Posts of: Jay Taber
A New Dawn
One question that has been asked about the Obama Administration is whether they will be a friend to indigenous peoples. The answer to that lies in how they act, and…
Read moreA Sobering Counterpoint
More of the Same Gift Hub’s article Illusion of Democracy is a sobering counterpoint to the nonsensical promotion of the US election as a “vindication of representative democracy”. Obama may…
Read moreHigh Appointments
Low Expectations Political analyst David Swanson explains to Real News why high expectations from an Obama presidency are unrealistic. According to the noted anti-war activist and pro-impeachment organizer, Obama’s first…
Read morePrepared to Lead
Evolution of consciousness is a slow process. Americans have, over time, come to terms with the many aspects of our national character that fall short on human rights and environmental…
Read moreNative Lens
Out of the Box March Point, the award-winning documentary film by three Swinomish Indian teens, airs November 18 on PBS.
Read moreUyghurs in Limbo
Commitment to Injustice Furthering its commitment to injustice, the US Department of Justice blocked the release of admittedly innocent Uyghur prisoners held in Guantanamo. Defying a federal judge’s order to…
Read moreCreating Effective Dialogue
Communicating Consciousness In this article about sustainable living, Indian Country Today looks at such things as sacred site preservation on federal lands. Torn between revealing secret sacred practices to US…
Read moreWrestling with Religion
The Righteous Racist Kathryn Joyce, Esther Kaplan and Sunsara Taylor discuss Sarah Palin, white supremacy and Christian fascism in the United States.
Read moreThe American Carver
Salmon People The American Carver, a documentary feature film about Lummi carver Jewell James, debuts at the American Indian Film Festival in San Francisco, Sunday, November 9. In the early…
Read moreThe Next Generation
Top Hamas advisor Dr. Ahmed Yousef discusses the future of Israel and Palestine.
Read moreChief George Manuel Memorial Indigenous Library
The library is dedicated to the memory of Secwepemc Chief George Manuel (1921-1989), to the nations of the Fourth World and to the elders and generations to come.
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