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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Buffalohair: Happy New Year 2009

Happy New Year!

Back with new stories posted at News Magazine. No pictures on these new ones.

First Part of : Fry Bread and

Working the news desk reading feeds filled with sorrow and suffering in the face of antipathetic industry and government only magnified the stark reality. I, like so many other American’s had cut expenses, lost retirement accounts and took a major hit financially. With insurmountable losses and struggling to keep afloat in the troubled tide of corrupt government and corporate factions a pall of futility had begun to extinguish what remnant of hope I had left. Embittered by the death of my sister Pamela a couple months back, in part from the callous disregard by the medical/insurance community, my losses were beyond the material consequence. I’ve been haunted by how she was denied life saving medication and treatment then left to die a slow and agonizing death. Spiritually it was time to take a journey to “The Stronghold” and recalibrate my senses. Gathering up my kids I decided to spend time with my people back on the reservation then visit our Burmese friends.

Jokingly I told my kids were going to take a National Geographic journey since both my tribal nation and the Burmese communities were a cultural cornucopia. Upon arrival at my home “back on the rez” we were struck by the absolute contrast from the contemporary world we were escaping from. As if being transported to a land where time forgot we found ourselves in a third world nation. Ever so impoverished and not the sparkling metropolis my rez would seem foreboding to some but to me it was home fore I had arrived in our last stronghold. Though many homes could use a coat of paint, or in some cases torn down, this was the last stronghold of my people. 10 miles down the road was the Washita Battle (massacre) site where Custer tried in earnest to eliminate the final traces of my people who survived an earlier massacre at Sand Creek Colorado. Ah but like the coyote we still survived in spite of the US Government’s campaign of genocide. Of course my kids and I made our pilgrimage to the Washita and made tobacco offerings to our relations who were killed with impunity. I also made a prayer for humanities sake in light of the world’s direction. It was a somber reality check which still brings tears to my eyes whence I recall the stories my elders taught me. Funny how so much history never made the history books, ours and other tribal nations anyway.

In spite of the horrific history and impoverished conditions many of my people live on the rez this is where I call sanctuary. Though some homes are powered by extension cords and need water hauled in by buckets our spirit is strong. Duck Tape and plastic adorn many windows in preparation for the bitter cold winters we have, yet we have a sense of humor about it all, especially now during this economical melt down. My people thrive regardless of the lack of material wealth and have learned many years ago how to survive on nothing fore we have been in “recession” since the time of conquest. But with all the hardships and social ills that plague my people we still have our dances and give-aways. It’s funny how people with less than nothing can still find a way to make baskets filled with commodities, blankets and food stuffs for our give-aways. If we lived for anything we lived for these gatherings and Cheyenne’s love to gourd dance, moi included.

I forgot my regalia and found myself without my eagle feather fan and gourd rattle. Fortunately my cousin had a couple spares so my son and I could dance. I did manage to bring a shawl for my daughter though. To have my kids dance with me and our people was an absolute blessing for me and I was honored to have my poop butt kids along. As usual we had a banquet with victuals to die for. You can’t beat a Cheyenne feed bag and again I was taken back by how people with so little managed to feed the hungry hordes who converged on our dance. I’m a firm believer that best fry bread in the universe comes from the Red Moon Agency Oklahoma.

When the drum began to beat we honored our soldiers and I could no help but feel proud of our people who sacrificed their all in America’s wars. I also could not help but feel a bit of irony fore they fought with valor for a nation who would soon forget their sacrifice. With anger and irony put aside I was elated to dance with my children in our traditional way. To see my son & daughter dancing beside me filled my heart with joy as we danced around Stewy and the boys, our drum group. As they played our sacred songs our singers took us back in time as we were transported to a time when we were one with nature and the land was truly free. I found my sanctuary as peace befell my tattered spirit. I came full circle and replenished my heart with love and hope for the future of humanity.





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Tuesday, December 30, 2008

May 2009 Be Better Then We Thought It Could Be!



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Saturday, December 27, 2008

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Friday, December 26, 2008

Our Concerns About Mother Earth

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Thursday, December 25, 2008

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Update regarding Bear Butte, Meade County Commissioners Hearing today.

Thursday, December 4, 2008
Update regarding Bear Butte, Meade County Commissioners Hearing today.


December 3, 2008

Update regarding Bear Butte, Meade County Commissioners Hearing today.

from: Tamra Brennan - Protect Sacred Sites, Indigenous People One Nation
www. protectsacredsites. org

First of all, I would like to thank everyone that took a moment to send in their opposition letters to the Meade County Commissioners, opposing these venues surrounding Bear Butte.


Well, it comes as no surprise, the Meade County Commissioners unanimously approved all of the liquor license renewals at today's hearing. Seven people provided oppositions against the venues surrounding Bear Butte. Testimonies requested for the Commissioners and Rally venues to respect Bear Butte as a sacred place, as our church. Requesting a buffer zone around Bear Butte to protect the mountain, as a sacred place. Requesting that these venues take responsibility for their actions, as what they really are, "adult entertainment venues.
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During my opposition testimony, I specifically requested for the Meade County Commissioners to explain in detail the criteria they use, to determine "location" and "character," as these are the only two issues that could potentially deny or revoke a liquor license. As many of you may remember, Jay Allen had his liquor license revoked twice in 2007, due to "lack of character" issue. This was based upon the fact, that he failed to pay the local contractors for work completed on Broken Spoke Campground bar. On repeated occasions, Commissioner Wink publicly stated that he felt that these venues were far enough away, that location was not a issue. When I questioned if this was the case, why were venues directly at the base of Bear Butte also approved for liquor licenses. What was the distance criteria? The Commissions response was, "if the location was near homes, a apartment building with small children, or if it was across from a church." My immediate response was these venues ARE across from a church, Bear Butte is our church and has been for thousands of years. The Commission's response was, we will not get into a discussion about religion, so they completely disregarded the question.


Jim Seward, the attorney for Broken Spoke Campground made some appalling and extremely disrespectful statements in regards to all seven testimonies and oppositions. His comments completely disregarded all of our testimonies, as if they were irrelevant or absurd. He stated "that there is no evidence in the record today, there has been no evidence offered or admitted into the record to support the denial of any of these licenses. If there was a one mile buffer zone around Bear Butte, I would expect that the sheriff would have to also remove Ms. Brennan from that one mile protection zone, as she lives inside the church.
I think with that comment, she should understand the ridiculous nature of someone taking away someone's private property rights, that is what we would be doing if we were so rude to say that she should move from the base of the mountain, because I want a one mile buffer zone around Bear Butte"

The irony in this statement is apparently Mr. Seward is not familiar with the history of the Black Hills, the broken treaties and the fact to this day, it is still STOLEN LAND! The reality is, they have no property rights, the Fort Laramie Treaty still applies today. They are trespassing. Besides the fact, "in their ridiculous nature" taking away property rights, is exactly what they did to the Indigenous People of Turtle Island.


In addition to the liquor license hearing today, the Commissioners held a special meeting for public comments at 3pm, regarding the four applicants that are candidates to replace Commissioner Dean Wink. Tomorrow they will be officially interviewing the applicants and making a decision after the interviews. One of the applicants, Fred McPherson is a life long well respected local resident, of the Bear Butte district and has stood beside us supporting the cause from the beginning. Several of us, gave our supportive comments to the Commissioners on his behalf.
If he is selected tomorrow, this will be a huge step forward for the cause! Keep praying that he is selected at tomorrow's meeting!

Here is a article from KEVN, they were in attendance today

The battle to keep Bear Butte a sacred place, free of alcohol, continues. The Meade County Commission Wednesday voted to renew several liquor licenses for businesses near Bear Butte. But not without a fight from some residents who strongly oppose bars doing business in that area. Many Native Americans consider Bear Butte a sacred site and people who don't want bars located in that area turned out in force again at Wednesday's hearing to voice their opposition. The commissioners said they had no choice but to renew the licenses. They say they could deny a license renewal only in a case in which the business is in poor standing with the county. At Wednesday's hearing, one opponent suggested putting a one-mile barrier around Bear Butte. Commission chair Robert Mallow said - as long as the current group of commissioners is on the board - that won't happen. Robert Mallow says, "I think that whenever you put a barrier around something, you're taking the livelihood away from some of the occupants. And I think you're taking their right away." Opponent Tamara Brennan says she was not surprised by Wednesday's ruling because the commissioners vote this way every time. What upset her most, she says, were comments from an attorney for the Broken Spoke - one of the businesses near Bear Butte. Tamara Brennan says, "He said that I would have to move as well because that would be in the one mile buffer. I'm not the one who is having wild parties and doing strobe lights and helicopters over the mountain. I pray there everyday so there's a big difference between them and myself." Meade County Commissioner Dean Wink resigned from the board Wednesday after winning a seat in the state legislature last month. The commissioners will interview and pick a candidate to fill Wink's position Thursday. Opponents at Wednesday's hearing hope the new commissioner will be more sensitive to their requests.
http://www. kevn. com/NewsStories. aspx?StoryID=14340


I am attaching two audio files from Jim Seward's statement above.



Thank you for your continued support for the protection of Bear Butte! For additional information about the ongoing efforts to Protect Bear Butte, please visit our website at www. protectbearbutte. com

Protect Sacred Sites Indigenous People, One Nation is a grass roots organization, working towards the protection of sacred sites across the country. Our organization has been actively involved with the ongoing struggle to Protect Bear Butte for several years. We are continuing these efforts, our organization is currently leading the campaign regarding the new developments and further expansions at Bear Butte.
Please visit our main website at www. ProtectSacredSites. org and our dedicated website for Bear Butte at www. protectbearbutte. com

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at Tamra@protectsacredsites.org

Happy Holidays!









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Christmas!



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Alone

a friend of mine
spent the better part of his life
in the belly of a brown paper bag.

The last time he came out of that bag
he realized that all of his sisters and brothers
were gone. His parents were gone.

His grandparents were gone.

He was alone
and missed
it all.





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TIMO AND THE WHITE BUFFALO...


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TIMO AND THE WHITE BUFFALO...
A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS....DUE TO THE RECESSION THAT HAS HIT JUST ABOUT EVERYONE..INCLUDING MYSELF...I AM DROPPING THE PRICE OF MY ALBUM ..." FEATHERS AND BLADES " TO 15.00 DOLLARS AND MY WHITE BUFFALO EARRINGS TO 15.00 DOLLARS...WHILE SUPPLIES LAST....I WILL BE RE-ORDERING MY ALBUM WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS...AND I MUST POSTPONE FINISHING UP MY LATEST ALBUM.." A PLACE CALLED HOME "....BECAUSE OF FINANCES AND JOB LAYOFF AND CAR PROBLEMS....WHEN IT RAINS IT POURS...BUT I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE....SO LET US ALL JUST BE GREATFULL FOR WHAT WE DO HAVE...AND JUST COUNT OUR BLESSINGS.....AND HOPEFULLY THE STORM WILL PASS VERY SOON...SO KEEP SMILING AND STAND TALL AND DON'T EVER GIVE UP... HAVE FAITH AND TRUST IN OUR CREATOR....CHI MIIGWETCH....AHO!!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

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THE MAGIC IS BACK !

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