About American Indians

Native American women concerned about fate of their culture, beliefs.
A group of Native American women - some full-blooded, some with mixed blood and others - meet this week in Hartwell.According to Skylar Swindoll, who heads the meeting Friday, Jan. 18, topics of discussion will be current issues related to "our American Indian culture, family, community, traditions and beliefs." ....>>>

Proposed landfill expansion runs afoul of Native American activists/
A proposed expansion of the region's most recognizable trash heap has angered local activists and Native Americans, who say the new mountain of garbage will be piled near, if not on, historic remains.
The Milam landfill in St. Clair County, just north of Interstate 55-70, will be full in roughly six years, and owner Waste Management of Illinois has plans for an adjacent 119-acre pile to the northeast.... >>>

Renzi Hails Senate’s Passage of Native American Language Preservation Act.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi (AZ-01) today hailed the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Esther Martinez Languages Preservation Act, legislation that would support and strengthen Native American language immersion programs, including language nests, language survival schools, and language restoration programs.

“This bill is a tremendous step forward in protecting our Native languages,” said Congressman Renzi. “It is imperative that we preserve our first Americans’ linguistic and cultural heritage, and provide our Native children with the tools they need to become productive members of their communities.” .....>>>>