News n Updates
We are so excited about our Whisper n Thunder Healthy Living cookbook! Our cover - shown below.
This image is from a painting by David Greg Taylor. We are honored to have it as our cover! To learn how you can purchase and help support the various program efforts of Whisper n Thunder go to the link below. Thank you so much!
https://www.createspace.com/3716198
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Collaborative Partnerships
Whisper n Thunder is pleased to be in partnerships with the following organizations. We work together for Impact and Empowerment.
Heard Museum Library & Archives
Employees of Aramark, Las Vegas Convention Center
Native Lights Candle Shop, Madawaska Maliset First Nation
Southern Nevada Association of Pride, Inc. Las Vegas
Love Program Las Vegas
People for Hope
Cheyenne River Gas Company
Lakota Plains Propane
D & R Propane
Bob's Gas Service
Jewelry by Two Dawns
Fire Talk Productions: Nell Cole, Producer
Banner Graphic: www.firstpeople.us
FOR LATEST NEWS UPDATES SCROLL DOWN to THE EAGLE
January 23, 2012
Editor's Note - the following has been submitted by a Native family who has experienced extreme racism.
Several folks have said that they would like to help with the trouble in McIntosh. But they don't know how. What you can do is this. Pass on the word to boycott McIntosh County, GA non essential (essential is like food, EMC, etc) businesses until law enforcement gets serious about solving crime here. Tell everyone not to buy real estate, homes or make any investments here. Then when people ask you why tell them that until there is a serious effort about solving the criminal element here, no money will come to McIntosh County, Ga. Pass the word on and tell everyone that you know. Boycott McIntosh County, GA until they get serious about solving crime.
(3) That law enforcement when called upon actually takes a report when we ask them to come out and they actually write it up, and that a copy of the report will actually be available to those of us who call them.
(4) That regular patrols of qualified law enforcement officers patrol our streets at regular intervals each day and when they are called that they respond quickly instead of 45 minutes to an hour or longer.
(5) That no retribution will be taken against anyone who is part of this coalition by any entity or person within or beyond McIntosh.
(6) That existing state laws about celebratory gunfire actually be enforced.
(7) That law enforcement will actually talk to those who do harass other residents and tell them to cease their activities or face jail. Then actually put them in jail if they don't stop.
(8) That members of this coalition not be followed around, spied on or harassed whether by law enforcement, private agencies, residents, friends or relatives of residents or any other person hired or volunteered or asked to do such activities.
(9) That no "bugs," "taps," or "spying" types of devices be legally or illegally attached to any phones or vehicles or positioned from any location so as to spy on any member of this coalition. We are not criminals and should not be treated as such.
January 8, 2012
Online Choctaw Language Classes starting in February
Registration for the spring class has begun. First class for the online community will be February.20.2012. Send names, ages, mailing address for all that will be participating in your house hold to : yannashushis@yahoo.com DEADLINE IS JANUARY 20.2012. IT'S YOUR LANGUAGE. OWN IT!
Yannash Scott, a certified Choctaw Language instructor, conducts this course and it allows you to work at your own pace. http://www.chahtaanumpa.org/page1.aspx
He has several Youtbue videos’ demonstrating the use of the language, even in contemporary music, such as this one. http://youtu.be/tUCNai3Ydx8
THE EAGLE Darrell Day, Editor
In 2011, the First Nations community of Lake St. Martin, located approximately 230 km’s north of Winnipeg, faced an unprecedented disaster. The entire community became flooded to the point that it was completely uninhabitable. No one is there, anymore. Neither is anything else. All Lake St. Martin residents have been evacuated to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Presently, they are residing at hotels in Winnipeg’s downtown core called the Marlborough Inn and Place Louis Riel. They are “uptown” by all outward appearances and the clientele are primarily white collar. This is just to give you an idea of what it’s like. However, I should note in all fairness that Place Louis Riel used to have a bar behind it that was quite rowdy at times. It wasn’t exactly clean. It’s closed now but it was there, once.
Over the weekend of October 4, 2011, the giant air industry Air Canada released a memo stating that Air Canada staff will not be compensated for stays at these hotels while on stopovers in Winnipeg. The memo read: “Recent environmental issues have forced approximately 1,000 displaced people from rural Manitoba to numerous hotels in the downtown area. Instances of public intoxication, resulting in several downtown locations being susceptible to crimes of violence and opportunity, have been observed by local police.” (http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1069225--national-chief-demands-air-canada-apologize-over-memo)
In the following weeks, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs rejected the half hearted apology by Air Canada. Furthermore, they have agreed to have a six month boycott of all Air Canada services.http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/First+Nations+boycotting+Canada/5568210/story.html
Some might think this is of no consequences. However, let’s consider a few things. First, there are many First Nations communities across Manitoba who have no other connection with the outside world except by plane. Virtually all of these communities have contracts with Air Canada for just this service. Albeit, the contract might be second hand as in mail being flown in on a regular basis. This is something Canada Post would handle. The point is this boycott will definitely be felt by Air Canada at a financial level. They have got to understand that there is a professional business relationship between Air Canada and First Nations communities as a whole. There are ethics which should be acknowledged and observed. There is no excuse. They know better and need to be shown so.
In a final note, there are many financial compensations available to all Lake St. Martin residents (or anyone treaty to Lake St. Martin and if you are, you know what being treaty means). Here are links to some web pages for info:
http://www.masc.mb.ca/masc.nsf/floodrecovery.html#part_c
http://www.gov.mb.ca/emo/home/dfa/
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2011 WINDS SCHOLARS
The Winds Scholarship Selection Committee is pleased to share details about the 2011 Winds Scholars. Look for messages from each scholar in our 2011/2012 issues at:
http://whispernthunder.org/Winds_Scholar_Update.html
Jennifer White, graduate student in Special Education at Arizona State University, and John Three Fingers, undergraduate student in Native American studies and Allied Health at Dull Knife Memorial College in Montana, are this year's recipients. Look for more news on our scholars June 1st on the WnT Winds Scholarship page.
In the meantime, congratulations to these well deserving students, and a big thank you to the supporters of Whisper n Thunder who's donations make our scholarship program possible.
November 8, 2010: News Worth Remembering!
The Whisper n Thunder Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Whisper n Thunder has been accepted into the Billie Jane Baguley Library and Archives of the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ. The Heard Museum is known as the foremost showcase of Native American art and culture in the U.S., revealing the cultures of Native American tribes through exhibits, demonstrations as well as displays of artwork from contemporary Native American artists. The Billie Jane Baguley Library and Archives of the Heard Museum is a comprehensive research facility that includes information about indigenous art and cultures from around the world and an unparalleled resource file containing information about more than 25,000 Native American artists.
We are honored to be a part of this most prestigious collection.
Whisper n Thunder
Global Gathering
2013
Plans are underway to hold a 2 day event in Phoenix in 2013. We are looking for your input! What month is best for you to make this event? Remember Phoenix is HOT in the summer months...
There will be music, keynote speakers, workshops, vendors. A celebration and strategic event.
Plan to be there! Let us know if you'd like to help, have a vendor booth, or take part in this event.
bkfidlin@hotmail.com
Thanks!
Art work by Jim & Patty Eckman. All rights reserverd. To purchase Eckman art work please contact Jim and Patty at:
http://eckmanfineart.com/works_miniature.html
