Category Archives: Indian

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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Believing in the Past: Part 1

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

On the heels of Native American Heritage Month it is time to honor my ancestors. Two folks have benefitted from historical accounts of their sojourns and I like to think I draw on their qualities. Author of the popular book … Continue reading →

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Transforming Authenticity

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

What is authenticity? One of my Osage relatives said that when he was being instructed in dance he asked his elder over and over again if he was doing it correctly. “Is this right?” Finally the elder looked my relative … Continue reading →

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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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When Seeing Squaw Means Seeing Red

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

We take for granted American Indian sensibilities at Thanksgiving and Columbus Day. But November—Native American Heritage Month—ushers in the invitation to see more than just these two events through Indian eyes. Try it. When you listen to the news today … Continue reading →

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In Sandy’s Wake the Best Survives

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I promised myself that during Native American Heritage Month I would attend to life through a native lens. And write about it every day. During the election blitz, my head got filled with visions of projects created under the Roosevelt … Continue reading →

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Our Ancestors’ Tales: Rude and Fierce

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

For the month of November I’m writing a blog a day in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. So, in keeping with the sense of heritage, I’m sharing stories about my ancestors, including Henri Chatillon, who served as Francis Parkman’s … Continue reading →

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When Indians are Forgotten

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

Folk singer Woody Guthrie’s memory is being honored in 2012, marking his 100th birthday. Guthrie has a Northwest connection. In 1941 the balladeer drove his Pontiac from New York to Oregon so he could write songs of praise for the … Continue reading →

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