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A letter to the President of Tulane University

  • Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020
  • by nativesinamerica

President Mike Fitts and Dean Ira Solomon 6823 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118 July 15, 2020 *After reviewing this letter and further researching the history behind the paintings and the artists, Tulane University has agreed to removing the…

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An open letter to (Kansas) Congress

  • Posted on April 3, 2019July 10, 2019
  • by nativesinamerica

In 1971, psychologist Philip Zimbardo conducted a, now notorious, study known as The Stanford Prison Experiment. Zimbardo converted the basement of the Stanford University psychology building into a mock prison and commissioned 24 students to participate in the project. Half…

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An Open Letter to Congress

  • Posted on December 11, 2018July 10, 2019
  • by nativesinamerica

By Doris Tinsley Dear 116th Congress, I am here calling on you to look to Native America’s newest congresswomen, Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk) and Deborah Haaland(Laguna Pueblo), as I ask for your help. Indian Country is not only placing the responsibility…

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An Open Letter to President Obama from Natives In America

  • Posted on September 14, 2016April 5, 2018
  • by nativesinamerica

Dear President Barack Obama, For the first time in 239 years of United States history, a President and First Lady visited a tribal reservation together. This was on June 13, 2014, where alongside First Lady Michelle Obama, you spoke to…

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Dear Stanford Administration

  • Posted on May 6, 2016April 5, 2018
  • by nativesinamerica

By Leo John Bird Dear Provost Etchemendy and President Hennessy: I am so tired and sad. Weeks have gone by since the faculty senate’s decision to reaffirm Stanford’s commitment to Indigenous community, identity, dignity and space. Decades have gone by…

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A Letter To Mom

  • Posted on February 1, 2016April 5, 2018
  • by Teddy McCullough

Growing up, everyone has an idol, role model, or superhero. For most of my life, that person had been my Grandma Joyce. She inspired me; instilled my love of politics and public service; and imparted advice, wisdom and life skills.…

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A Letter To My Daughter

  • Posted on December 15, 2015April 5, 2018
  • by Cara Forbes

December 15th, 2015 Dear Naomi, I want you to know that you are not an Indian. You are something so much more refined and profound than Indian. My dear, you are Cherokee. Tsalagi. Keetoowah. One of the Real and Principle…

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A Letter From The Editor To The Natives In America Team: Because Of You

  • Posted on September 10, 2015April 5, 2018
  • by nativesinamerica

This letter is for the entire Natives In America writing team. Dear Team, Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, words that all of us as Native people in this country know well. The reason why we know it is because…

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Not In Our School

  • Posted on April 17, 2015April 5, 2018
  • by nativesinamerica

By Kirsten Shaw Dear Class of 2015, I’m not an angry person normally but I would like to bring attention to lunch today! I’m Native American from my mom’s side and today I saw a prom asking that far crossed…

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