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Lessons on Spiritual Courage: Reclaiming Native Narratives
In “The Brave Ones,” Michael Orona’s compelling narrative transcends beyond physical courage and delves into spiritual courage and resilience, highlighting the power of remaining steadfast in the face of oppression.…
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Finding Strength and Unity: Native American Proverbs About Life
Growing up during segregation in the United States, my grandfather, who was Cherokee, Black, and Irish, had a difficult life, to say the least. But, my mother told me, while…
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From Media to Movies: Addressing Native American Stereotypes
On November 7, The Washington Post reported, “The FBI and authorities in several states are investigating racist text messages sent to Black people nationwide this week saying they would be…
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Exploring a Baha’i and Native American Cultural Perspective on Art
If you’ve ever been to the National Museum of the American Indian in New York City, then you’ve probably seen the work of Ina McNeil. She’s an award-winning Hunkpapa Lakota…
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Struggle for Native American rights holds lessons for us all
The movie, ‘A Reporter’s Journey: From Wounded Knee to Standing Rock“, screened in the Movie House Cityside last week as part of Féile an Phobail, is a story of resilience…
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Sebastian native becomes the advocate for LGBTQ+ youth mental health care they never had
Logan Lauger loved learning but couldn’t bear to attend classes. As a Sebastian River High School student in the late 2000s, Lauger arrived late or skipped, with the restroom providing…
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Lewiston native is spreading awareness of damaging childhood virus as Mrs. Maine American
Kelsi Gagne of Freeport, the reigning Mrs. Maine American, poses with her daughter, Hayley. Gagne chose as her pageant platform spreading awareness about the prevalence and impact of cytomegalovirus, which…
