Imposter 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.
Read MoreA South Dakota hotel owner’s social media post banning Native Americans has prompted a federal civil rights lawsuit as well as calls for the Attorney General to open a racial discrimination investigation.
Read MoreNew York’s unjust actions go far beyond the restricted account in which Compact-related funds have been kept. That account has more than adequate funds to satisfy any Compact-related court rulings and judgements. The State knows this, as we have had to demonstrate that fact several times in our various court proceedings.
Read MoreThrough hosting drum circles for healing, to providing medicines, and grass-roots organizing Unkitawa exemplifies the spirit of giving and selflessness. They have grown from one man’s good intentions into an organization recognized for their selfless acts.
Read MoreThe Democratic National Committee Native American Caucus calls on President Biden to release political prisoner Leonard Peltier.
Read MoreAs a sovereign Tribal nation and treaty signatory, the Snoqualmie Tribe is requesting the Canadian government directly meet with its leadership on a sovereign government-to-government basis. The Tribe will request that the Canadian government respect the rights of the Wet’suwet’en and protect the climate and ocean from the threats the pipeline presents.
Read MoreBeginning in 1790 and concluding in 1834, the U.S. Government adopted six federal statutes to regulate commerce with Indian Nations and to clearly establish the rules for the purchase of tribal property. The Court has found the State did not follow those rules. Known as the Non-Intercourse Act, the federal law specified that only legislation ratified by the U.S. Congress could transfer title to a purchaser.
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