Category Archives: writing

One Story at a Time

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

NMAI article winter 2010_11 Coleman Herman I advise my students when they are presenting their research to tell a story. In our inner-most hearts, what we crave is hearing a good tale. It’s not about discovery or novelty: it’s your … Continue reading →

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Death by Duck

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Spring is the time of year when students go a little crazy: they are trying to finish their studies, earn good grades and complete their major projects. This time of year I get emails from students who’ve been silent for … Continue reading →

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Good News, Bad News

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

The science writer for the Oregonian, Joe Rojas-Burke, wrote a story yesterday about framing and health, the focus of my research and writing.

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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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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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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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Community Values

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I’m in a muddle this week pondering over community and individual values.

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Sticking to it

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I heard a feature story on the radio that part of the success of the conservative candidates recently has been their ability to keep on message. No matter what.

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Numeracy

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Yesterday I talked about writing tips for college papers.

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