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Osage and Oglala Forebears

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

My guide in St. Louis was Mary (Mimi) Stiritz, a generous soul who took time to tell me what she had learned about my family in her historical searches. Mimi introduced me to the Chatillon-DeMenil mansion’s staff and board members … Continue reading →

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Death Tax and Frankenfoods

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

This week I’m presenting a paper to a national gathering of professors who look at messages and sundry forms of communication. My colleague and I are going out on a limb, asking whether some messages—by their very wording–prevent further scrutiny.

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Summer Bugs

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I love spiders. When I find one in the house I gently escort her outside. Spiders are the symbol of the Osage people, and rightly so. They carry their homes with them, on their backs, ready for the next adventure. … Continue reading →

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Intuition

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

From a scientific view, intuition can be a curse.

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Table of Contents

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I am grateful to be part of a cohort of academics who have been pulled together to write a new 2-volume book on American Indians and Popular Culture for a textbook that will be published this year. Yesterday the editor … Continue reading →

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Why Study Media?

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

A colleague made an off-handed comment that studying news media framing lacks value. But I argue that, particularly when it comes to science and Indians, news reports can be illuminating. In both cases, most Americans glean information about science and … Continue reading →

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Why Study Science Communication?

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

One of the reviewers of my proposed book (heavy emphasis on the proposed) asked me, “Why should readers care about science communication?” I take it for granted, I guess, that knowing how we think about risks to ourselves and others, … Continue reading →

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When Science Confirms What We Already Know

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

One of my favorite moments at the salmon conference I attended this week came when Yakama tribal elder Tony Washines greeted a crowd of policy-makers, scientists and attentive listeners. He smiled and said, “Good morning my relatives. Good morning my … Continue reading →

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Salmon Bake Controversy

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

Each May the Native students at our university host a salmon bake, inviting the campus community to an outdoor feast in celebration of the return of the salmon. The event is intended to embrace the community: to build bridges rather … Continue reading →

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Spirits in the Cave

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Cynthia (Istá Thó Thó) Coleman Emery

I dragged my pal Bob to a packed theatre to see the new documentary about caves in France that reveal stories of ancestors from 32,000 years ago. Werner Herzog’s new film, Cave of Forgotten Dreams, explores the pristine Chauvet Cave, … Continue reading →

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