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.

Got My Pickaxe Handy

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

It’s a daunting task to study Native science and Western science, drilling down through the crust and mantle to examine the core of what centers our beliefs. While some scholars point to power and capital, I find it stops the … Continue reading →

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What if it’s Not There?

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

How can you study something that’s not there?

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It’s a Dream

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

My head is wrapped around grant applications for my work in science communication: so much so that I’m dreaming about it. Serves me right.I read an article on learning and teaching that pointed out Indian ways-of-knowing embrace dreams as part … Continue reading →

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True Grit’s Props

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

The Coen brothers’ version of True Grit tells a powerful story and viewers are invited to sit back and watch as the Western unfolds.

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Landmark Case

Posted on December 24, 2010 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) 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 (Istá Thó Thó) 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 (Istá Thó Thó) 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 (Istá Thó Thó) 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 (Istá Thó Thó) 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 (Istá Thó Thó) 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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