All of Stitt’s antagonism toward tribes asserting their sovereignty seems odd considering he is an enrolled Cherokee citizen. You would think he would advocate and defend tribal sovereignty, not attempt to derail it. However, it would appear he has no vested interest in being accountable to Native communities, as it has been proven he isn’t actually Cherokee.
Read MoreAlthough the term has gained popularity via social media and perhaps viewed as a recent trend, Land Back! actions have been in effect since the Red Power movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s.
Read MoreThe film is a proper introduction to the complexities of all that is Hawaii, the Indigenous nation itself, the settlers, landowners, professionals and others who have made their homes in Hawaii since the illegal overthrow of the Kingdom in the late 1890s.
Read MoreRecords show that the Seneca Nation of Indians executed an agreement with lobbyist Bolton-St. Johns while the agreement between BSJ and Delaware North was STILL ACTIVE. This is a major conflict of interest as the Seneca Nation and Delaware North are direct competitors in casino gaming.
Read MoreIn 1902, a Scottish European, named Ernest Thompson Seton migrated to America and eventually settled in Connecticut. Living on 100 acres of “pristine” stolen Native land, it was here Seton, and his hardy band of juvenile Indian phonies were learning how to track animals, identify animal and plant species, communicate using “Indian sign language,” make shelter and tie ropes into complicated knots.
Read MoreOn Saturday, sparks flew as the Seneca Mothers group demanded that the Seneca Nation of Indians terminate their contract with Bolton St. Johns and force the resignation of head legal counsel Michele Mitchell. They were successful on both accounts.
Read MoreImposter Syndrome. I felt it a lot more strongly when I was a teenager and when I was in my twenties. Everyone knew what being Indian really was but not me. I didn’t grow up on a reservation, wasn’t surrounded by the culture, didn’t have any relatives really teaching me much, wasn’t schooled really in anything but the same American way that everyone else was.
Read MoreHappy trails to you until we meet again.
Read MoreThe boy’s long hair, a source of pride for the Kickapoo first grader, had been cut off. When Garcia asked what happened, his son told him that while in class, two students had taken scissors and cut his hair off against his will.
Read MoreJoin the fight! SENECA RALLY for ECONOMIC JUSTICE set for UNITY Day, Friday, April 15 at 11 am, assembly at 10:30 am at Niagara SQ, Buffalo, NY
Read MoreIn 2002, former Congressman John LaFalce penned this letter to then Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton. LaFalce pleads with Norton to review the Seneca gaming application; instead, Norton looked the other way.
Read MoreSenecas hire former Delaware North lobbyist to lobby the negotiation of a new gaming compact with New York State. Congressman Tom Suozzi calls for a public hearing into the rushed $564 million payment after a web of conflicts is exposed.
Read MoreNew York State Governor Kathy Hochul has a dark cloud looming over her head in the form of a major conflict of interest: Delaware North, a corporation with a shadowy past.
Read MoreTo some degree we are all reconnecting to our Native value systems, no matter what tribal community we come from and will experience a lifelong journey of re-discovery, unless you were raised traditionally since you were a baby then your connection will be much stronger.
Read MoreIn many ways, westernized medical practices are lacking in regard to cultural competency, especially towards Indigenous people and traditional practices. Stereotypes and misconceptions are reinforced by overworked and understaffed professionals.
Read MoreThis article is the beginning of a deep dive analysis of information that is absolutely pertinent to an ongoing breaking story in New York State. On Tuesday, the Department of the Interior issued draft regulations which could potentially impact the dispute between New York State (NYS) and the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI).
Read MoreThe report documents that in the six years since the Paris Agreement was adopted, the world’s 60 largest private banks financed fossil fuels with USD $4.6 trillion, with $742 billion in 2021 alone. 2021 fossil fuel financing numbers remained above 2016 levels, when the Paris Agreement was signed.
Read MoreThis past Monday, Seneca Nation of Indians tribal councilors voted unanimously to pay the State of New York a reported $564 million from casino revenues. This decision comes just days after New York State Governor Kathy Hochul subpoenaed KeyBank, successfully freezing Seneca bank accounts.
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