Tag Archives: Nahko

Josué Rivas: The Power of Stories

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

“When one lives in a society where people can no longer rely on the institutions to tell them the truth, the truth must come from culture and art.”  John Trudell Josué Rivas (Mexica/Otomi) began his talk at Stanford, “The Power … Continue reading →

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Building Bridges

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

The reason I wanted to be part of the group who went to Minneapolis last weekend was to make connections with water protectors and environmental activists. Over the last six years in Indianapolis I was blessed to be part of … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2017

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

One of the things I’m most thankful for this Thanksgiving is having been able to make connections with Native Americans.  I’m not going to go into the false, sanitized versions of the Thanksgiving story and our settler-colonial history. Rather, I’d … Continue reading →

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Civic Responsibility – Social Justice Videos

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Continuing with the queries regarding civic responsibility, the advice mentions the importance of staying informed on social issues.  I’ve been writing about the query “How do we share our convictions with others?”  Key to sharing our convictions is informing others … Continue reading →

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Nahko–Prayer is the most G thing you can do homey

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

Below is a clip from Nahko Bear’s performance at the Black Hills Unity Concert, September, 2017, for the Black Hills, the Earth, and all her people.  Honoring the sacred. Where my warriors at? And so I feel like what has … Continue reading →

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Nahko speaks to water protector youth after the dog attacks

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

The previous blog post was about Nahko talking to the water protector youth during his concert at Standing Rock last September 8, 2016.  Following are further remarks, as he talks to the youth between songs.  To put this in context, … Continue reading →

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Remember nonviolent direct action is the way to a successful revolution

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Jeff Kisling

On this July 4th we are in the midst of a new revolution, a nonviolent revolution. Below is an amazing video of Nahko Bear performing solo at the Water Protectors Youth Concert Sept 8, 2016. He says the resounding message … Continue reading →

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