Alcatraz takeover, 40 years later Nov 22, 2009
Fortunate Eagle, who now lives on a reservation in Nevada, said the occupation was the most significant event in Native American history since the 1876 Battle of the Little Bighorn: "It brought the Indian issues to the forefront of the public awareness.". CNN's Kristopher Campa contributed to this report. (CNN)
Paul J. DeCheck (8) Nov 10, 2009
He enjoyed Native American History, hunting and fishing, woodworking, music and theater and was an avid NY Mets Fan. Survivors include his wife Peg (Griffin) DeCheck whom he married January 22, 1949, one son, Michael DeCheck of Germantown, four daughters: Paula Anderson of Germantown, Monica Jackson of NH, Maureen DeCheck of East Greenbush and Colleen Choppy of Latham, one sister Helen Sullivan of Glens Falls, eleven grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren and two nieces. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
When there's something strange ... Nov 1, 2009
TLPresler wrote on Oct 30, 2009 10:07 AM:" I cannot confirm this as fact, but so many people have told me that at least a portion of Lodi was previously, so long ago, Native American burial land. When I was younger, a physician in Lodi who had a hobby and interest in researching very early area history always talked about how some of the community was built on Indian Burial Grounds. The doctor has since passed away, and I'm not sure what became of his formal research... However, still today, I... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Rushmore to celebrate Black Elk's legacy Oct 12, 2009
The event begins at 10 a.m. with the screening of a recently uncovered film, "Legends of the Sioux," created by the South Dakota Department of Transportation in the mid-1960s, which highlights Native American history in the Black Hills and includes Ben Black Elk as one of the. film's participants. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Justices hear speech, animal rights cases Oct 7, 2009
Free speech supporters have argued that the statute could be misapplied and used to censor hunting magazines, documentaries on a wide range of subjects from Native American history to animal cruelty and anything in between. But Mr. Katyal said the original goal of Congress in passing the 1999 law was a deluge of some 3,000 "crush videos," used by sexual fetishists, that had been circulating. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Stepping back in time Oct 6, 2009
It wasn t all about the settlers, though, as Native American history was on display as well. Deborah Turtle Swartz was showcasing Indian artifacts and explaining life in the 18th Century for Northeastern Native Americans. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
• Boise woman works to protect American Indian site Sep 14, 2009
"We have part of Boise's history, Native American history, in our own back yard," Foster told the Idaho Statesman. "People walk here, and they don't know it's sacred land.". (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Trips on one tank Aug 13, 2009
Local museums offer a look at Native American history and culture, while antique shops and galleries can be found in the downtown area. "There's a nostalgic element to [road trips]," says Kowalczyk. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Boaters flock to Lake Powell in summer. Aug 7, 2009
Environmentalists protested, and continue to mourn the loss of natural habitat, of Native American history. "Surely no man-made structure in modern American history has been hated so much by so many for so long with such good reason as Glen Canyon Dam," writer Edward Abbey said years later. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Chips off the old block Aug 1, 2009
Boysen enjoys teaching children about Native American history, and bringing aspects of it to life with his authentic artifacts and hands-on demonstrations ... Dani said her children are learning important facts about Native American history from their grandfather, and she appreciates that. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
16 'agents of change' to get Medal of Freedom Jul 31, 2009
Others to be honored by Obama are breast-cancer activist Nancy Goodman Brinker, who is the World Health Organization's first goodwill ambassador for cancer control; Dr. Pedro Greer, a Florida physician who has led efforts to care for the poor; renowned Cambridge University physicist Stephen Hawking; Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow, author of seminal works in Native American history and culture; Mary Robinson, first female president of Ireland and a former United Nations high commissioner for human... (AZCentral -- News)
Chiwaukee Academy offers teachers chance to learn Jul 7, 2009
Science courses include Leave No Child Indoors and there are two Social Studies courses on Native American history and lore suitable for all K-12 levels. Surendonk said the timing of Chiwaukee Academy allows teachers to immediately incorporate what they learn into lesson plans for the new school year. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
MARSHFIELD AROUND TOWN: Marshfield takes a star turn May 28, 2009
Another recent television program that features Marshfield, although not by name, is We Shall Remain, a five-episode series of PBS American Experience that focuses on Native American history. The first episode, After the Mayflower (about the Wampanoag tribe) includes scenes filmed at Couch Beach, the landing on the North River that can be accessed via trails behind Couch Memorial Cemetery. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Vancouver builds new heart for city's core May 1, 2009
The quarter-block plaza -- taking its name from Native American history -- is a former bus transit center that sometimes drew loiterers, the homeless and people under the influence, as well as commuters. It's been remade with recycled concrete, energy-saving lighting and a fountain using water collected from downspouts and rain gutters from a nearby building. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Local filmmaker a part of PBS series Apr 30, 2009
On Monday, his efforts will be broadcast nationwide when PBS airs the fourth installment of "We Shall Remain," a five-part series on Native American history. "Geronimo" airs at 9 p.m., followed by "Our Home, Our Stories," short films also by Craig, who now lives in the Valley. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Native Americans aren't victims or warriors in PBS movie Apr 13, 2009
We Shall Remain, a 7 -hour, five-part look at pivotal moments in Native American history, premieres tonight on PBS (9 ET/PT, times may vary). The third episode focuses on Major Ridge, who is posed as a prime example of one of the important but little-known leaders and heroes who emerged even as Europeans shaped the United States. (USA Today)
Well-known couple dies at the same time Apr 3, 2009
Grace, in earlier years, was well known as the history lady because of her presentations in local grade-school classrooms about city, county and native American history during which she wore old-time pioneer costumes that helped bring the area s history alive for students. Many saw Grace as a local history enthusiast and a historian in her own right who shared her research with many individuals and groups, wanting people to understand the historical roots from which local families built... (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
"We Shall Remain" preview to show April 2 in Chiloquin.Five-part documentary will debut April 13 on Southern Oregon Public TV. Apr 1, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009 2:00 PM PDT Klamath Union High School graduate Chris Eyre is one of four directors attached to the five-part PBS miniseries "We Shall Remain," a docu-drama telling 300 years of Native American history ... Eyre said he hopes to give Native American history more dimension. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
'We Shall Remain' looks at history through Native Americans' eyes Mar 30, 2009
Less a historical survey than a set of portraits, it aims to tell Native American history from the Native Americans' perspective - and focuses on individual leaders, tragic and heroic, who affected the course of history ... She and her colleagues wanted to begin with a first-contact story and end in the late 20th century, she said, to dispel the myth that Native American history is locked in the past ... "Eyre said the series has taught him more about Native American history than he learned... (Boston Globe)
Edgar Newton Ed’ Hembree Mar 25, 2009
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, woodworking, reading Western novels and Native American history, and listening to western music. Ed was very much a people person. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Money making by tackling tourism at Lake Gaston Mar 18, 2009
With North Carolina ranking number six in Most Visited States in the United States, Hadad said it was the development of highway corridors, African-American history and Native American history that brought in more people. Waterways and agriculture also ranked high on the list. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Feds recommend listing smelt as threatened Mar 14, 2009
john galt wrote on Mar 13, 2009 8:42 AM:" The museum in Kelso had an interesting article in their publication several years back. It talked about how if the smelt did not like the conditions of the Cowlitz River, they would spawn elsewhere. It listed sources from Native American history that indicated for several years the smelt would disappear. ". Silly Billy wrote on Mar 13, 2009 9:57 AM:" I'd buy a seal tag... ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Documentary focuses on Native American history of Catoosa County Mar 11, 2009
The fifth installment of NexTV s documentary series, The History of Catoosa County, airs this month and will focus on the Native American history of Catoosa County. Catoosa County is rich in Native American history, being the setting for the Cherokee Renaissance from 1800 until the Cherokee removal of 1838 ... Documentary segment on Native American history of Catoosa County When will it air. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Water project delays call for a special Montrose council meeting Mar 7, 2009
Montrose is known to be the historical site of Fort Des Moines along First Street and the flats and the bluff are rich in Native American history. All trenching and digging must be monitored. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Letter: Cartoon disrespects Native American history Feb 25, 2009
Letter: Cartoon disrespects Native American history - Saugus, MA - Saugus Advertiser ... Letter: Cartoon disrespects Native American history ... I am constantly disappointed when I see, as I did this past issue as well as many other issues, an editorial cartoon which disrespect the Native American history of our town portraying a Native American who I guess is suppose to be Montowampate or some other member of the Nanepashemet sub-tribe of the Massachuset tribe. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Appreciate environment with art Feb 21, 2009
Students learned about the river, its Native American history, its flora and fauna, and then drew and painted on-site until time to board the bus back to school. Perhaps my quiet quest as artist-educator-environmentalist has been too quiet; it has not yet garnered many environmental enthusiasts. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
