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Posts Tagged ‘Native Americans’
March 7th, 2015 - 3:19 am § in America, The Ave Scene
Bringing Northwest Art Back Home to the Northwest
February 15th, 2015 - 12:30 pm § in Misc.
SUNDAY REVELATIONS: Is Leschi a Saint in The Christian Heven?
Riddle me this .. is Leschi Eligible for Sainthood? Sainthood, according to Christians, is awarded by their God to those who lead valiant lives on the service of God’s will. The founding Governor of our state, Isaac Stephens, wrote in his diary that he knew that putting the indigenes of this l[...]
February 13th, 2015 - 1:41 pm § in America, The Ave Scene
Celebrate Seattle’s Origins with the Duwamish People
Salmon and Berries Doors open 12pm. Cultural Program 1-3pm. Shared Meal 3-4pm. All invited. RSVP at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1273292 Two of today’s recognized super foods– salmon & berries–were basic Duwamish dietary staples.Before metal pots were introduced, the Duwa[...]
October 9th, 2014 - 10:18 am § in The Ave Scene
Celebrate 11 October ..Day BEFORE Columbus Day .. with The Duwamish People
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with Chief Seattle’s Duwamish Tribe at the Duwamish Longhouse . Sing, dance & drum at 1-3pm with Duwamish heritage group “Singing Feet”- winner of a 2012 Seattle Mayor’s Arts Award. Chief Seattle’s Speech film at 11am. Princess Angeline film [...]
September 15th, 2014 - 10:41 am § in America, The Ave Scene
A Tragedy At Discovery Park
Re: 2014 Seafair Indian Days Powwow Cancelled Dear Friends, On behalf of the UIATF Board and staff, we regret to inform our United Indians community that the 2014 Seafair Powwow will not be held this year. After careful consideration of many factors we have determined that United Indians does not ha[...]
June 24th, 2014 - 9:08 am § in Misc.
Gun Raffles Spread: From South Carolina to New York and Now WASTATE
Former Redskins Player Running for Office Hopes to Sway Voters with Gun Giveaway Sunday, I wrote about the KKK in my sister’s home state of South Carolina, one huge reason I am glad not to live there. Well, maybe I misjudged, fetid politics from the confederacy seems to be spilling over to m[...]
February 22nd, 2014 - 10:25 am § in The Ave Scene
Marina Fire in La Conner
This video of voyeurs at the fire at Shelter Bay is very disturbing. Worse may be coming. I think Shelter Bay is leased from the Swinomish People. This raises a LOT of questions? What sort of lease is there? Whose fire department answered the call?[...]
November 4th, 2013 - 1:54 pm § in Hypocrisy
Atheists Acting Badly
I am an atheist. Why would I ever want to insult others like this? The people in this video, sadly, are behaving in a manner I can only call “Christian.” T he ugliness of evangelism is not limited to believers. Atheists, raised in this culture can be equally hateful. Readmore about athei[...]
Elections 2014: Is Reichert vulnerable?
Is it too soon to begin thinking about getting rid of Reichert? THE Ave has suggested that the new eighth is NOT Tea Party Land.[...]
How White Men Count Coup
Arrogance of The White Man I ran across a story a few days ago that reminded me of the amazing arrogance of my American brothers and why I have always insisted on being called a Jew rather than a “Whiteman.” The story was told by a local historian in a small town, lets call it […][...]