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Jay Taber

• Chief Seattle’s People

  Dec 6, 2012 by Jay Taber

  On the website of the Duwamish Tribe, tribal members give a video tour of the Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center, including tribal history and the struggle with the United States Government to regain their federal recognition taken away by the Bush Administration. Speaking on behalf of the Duwamish — Chief Seattle’s people — is tribal... more →

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• Walking in the Truth

  Dec 5, 2012 by Jay Taber

  In this short video, Githabul Elder Uncle Kevin captures Aboriginal reality in Australia, and speaks eloquently to the spirit that resides in their hearts... more →

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• Identity Heritage and Education

  Dec 4, 2012 by Jay Taber

  Learning who you are makes a big difference in educational attainment. As the The Oregonian reports, the new tribal sovereignty curriculum in Washington state is good for all students, but especially important for kids whose Native American identity and proud heritage were once banished from public schools... more →

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• Culture Honor Trust

  Dec 1, 2012 by Jay Taber

  Culture is a complex entity of political, economic and spiritual dimensions. The language, beliefs and values of a culture find expression in such things as music, song and dance, as well as in arts and crafts, fashion and style. As cultural properties, these attributes join governance and religion in distinguishing one particular culture from another.... more →

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• Where All Life Began

  Nov 30, 2012 by Jay Taber

  Fifty years on since Rachel Carson published Silent Spring, school children today learn that everything is connected. Spray pesticides to control bugs, and you wipe out birds whose egg shells can no longer protect their offspring. Spray herbicides to control weeds, and cancer rates skyrocket. Indian tribes on the Salish Sea have known this law... more →

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