and their battalion of white supporters decided not to protest quietly. Four women stepped into the path of the float forcing it to a stop, shouting that the float and the festival are racially insulting. All four women were white and none of which live locally. And yet these white people protested in a way that fed the already misplaced fears of local residents all in the name of Native Americans with AIM leading the way. The women were arrested and the parade carried on. Of course those women get to go home and continue to be white people with little retaliation. Me? I have to go to my next Girl Scout mee ting to a bunch of moms that will reply, "See. We told you so." I don't know about other places and other issues, but here at this time AIM did more damage than it ever did good. Perhaps a word of advice for all people, select your troubles wisely. If it doesn't help put clothes on your back, food on the table, get a better job or keep a loved one safe then it's not worth fussing over right now. There are so many other things that need our attention. Peace be with you and warm winds, Princess Obriot --------- "RE: Protection of Ceremonies O-mini-c'i-ya-pi" --------- Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2003 05:39:22 -0800 (PST) From: Barbara MorningStar Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="WHITE AMERICA WAKE-UP" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.journalstar.com/native.php?story_id=31510 JODI RAVE LEE: Welcome to the other side, white America March 18, 2003 A recent story assignment on the Omaha Reservation led me from the mostly Native east side of the reservation to the mostly white town of Pender on the west side. On my way to the Thurston County attorney's office in Pender, I drove past a Main Street establishment. The immense black sign above the door shrieked the bar's name in bright orange and white letters: The Other Side. The story that followed the visit described the jurisdictional conflicts of law enforcement within Indian Country, including the Omaha Reservation in Nebraska. In December, federal and state law officials arrived at the tribal headquarters there to warn of imminent violence if the Omaha Tribal Police set up another traffic safety point in, or near, Pender. The articles caught the attention of the editor at the Pender Times, the town's weekly newspaper. A recent editorial stated: "Like other stories carried by that daily newspaper, this one gave considerable space to the Indians' side of the story and little space to the non-Indians. The pictures accompanying the story, of course, were of Indians. And, of course, the story - like those in the past - was written by Jodi Rave Lee, herself an Indian." To be sure, it must be strange to some Nebraska residents to see stories from Indian Country on a regular basis, let alone news printed in one of the state's largest newspapers. Indeed, it must be a little unnerving to read a story not written from the white, middle-aged male perspective. And yes, as the Pender Times noted, I not only write Native-themed stories, but that I'm also "an Indian." I guess that's the ambiguous label some whites would use to describe me. But allow me to be more specific. I'm not just "an Indian." I'm a citizen of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation of North Dakota, an affiliation owed to my half-Norwegian mother. And I'm also born to a half- Winnebago, half-Minneconjou Lakota father. Call me what you will. As for my job description, let there be no mistake. I'm a reporter. And like most journalists at daily newspapers, I have a specific news beat. In my realm, I cover events, people and places in Native America. My race plays no part in what I write. Does my perspective? You bet it does. As reporters, we all bring our own perspectives to the stories we write. It's the reason I used to hate to read stories about Native people in small-town newspapers. To be sure, many white-owned large and midsized newspapers have made the same mistakes. The problem: Many stories about Native communities have been told through the myopic lens of the white reporter, editor, publisher. Newspaper circulations are suffering - dropping 12 percent in the last decade - in part because of white male dominance in newsrooms. Newspapers often fail to reflect an increasingly diverse audience, according to a recent speech by Al Neuharth, a national media giant and founder of USA Today. "The real key to diversity ... lies in the media newsroom and school classrooms," said Neuharth. "Too many middle-aged white men still make the decisions. And too many of them still don't get it." Some newspapers are catching on. When the Lincoln Journal Star decided to hire a Native woman to report on Native issues, it seemed an anomaly to the Johnnie Come Lately news industry, including the white-male hierarchy at the Pender Times. In his recent editorial, Norvin "Fuzz" Hansen, said he didn't get the Lincoln Journal Star but that some people passed along the recent edition to him regarding jurisdictional problems in Thurston County. It seems the "considerable space to the Indians' side of the story" is a bit disconcerting to Fuzz. A note to such readers: Welcome to the other side. Reach Jodi Rave Lee at (402) 473-7240) or jrave@journalstar.com. Copyright c. 2003, Lincoln Journal Star. All rights reserved. --------- "RE: Narragansetts move on purchase of Burial Ground" --------- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 08:55:39 -0600 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="BURIAL GROUND" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.zwire.com/site/news Narragansett Indians move ahead on purchase of burial ground By: AIMEE COUTURE March 21, 2003 NARRAGANSETT - Efforts by the Narragansett Indian Tribe to regain and preserve a cultural resource is closer to reality with a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. With the money, the tribe plans to purchase most of the 67 acres behind the Salt Pond Shopping Plaza, land that was once slated to become house building lots by property owner and head of the development company, Churchill and Banks, Richard P. Baccari. "The land is important to us historically and we have been working on this for a long time," said John Brown, tribal historian. In 1994 work began on home sites behind the shopping center. During phase two of construction, while building trenches for water lines, burial sites were uncovered. The construction was halted because laws at all levels, federal state, and local, prohibit development on burial sites. Charlotte Taylor, of the Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission said, "Because the development was in a coastal zone it was necessary for the developer to hire an archaeological company to survey the land. The permit process for development exists for cases like this." The Narragansett Indian Tribe and Senator Jack Reed's office has labored for the funds through the 2002 Congressional Appropriation, with support from Senator Lincoln D. Chafee. Clarkson A. Collins, Narragansett planning director, said, "The grant from the federal government has been a long time in coming. There are still financial issues there with back taxes that affect its value to the new buyer." Gary Andres of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Rhode Island Field Office became involved with the acquisition in 1998 at the request of Sen. Reed and Sen. Chafee. "The land has a deep meaning to the tribe and we have that understanding," Andres said. "Our goal never was to use the parcel as a refuge. We were trying to figure out a way of protecting the land because of its deep value to the tribe." According to Andres, while the land did have wildlife resource value with the wetlands, white tail deer, and songbirds, it is not an ideal environmental refuge because it is surrounded by development. "This has been a two year process. We originally tried to fund the plan through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of a nature preserve, but because the land didn't qualify, the grant has now been given to the Narragansett Indians for the acquisition of the land through the service's national level," said Reed spokesman Adam Bozzi. "In 2002 the money was authorized to be given directly to the Narragansett Indian Tribal Historic Preservation office for the preservation of the land through the national level of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service." According to Andres, the location is one of the most significant pre- European contact sites known. During the 1920s and 1930s the land was used as a golf course and there is some evidence that the land was used for military training during the 1940s. "Recently the land has been abused with dumping, erosion, and four-wheeling," he said. "We wanted to get involved, to clean the property and recover what had been dug up. The land is valuable historically as well as a viable piece of habitat," Andres continued. "I'd like to see the tribe get the land so it can be protected." "The money is there and we are talking with the land owner. As specifically noted in the language of the Congressional appropriation," Brown explained. Copyright c. 2003 The Narragansett Times. --------- "RE: State must give Tribes Dignity of Self-Government" --------- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 08:49:03 -0600 From: Gary Smith Subj: NA News Item - - - - - - -- - - - - - - filename="MICCOSUKEE" http://www.owlstar.com/dailyheadlines.htm http://www.tallahassee.com/mld/democrat/news/opinion/5394905.htm State must give tribes dignity of self-government By Billy Cypress MY VIEW It's time for the Florida Legislature to right a wrong inflicted on the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida more than 40 years ago. It happened during a disgraceful period when the federal government attempted to terminate its jurisdiction over Indian tribes. The tribe is seeking approval of a bill that will clarify in state law our right to have exclusive federal jurisdiction on our reservations in the Florida Everglades. Our bill would treat the Miccosukee reservations as other Indian reservations are treated in a vast majority of the states. It will clarify once and for all that federal, not state courts, will try criminal offenses committed on our reservations. The bill will bring Florida into conformance with 44 other states that have acknowledged federal jurisdiction over Indian tribes. It will also remove a vestige of the government's disgraceful - and long since repudiated - termination policy that attempted to eliminate Indian tribes and their reservations. Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court have long recognized that Indian tribes have the right to self-government under exclusive federal jurisdiction. From 1953 to 1968, however, Congress gave the states the option to exercise jurisdiction on Indian reservations, a result of the misguided termination movement. In 1961, the Florida Legislature passed a law giving the state jurisdiction on Indian reservations over the objections of the Miccosukees. In 1968, Congress repudiated the onerous Indian termination policy and returned to the traditional policy of prohibiting application of state laws without the prior agreement of the affected Indian tribe. Vestiges of the infamous termination movement still apply in only a handful of states. Florida, regrettably, is one of them. Today, Florida could not pass legislation to apply its laws to the Miccosukee reservations unless it had the tribe's concurrence. Our bill merely honors current policy, the tribe's wishes, and corrects an egregious policy mistake enacted over the tribe's objections. Today's Miccosukees are the direct descendants of a small group of Indians who fled to the Everglades when the federal government forcibly removed Indians from the Southeast in the 1800s. In 1962, the Miccosukee tribe was officially recognized by the federal government and became one of the first Indian tribes in the United States to sign an agreement with the Bureau of Indian Affairs to operate its own programs and services. The tribe has a constitution, bylaws, elected officers and administers its own schools, health and social service programs. We have a trained police force and a court system to enforce tribal law on the reservation. When serious offenses occur, the tribe turns prosecution over to federal authorities as provided by federal law. The issue of tribal jurisdiction over our reservation became controversial last year when some prosecutors and law enforcement officials opposed a previous version of the bill. Their arguments were based on a misunderstanding of the unique relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes. Under federal law, federally recognized tribes are sovereign governments. In addition to the sovereign and self-government rights inherent to all tribes, Miccosukee rights were affirmed in acts of Congress, which created Everglades National Park and the Miccosukee Reserved Area on the border of the park. These acts make it clear that the state has no jurisdiction on the Miccosukee reserved area. Last year's debate was colored by a dispute between tribal authorities and state and local authorities over the state's attempts to serve subpoenas without the tribe's consent on the Miccosukee reserved area. A federal Judge upheld the tribe's right to prevent state authorities from serving subpoenas on the reservation. The federal judge ruled that the state has no jurisdiction on the reservation absent an agreement with the tribe. Subpoenas could be served, but only through tribal authority. All my people want is the right to manage our own affairs as we have for centuries. The tribe was a self-governing community long before Europeans ever came to this country. Our inherent right to self-government is recognized by the president, Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court. Our bill will merely re-establish federal jurisdiction on our reservations and remove vestiges of the unjust termination movement that still exist in Florida law. Passing it is the right thing to do. Billy Cypress is chairman of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Fla., Mile Marker 70, U.S. 41 Tamiami Trail, Miami, Florida 3314. Contact him at (305) 223-8380. Copyright c. 2003 Tallahassee Democrat. --------- "RE: Lawyer argues Metis not Aboriginal" --------- Date: Tue, 18 Mar 2003 09:54:40 -0500 From: "Frosty" Subj: Fw: Metis not aboriginal, lawyer argues before Supreme Court Mailing List: Frostys AmerIndian ----- Original Message ----- From: Russell Diabo Monday, Mar 17, 2003 Email this to a friend print this page Metis not aboriginal, lawyer argues before Supreme Court OTTAWA (CP) - Metis people did not exist before European contact and should not be granted aboriginal hunting rights, lawyers for several provinces said Monday. The term "aboriginal" means "from the beginning," lawyer Lori Sterling, representing the Ontario government, told the Supreme Court of Canada. "And clearly the Metis were not here from the beginning." No other country offers distinct, constitutional rights for those of mixed aboriginal and European descent, Sterling noted. But the nine top-court judges must interpret, for the first time, what is meant by recognition of Metis rights in the Constitution. Section 35 states: "The existing aboriginal and treaty rights of the aboriginal peoples of Canada are hereby recognized and affirmed. "In this Act, 'aboriginal peoples of Canada' includes the Indian, Inuit and Metis peoples of Canada," it says. Sterling - backed by attorneys general for Canada, Manitoba, Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Newfoundland and Labrador - said constitutional inclusion of the Metis was never meant to grant them the same rights as aboriginals who settled Canada first. Status Indians are permitted to hunt for food without provincial licences and out of season. But recognizing the same right for Metis people could open a floodgate that would wreak havoc on conservation efforts, say lawyers for several provinces and non-native hunting groups. Metis were constitutionally recognized to protect pre-existing and future treaties and allow participation in constitutional conferences, Sterling said. Several high-court judges questioned such a narrow view. "Those who drafted the Constitution intended certain rights be attributed to the Metis," said Justice Ian Binnie. Metis "created a new culture," added Justice Charles Gonthier. "And this culture established itself before the Euro-Canadians moved in and took over the region in which the Metis had formed. So, in that sense, they were aboriginal." The court must weigh how Metis rights, if they exist, should be defined and how a community can establish its right to enjoy them. The two-day hearing wraps up Tuesday, but no judgment is expected for several months. Alternatively, Sterling said the high court should only consider special Metis rights for communities established before the Crown asserted its sovereignty in the same region. That would cut out settlements that heavily relied on European presence, she explained. The case is led by Steve Powley, a disabled Metis hunter from Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. He and his son, Roddy, were charged in 1993 under the Ontario Game and Fish Act after they killed a bull moose while hunting without a license. After a 14-day trial, they successfully argued in 1998 that, as Metis, they have a constitutional right to hunt for food without licences and outside provincial hunting seasons. The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the landmark ruling in February 2001. But the Ontario government won leave to appeal to the high court. Dozens of illegal hunting charges will be affected by the outcome. Before status is granted, the Metis National Council demands documented proof that at least one parent had ancestral ties to a Metis community, said Powley's lawyer, Jean Teillet. Such national standards are applied by local communities, she told the court. Still, the judges asked repeatedly for more detail on how Metis settlements should be defined. Granting a special hunting right could inspire "huge numbers of people" to come forward, said Justice Binnie. About 300,000 people described themselves as Metis in the 2001 Census. Powley, 54, uses a wheelchair and lives on a disability pension since losing half his right leg to an infection sustained when he cut himself on a remote hunting trip. Securing the meat he lives on was more important than medical attention, he said. Powley, whose mother was Ojibway, has put his faith in the courts to verify Metis rights, he said. "The government hasn't treated native peoples of any kind very fair." The high court hears Tuesday from lawyers for Ernest Blais, a Metis man convicted of hunting deer on protected Crown land in Manitoba. He is appealing a Manitoba Court of Appeal ruling that Metis don't fall under the term "Indian" as defined by the 1930 Natural Resources Transfer Agreement. Copyright c. 2003 The Canadian Press. --------- "RE: First Nations not impressed with Governance Bill" --------- Date: Fri, 21 Mar 2003 05:29:08 -1100 From: Lisa Dillon