Violence Against Native Women knows no boundaries “In my opinion, Kevin Cramer is the epitome of white male privilege. He did not come to the meeting with the intention to listen. He came with his own agenda. He made threats of violence towards my Tribal leaders, spoke of how dysfunctional our people are, and focusedContinue reading “Violence Against Native Women knows no boundaries”
Monthly Archives: March 2013
A teaching certificate doesn’t guarantee integrity
It is really hard for our children to stay in school. The intensity of issues they deal with can be overwhelming. When I was in school I didn’t questioned why I had to be there. Most of the time school was fun for me. I enjoyed learning. Of course, every student has their difficult daysContinue reading “A teaching certificate doesn’t guarantee integrity”
The lowest of the low
Bootleggers on the Rez have got to be the lowest of the low. I hardly ever hear of bootleggers getting busted anymore. I read about drug dealers going to jail but I don’t remember any bootleggers getting arrested. Oh wait. Maybe they aren’t being arrested because alcohol is a legal drug. Never mind ourContinue reading “The lowest of the low”
Have you ever tried to explain to a child why the time has to be changed?
On my rez, daylight saving time is most commonly known as “time change.” Many people use the phrase “spring forward, fall back” to remember which way to turn the hands on their clocks. We perform this ritual of moving the hands on our clocks twice each year. I always wonder why. Maybe I should beContinue reading “Have you ever tried to explain to a child why the time has to be changed?”
Local Teacher is Publicly Reprimanded
Robert D. Boyd, Jr. is a teacher/coach for the Todd County School District in Mission, SD on the Rosebud Reservation. Parents! Please do not hesitate to file complaints on local teachers if you believe their behavior is inappropriate or unprofessional. Our children deserve the best!
A 75 year land lease?
Look in the mirror to see how NOT to act
What image is conjured when you hear the phrase crabs in a bucket? When I use this phrase in my writing, I use it in reference to my own people. There are many Lakota people who seem to be content in perpetuating a very unhealthy crab in the bucket approach to life. I am notContinue reading “Look in the mirror to see how NOT to act”
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