Category Archives: authenticity

Zen of Science

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

In class we talk about bias. I’ve spent more time talking about bias in classrooms than I did as a full-time writer and editor. As a working journalist, we never talked about bias—we just did our job of reporting. Fairly. … Continue reading →

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Grasping the Exotic

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

A friend once accused academics like me, who, aloft from our ivory towers, offer up criticism without solving problems. Point taken. Vocabulary used in academic writing is annoying, a nod to a coterie of snobs speaking a private language. Readings … Continue reading →

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Indians in Paris

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I didn’t see it at first. American Retro begged for a second glance when I noticed the storefront decor was laced with geometric Indian designs. Exterior windows painted with golden arrows were reminiscent of a Pendleton blanket. Could be Southwest. … Continue reading →

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Would You Think Twice about Blackface?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

This week Charlotte of Monaco donned American Indian garb at an equestrian show in France, channeling Native spirits of yesteryear. The theme was the American West. So: if the theme was the Civil War, might Charlotte show up in blackface? … Continue reading →

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Fake Indians in France

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

We spent the weekend curled up by the fire, sipping coffee and searching for French hotels and phrase-books in preparation for our trip to Paris. When my honey reaches for a cup or the soap, he asks me to translate … Continue reading →

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Onward

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Although today marks the end of American Indian Heritage Month there’s no end to the issues confronting indigenous peoples and I will continue to share my thoughts about topics—some critical, some lighthearted—from an Indian lens. My argument during American Indian … Continue reading →

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Indian Humor

Posted on November 30, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Sure, Indians have a sense of humor. Just ask Ryan Red Corn. Red Corn, a fellow Osage with Renaissance qualities—graphic artist, filmmaker and improv actor—has created videos that highlight Indian humor and is a member of the 1492s, an Indian … Continue reading →

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What Native Cause Will You Support?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

My mailbox is stuffed with fliers from L.L. Bean and Lands End along with a bundle of requests from indigenous charities: American Indian College Fund, American Indian Youth Running Strong and St. Joseph’s Indian School. This year I’m supporting nationally … Continue reading →

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Portland Acknowledges Indians…and Science

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Throughout the month of November I’ve been viewing my blogs through the lens of American Indian sensibilities. The exercise is illuminating: what happens when everything you think about and write about is through such a lens? I have been critical … Continue reading →

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A News Spin on Native American Heritage

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

When I met Ira Glass in Portland this fall, he admitted he got his stories from the headlines. Glass said he pores over the New York Times—and other publications—in search of narratives. What makes This American Life different is that … Continue reading →

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