Category Archives: Arts

Wet’suwet’en Updates 2.12.2020

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

There is so much going on. This is a small summary. Sakura Saunders2.10.22at 3:33 PMToday, we held a rail and port blockade for almost 5 hours in solidarity with the #Wetsuweten and #UnistotenFrom Unist’ot’en to Mi’kma’kiRespect Indigenous Sovereignty!This is not … Continue reading →

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In Iowa, Candidates Slam DAPL

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

The following is a summary from the excellent article, In Iowa, Candidates Slam DAPL as Documents Show Expansion Tied to Exports by Steve Horn, the Real news network, Feb 3, 2020. I apologize for using so many quotes from the … Continue reading →

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Wet’suwet’en Updates 2.3.2020

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

We just want to take a moment tie say tabï misiyh everyone for all of your support! All of the donations of supplies, food, money and all the amazing solidarity actions! Wow.The pressure you create by taking to the streets, … Continue reading →

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We have to understand who we are

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

My life working on environmental issues has taught me that a Spiritual approach to our environmental chaos is what is needed. The root of our unfolding environmental disaster is the dominant White view that natural resources are commodities that can … Continue reading →

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Fire and Light

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Jeff Kisling

Love of and care for Mother Earth has been the focus of my entire adult life (50 years). For those who don’t know me, one of the main ways I was led to this focus came from a vision of … Continue reading →

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Mars and the Indianapolis Central Library

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

This story about the last photo taken by the Opportunity rover from Mars reminds me of using this same technique to photograph the main entrance of the Indianapolis Marion Country Central Library. This Mars photo is composed of 354 images. … Continue reading →

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DAKOTA 38

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

The day after Christmas, Dec. 26, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln ordered the largest execution in United States history — the hanging of 38 Dakota (Sioux) men. The Dakota 38 Plus 2 Memorial Ride is a ride that honors the 38 … Continue reading →

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DAKOTA 38

Posted on November 20, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

I’m continuing to pray and write about the opportunities the upcoming holiday known as Thanksgiving offers for improving knowledge and relationships among Native and non-native peoples. Decolonizing is a process of both education and healing and the movie “Dakota 38” … Continue reading →

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Climate Necessity Defense by Bold Iowa

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Yesterday’s article, Climate Defenders Five Trial, gives the background for the case that was heard at the Polk County Justice Center yesterday. The trial was about the simple misdemeanor trespass charges against Todd Steichen, Martin Monroe, Miriam Kashia, Kathy Byrnes, and … Continue reading →

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Protest, Protection, Spirit and Whiteness

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

From my teenage years I’ve been a student and tried to be a practitioner of the principles of nonviolence and civil disobedience. In the Quaker atmosphere of Scattergood Friends School I struggled with the decision every 18 year old male … Continue reading →

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