Category Archives: ethics

When Violence is Persuasive

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I was glad to turn on the radio and hear Gabrielle Giffords has weighed in on the gun issue currently consuming news reports in North America. Giffords, a Democratic congresswoman, was shot in the head at close range on January … Continue reading →

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Brewhaha

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

The French call it Basse Classe. Low class. That’s what went through my noggin when I heard that Donald Trump threw a fit because a Scottish neighbor refused to bow down to Trump’s exploitive needs.

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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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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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We Want it Now

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

You could distill last night’s lecture into one phrase: Wait for it. Neuroscientist David Eagleman gave a public lecture in Portland on how to better manage the angel and devil on your shoulder when you’re trying to lost weight, quit … 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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When Gratitude is Woven into the Fabric of Life

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

I’m not religious. I mean, not at all religious. But I enjoy playing the anthropologist at my sister’s catholic church services. And I enjoy attending Barmitzvahs and Passover dinners. Hearing the stories: that’s the best part.

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Through Native Eyes

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I’m not crazy about occasions we invent as an excuse to sell greeting cards or buy a floral bouquet. So I don’t celebrate Grandparents Day or Arbor Day. Many such events were created as an opportunity for news coverage: I … Continue reading →

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Science or Religion?

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

My talk this past weekend at Lincoln City gave me a chance to put my promise into action: Encourage folks to view events through a Native American lens. As part of Native American Heritage Month I was asked to talk … Continue reading →

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