Author Archives: Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

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About Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Professor and researcher who studies science communication, particularly issues that impact American Indians. Dr. Coleman is an enrolled citizen of the Osage Nation.

Bangkok Eats

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

The markets here are bursting with vegetables and fruits–yet we have a hard time getting enough greens in our meals.  The most common are broccoli spears that garnish the noodle bowls and, if you’re lucky, a cook will tuck some … Continue reading →

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Customs as Stories

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Stories as Customs All cultures have in common ceremonies we find important, from baby christenings to college graduations. As a teenager I shunned such ceremonies because my friends and I knew we were way “too cool” to participate in customs … Continue reading →

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When Hate Multiplies Hate

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

With Hate, We Destroy Ourselves I heard a talk today that lessened my misery that comes from looking at the headlines. My days begin the same way: Each morning brings a mix of interest and dread as I review the … Continue reading →

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The Truth Will Set You Free

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

When journalists euthanize the truth For weeks pundits have stressed over political happenings from Washington D.C. that are out-of-reach for most of us muggles: how do we make sense of uncensored tweets from the powerful? The unvarnished shills from a … Continue reading →

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Kennewick Man’s Remains Returned

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Originally posted on Cynthia (Ištá Tȟó Tȟó) Coleman Emery's Blog:
Why We Should Care? Remains of a 9500-year old skeleton discovered on American Indian land 20 years ago have been making news because Congress recently approved legislation to…

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Kennewick Man’s Remains Returned

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

This past weekend we learned in the local news that remains of a 9500-year old skeleton discovered on American Indian land 20 years ago have been returned. In honor of the decision by President Obama and Congress, I’ve reblogged my recent … Continue reading →

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Kennewick Man Bones Finally Return

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I was honored to join three tribal leaders who shared their insights and stories on today’s (2 February 2017) broadcast about the Ancient One–Kennewick Man. The skeleton was discovered more than 20 years ago along the Columbia River, and local … Continue reading →

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Let’s Turn this Argument Upside-Down

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Separate, but not Separate Just when you’re about to lose hope, those clever Buddhists help you see the light. I listened to a talk about differences and separation, and it dawned on me what Buddhists have been suggesting all along: … Continue reading →

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Call Out the Lies

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

  Resist Time to call out the lies. You can still be gracious. But there’s no need to tolerate stupidity in the face of bigotry, misogyny and dishonesty. So: write, text, tweet, and follow the folks whose aim is to … Continue reading →

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How Science makes us Smarter

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Feeling Rotten, Part 3 I mourn the loss of integrity when shenanigans from high-ranking folks we elected make headlines. What happened to grace and goodness? I’m embarrassed to learn that Republicans voted to gut ethics standards from our nation’s core … Continue reading →

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