Vol. 2, Issue 71 December 16, 2015

A Letter from the Publisher

Shekóli. Whether as an activist, poet, performer or phi- been like a fire to my heart. Thank you all for that fire. losopher, the multidimensional spoke the But please don’t worry about me.” truth as he saw it. He saw the truth of the way things are, the way they were and the way they could be. His words Trudell also made it known that he did not want a stan- were often full of caution and warning but also of hope. dard obituary and so was pleased to know that the noted His message was simple: Think. Most important, think critic Alex Jacobs was writing about him for ICTMN. like a human being and think for yourself. This week’s issue of our electronic magazine carries Jacob’s elegiac remembrance, which makes a case for When Trudell walked on just over a week ago (or moved Trudell’s greatness as a poet and spoken word performer. on to another dimensional reality, as he preferred to It is a fitting tribute. “I don’t want to tell people how to say), there was an outpouring of admiration and mourn- remember me,” Trudell said. “I want people to remem- ing for the loss of a great man’s presence. There was also ber me as they remember me.” much to celebrate; he had left a lot of people a lot to think about. During a surreal few days before he moved on, a ru- Given all that he had done, how could we ever forget? mor spread on social media that he was already gone. His family reported that he was amused to hear it, and said he felt fortunate NΛ Ki wa, to hear all the good things said about him.

He also sent a message. “I appreciate all of your expressions of con- cern and I appreciate all of your expressions of love,” he said. “It has Ray Halbritter

Table of Contents 2 COMMENTARY 10 GOODBYE, KEVIN WASHBURN

3 NEWS 12 TRADEWIND CLASSIFIEDS 6 SUPREME COURT HEARS WEEK IN PHOTOS DOLLAR GENERAL CASE 13

7 THE STATE OF TRIBAL 15 WEB, EVENTS, LETTER JUSTICE 16 CARTOON, ALERTS 8 THE LEGACY OF JOHN 13 TRUDELL 17 BIG PICTURE ADRIAN WYLD /THE CANADIAN PRESS VIA AP IMAGES /THE CANADIAN PRESS ADRIAN WYLD

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The Art of Leonard Peltier world, the world of free men, into which of cars passed, but only 12 or 15 honked Frank Hopper (Tlingit, Kaagwaantaan his creativity can escape from nearly 40 and waved at us. I was discouraged at clan) finds outrage—and vindication—in years of incarceration. first. the paintings of Leonard Peltier, now im- But not if the FBI can help it. A week Then I thought of Leonard. He wrote prisoned for almost four decades for the before Thanksgiving, four of Peltier’s to me through his defense committee: of two FBI agents in 1975: paintings were removed from a Wash- “My art helps me escape from this near- ington State exhibition of Native art fol- ly 40 years of torture. It is a relief from In a maximum-security prison in lowing complaints from ex-agents. I first the hell hole of prison, and I know I will Coleman, , a 71-year-old Native heard of this when a friend posted a link paint or sketch as long as I’m allowed man sits at an easel. Squinting through to a news story. My friend wrote, “Can and/or alive and able to do so.” reading glasses, he carefully paints pic- we get a rally together to oppose this?” After 40-plus years of continuous per- tures of Lakota warriors and elders and I wrote back saying I’d be happy to help secution by the FBI, the warrior Leonard scenes from his people’s history. organize. Peltier still fights for Native people. Only The artist is Leonard Peltier and Seven of us showed up with signs and now he uses a paintbrush instead of a his paintings are a door to the outside handouts. No one covered our rally. Lots gun. http://bit.ly/1Nb3gAO 0

A Blueprint For Membership was elected to her Council in 2012. One Focus Forums with the membership so Sovereignty of her many responsibilities was Band they could include what was necessary James Mills, the current president of membership, and with that new respon- to give them the comfort and safety they Creating Stronger Nations, addresses how sibility came a fierce determination to required. he helped one First Nation overcome its make things right for her nation. On November 14, I was present at the contentious membership issues: I met Colleen at the 19th Annual Trib- referendum election to help answer any al Enrollment Conference in Las Vegas questions the membership had about Since 1986, the Tk’emlups te Sec- in 2013. Within a year she and I were the new code. The referendum to take wepemc Band in has working together to help draft a new control of their membership, and to take been working on taking control of their code that would meet the concerns of a giant step towards what we often take membership. Membership codes had their members and put her Band on the for granted here in the United States— been circulating among for fast track to membership sovereignty. self-determination—was voted on favor- decades. Twice, voters defeated referen- In January 2015 I visited with Colleen ably by a 5-1 ratio. dums to take control of their member- to work with her and the administra- It was an overwhelming victory for ship. tive staff to determine what was crucial both sovereignty and for the people Then came along Tk’emlups Council for them to include in the code. In two of Tk’emlups te Secwepemc. http://bit. Woman Colleen Mosterd-Mclean, who subsequent visits, we conducted three ly/1R8dtBP 0

A Poet Activist’s Final sence of the spirit.” our outrage to result in us repeating the Journey As a teenager I used to read John’s cycles of destructiveness and trauma. The death of the Dakota poet John speeches. I recall wanting to be able It’s about working toward healing. Trudell (see story, p. 8) has inspired many to speak and write as lucidly as he did. John is now on his Spirit Journey reflections from ICTMN contributors, His cogent statement, “If you’re not across the Milky Way, leaving behind among them Steve Newcomb (Shawnee, angry, you’re not paying attention,” is an amazing legacy of creativity and re- Lenape): truer today than it was back when he sistance. He will be missed, as we car- first said that bit of wisdom. Anger at ry on in spiritual struggle against the John Trudell (Dakota) was a hero of domination and injustice when chan- domination system, on behalf of our mine. A remarkable wordsmith of the neled properly can be a great catalyst, nations, Mother Earth, and All Living colonizer’s language, philosopher, and providing energy toward reform. Things. a poet of the resistance, he saw through But, in my view, this has to be trans- As he put it, “No matter what they ever the false nature of the predator’s reality muted into a spiritual energy, through do to us, we must always act for the love structure. “It’s like there is this preda- prayer and ceremony, so that it does of our people and the earth. We must tor energy on this planet,” he said, “and not become destructive and self-incin- not react out of hatred against those who this predator energy feeds on the es- erating. John knew we could not allow have no sense.” http://bit.ly/1NOIQuI 0

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Ottawa Takes Action On Murdered And Jewell Discusses Native Artifact Missing Women BY CARA MCKENNA Repatriation At Paris Conference The Canadian government will begin its long-sought-for inqui- ry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls by In addition to pointing up Native angles on climate change and meeting with victims’ family members, government ministers resilience at the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris, announced on December 8. Officials will continue their efforts Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell recently discussed the issue by consulting with experts, aboriginal organizations and lower of repatriation of tribal sacred objects with French authorities. levels of government to design and focus the inquiry before its Auction houses in Paris have lately gained notoriety for selling full launch next year. sacred objects despite objections from tribal representatives. But Indigenous Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett said the consul- in a meeting with French Minister of Justice Christiane Taubira tations will determine the scope and parameters of the inquiry, on December 2, Jewell expressed official concern over the prac- as well as possible commissioners and the role of families and tice, in the hope of building a working relationship to repatriate ceremony in the process. She also said ministers would start the objects to tribes. meeting with victims’ family members as soon as possible. “Jewell and Taubira discussed their shared commitment to “Over the coming weeks our aim is to hear from as many helping tribes repatriate their sacred cultural objects that, under people as possible,” Bennett said. “We will get this right for the tribal customary law, are owned by the tribe as a whole and can- spirits and memories of those we have lost.” not be legally sold by individuals,” the Interior Department re- “No inquiry, as we know, can undo what happened, nor can it ported. “The Secretary and Minister agreed to explore pathways restore what we’ve lost,” said Justice Minister Wilson-Raybould. that might provide greater protections for U.S. tribes seeking to “But it can help us find ways forward because we know, as a repatriate their cultural property.” country, we can and must do better.” Jewell also met with President Catherine Chadelat of the Con- The inquiry will provide closure for families while showing seil des Ventes Volontaires, France’s auctioneering association “that racism is alive and well in Canada,” said Anishinabek Na- and regulator. At the meeting, Jewell requested greater transpar- tion Grand Council Chief Patrick. “Solutions need to be brought ency on behalf of tribes—specifically, knowing the origins of forward and we believe that public education and education in objects being sold by French auction houses prior to any sales. schools is one of the answers to this problem.” “At the request of tribes, the U.S. Department of the Interior The inquiry is “a long time coming,” said Assembly of First has worked closely with the Department of State, including the Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde. “We have always U.S. Embassy in Paris, to engage French authorities and raise said the families and individuals impacted by violence against public awareness,” the Interior Department said. http://bit. women [should] be central to immediate action and a national ly/1lr0Jtq 0 inquiry.” http://bit.ly/1RalAOy 0

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Indigenous Studies Now Required at Two Canadian “All the aboriginal/indigenous stu- Reconciliation Commission has iden- dents that I spoke to about this initia- tified cultural genocide to be a fact of Universities BY RICK KEARNS tive were very thrilled and excited,” said Canadian history.” Indigenous studies will soon be listed as Saide-Phoenix Lavoie (Ojibway), co- She added, “How many Canadians degree requirements at two Canadian president of the University of Winni- know this? Understand what happened universities. Last month, the University peg Aboriginal Student Council. “Most and what this really means? If we are of Winnipeg and Lakehead University aboriginal students fall victim to ste- ever to have meaningful reconciliation announced that students must pass a reotypes, covert and overt racism, mis- between Indigenous Peoples and the three-credit course in indigenous his- understandings and misconceptions of rest of Canada, there must be a full rec- tory or culture to graduate. The require- history, and their views are at times un- ognition of the truth.” ment will start in September. dermined by a lot of the student body In related news, last month the Stu- The required courses include a vari- and community in general.” dents’ Union of the University of Sas- ety of offerings on indigenous history “There is a great deal of injustice in katchewan formally requested that or culture, contemporary indigenous is- the history of Canada,” said Dr. Jacque- indigenous content be taught in every sues, local indigenous languages, indig- line T. Romanow (Métis), an associate degree program. University officials enous ways of knowing, and research professor in Winnepeg’s Department have said that they are open to the re- methodologies. of Indigenous Studies. “The Truth and quest. http://bit.ly/1M1b97P 0

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Bill To Make Bison The National Mammal Passes Senate Unanimously Indigenous Rights Boosted In Climate Change Talks BY MARIA CLARA VALENCIA The bison, once on the verge of extinction, is now one step closer to joining the bald eagle as a symbol of the It was a small typographical alteration. But in terms of express- country’s natural heritage. The Senate has unanimously ing the impact of climate change on Indigenous Peoples, it was a passed the National Bison Legacy Act, which would major improvement. designate the iconic animal as the national mammal of At the latest United Nations Climate Change Conference the United States. (COP21) in Paris earlier this month, the rights of the indigenous “The bison, like the bald eagle, has for many years were included without brackets in the conference’s nonbinding been a symbol of America for its strength, endurance preamble. The words had been part of the document on previous and dignity, reflecting the pioneer spirit of America,” occasions. said Sen. John Hoeven (R-North Dakota) on December But the exclusion of the brackets marked the first time in 21 4. Invoking the bison’s importance to tribes, Hoeven years since the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties to said, “It makes sense for this noble animal to serve as the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change that no par- our national mammal. The National Bison Legacy Act ticipating countries registered official objections to the text. recognizes the important cultural and economic role The text speaks of the “importance of promoting, protecting the bison has played in our history, in North Dakota and respecting all human rights, the right to development, the and across our nation.” right to health, and the rights of Indigenous Peoples, migrants, The movement to elevate the bison to the national children, persons with disabilities and people in vulnerable cli- mammal has been gaining momentum since June 2014, mate situations as well as promoting gender equality and the em- when the act was introduced and sponsored by several powerment of women, while taking into account the needs of senators. The House version, H.R.2908, is pending. local communities, intergenerational equity concerns, and the “Bison have roamed the North Dakota prairie for integrity of ecosystems and of Mother Earth, when taking action thousands of years, and they continue to remain in- to address climate change.” tertwined in our state’s heritage and traditions,” said “It is a big step,” Andrea Carmen (Yaqui Indian Nation of Heidi Heitkamp (D-North Dakota), one of the bill’s Arizona), executive director of the International Indian Treaty sponsors. “As a symbol of strength and resilience, bi- Council, told ICTMN. “But this is not over.” son also continue to play an important role in Native Indigenous Peoples were visibly represented at COP21, deliver- American culture, and have had a great impact on our ing declarations and calls for action that addressed such issues as American history and heritage. It’s fitting that the bison land titling, respect and restoration of ancestral territoriality and be recognized as the national mammal of the United climate finance. States as we continue to take pride in its impact to our Communities also demanded to be profiled as innovators, part- culture.” http://bit.ly/1NbV4hq 0 ners and essential stakeholders in the Paris agreement. http://bit. ly/1U2yZa1 0

Addressing Assembly Of First Nations, Trudeau tion and partnership. One that is guided “significant investments” in First Na- Makes History by the spirit and intent of the original tions education, review all legislation BY CARA MCKENNA treaty relationship; one that respects in- imposed on First Nations by Stephen herent rights, treaties and jurisdictions; Harper’s Conservative government, lift Newly elected Canadian Prime Minis- and one that respects the decisions of a two percent cap on funding for First ter Justin Trudeau made history on De- our courts.” Nations programs, and fully implement cember 8 by addressing the Assembly Trudeau’s address reiterated five the recommendations from the Truth of First Nations Special Chiefs Assem- points that were part of his campaign and Reconciliation Commission. bly—the first sitting leader to do so. around a renewed nation-to-nation “There are many other actions we will “It is time for a renewed, nation-to- relationship. Drawing much approba- take,” he said, “from partnering with nation relationship with First Nations tion was his announcement that he First Nations as we review and monitor Peoples,” Trudeau said before about would launch a national inquiry into major resource development projects, 1,300 people. “One that understands the causes of the ongoing tragedy of to providing significant new funding that the constitutionally guaranteed more than 1,200 cases of murdered and to help promote, preserve and protect rights of First Nations in Canada are missing indigenous women (see related indigenous languages and cultures, to not an inconvenience but rather a sa- story, p. 3). working together on essential infra- cred obligation. One that is based on Along with launching the inquiry, structure projects from water to roads.” recognition of rights, respect, coopera- Trudeau said his government will make http://bit.ly/1NGFUEI 0

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com December 16, 2015 6 INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY Supreme Court Hears Dollar General Case A question of tribal jurisdiction gets its day by suzette brewer

Bottom Line: Years in the making, a preme Court and the 5th Circuit Court Goldstein reiterated that the Supreme potentially landmark Native lawsuit of Appeals in New Orleans. Court is the “law of the land.” He in- went before nine justices last week. The In June, however, the high court dicated that tribes had other means to outcome is far from certain. granted a hearing in the case to deter- seek remedy to jurisdiction through the mine whether non-Indians can be held language of their contracts with outside As hundreds of Native people pro- civilly liable on Indian lands. corporations in regard to consenting to tested on the front steps of the Supreme Arguing on behalf of Dollar General, tribal forum. Court, oral arguments were heard in Dol- Thomas Goldstein told the justices that Neal Katyal, attorney for the Missis- lar General v. Mississippi Band of Choc- a “neutral forum” would not be avail- sippi Choctaw, noted that Dollar Gen- taw Indians (MBCI), arguably one of the able or fair to non-Indians in tribal eral had set up shop on tribal lands, most important Indian law cases to go courts because they would be on Indian signed a lease with the tribe, done busi- before the high court in half a century. land—which, by definition, he said, is ness with them and agreed to hire un- The company is asking the court to not an environment of their peers. derage interns through the tribe’s Youth annul all civil jurisdiction over non-In- In addition, Goldstein posited that Opportunity Program. dians on Indian lands. The request has tort law is so all-encompassing that By doing so, he said, the company drawn outrage from tribes across the absent broad Congressional consent, had created a significant consensual re- nation who spent decades and billions it would be nearly impossible for tribal lationship with the tribe—and that the building their judicial systems and le- courts to fairly adjudicate civil claims. legal precedents that address this nexus gal codes to address the jurisdictional And even if Congress did grant consent, are the “unbroken rule of this court.” “black holes” on Indian lands. said Goldstein, “It would be unconsti- A visibly angry Associate Justice An- Native women’s groups, including tutional.” thony Kennedy responded that an “ex- the National Indian Women’s Resource Immediately, Associate Justice Ruth plicit consensual relationship” in regard Center, have especially protested the Bader Ginsburg challenged Goldstein to tort claims had not been reached in case. They have argued that removing by asking about his distinction as to this case. He then called the nation’s all jurisdiction over non-Indians will whether tribes had legislative—but not Indian tribes non-constitutional enti- give perpetrators and corporate bad ac- judicial—authority to adjudicate civil ties, “whether Mississippi or the federal tors an exemption for the crimes they claims, indicating the “ping pong” ef- government doesn’t care!” (Mississippi commit on Indian lands. fect between Congress and the courts and the Solicitor General had both sid- The case began on the Choctaw In- that Indian tribes have been forced to ed with the tribe in this case.) dian Reservation in Mississippi in 2003 contend with in the last 250 years. When Goldstein returned to the po- when a 13-year-old boy alleged that Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor dium for his final remarks, he reiterat- the store’s non-Indian manager, Dale questioned Goldstein’s premise that ed three issues regarding tribal courts. Townsend, sexually assaulted him. Af- tribal court could be neutral forums. These included improper forum, neu- ter the U.S. Attorney’s office in Jackson “You’re just assuming that the judges tral courts and the “administrability” of declined to press charges, the boy’s are not neutral,” she said. civil jurisdiction. parents sued the manager and the com- Her colleague Stephen Breyer, who “You just want to cherry-pick what pany in tribal court for $2.5 million in has visited several tribal courts systems sovereignty means,” responded Soto- actual and punitive damages. during his time on the Supreme Court, mayor. “We don’t dictate to other sov- Dollar General had previously signed suggested that tribal court systems de- ereigns.” a lease agreement with the tribe where- serve respect. Dollar General is the twelfth case by it consented to tribal jurisdiction “What’s wrong with the tribal involving Indian tribes that has gone from any claims arising from its lease. courts?” he asked Goldstein. “In state before the Supreme Court since John Both Townsend and Dollar General courts you can remove from the state Roberts became Chief Justice in 2005. moved to dismiss the case based on court and you have the choice to adju- The tribes have won only two of those lack of jurisdiction. This was denied by dicate in federal court if you don’t feel cases. A decision is expected early next the tribe’s lower court, the MBCI Su- you’ve been treated fairly.” year. http://bit.ly/1XVTqet 0

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com December 16, 2015 7 INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY The State Of Tribal Justice A Senate hearing offers a report card

Bottom Line: Five years after the Tribal will ultimately empower tribes to oper- this program available to any interested Law and Order Act was passed, progress ate with more autonomy.” tribe,” Toulou said. has been made—and challenges remain. It is important that tribes have access Toulou further stated that the Justice to law enforcement databases, Toulou Department has increased its efforts to “How have the justice systems in Indi- testified. However, tribes have hit road- support tribal governments that are ex- an country improved?” asked Sen. John blocks, she noted, because they are too ercising expanded sentencing authority Barrasso (R-Wyoming), chairman of the often caught up in red tape. Therefore, while working to improve high-quality Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, on Toulou said, Justice has established two training opportunities. The department December 2. programs to improve access. believes training is “a necessary element The answer from Tracy Toulou, direc- The first is the Justice Telecommuni- to bolstering tribal autonomy,” she said. tor of the Office of Tribal Justice at the cations System program. Launched in To that end, in 2010 the Executive Of- Justice Department, was both upbeat 2010, it provides participating tribes fice of U.S. Attorneys launched the Na- and qualified. Toulou was testifying with access to the National Crime In- tional Indian Country Training Initiative at an Indian Affairs oversight hear- formation Center (NCIC). Twenty-three to assist in ensuring that training and ing titled “Tribal Law and Order Act tribes currently use the program. support are available to those who need (TLOA)—Five Years Later.” it to prosecute crimes in Indian country. When it was signed into law in 2010, The FBI is also working on a training TLOA directed the federal government The [Justice course that will include instruction in “to provide tribal governments with the forensic evidence collection and prepa- tools they need to better protect their ratory instruction on investigations com- communities, to live up to our treaty Department] mon in Indian country, such as domestic and trust obligations and to be more violence, child abuse, violent crimes, accountable for our efforts to enhance views tribes human trafficking and drug trafficking. public safety in Indian country,” said The course will be held four times a year Toulou at the hearing. as partners in with 24 students in each session and will The Act, undertaken at the initiative jointly be taught by the FBI and Bureau of then-Attorney General Eric Holder, ensuring public of Indian Affairs “mentors.” emphasizes decreasing violence against Toulou told the committee that Jus- Native American and Alaska Native tice’s efforts to cross-deputize tribal law women, hiring more law enforcement safety in enforcement officials constitute its most officials for Native American lands, pro- meaningful display of its commitment viding additional tools to address Native Indian country. to a government-to-government rela- public safety needs and—significantly— tionship. enhancing tribal authority to prosecute “Our work to enhance public safety and punish criminals. The Justice Department’s second ma- has been, and continues to be, shaped In her testimony, Toulou emphasized jor initiative in this arena is the Tribal by our commitment to empower tribal the tribal role in these several goals. Access Program for National Crime In- governments; to improve coordination “The [Justice Department] views formation (TAP), a more comprehensive and collaboration at the federal, tribal, tribes as partners in ensuring public access program that was announced in state and local levels; and to be appro- safety in Indian country and is commit- August. It is designed to provide tribes priately accountable for the work we do.” ted to maximizing tribal control over with increased access to the Justice De- Toulou said. tribal affairs,” she said. “It is our belief, partment’s Criminal Justice Information Others who testified at the hearing informed by experience, that challenges Services Division. were Larry Roberts, principal deputy as- faced by tribes are generally best met by The TAP program is currently being sistant secretary for Indian Affairs at the tribal solutions. used by 10 tribal participants who are Interior Department; Mirtha Beadle, di- “In support of this commitment and providing feedback on the training, rector of the Office of Tribal Affairs and the government-to-government nature technical assistance, equipment and Policy at the Department of Health and of our relationships with tribes, the maintenance of the program. “Early Human Services; and Hon. Glen Gobin, department has worked to fulfill its re- feedback has been very positive and chairman of the Tulalip Tribes of Wash- sponsibilities under TLOA in a way that it is our intention to eventually make ington. http://bit.ly/1YRZ1zm 0

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com December 16, 2015 8 INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY The Legacy Of John Trudell

From activism to artistry, a unique and powerful journey by alex jacobs

The life of the late poet/activist John Trudell (Lakota) was one of passion and persuasion.

Bottom Line: ‘Extremely eloquent, Born on February 15, 1946 in Omaha, everywhere, everything changed on No- therefore extremely dangerous,’ the Santee Trudell spent his early years living on vember 20, 1969, when Native American Dakota advocate and sheer creative force the Santee Reservation in northern Ne- students and organizers—Trudell among John Trudell lived many lives in his 69 braska. His mother died when he was them—occupied Alcatraz Island. That years. 6. From ages 9-12, the new rock ‘n’ roll group became “Indians of All Tribes”; John Trudell, the Santee Dakota activ- music resonated with him. High school, they issued the manifesto “We Hold the ist, artist, actor, and poet who dedicated he said, was not good for him, and so Rock” and eventually the book Alcatraz himself to indigenous human rights, land he enlisted in the Navy from 1963 until is Not an Island. and language issues, and who helped 1967. He married Fenicia “Lou” Ordonez The Alcatraz Occupation became an spark a spoken word movement that has in 1968 in California and briefly attended incubator for the nascent Native Ameri- continued Native American oral tradi- college, thinking he would go into radio can rights movement, including the tions, walked on December 8 at the age and broadcasting. (AIM). The of 69. The cause was cancer. But for Trudell and Native Americans legal basis for this occupation was the TRUDELL FAMILY COURTESY

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Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1868, which private investigator whom Trudell had 1999 brought international attention, said that any abandoned federal property hired said that the official version of too, with Stickman: Poems, Lyrics, Talks would revert to the Indian Nations. This events was practically impossible. edited by Paola Igliori. Further success treaty’s legality would inspire many more In the period that followed, some came in 2001 with Bone Days, which was actions across Indian country. dubbed Trudell an ex-activist. But that produced by actress Angelina Jolie. Trudell Trudell always maintained that all was a label he criticized. He would go on and Bad Dog would release Madness And these political actions were not just mor- to influence a generation of activists and The Moremes, a double album in 2007, and al, ethical issues but legal issues as well, ordinary people. Many artists now use Crazier Than Hell in 2010. JT—DNA (De- according to Native treaty rights and fed- the phrase “Art Saved Me,” which some- scendant Now Ancestor), 2001, is all spoken eral trust responsibilities. what applied to Trudell, because after the word—no music—and represents his more Trudell used his broadcasting experi- fire he found himself compelled to write popular speeches and themes. ence on the airwaves of “Radio Free Al- poetry. He said the phrase simply came to Trudell’s movie career also created a catraz.” His marriage would end during him, as if Tina were talking to him and he new generation of fans with feature films this period as he became a leading Native was just “following the lines.” like , a 1992 Hollywood spokesman, attracting national attention. “I didn’t even know what reality was,” thriller by director . Ap- The negotiations over Alcatraz, the pro- he said. “Then these lines came into my ted swung a documentary film into the posed Indian Center and the occupation head and something said, ‘Don’t stop deal—, produced/nar- itself fell apart in 1971. writing.’ I started to write my lines. rated by . But many names of Native activists, or- They’re called poems, but in reality they He was also in the seminal 1998 Native- ganizers, artists, writers and actors from are lines for me to hold onto, my hang- made film, Smoke Signals, written by Sher- that time would become prominent in ing-on lines. It was real to me, it was a man Alexie and directed by Chris Eyre. ensuing struggles, movement and docu- parting gift from Tina.” His great line in the film is “It’s a good day mentation. In 1973, Trudell became the He issued the chapbook Living in Re- to be indigenous.” He was even in the Ste- national spokesperson for AIM. It was a ality in 1982. That same year, he began ven Seagal thriller On Deadly Ground. position he held until 1979. recording his poetry to traditional Na- In constant demand as a speaker, pre- Trudell did not think that Natives tive music by talking his friend Quiltman senter or commentator, he preferred to should call their music and poetry “po- into backing him on drum and vocals. In post speeches and videos on his website, litical or protest,” as those were labels that 1983, he released his debut album Tribal Facebook or YouTube. His lengthy ill- had been designated by those in control. Voice on his own Peace Company label. ness became generally known, and one Rather, he categorized this material as His relationship with led may assume he was involved in medical cultural realities and artistic statements: him to other supporters like Kris Kristof- marijuana therapy, given videos for songs “We are speaking our truth, bringing our ferson, Bonnie Raitt, , John like Wildseed, Grassfire and various Bad energy. Music is its own energy, it’s good Fogerty, Willie Nelson, and Bob Dylan. Dog concerts and interviews. and positive in strengthening our com- In 1986, the legendary Kiowa guitarist Trudell is survived by several children munities.” Jesse Ed Davis said to him, “I can turn who, as he said, are “spread around the The FBI agreed. As quoted in the 2005 your poems into songs.” They record- country so they will always be safe.” His documentary Trudell, an FBI memo not- ed three albums during this time. Bob daughters Sage, Song and Star are fea- ed, “He is extremely eloquent, therefore Dylan called AKA Graffiti Man, released tured in the 2005 documentary and his extremely dangerous.” The bureau com- in 1986, the best album of the year. It was daughter Tara and her sisters were at Al- piled a 17,000-page dossier on him, one followed by both But This Isn’t El Salav- catraz. His youngest boy, Cetan, lives in of the longest in its history. As Trudell dor and Heart Jump Bouquet in 1987. San Francisco. He was very private about said in the documentary Incident at Ogla- Trudell’s spoken word and music cata- his family life and had managers screen la, “All I did was talk, and they cracked log is formidable. The title track of Fables all of his business and social media. His down hard just for that.” and Other Realities (1991) jumps at the last big media success was the book Lines A pivotal and cataclysmic moment in listener from the speaker and screen, From a Mined Mind: The Words of John Trudell’s life occurred in February 1979. thanks to Trudell’s urgent, rhythmic Trudell, a collection of 25 years of poetry, That was when his wife Tina, their chil- delivery—a style he would use in future lyrics and essays from Fulcrum Publish- dren Ricarda Star, Sunshine Karma and songs and videos. The album kicked off ing, 2008. Eli Changing Sun, their unborn son a good collaboration period with Mark Trudell shared pain, courage, in- Josiah Hawk and Tina’s mother Leah Shark and other musicians. sight and wisdom. He felt he could mix Hicks-Manning died in a suspicious fire Trudell embarked on another pivotal thoughts, poetry, music and human en- in their parents’ house at the Duck Valley period when he started up his Bad Dog ergy to create power. Some felt him a Reservation, Nevada. touring band in 1999. He always said he prophet like Bob Marley. Trudell’s family was known to have wanted to bring Bad Dog everywhere But he also said he was a happy sol- local enemies in law enforcement. But with him from then on, but most times dier in Elvis Presley’s army. http://bit. arson could not be proved even after a people were happy just to hear him speak. ly/1YYIoC6 0

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com December 16, 2015 10 INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY Goodbye, Kevin Washburn

BIA leader will return to teaching after a memorable tenure by tanya h. lee

Kevin Washburn is stepping down as Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs after more than three years.

Bottom Line: During his three years as time,” Washburn said in a broad-ranging, family in Albuquerque, where he plans to Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, Kevin exclusive interview with ICTMN. “Presi- teach and write at the University of New Washburn tackled a bevy of Native con- dent Obama’s leadership has dramatically Mexico School of Law. Principal Deputy cerns. Preparing to resume his private life, expanded tribal sovereignty and it’s been Assistant Secretary Lawrence “Larry” he shares his thoughts on his record: an honor to be here during that time.” Roberts will lead the Indian Affairs Bu- The tenure of Washburn, an enrolled reau for the remainder of the Obama ad- Kevin K. Washburn, who has served member of the Chickasaw Nation in ministration. as head of the Oklahoma, as Assistant Secretary-Indian Washburn put forth many changes that (BIA) since September 2012, will step Affairs in the Interior Department has are likely to have long-lasting effects in down in January. been the longest since Ada Deer left the Indian country. Chief among them, per- “The [federal] commitment to Indian position in 1997. haps, is a greater commitment on the country has never been higher in my life- Washburn will be moving to join his part of the federal government to tribal OF THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT COURTESY

IndianCountryTodayMediaNetwork.com December 16, 2015 11 INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY self-governance and support for econom- “So much of the time, when these bills Another priority is further updating ic development on tribal lands. go through Congress, no one thinks ICWA regulations so that they work bet- “For years, the federal government has about the tribal angle. We have been ter for Indian children and families and been generally supportive of the idea of very engaged in that. One of the things upholding trust and treaty obligations tribal self-determination and tribal self- we wanted to make sure was that it’s no with self-determination and self-gover- governance,” Washburn told ICTMN. worse for tribes than the previous re- nance at the core of every decision. “What that means is that we contract gime. We saw earlier drafts of the bill Washburn is also disturbed by the Dol- with the tribes to meet the federal trust where they’d just sort of forgotten about lar General case now before the Supreme responsibility rather than having it pro- the very good things that were in the old Court because it threatens tribal sover- vided by federal employees. bill for tribes, such as flexibility. So we’ve eignty. “But we’ve never given proper re- worked to make sure this bill is protec- “After seeing the oral arguments tran- sources to that. One of the great things tive of that. script, it’s troubling. Indian country that we’ve changed is that we now are “We know that Indian communities always feels it’s two steps forward and fully funding these tribal contracts, and are not going to be supportive of their one step back and I think they feel very, going forward we’ve asked Congress for schools if those schools are lacking tribal very strongly about the [advances made mandatory funding [for the contracts]. language and tribal culture, so we need by the] Obama administration,” he said. That means much greater support for to have the ability to infuse those schools “But the courts are more of a challenge tribal self-determination and tribal self- with language and cultures to draw the for tribes. On balance, tribes do well at governance.” community to those schools to support the policy-making areas of the federal Another “big-ticket item,” said Wash- them. In the final version of the bill, government and less so in the courts.” burn, is economic development. those things are considered and the tribes Nonetheless, Washburn feels that In- “One of the great obstacles to eco- have the flexibility they need to do those dian country is far better off now than it nomic development in Indian country things.” was when became presi- is the fact that states could tax activities Change, however, has not necessarily dent. on Indian reservations in some circum- come easily. “When President Obama took of- stances,” he said. “We have gone through “We dramatically improved the de- fice there was not a single tribe that had our regulations, our leasing regulations, partment’s ability to acknowledge tribes, felony jurisdiction over its own people,” our right-of-way regulations. but we’ll have to see if that takes hold. Washburn said. “That was corrected in “And we’re even starting to apply the Congress is denying it,” Washburn said. the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010. HEARTH [Helping Expedite and Ad- “Some conservative members of Con- When he took office there was not a vance Responsible Tribal Home Own- gress are opposed to tribal sovereignty single tribe in the country that had juris- ership] Act in a way that preempts state and to taking land into trust and opposed diction over non-Indians. That was ad- taxation so the tribal tax opportunities to the recognition of tribes, so we’re see- dressed in the VAWA [Violence Against are not crowded out and tribes will have ing a backlash against some of our ac- Women Act] reauthorization of 2013.” a much greater tax base.” complishments, but that’s to be expected Washburn also touched on the success During Washburn’s time in office there when you achieve [so much] for Indian that this administration has had in elimi- was much reconsideration of the Indian c ou nt r y.” nating litigation between the tribes and Child Welfare Act (ICWA), highlight- The backlash in Congress concerns the federal government. ed by the Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl Washburn. “We’ve settled a lot of past cases—the (“Baby Veronica”) case that went before “There have been some people [who Cobell case and dozens of other lawsuits. the Supreme Court. are] really opposed to the department You can’t be litigating against people and “The most important part of the Indi- taking land into trust for tribes. The trying to serve them at the same time an community is our children, and we’ve Obama administration has taken more and the Obama administration realized got to keep them,” Washburn said. “The than 300,000 acres into trust and is on that. We’ve since settled 83 different cases ICWA has not lived up to its promise, so the precipice of 400,000 acres soon. Some claiming breaches of trust. We have re- we’ve been looking at ways to improve very conservative members of Congress solved the contract support cost litiga- that. We updated guidelines that needed are mad about that. So some of our chal- tion, the Ramah litigation and a lot of to be updated and we’re looking at the lenges going forward are political. We’ve other past disputes.” rules for implementing the law.” got a lot more good to do.” The relationship between the tribes Washburn noted that the BIA had That unfulfilled list is extensive. It in- and the federal government, Washburn been heavily involved in the discussions cludes safekeeping the updated federal believes, has changed fundamentally in and negotiations for the reauthorization acknowledgment process, continuing to the last several years. of the Elementary and Secondary Edu- transform the Bureau of Indian Affairs, “The tribes now believe to a great cation Act (Every Student Succeeds Act finalizing right-of-way regulations, and degree that they can trust the federal of 2015), which President Obama signed meeting the departmental goal of restor- government and certainly the Obama into law last week. ing 500,000 acres of tribal homelands. administration.” http://bit.ly/1SRg153 0

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Former Colorado senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell is stepping Since 2011 the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has done a brisk up efforts to build the Native American Veterans Memorial in trade in wine, olive oil and other items at its California estate. Washington, D.C.

Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde met Deborah Parker, a past Tulalip Tribes council member, was

with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the AFN Spe- one of many Indigenous participants at the U.N. Conference on NEELEY-WALKERV MOLLY VIA AP IMAGES; /THE CANADIAN PRESS HILLS; ADRIAN WYLD FACEBOOK/SEKA GETTY IMAGES; cial Chiefs Assembly. Climate Change in Paris.

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INDIAN EDUCATION ADVISORY This consultation session will obtain oral MEMORIAL CHRISTMAS COUNCIL (IEAC) MEETING and written comments on issues con- POWWOW DECEMBER 19 DECEMBER 16 cerning the Johnson-O’Malley program. Features will include a gourd dance, cake- Following a prayer and welcome, and a The program was formed as a nonprofit walk and Santa Claus. All drums and review of subcommittee activities, there educational organization in part to main- dancers are welcome. will be a presentation and review of the tain formal liaisons with tribal, state and Location: Native American United Meth- Native American Student Achievement federal governmental agencies and other odist Church, Anaheim, CA Advisory Council (NASAAC) final re- educational organizations, including the port and the governor of South Dakota’s National Congress of American Indians THUNDERBIRD AMERICAN budget recommendations. A discussion and the National Indian Education As- INDIAN DANCERS POTLUCK and action plan IEAC recommendations sociation. A consultation booklet will be DINNER DECEMBER 19 derived from the NASAAC Report will distributed to all federally recognized In- Dedicated to preserving the culture and ensue. dian Tribes, Bureau Regional and Agen- traditions of American Indian People, the Location: Native American United Meth- cy Offices and Bureau-funded schools. legendary dancers continue to demon- odist Church, Anaheim, CA Location: South Interior Building, Wash- strate their unique brand of performance ington, D.C. after more than four decades. TRIBAL CONSULTATION: JOHNSON Location: La MaMa Theater, New York, O’MALLEY PROGRAM DECEMBER 17 36TH ANNUAL TONI HAWK NY

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Re “The Next Generation of Zealous, and genius that developed amazing gruency requires deep thinking, un- Intolerant Crusaders” by Mike Myers civilizations.” derstanding and innovation that draws (Nov. 30): upon the worldview, generations of cul- —Christina Lofink tural development, values and beliefs of Mr. Myers offers a positive, hopeful al- San Jose, California our particular way-of-life to be the cen- ternative—that we can create a better ter of whatever we are doing.” future based on cultural congruency. It I quote Mr. Myers thusly: “To me, cul- That is mindfully written and central is a lot to think about. It is very true, as turally appropriate is about putting to living in the right relationship. he writes, that “We do not come from feathers on someone else’s thing and ways-of-life that are violent and hateful. pretending that this is now somehow —Sammy Snake We come from legacies of excellence Indigenous. Striving for cultural con- Saint Charles, Missouri

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COCA-COLA APOLOGIZES Pima-Maricopa Indian Com- U.S. District Court: deprivation of “the foundation of a stable and FOR VIDEO munity, has been recognized as constitutional rights by the use predictable gaming environ- The Coca-Cola Company has a bronze winner for “Best Place of unreasonable force by a police ment.” The Florida legislature, as apologized for a new Christmas to Work-Large Company” in the officer; assault with a dangerous well as the Interior Department, video that depicts young, jubi- Best in Biz Awards 2015, the only weapon; and obstruction of a fed- must still ratify the agreement. lant white people distributing independent business awards eral investigation by filing a false Cokes to a community of sullen, program judged by press and in- report of the incident,” reported ARRESTS IN indigenous peoples in Mexico. dustry analysts. “We are honored the Rapid City Journal. Sother- DOWNWIND CASE Activists called the video racist and truly grateful,” said Talking land was fired after the incident. Two men have been arrested and said it “reproduced and rein- Stick Resort public relations di- and charged with second-degree forced stereotypes” of indigenous rector Ramon Martinez. “We take NEW SEMINOLE murder in connection to the dis- peoples, the Guardian reported. pride in creating a supportive and GAMING COMPACT appearance of Rose Downwind, “Our intention was never to be encouraging work environment A new 20-year compact between the granddaughter of American insensitive to or underestimate across all of our departments.” the Seminoles and the state Indian Movement co-founder any indigenous group,” Coca- of Florida now gives the tribe . The two men Cola said in a statement. “We TRIBAL OFFICER ACQUITTED the exclusive right to operate are Downwind’s ex-boyfriend, have now removed the video A former Oglala Tribe po- blackjack at its seven casinos Marchello Anthony Cimmarusti, and apologize to anyone who lice officer accused of excessive and add craps and roulette to 40, and his friend Brandon Jo- may have been offended.” force after repeatedly using a gaming tables. The compact seph Rossbach, 31. Word of the Taser on an intoxicated man in includes a guarantee that the arrests came as news broke that TALKING STICK RESORT 2014 was found not guilty by a tribe will generate $3 billion in a body had been found in a shal- IS HONORED federal jury in Rapid City, South added revenue for the state low grave in Bemidji, Minnesota. Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Dakota last week. Rebecca So- over seven years. Gov. Rick Downwind, 31, a mother of five, Arizona, owned by the Salt River therland “faced three charges in Scott called the arrangement was last seen on October 21.

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The Senate has unanimously designated the bison as the country’s national mammal.

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