Fast-tracking of Cape York welfare reforms 'politically driven' - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "A former community worker at the Aurukun Aboriginal community on Queensland's Cape York says the fast-tracking of welfare reforms in Aboriginal communities is being politically driven.
Philip Martin says there are profound problems with implementing the reforms and policy makers are forgetting about the effects of radical change on Indigenous people."
Monday, July 16, 2007
Violence and the Rez « The Blog and the Bullet
Violence and the Rez « The Blog and the Bullet: "Tracy Rector blogs on NativeVue about representations of Native Americans in the media:
During our recent three month Native Lens Workshop at Muckleshoot, we attended a number of teen gatherings, talking groups and family health meetings. We listened to the youth as they voiced their concerns about issues negatively impacting their lives. They expressed concerns not only about the immediate situations happening on the rez but also how distressing it is to always see the news, newspapers, media making violence especially domestic violence look cool or glamorous. Some of the girls felt that the media was directly responsible for so many people staying in bad relationships because all the negative hype makes the abusive situation seem normal!"
During our recent three month Native Lens Workshop at Muckleshoot, we attended a number of teen gatherings, talking groups and family health meetings. We listened to the youth as they voiced their concerns about issues negatively impacting their lives. They expressed concerns not only about the immediate situations happening on the rez but also how distressing it is to always see the news, newspapers, media making violence especially domestic violence look cool or glamorous. Some of the girls felt that the media was directly responsible for so many people staying in bad relationships because all the negative hype makes the abusive situation seem normal!"
CJOnline Blogs - Overstreet: Native-American treaty being disputed
CJOnline Blogs - Overstreet: Native-American treaty being disputed: "Not long ago, an issue was shared with me pertaining to the Cherokee Treaty of 1866, which was designed to make free blacks, former slaves and their descendants citizens of the Cherokee Nation.
The discussion was interesting enough that I wanted to learn more about it. The treaty continues in place, but was recently the source of controversy.
In March 2007, the Cherokee Nation put forth an amendment to its constitution. The amendment called for the removal of freedmen from the rolls of tribal membership, which would result in the loss of voting rights and recognition as a distinct group affiliated with the Cherokee Nation.
The motive appears to be the creation of an all-Indian tribe."
The discussion was interesting enough that I wanted to learn more about it. The treaty continues in place, but was recently the source of controversy.
In March 2007, the Cherokee Nation put forth an amendment to its constitution. The amendment called for the removal of freedmen from the rolls of tribal membership, which would result in the loss of voting rights and recognition as a distinct group affiliated with the Cherokee Nation.
The motive appears to be the creation of an all-Indian tribe."
Kirkuk carnage fuels calls for US exit | Iraq | Guardian Unlimited
Kirkuk carnage fuels calls for US exit | Iraq | Guardian Unlimited: "More than 80 people were killed and 150 wounded in Kirkuk, northern Iraq, today as the debate intensified in Washington over a US exit plan.That debate was further complicated by a claim by the Iraqi prime minister, Nuri al-Maliki, that Iraqi security forces were ready to take over and the US could leave whenever it wanted."
US Senate unanimously passes threatening measure against Iran
US Senate unanimously passes threatening measure against Iran: "A little publicised amendment to the defence spending bill denouncing Iran for the “murder” of US soldiers in Iraq was proposed by Independent Democrat Joseph Lieberman and passed unanimously in the US Senate on Wednesday. Republicans and Democrats all lined up to support the White House’s unsubstantiated accusations that Tehran is funding, training and arming Iraqi militias, “who are contributing to the destabilisation of Iraq and are responsible for the murder of members of the United States Armed Forces”."
allAfrica.com: Botswana: Police Arrest Bushmen, Says Rights Group (Page 1 of 1)
allAfrica.com: Botswana: Police Arrest Bushmen, Says Rights Group (Page 1 of 1): "Zimkhitha Mbunge | Cape Town: Botswana police have arrested 21 Gana and Gwi Bushmen for hunting on their ancestral land, says an activist group which campaigns for the rights of indigenous people.
In a statement issued in London, Survival International said the men were arrested in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve during June and early July, and they had been scheduled to appear in court last week."
In a statement issued in London, Survival International said the men were arrested in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve during June and early July, and they had been scheduled to appear in court last week."
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Lady Bird Johnson, R.I.P.
Former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson died Wednesday at age 94 from natural causes. She's known for her beautification programs in the 1960s and beyond as well as a passionate environmentalist. Her legacy lives on. May she rests in peace.
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Thousands See Former First Lady's Casket
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Thousands See Former First Lady's Casket
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