Political Matters
Political Matters – October 2018
By Mordecai Specktor
‘The Trump Presidency’ reality show
Like many of you, I’ve watched too much coverage of the confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court...
It Ain't Easy Being Indian
It Ain’t Easy Being Indian – October 2018
By Ricey Wild
I’m feeling a lot of anxiety right now – of trauma, fear and flashbacks of my own sexual assaults – watching the...
Opinion
Study examines how Native culture is depicted in tobacco ads
By CoCo Villaluz, Joanne D’Silva and Erin O’Gara
Recently, our country has seen improved understanding of cultural misappropriation. Awareness of stereotypes, protests against racist mascots,...
Cover Story
Outpatient Program for Little Earth
By Lee Egerstrom
Three Native American organizations have teamed up to launch a new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) to help drug abusers and their families...
Cover Story
Dakota Head Start launched at Lower Sioux Indian Community
By Lee Egerstrom
With a dwindling number of fluent Dakota language speakers throughout Minnesota, the Lower Sioux Indian Community (LSIC) has started a unique Dakota...
Environment
The meaning of consent: Fond du Lac and Enbridge
By Winona LaDuke
“Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) is one of the most important principles that Indigenous Peoples believe can protect their right to...
Environment
Black Snake Chronicles: Police, Courts and Victories
By Winona LaDuke
August was marked by three new landmarks in Native resistance to pipelines in Canada, Minnesota, and North Dakota. On August 29, 26...
Community News
What’s New in the Community September 2018
Minneapolis Native Elders compete in MN Senior Games
The Minnesota Senior Games were held in Mankato on August 16-19 and for the first time there was...
Cover Story
“The Wall” on Franklin sheds light on homeless Natives
Story and photos by Ona Knoxsha
As the morning sun began to rise up and over Highway 55 in south Minneapolis, residents at the American...
History
New Bell Museum showcases state’s past and Ojibwe/Dakota words
By Deborah Locke
Here is a reaction I can almost guarantee. Take your children to the new Bell Museum on Larpenteur Avenue, not far from...
Political Matters
Political Matters Sept 2018
Dick Bancroft memorial
In my August column, I wrote a remembrance of my friend Dick Bancroft, a photographer who spent decades chronicling the American Indian...
Uncategorized
Community Calendar September 2018
Thru Oct. 2019
Horse Nation of the Ochéthi Šakówiŋ
All My Relations Arts presents Horse Nation of the Ochéthi Šakówi, an exhibition that explores how horses shape...
It Ain't Easy Being Indian
It Ain’t Easy Being Indian September 2018
By Ricey Wild
Does anyone remember “Tank Girl?” It’s about how water and power controlled everything and there were just a few holdouts protecting the...
Passing On
Paul Lyle Enyart Obituary
Paul Lyle Enyart “Oyăte Nawičhakičižin”
1968 - August 1, 2018
Paul Lyle Enyart “Oyăte Nawičhakičižin” (Protects the People), 50, of Swatara, MN, passed away August...
History
Neil McKay is new member Bell Museum Board of Directors
By Deborah Locke
Chantemaza (Neil McKay) is a new member of the Bell Museum Board of Directors and agreed to speak with The Circle about...
Cover Story
AIOIC Expands Takoda
By Lee Egerstrom
The American Indian Opportunities Industrialization Center (AIOIC) in Minneapolis has redesigned the logo and branding of its no cost, adult education programs...
Cover Story
Ties to culture are vital for Native American children in foster...
By Camille Erickson
Victor Walter (Bois Forte Ojibwe) used to cut hair for a living. While giving a haircut six years ago, Walter had a...
Local Briefs
News Briefs – August 2018
Vacant lot becomes outdoor classroom and garden
A vacant lot at Takoda Prep, the alternative high school at American Indian OIC in south Minneapolis, has...
Community News
What’s new in the community – August 2018
Walker forms Indigenous Public Art selection committee
In cooperation with a group of Native curators, knowledge keepers, artists, and arts professionals, including individuals of Dakota...
News
Record number of Native Americans running for office in midterms
By Leila Fadel and Talia Wiener/NPR
On a recent afternoon in Albuquerque, N.M., Deb Haaland sits with a thick stack of paper in front of...
