Articles from the May 15, 2013 edition
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What Did Jesus Do Those 40 Days?
One of the most significant periods of the church calendar, and least celebrated or noted, is the 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead. He walked and talked in places where His... — Updated 5/27/2013
Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas sues over seizure of eagle feathers
McALLEN, TX—The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas is suing the federal government over the seizure of eagle feathers at a powwow. An agent from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service raided a... — Updated 5/25/2013
A Face in the Crowd
I will always remember a beautiful Sunday morning when I drove across the rolling farmlands of Nebraska. For as far as my eye could see, the fields were aglow with blooming... — Updated 5/25/2013
Montana tribes battle opposition to bison restoration efforts
FORT BELKNAP, MT—Montana tribes are running into opposition to their efforts to restore bison to their lands. The Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribe and the Fort Belknap I... — Updated 5/25/2013
WHO OR WHAT ARE YOU RUNNING FROM?
Do you feel abandoned and alone? Are you running away from someone or something? Sherry Lynne knows what it’s like to be “on the run”. If this describes your life, you can stop running. There is someone who wants to be your frien... — Updated 5/25/2013
Where Was God?
As I lay bruised and bleeding on the side of Interstate Highway 10, watching the taillights of the semi fading into the distance, I thought, so this is how God answers prayer. Less... — Updated 5/25/2013
From challenges to commitment, students talk about the National Guard
RAPID CITY, SD—Back in the days of the Viet Nam War, a kid who got into trouble could choose to go into the military or go to jail. Today that choice is no longer an option. Accordi... — Updated 5/25/2013
Which way do you roll?
I spend the majority of my time pushing a cart which holds a laptop and a projector. Time is of the essence as I roll from class to class having meetings and seeking to be on... — Updated 5/25/2013
More money improves health in Indian Country
WASHINGTON, DC—Idaho’s Rep. Mike Simpson, a Republican, asked a critical question. It’s one rarely asked, let alone, answered. The question: Does more government money work? Speci... — Updated 5/25/2013
Not enough Aboriginals working at Muskrat Falls, group says
MUSKRAT FALLS, LABRADOR—A group tasked to train aboriginal workers for jobs at Muskrat Falls thinks not enough of their grads are being hired. Nalcor Energy’s latest statistics sho... — Updated 5/25/2013
Following in His Footsteps
Many people know the story of Chief Standing Bear. Books have been written and movies made about his story and that of the Ponca Tribe. I am not writing this story to open up old... — Updated 5/25/2013
Kalispel Tribe preserves Salish language for future generations
SPOKANE, WA—The Kalispel Tribe of Washington hosted a three-day Salish language conference, an event that keeps getting bigger every year. JR Bluff, the tribe’s assistant dir... — Updated 5/25/2013
What's going on…this summer
June 6-8 The North American Institute of Indigenous Theological Studies (NAIITS) hosts their 10th annual symposium at Tyndale Theological Seminary, Toronto. Theme: Shaping Faith: How Language Informs the Journey. Contact:... — Updated 5/25/2013
LaDonna Harris, Activist (b. 1931)
One of the twentieth century’s most influential Native Americans in politics, Comanche social activist LaDonna Vita Tabbytite Harris was born February 15, 1931 in Temple, O... — Updated 5/25/2013
First-of-its-kind book on Native American women's health
TUCSON, AZ—Despite decades of research on the many health challenges facing Native Americans, no book has taken a comprehensive look at the health of Native American w... — Updated 5/25/2013
Healing the Heart through Joy
There is so much heartache around us and sometimes it feels like there is no end. But according to the words of Proverbs healing is available. “A joyful heart makes a cheerful f... — Updated 5/25/2013
Letters from Our Readers
GUIDING LIGHT I’m serving life in prison. Although I do have family left, as well as some hope in the courts (blessings not taken for granted), it still gets to be an emotional uncertainty as far as the future goes. At times, I w... — Updated 5/25/2013
Bombings, assaults and miraculous saving
It seems like North America has been on a roller coaster of emotions. The past six weeks have been incredible. During April and part of May there have been some profoundly traumatic events that have happened, particularly in the... — Updated 5/25/2013
Native language Bible on MP3
Ever wondered if you could listen to the Bible in your Native language? The answer is “yes”. Faith Comes By Hearing has made Native language Scriptures available on MP3 CDs wit... — Updated 5/25/2013
Sitting Bull: Defender of His People
Arguably the most powerful and perhaps famous of all Native American chiefs, Sitting Bull was born in 1831 in what is now called South Dakota. A Hunkpapa Lakota Sioux, Sitting Bull... — Updated 5/25/2013
Healing at Home
“There were times when the treatment center felt a bit like residential school,” said my friend and sister in Christ. “You have to go away from your family and community, follo... — Updated 5/25/2013
A faithful warrior goes to his reward
PHOENIX, AZ (ANS)—A mighty warrior to his Native American people, H. Thomas “Sonny” Claus, 83, passed into the presence of the Lord surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 8, 201... — Updated 5/25/2013
Grand Ronde Tribes observe 30 years since federal restoration
GRAND RONDE, OR—This year marks the 30th anniversary of the law that restored the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde in Oregon to federal government. The tribe was terminated in 1... — Updated 5/25/2013
Young Cree walkers greeted by crowds after 1,600 kilometer trek to Canada's capital
Six youths and a guide left Whapmagoostui in January to snowshoe and walk to Ottawa in support of the Idle No More movement. They called the trek “The Journey of Nishiyuu,” whi... — Updated 5/25/2013
CSC rejects recommendation to appoint deputy commissioner for aboriginal corrections
OTTAWA, ON—The Correctional Service of Canada was “very dismissive” in its response to a report sounding the alarm to the dramatic increase of Aboriginal Peoples in federal prison,... — Updated 5/25/2013
