Monthly Archives: December 2010

Landmark Case

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

This month’s Osage newspaper leads with a story of the Cobell case, a landmark decision that impacts all tribes ethically and some tribes financially.

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Trust

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

I was thinking about trust the other day when talking about values with someone interested in moving to Portland and joining our staff. We agreed that values are linked to trust.

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Where Are You From?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

One of my mentors, Jack McLeod at the University of Wisconsin, told a crew of new doctoral students to dig deep into theory and understand its roots.

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Home-Made Candles

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

My sister Mary told me what she wants from Santa is to spend time with her kids, so she asked them for creative ways to do stuff together.

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That will be $2.99

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

I keep a small fish tank in my office, which can be a conversation piece for students and staff who come to chat.

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Dumb Rules

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

Kevin Gover, head of the National Museum of the American Indian, was addressing staff members at the museum over the summer and remarked that he likes rules.

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It Tastes Better in the Right Bowl

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

The Osages drank beverages from a cup without handles, essentially making it a bowl.

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Wah Kee Lah

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Cynthia Coleman Emery

I love listening to the Osage language tapes.

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