We Have Many Voices - Native American Ezine Announcment From The bi-monthly ezine "We Have Many Voices" We have updated our website where we bring you the news behind the news.
A brief description of each article is listed below, and you may read them in their entirety at our web page: We Have Many Voices Ezine http://www.turtletrack.org/ManyVoices/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Haskell Wetlands - Part Two by Ruth Steinberger Lakota Journal (Lawrence, KS) The Army Corps of Engineers has issued a letter to 26 tribes inviting consultation for a 45 day period, and to over 500 other tribes notifying them that the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process was underway regarding a permit being sought by the Kansas Department of Transportation. The EIS begins the assessment needed to allow construction to get underway on a four lane highway that may go through wetlands that are part of the Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU). Haskell was founded in 1884 as Haskell Institute, one of the off-reservation boarding schools founded by the federal government. The project was originally proposed in the mid-1980's. Since that time, the Federal Highway Administration and the Department of the Interior have both recommended the "No Build" alternative on the project. The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) has passed a resolution opposing the proposed trafficway, citing spiritual and historical concerns, as well as sovereignty issues. A document dated March 7, 1996 from the Department of the Interior recognized numerous cultural issues that remain today. The Federal Highway Administration notes that the Environmental Impact Statement has not shown that there is not a prudent alternative and states that, "Comment from the Indian community has been largely left out.and these alternative routes cause extensive impact to environmental and cultural resource values." ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- California Tribes and Sovereignty by Andr� Cramblit Many of us have not had an opportunity to learn the facts about the unique relationship between the United States and the American Indian tribes. Sovereignty is the foundation upon which this relationship is built. The purpose of this document is to provide the reader with a basic understanding about the sovereign status of American Indian tribes. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- A Killer Among Us by Kasey Wolf Weaver Since 1900 heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States every year except 1918. Each year over 950,000 people die from cardiovascular disease and out of 2 million deaths each year, 60 percent list heart disease as a contributing factor. Among American Indians and Alaskan Natives, the trends seen by the general population are echoed. Deaths attributed to heart disease among American Indian men and women are 25 and 27 percent respectively. These are scary statistics. Every day, every 33 seconds, someone has died from heart disease. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Indian Etiquette by Vicki Lockard This time of year, many folks are gearing up for summer vacation. For those who are not familiar with our tribal lands, I offer some information. This is general and may not apply everywhere. When in doubt ... ASK!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Enviro-Rants From an All Natural Soapbox by Jamie Lockard We think Jamie is goofing-off (whitewater rafting) with his brother. We hope he has fun and returns fully changed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- indigenous A poem by Mike Austin ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Environmental Updates collected by Kasey Wolf Weaver ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Upcoming Opportunities collected by Kasey WolfWeaver ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Craft Series by Lynne Sageflower Pennington In this Men's Regalia Article the Miami, Ottawa and the Penobscot, before and after the 1800's are covered. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- The "Stoic" Indian by Paul Barry In each issue, you will find a funny story here. Perhaps, even a true story or one with a moral. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- Moccasin Telegraph - News of Interest from Indian Country Gathered by Raven Weaver ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- To Subscribe, or Unsubscribe, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and place either "Subscribe" or "Unsubscribe" in the subject line and "Many Voices" in the body of the email. Thank you! The Many Voices Staff, Lynne Pennington, Webmaster, Arts and Crafts Donna Ennis, Health Issues Kasey Weaver, Environmental and Health Issues Jamie Lockard, Environmental Issues Raven Weaver, News Research & Administration Vicki Lockard, Legal & Political Issues Paul Barry, Go-Fer "We Have Many Voices" is a free, bi-weekly, online Newsletter addressing issues of interest to Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and First Nations people. We do not provide subscriber or visitor names to anyone. 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