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The Algonquins of Barriere Lake

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:06:39 -0500

The Algonquins of Barriere Lake is a 41-minute documentary that illustrates the Algonquin community’s decades-long struggle to have their land and resource rights recognized by Canada and the Province of Quebec. You can find the video belowR

Russia Threatens Ukraine Over NATO

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 02:27:31 -0500

The Cold War has been over for nearly two decades but remnants of the old struggles continue impacting nations in eastern Europe. The Ukraine’s bid to join NATO has frightened and created anger within the Russian government which fears having a

Out of Character

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:52:00 -0500

I am not sure what one does when you put your faith out there and throw your life into the things that God has given you to do and you don't see the fruit of your obedience. The home for the babies is fine, money for salaries came in on Saturday, mo

Underreported Struggles #15

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:41:26 -0500

There were multiple offensives against indigenous people throughout the month of June. A Canadian court paved the way to reclassify 16 lakes as mine waste dumps; The US Supreme court issued at least three rulings against indigenous rights; Police in

Back to disposables...

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 20:58:00 -0500

For the past week we have been using Disposable Diapers. For us this isn't the norm. Ive always been pretty disciplined not to use them during the day... only on trips. Because of Taites unusual amount of messy diapers though I made the switch tempor

Endurance is not my end goal.

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 09:00:00 -0500

And Just Like That, My 21st Birthday Passed!

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:53:04 -0500

Last month’s fourth Sunday (May 25) was a big day for me: I turned 21 years old! Like what people around me said, it was my debut of being an adult. Well literally, since I was in tertiary school and been facing computers everyday I observed sl

Struggles

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 11:38:00 -0500

I've been a bad blogger again. I haven't given up I'm just struggling to keep up with both my blogs and other things going on in my life right now. Plus, I've had a really miserable week food wise. It seems that all I'm able to do is maintain the sam

Systemic Discrimination in the Supreme Court

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:43:04 -0500

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that literally punishes Alaska Natives for the 1989 Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. The court told the company that they now only have to pay a tenth of the $5 billion in punitive damages that were awarded by a

A Time To Be Meek And A Time To Be Bold

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:19:00 -0500

I read a very interesting story about Alexander the Great in my Bible notes the other day.Apparently Alexander prided himself on allowing his subjects to visit him and make requests. On one such occasion, a pauper came to him to make a request... not

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:22:00 -0500

As a Sandwiched Boomer, you are pushed and pulled by the generations on both sides, even as you try to juggle your career and your own needs with those of your family. What can you and your family learn from the role modeling that Tim Russert provide

Colombian army wants base on indigenous sacred ground

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:28:50 -0500

Last week, a group of indigenous Kofan expressed concern about a new base Colombia’s army is building at a site called “Finca Maravales” in the Guamués valley in Putumayo, reports the Colombian newspaper El Espectador. The group h

US Moves to Clean Up Uranium on Navajo Land

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:20:24 -0500

After more than forty years, the U.S. government is finally moving to clean up the uranium waste on Navajo lands. On June 13, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a five-year plan to start cleaning the radioactive waste left by more

MRi Update

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 10:05:00 -0500

The Lord answered our prayers. Our insurance is taking care of it...and even more to our surprise my MRi is tonight! I thought for sure we'd end up having to wait a bit for it.. but they got me right now. They will also do the MRa tonight (the MRa in

Update on the Numbness

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:33:00 -0500

This afternoon Travis and I went to the Dr. to get an idea about my head.. and to see if he felt the need to issue me an MRi.I am so thankful we were able to get in today. We technically werent suppose to... Im a new patient and the wait was rather l

Judge Refuses to Stop Hog Farm on Sioux Land

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:11:05 -0500

A federal judge ruled last week that the Longview industrial hog farm in South Dakota is not within the Treaty lands of the Ihanktunwan People (Yankton Sioux). In April, three Tribal members representing the Yankton Sioux Tribe Head Start Concerned P

Is Divorce The Answer?

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:28:00 -0500

The whole News Media and Christians alike terrified with this news at least I speak for myself . I taught pastors/bishops were role models? and people who should show the "lost" the way to the Cross, how disappointed I am about this news.

Pain of the Rash...

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 09:06:00 -0500

Im not sure if I told this on my blog or not.. so if I am repeating myself.. sorry :-)On Fathers day I was looking for Taite... and found him in our bathroom w/ his tooth brush in hand.... DIPPING IT in the toilet... and quickly sucking on it....I wa

Paycheck or Private? - Edit Fun

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:23:00 -0500

I almost wrote a LONGGG post tonight about how frustrated I am w/ the nit-picky comments I get because of my blog... I cant even count how many Ive gotten... Its that many. But I decided not to get into the details like my flesh wants to do...People

Stop Canadian Lakes from Becoming Mine Waste Dumps!

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:54:06 -0500

According to a recent report by the CBC, the Federal Government is set to ‘reclassify’ 16 lakes across the country as toxic waste dumps for the mining industry. Under the Fisheries Act, companies are not allowed to place harmful substance