Columnists
Twin Metals digs in
Since December 2009, I have written a number of columns about copper-nickel mining, a significant environmental threat to the North Country. My focus has...
Columnists
Fond du lac folies
In spite of my well known aversion to flying I did it again. Fond du Lac Follies jetted to Fayetteville, North Carolina.
I passed through...
Columnists
It Aint easy being indian
Writing this column for nearly 14 years now I have always been careful not to call anyone out in particular lest there be hurt...
SUPERENTENDENT SPEAKS
Mpls Superintendent Speaks
Reform Working Here
As leaders of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS), we are often surprised but pleased by the number of people who follow the...
Cover Story
An Interview with State Rep. Susan Allen
State Rep. Susan Allen became the first Native American (Rose Bud Sioux)?woman to serve in the Minnesota State Legislature. Allen is an attorney and...
Cover Story
Native film series "Where Condor Meets Eagle" a collaborative project
Every year, the Augsburg Native American Film Series (ANAFS) holds various film events that serve as a venue for Native American filmmakers and films....
Community News
WHATS NEW IN THE COMMUNITY:
Kaylee Reynolds Wins Youth of the Year
(By Michael Meuers)
Kaylee Reynolds will compete against other Boys & Girls Club members for the Minnesota Youth...
Latest Reservation News
Federal officials close to compensating Chippewa bands for tribal land
It's taken 123 years, but the federal government is the closest it's ever been to compensating Minnesota's Chippewa bands for tribal land that the...
Latest Reservation News
SMSC Organics Recycling Facility is wave of the future
Each day at lunch, children in the Prior Lake Savage School district put their leftovers and their biodegradable paper products into a special bin....
The Arts
Red Sky Performances does Raven Stole The Sun
Raven Stole the Sun is being presented by New Native Theatre at Saint Paul's SteppingStone Theatre March 23-25. Written by Canadian Ojibway author, Drew...
Editorials
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:
Replay to Indian Heights Story
I would like to offer some clarification for completeness sake regarding Indian Heights Park. A few of us worked very...
Columnists
Native Issues in the Halls of Government
Protect Our Manoomin
The environmental threats from proposed copper-nickel mining in northeastern Minnesota will come into public view when dogsled mushers deliver petitions to the...
Columnists
Fond du Lac Follies
I began seeing advertisements for a play called The Great Hurt by Carl Gawboy. It was written about boarding schools. I have long admired...
Columnists
It ain't easy being indian
Another election cycle has come just in time to Rezberry saving me from fatal boredom. Very similar to U.S. political campaigns tribal politics can...
SUPERENTENDENT SPEAKS
Superintendent Speaks
Dear MPS Partners and Friends,
It has been said – and I firmly believe – that education is the greatest civil rights issue of our...
Calendar
Community Calendar March 2012
Through March 17
Frank Big Bear Skull Paintings: an Homage to Fritz Scholder
Frank Big Bear's new work. Skull Paintings: an Homage to Fritz Scholder...
Cover Story
Fight to save pool about saving lives
ocal community organizers, Native American community members, and the grassroots nonprofit Minneapolis Swims are fighting to save the pool located in the Phillips Community...
Cover Story
Indian Heights Park recognized as Dakota burial site
After over two years of controversy, compromise, and research, the City of Rochester and the Rochester Park and Recreation Department have recognized Indian Heights...
The Arts
10-minute play about AIM stirs controversy in Mpls. Indian community
A 10-minute play by Navajo playwright Rhiana Yazzie was at the center of a controversy within the local Native American community. The play focuses...
