#choctaw Nation

[immortalmuses]

Watch Echo. Please. Please.

I cannot stress enough how important it is to see this kind of representation, this kind of investment from a company like Marvel, in telling indigenous peoples' stories. They consulted with the Choctaw nation, they DUBBED THE ENTIRE SERIES IN CHOCTAW. Choctaw is an endangered language! Fewer than 500 people remain that speak it fluently! And here it is, preserved in a Marvel Show about a Native Super Hero!!!!

I know you have MCU fatigue, I get it. I understand that some of the disney+ Marvel shows have been underwhelming. But I am BEGGING YOU. Just watch Echo. Just give it a chance, give Her a chance. The world is a better place with stories like this in it, and the only way we will get more of them is if we show companies like Marvel that their investment isn't a waste.

[c-vs-the-world]

I know marvel had done bad things and are generally shitty in different ways but,,, having a Choctaw superhero/vigilante that isn't just "ooh city girl w long dark hair and a pair of beaded earrings" is so so healing. Actually hearing the Choctaw language is so healing. Seeing the cultural parts that get over looked by a lot of media portrayal, it's just good.

[porterdavis]

[a-typical]

THE YEAR 1847 WAS AN extremely difficult one for the Irish people. Known as “Black 47,” this was the worst year of the famine in Ireland, where close to one million people were starving to death. Humanitarian aid came from around the world, but the unexpected generosity of the Choctaw Nation stands out, and began a bond between the two people that continues to this day.

The Choctaw Native Americans raised $170 of their own money—equivalent to thousands of dollars today— in aid to supply food for the starving Irish. This exemplifies the incredible generosity of the Choctaw people, because just 16 years before, they were forced by U.S. President Andrew Jackson to leave their ancestral lands and march 500 miles on the “Trail of Tears,” in terrible winter conditions. Many did not survive.

Today, the Irish people are still grateful for the generosity of the Choctaw people. A monument stands in Midleton’s Bailick Park as a tribute to the tribe’s charity during the Great Famine. Named “Kindred Spirits,” the magnificent memorial features nine giant stainless steel feathers, shaped into an empty bowl.

The creator, artist Alex Pentak, explained, “I wanted to show the courage, fragility and humanity that they displayed in my work.”

Beyond the monument, there are many other examples of the continued link between the Irish and Choctaw people. In 1990, several Choctaw leaders took part in the first annual Famine walk at Doolough in County Mayo; two years later, Irish commemoration leaders walked the 500 mile length of the Trail of Tears. A former Irish president is now an honorary Choctaw Chief. Most importantly, both Choctaw and Irish people now work together to provide assistance for people suffering from famine worldwide.

[shamandrummer]

Climate-Endangered Tribe Sues Louisiana

By now, you're likely well aware of the climate crisis and its significant dangers to Indigenous communities the world over. The problem is especially magnified on islands and in coastal regions, where sea level rise can wipe away traditional homelands and make climate refugees of those who have been displaced. That's true even right here in the United States, where hundreds of Native communities -- in South Dakota, Alaska, Florida, Hawai'i, Washington, and Louisiana -- face existential threats.

And now, the first community to supposedly be moved from harm's way -- the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation -- is facing a new set of problems. Just before the new year, the tribe filed a landmark civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) against the state of Louisiana. In 2016, HUD granted Louisiana $48 million in aid to resettle the tribe. But, its complaint asserts, Louisiana failed to properly implement the grant and has ethnically and racially discriminated, violated tribal sovereignty, excluded cultural components central to a proper relocation program, and provided poor replacement housing.

The Jean Charles Choctaw Nation has resided on the Isle de Jean Charles for five generations, since the ancestors of its citizens escaped the Trail of Tears in the early 1830s amid President Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal Act. Its homelands and burial grounds are located in a region facing perpetual devastation and erosion by storms and sea level rise. Since 1955, the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation has lost over 98 percent of its lands to the encroaching ocean.

It's also worth noting that the tribe is located in Terrebonne Parish, a region notorious for oil extraction, high pollution rates, and environmental justice violations. The Parish and over 90 percent of its property are largely controlled by non-local fossil fuel and chemical companies. The infamous "Cancer Alley" is just upstream.

By filing its complaint with HUD, the Jean Charles Choctaw Nation is looking to the federal agency to investigate the grant-funded resettlement program, currently run by Louisiana's Office of Community Development (OCD). The tribe hopes HUD will order OCD to respect tribal needs and authority as the program's implementation proceeds. The lawsuit is also significant in that, while the tribe has state recognition from Louisiana, it does not have federal recognition, which would extend access to more grants, disaster assistance, and various legal powers -- including constitutional protections and self-governance recognized by the United States.

[harriswalz4usabybr]

Sunday, August 11, 2024 - Tim Walz

This is the ‘official’ schedule of Tim Walz s today on the campaign trail. With some added detail for press purposes. Additionally, the Governor is traveling with Secretary of the Interior Deb Harland on this trip to gain some valuable insight into the region while traveling and meeting with voters. Walz's travel today will be focused on Montana.

Event #1 (Bozeman, MT) Event Location: Montana State University Event Type: Town Hall Event Event Time: 9:00-10:00 MT

Event #2 Event Location: The Baxter Event Type: Educator’s Lunch with Discussion Event Time: 11:00-15:00 MT *Note this event has a target audience of 250 attendees who are school district superintendents and principals as well as teachers who have completed 20 years of service. These educators will come from across the state!

Event #3 (Billings, MT) Event Location: TEN and Crow Nation Event Type: Dinner with Native American Leaders Event Time: 17:00-21:00 MT *A tour of Crow Nation was also taken by the campaign.

Bozeman, MT Q: "Governor Walz, rural America often feels overlooked by national politicians who focus on urban areas. How can we trust that the Harris-Walz campaign is truly invested in the needs of rural communities like ours?" A: "Thank you for that question. I want to be absolutely clear: our campaign is committed to representing every American, no matter where they live. Kamala Harris and I understand that rural communities have unique challenges, and we are determined to ensure that your voices are heard and your needs are met. That’s why, unlike many campaigns, Kamala has pledged to visit all 50 states and each U.S. territory during this election cycle. And I will be visiting many of our rural communities personally because your issues matter to us. We know that access to broadband, healthcare, and education are critical issues in rural America, and these are front of mind for both Kamala and me. We will work tirelessly to expand broadband access so that every home, farm, and business has the connectivity needed to thrive in the 21st century. Our administration will also invest in rural healthcare infrastructure and educational opportunities, ensuring that no American is left behind. Rural America is the backbone of this country, and together, we will make sure that the future is brighter for all Americans, regardless of their zip code."

Billings, MT Press Release: Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz believe that the time has come to correct the historical injustices faced by Native American nations. During a tour of Crow Nation and a dinner with Native American leaders in Billings, MT, Governor Walz reaffirmed the Harris-Walz administration’s commitment to investing in the forgotten nations that are home to America’s first peoples. This meeting marks a critical step in the campaign’s broader mission to ensure that the promises made to Native communities are honored and that their voices are respected and uplifted.

The Harris-Walz administration will establish a dedicated team to review past treaties, such as those made at Hopewell in 1785 and Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830, and to address any unfulfilled promises or inaction. No longer will these communities be neglected or trampled upon by those in power. The campaign is also committed to visiting other Native Nations across the country to ensure that all are heard and supported. Additionally, the Harris-Walz administration explicitly supports honoring the commitments of the Treaty of Hopewell and the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek, including the provision of congressional delegates for these nations. Together, we can build a future where all Americans, including our first Americans, are respected and empowered.

~BR~

[todaysdocument]

Report of Asst. Agent Cross on the forced relocation of a group of Choctaw people:

“ . . . this party marched from Rock Roe on White River to Fort Towson a distance of three hundred and twenty miles in 26 days - crossing many water courses on the route - and did not loose one day the whole rout.” January 10, 1833. 

Record Group 75: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs

Series: Letters Received

File Unit: Commissary Gen'l of Subs (LR- 1833, C-Choctaw)

Transcription: 

Recd. 21 Jan[uar]y Madison Indiana January 10th 1833 Sir, In compliance with the 8 Article of the 5 Section of the Regulations concerning "the Removal of Indians" " = I have the honor to report that the detachment of emigrating Choctaw Indians under my charge, arrived in their new country in the vicinity of Fort = Lawson = on the 11th Dec[embe]r = and after making the necessary arrangements - preparatory to their dispersing - they left on the 15th of the same month for the purpose of selecting situations on which to locate themselves. _____ I have the satisfaction to inform you that the Cholera=had entirely disappeared from among the emigrants = several days before they arrived in the Nation, and at the time of my having them, 15 Dec[embe]r - not a

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= solitary case of sickness of any character was among the forty under my charge. I will with pleasure further remark that this party marched from Rock Roe on [the] White River [Arkansas] to Fort Towson [Oklahoma] a distance of three hundred and twenty miles in 26 days - crossing many water courses on the route - and did not loose [sic] one day the whole rout[e] = performing their daily march with much cheerfulness - and arrived in their new Country in good spirits. I herewith enclose [for] you a brief "journal of assurances" during the march from Rock Roe - which is respectfully submitted ----- the Muster Roll exhibiting the strength of the party = for the East as well as the West side of the River, will I presume be presented you by the Superintendent --- I am permitted by the Superintendent (in instructions dated 22 Dec[embe]r to depart to this place, and hold (over [page turn]) [Other side of document] = myself subject to the news of the Gov[er]n[men]t for the future emigration. All communications which you may be pleased to make to me, will be addressed to this place, Madison Ind[ian]a. with much esteem I am Sir, Very Respectfully [?] [?] [?] S.T. Cross As[sistan]t Agent Ch[octaw] Rem[ova]l

[trendynewsnow]

Finding Strength in Adversity: The Musical Journey of Tim Long

Finding Light Through Adversity The musician Tim Long sat at his dining room table on a September morning, reflecting on the profound ways in which good can emerge from suffering. He was surrounded by old family photographs, each image telling a story of resilience and hope. Long’s mother, Stella, a proud member of the Choctaw Nation, grew up in severe poverty in the rural landscapes of eastern…

[razorbackmagazine]

"Empowering Unity: The Heart of the Choctaw Nation Community Center in Spiro, Oklahoma"

“Building Bridges: The Inspiring Story of the Choctaw Nation Community Center in Spiro” Located in Spiro, Oklahoma, the Choctaw Nation Community Center stands as a beacon of support, empowerment, and unity for the Native American elders in the area. This center provides a wide range of services, from meals to transportation, wellness activities to arts and crafts, all aimed at fostering a sense…

[texasflycaster]

Monday Eclipse on the Sidewalk

Wow, can you believe the news coverage of today’s eclipse. It wasn’t so long ago, 2017 in fact, that I was talking about a partial eclipse while fly fishing on Ray Roberts. If you don’t make it out, or you don’t get to see the fishy reaction to an eclipse? Let me tell you, there is a reaction! And that was only a partial eclipse, so I can imagine since a large swath of North Texas is in totality,…

[culturevulturette]

What’s the quote from Gladiator?  “What we do echoes in eternity.”  Well, it does.  

[reasonsforhope]

"Growing up, Mackenzee Thompson always wanted a deeper connection with her tribe and culture.

The 26-year-old member of the Choctaw Nation said she grew up outside of her tribe’s reservation and wasn’t sure what her place within the Indigenous community would be.

Through a first-of-its-kind program, Thompson said she’s now figured out how she can best serve her people — as a doctor.

Thompson is graduating as part of the inaugural class from Oklahoma State University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Cherokee Nation. It’s the first physician training program on a Native American reservation and in affiliation with a tribal government, according to school and tribal officials.

“I couldn’t even have dreamed this up,” she said. “To be able to serve my people and learn more about my culture is so exciting. I have learned so much already.”

Thompson is one of nine Native graduates, who make up more than 20 percent of the class of 46 students, said Dr. Natasha Bray, the school’s dean. There are an additional 15 Native students graduating from the school’s Tulsa campus.

The OSU-COM graduates include students from 14 different tribes, including Cherokee, Choctaw, Muscogee, Seminole, Chickasaw, Alaska Native, Caddo, and Osage.

Bray said OSU partnered with the Cherokee Nation to open the school in 2020 to help erase the shortage of Indigenous doctors nationwide. There are about 841,000 active physicians practicing in the United States. Of those, nearly 2,500 — or 0.3 percent — are Native American, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges.

When American Indian and Alaska Native people visit Indian Health Service clinics, there aren’t enough doctors or nurses to provide “quality and timely health care,” according to a 2018 report from the Government Accountability Office. On average, a quarter of IHS provider positions — from physicians to nurses and other care positions –are vacant.

“These students here are going to make a generational impact,” Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. told the students days before graduation. “There is such a need in this state and in this region for physicians and this school was created out of a concern about the pipeline of doctors into our health system.”

The Cherokee Nation spent $40 million to build the college in its capital of Tahlequah. The walls of the campus feature artifacts of Cherokee culture as well as paintings to remember important figures from Cherokee history. An oath of commitment on the wall is written in both English and Cherokee.

The physician training program was launched in the first year of the pandemic.

Bray said OSU and Cherokee leadership felt it was important to have the school in the heart of the Cherokee Nation, home to more than 141,000 people, because students would be able to get experience treating Indigenous patients. In Tahlequah, students live and study in a small town about an hour east of Tulsa with a population of less than 24,000 people.

“While many students learn about the problems facing these rural communities,” Bray said. “Our students are getting to see them firsthand and learn from those experiences.”

While students from the college are free to choose where to complete their residency after graduation, an emphasis is placed on serving rural and Indigenous areas of the country.

There’s also a severe lack of physicians in rural America, a shortage that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic. The Association of American Medical Colleges has projected that rural counties could see a shortage between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034. An additional 180,000 doctors would be needed in rural counties and other underserved populations to make up the difference.

Bray said OSU saw an opportunity to not only help correct the underrepresentation of Native physicians but also fill a workforce need to help serve and improve health care outcomes in rural populations.

“We knew we’d need to identify students who had a desire to serve these communities and also stay in these communities,” she said.

Osteopathic doctors, or DOs, have the same qualifications and training as allopathic doctors, or MDs, but the two types of doctors attend different schools. While MDs learn from traditional programs, DOs take on additional training at osteopathic schools that focus on holistic medicine, like how to reduce patient discomfort by physically manipulating muscles and bones. DOs are more likely to work in primary care and rural areas to help combat the health care shortages in those areas.

As part of the curriculum, the school invited Native elders and healers to help teach students about Indigenous science and practices...

Thompson said she was able to bring those experiences into her appointments. Instead of asking only standard doctor questions, she’s been getting curious and asking about her patient’s diets, and if they are taking any natural remedies.

“It’s our mission to be as culturally competent as we can,” she said. “Learning this is making me not only a better doctor but helping patients trust me more.”

-via PBS NewsHour, May 23, 2024

[olowan-waphiya]

[alternativeulster]

no 2 nations will ever be best friends the way we are best friends ever again

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Pow Wow - Danse avec la Loue #6 - à Ornans, Doubs

C'est dans 2 mois !!

Rencontre avec les nations amérindiennes

Danses et chants traditionnels

Contes et légendes

Témoignages et ateliers pratiques

Marché artisanal

Cette édition 2023 vous permettra de rencontrer les nations Choctaw, Paiute, Lakota oglala, Innu, Ojibwe, Arapahoe, Huron-Wendat, Anichinabé, Attikamek.

La ville d’Ornans, en partenariat avec l’association Four Winds qui soutient les peuples amérindiens depuis plus de vingt ans accueille le POW WOW Danse avec la Loue. S’ils sont très répandus aux États-Unis, le rassemblement d’amérindiens « POW WOW Danse avec la Loue » est l’unique événement du genre en Europe à respecter fidèlement les traditions et coutumes amérindiennes.