MTV's The Dudesons Offends Many American Indians (tags)
Many American Indians are offended by a recent episode of MTV's The Dudeson's. It concerns four buffoonish Finnish men who visit Buffalo Hills, California in the hopes of becoming “honorary Native Americans.” Their “rites of passage” include riding a canoe down a normally waterless hill, a "rite" called "Balls of Steel," and another that involves “Indians” breaking other “Indians” out of jail. A demonstration outside MTV's Music Awards is being planned for next weekend.
Christopher Columbus Protest in Santa Barbara (tags)
Various Demonstrations were held in Southern California to protest Columbus Day, including one in San Juan Capistrano and another in Santa Barbara. The latter was organized by the Santa Barbara chapter of American Indian Movement and took place at the foot of Stern's Wharf. The turnout appeared to get as high as 35 (one person counted as many as 70), and there was a fair amount of positive reaction.
How You Can Best Help Leonard Peltier (tags)
Leonard Peltier is a non-violent activist, author and grandfather. He has been unjustly imprisoned since 1976.
Protest Mis-Use of the name of Crazy Horse by Indigenous People this holiday (tags)
Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: A large Ecumenical organization that brings holdings to bear against corporate irresponsibility has decided to join the Crazy Horse family, Many Tribal Reps, AIM, Native Orgs, and friends in calling for National outcry against the misuse of the legacy of Crazy Horse (Oglala Lakota leader murdered by the US Government). Call protest in your town.