Comments on: Eagle Feathers

By: Sl Yazzie

Sl Yazzie — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:30:54 +0000

I am fully aware of things going on in and out of pow wow country, NDN country etc. I guess my beef is seeing folks out there that you know are not native at all yet they are sporting feathers and things that the res of us natives might not ever come across. How do these non-natives come by these things and are allowed to use them when our own people get arrested for having these in our possession we are using righteously. I scratch my head in amazement.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:22:31 +0000

I agree with the proposal (Religious Freedom with Raptors) to expand the permitting process to include those who are adopted into a family or tribe and/or are a recognized and integral part of traditional ceremonies.
The issue of selling certificates is a real conundrum because there are so very many false ’shamans’, ‘medicine’ people and such who would sell certificates just as they sell participation in ceremonies – and sell their own souls in the process. They are answerable for these deeds and I don’t mean to the agents of the US Gov.
I do believe that the sacred protects itself and that one day, we will all be granted our freedom of religious practice. This is my hope and my prayer.

By: Steve Beyer

Steve Beyer — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:47:59 +0000

I have tried to follow up, but I have not been able to find any additional information. Sometimes dispositions get a lot less publicity than arrests. I will keep looking, and, if I find out anything new, I will post it on the blog. And welcome! Please feel free to wander around and leave more comments.

By: Abraham Pedro

Abraham Pedro — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:19:45 +0000

interesting synopsis. quite to the point. One question i have tho is, does anyone know what happened with the trial with “JJ lonelodge”?

By: Steve Beyer

Steve Beyer — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:50:00 +0000

I am glad that you are enjoying the blog. I know that this is an issue you have thought about and written about on your own blog. Do you have any thoughts on the best way to handle the current situation?

By: Willow Jack

Willow Jack — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 06:21:00 +0000

Interesting. I raised “some” awareness about 2 weeks ago on it and now it seems like there are news stories everywhere. I have some other concerns in this issue tho. Nice blog