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Reservation Poverty, Power and Politics: A Cheyenne Perspective

22-10-2011

On Thursday, November 3, 2011, at 6pm, I have been invited to speak in Ashland (Rabbit Town) at the Tin Hall. The topic of my presentation is entitled, "Reservation Poverty, Power and Politics: A Cheyenne Perspective. I am not being paid for this presentation and there is no admission. Everyone is welcomed to attend. Additionally, I will be doing a short Poetry Reading.

Poetry Reading

15-08-2011

On Friday August 19, 2011, at 7pm, I've been invited to read poetry at Crow Agency....details will be forthcoming.

Fry Bread Poem

August 15, 2011

Look for a new poem about the love of fry bread...in the Hardin Briefs! lol

Position Paper: Importance of Coming Home

August 15, 2011

Check the Prose Tab and position paper: The Importance of Coming Home
A paper about why the Northern Cheyenne strongly believe it is important to use your education to help the tribe. This paper will soon be in the local papers (Big Horn County News and Billings Gazette).

Off the Rez

15-05-2011

I watched the film about Shoni Schimmel called, "Off the Rez". I jotted my thoughts down about racism in our Montana Officials Association (MOA) in the "Prose" tab.

Resume Added

11-12-2010

My professional life and qulifications.

New Featured Poem: New Indian Agents

11-12-2010

A poem about the spiritual and psychological corruption of formal "leaders" on the reservation who control the masses.

Thank You to Blackfeet!

27-11-2010

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of the Blackfeet Nation for being such gracious hosts and willing participants in the recent conflict resolution training I conducted.

Conflict Resolution Conducted

27-11-2010

I recently completed a Conflict Resolution training on the Blackfeet Reservation. By virtue of 3 days of discussion and consensus building, the participants in the training are planning to work with the community's poor and homeless as well as exploring the possibility of starting a dialogue with elders and youth.

On and Off Rez Readings Plnaned

30-10-2010

I am planning Poetry Readings for audiences off the rez (probably in Billings) and on the rez (Lame Deer and perhaps other places) after the new year. I will keep everyone posted as to the location.

Poems to be Featured

07-09-2010

A "Featured Poem" will be presented on a regular basis.

Blog will be on website.

A blog will soon be on website to get feeback from those who may want to comment on my poetry-stay tuned!