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Natives, religion and culture
After writing about the tensions between religion and culture yesterday, I read this: “Indian cultural traditions provided an easy explanation for certain kinds of religious acts whereas Christian religious acts depended primarily upon the acceptance of Western culture. It was … Continue reading
Living Under the Influence (of Culture)
I am at a place when things are swirling around in my mind and spirit. On the one hand I welcome these times, because I know from past experience these are times of growth. I love the expression “outside your … Continue reading
Initial Impressions
As I recently wrote, I don’t know about Native Americans and would like to learn more, especially about spiritual matters. To that end I contacted the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, and received a very helpful reply. … Continue reading
Note to Clinton: We’re not going away
Multiple sources have reported on the following Hilary Clinton email released by WikiLeaks about “radical environmentalists” and the Keystone Pipeline. “You know from my perspective, this is just one of these issues. It’s symbolic and it’s not going to go away.” … Continue reading
Beginning to Learn About Native Americans
Let me begin by saying I know I am ignorant about Native Americans. As I quickly learned as I began to learn about racial injustice, we don’t know what it is that we don’t know. In the process of trying … Continue reading
Kids
I am so blessed to have a career that allows me to feel a three month old grasp my finger as she sleeps, while a skilled and compassionate colleague holds a mask on her face, so we can do lung … Continue reading
Mni Wiconi Water is Life
Spirit Horse Nation has asked us to share this video to continue bringing awareness to the #NoDAPL issue Water is Life (Mní Wíconi) – by Matene Strikes First – opening prayer is sung – Unci Maka (Grandmother Earth) we hear … Continue reading
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Support Amy Goodman
As I just wrote, Amy Goodman of Democracy Now, was charged with criminal trespass while reporting on a violent attack against Native American men, women and children who were peacefully protesting the desecration of sacred sites during the construction of … Continue reading
Who’s Gonna Stand Up?
Neil Young and Willie Nelson performed “Who’s Gonna Stand Up?” at the Harvest of Hope concert sponsored by Bold Nebraska on a farm on the route of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. Thank God so many did stand up and Keystone … Continue reading
Pipeline Educational Videos
As more people are becoming engaged with environmental issues, and the importance of transitioning away from fossil fuels, and the concept of “leave it in the ground”, the following videos may be helpful to teach those who are just learning … Continue reading
Quakers, social justice and revolution 