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“Two Rivers” Film Discussion

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Last night the film “Two Rivers” was shown at the Des Moines Valley Friends meeting. This is another tool Paula Palmer uses as she teaches us about how to work “Toward Right Relationships with Native People”. Attendees were from Des … Continue reading →

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Alton Onefeather on Bear Butte

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

My friend Alton Onefeather was telling me about the sale of some land, and I was impressed with his eloquent statement here, which he gave me permission to share. The land being sold is around bear butte it is a … Continue reading →

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Good Intentions

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Paula Palmer spoke on the topic of “Quaker Indian Boarding Schools–Facing Our History and Ourselves” at Scattergood Friends School and Farm, a Quaker boarding school, yesterday. Native American organizations are asking churches to join in a Truth and Reconciliation process … Continue reading →

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Toward Right Relationships with Native People

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Thomas Weber, Peter Clay, Linda Lemon, Jim Glasson and I have been working to prepare for several workshops Paula Palmer will be leading in Iowa relation to “Toward Right Relationship with Native People”, led by Paula Palmer. Following is a … Continue reading →

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Intentional Cruelty

Posted on July 6, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

There are so many things about the current Republican administration that many of us have trouble believing could ever have happened. I recently heard the following on the Rachel Maddow Show. “He (the President) is eager to be seen as … Continue reading →

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Fourth of July 2019

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

The more I learn about the true history of the United States, especially related to Native people and people of color, the more problematic the Fourth of July celebration is for me because of our past history and current state … Continue reading →

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Sunrise Movement and the Democratic National Committee

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Together, we will change this country and this world, sure as the sun rises each morning. In these challenging times especially, I always look forward to attending meetings of the Sunrise Movement. I’m so inspired by the passion and determination that … Continue reading →

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When Principles Clash with Activism

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

I’m pretty sure anyone who knows me or has read these blog posts knows about 40 years ago I was led to live without owning a personal automobile. A farm boy, I was shocked by the smog that enshrouded Indianapolis … Continue reading →

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Children and Injustice

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

While many may not realize it consciously, injustice is viscerally felt by everyone in the society where injustice is occurring. We are all devastated by the continuing revelations about the deplorable conditions of the concentration camps at our southern border. … Continue reading →

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Spirit Walking in the Tundra

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

I am very grateful my parents chose to take us on camping trips across the United States for our summer family vacations, specifically selecting National Parks to camp in.  Actually camping in the Parks was key to the whole experience.  … Continue reading →

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