Category Archives: Native Science

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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Poor Science Supports Media Effects

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Most of us think we’re experts on media. And one reason is we believe seeing is believing. Take violence, for example. Parents, teachers, psychologists, physicians—loads of folks–assume that what we see on television and in movies influences us.

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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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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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Lakota Humor and Puppy Stew

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

I was captivated by the porcupine tale told by my Mohawk pal Stephen Fadden back during our graduate school days at Cornell. Stephen tells a delightful story about his uncle’s meeting with a porcupine who took up residence at the … 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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Neuroscience: Le Mot du Jour

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

David Eagleman’s talk last evening engendered many comments around the supper table about neuroscience. Like soup du jour, neuroscience is le mot du jour (the word of the day). Neuroscience clings to the headlines like a bear to honey.

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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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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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