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.

Ginsburg’s got guts

Posted on July 24, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Just finished reading a wrap-up of news in a magazine that offers a passel of newsworthy stories in tightly written packages from many corners. You get to hear folks ranging from CBS anchors to Slate pundits nattering about events following … Continue reading →

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The gift of world travel

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Tear down the wall Once, while eating supper at a restaurant in Germany, I over-heard an American visitor complain the menu was in German only: she wanted to see it in English. How ironic to discover that nowadays menus in … Continue reading →

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Reliving the past

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

London of the sixties You can’t help but visit London today and recall the 1960s: a bright and light musical kaleidoscope. While I embrace London’s extraordinary changes–terrific food, good coffee, French pastries and an international human glow–the music scene of … Continue reading →

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Native science & rhetoric

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

An elder once told me, “Traditional knowledge is thousands of years of applied science.” Those words came from one of the speakers at the Indigenous Environments conference I was fortunate to attend this week in Norwich, England. She points out … Continue reading →

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 Sari Saga

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I was excited when Olivia telephoned to say I needed to be outfitted for an Indian sari and she wanted my measurements right away. Olivia’s future mother-in-law was already en route to the seamstress so we couldn’t delay. Silk fabric … Continue reading →

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Compassion

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Did you spend part of your Sunday thinking about the shootings in Orlando? I’ll bet folks who attend church services heard about grief and pain. Our Buddhist friends here in Portland addressed the murders head-on. What would be a thoughtful … Continue reading →

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Guns? Follow the money

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

It’s disheartening to see media coverage of politicos punching each other verbally while using human slaughter as fodder for their own gain. This week a group of reporters spoke with John McCain in the hallway of the Senate building, where … Continue reading →

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When the Invisible becomes Visible

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

We found visible the invisible on our recent trip to Chicago. An exhibit of forgotten black-and-white images by photojournalist Gordon Parks is on display at the Art Institute of Chicago through August. Parks is famous for his shots of Black … Continue reading →

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Romans, Countrymen & Graduates  

Posted on June 3, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

  It’s that time of year again. That time when graduation speeches and career advice flood Tweeterville and broadcast news. If you were queen of the universe, what would you say to the Class of 2016? Work hard? Follow your … Continue reading →

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The Magician’s sleight of hand

Posted on May 26, 2016 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Media Politics  Are you perplexed by political media coverage? I am–and I’m supposed to be an expert. In the 1970s I fell in love with writing, journalism and politics–thunderstruck by the power of the press after seeing images of gunned-down … Continue reading →

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