Many members of the general public sometimes question why Indians receive services free of charge from the federal government, including certain medical and education benefits. The doctrine of trust responsibility demonstrates however, that Indians are not receiving “free” services. Rather, these services were PREPAID. Tribes relinquished their homelands and agreed to move peacefully to much smaller territories in exchange for these services. Therefore, as Senator Byron Dorgan stated in 2007 regarding the importance of funding Indian health-care programs: “This is not an option; it’s a trust responsibility [and] we need to own up to our responsibility. ~Stephen L. Pevar, The Rights of Indians and Tribes, Fourth Edition (via A Daily Riot)
The problem with cultural appropriation is that it replaces the original with a copy created by the dominant culture. It dilutes the original, removes all symbolic value from it and replaces it with a ready to consume product devoid of context and meaning. You have enemies? Good. That means you’ve stood up for something, sometime in your life. ~Winston Churchill
"And this I believe: that the free, exploring mind of the individual human is the most valuable thing in all the world. And this I would fight for: the freedom of the mind to take any direction it wishes, undirected. And this I must fight against: any idea, religion, or government which limits or destroys the individual." ~John Steinbeck
I've been a fan of Jason Ferruggia's for many years now. I've followed his work and he has also coached me into the best shape of my life. His blog is a terrific source of training and nutrition advice and also for inspiration to live your best life. I really look up to this man.
I get asked a lot about what to do for people who are just starting out with weight training. Jason has written a great article on this subject. Short and sweet and to the point. Listed below are his five strategies for beginners.
Read the full article here: http://strength-training.top5.com/jason-ferruggias-5-weight-training-strategies-for-beginners/ There’s no such thing as a fattening food – in fact, the term in and of itself is a misnomer. Any food whether it’s 'clean' or 'dirty,' 'healthy' or 'unhealthy' will cause fat gain when eaten in excess. I love that Arnold Schwarzenegger said this. I have found for myself that this type of mindset has been absolutely imperative in my ability to stay in shape or to get leaner. I simply cannot survive by depriving myself of things I enjoy eating. I need balance or else my diet will go way off the rails and I'll just end up binging on the foods I've restricted. Read the full article here:
http://www.schwarzenegger.com/fitness/post/the-truth-about-fattening-foods-they-dont-exist Below is an excerpt from Chantal Rondeau's tumblr.
moderndayndnprincess: It’s Louis Riel Day! Who was Louis Riel? He “was a Canadian politician, a founder of the province of Manitoba, and a political and spiritual leader of the Métis people of the Canadian prairies.[1] He led two resistance movements against the Canadian government and its first post-Confederation Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Riel sought to preserve Métis rights and culture as their homelands in the Northwest came progressively under the Canadian sphere of influence.” My father has always felt connected to Louis Riel, we were always taught about him. (My dad wanted to name one of my brother Louis Riel, but settled on Lionel Riel) I have always regarded him as a hero. Though I am not technically Metis (I am Full status) I am Native and French which makes me feel connected to the Metis. I have always always felt connected to this quote that LR said on July 4th 1885 “My people will sleep for one hundred years, but when they awake, it will be the artists who give them their spirit back.” And from what I see in my community is is the artist who are coming out in the forefront. Singers, writers, actors, carvers, painters, dancers, storytellers.. And there are the educated artists Lawyers, doctors, journalists, politicians, CEOs, Entrepreneurs. It’s our time! |
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