It is astonishing to learn that at least 46 Senators and 188 Congressional Representatives (all Democrats) are either unaware or completely indifferent to the reality that tribal governments have no legal duty whatsoever to the American voter. The Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2017 (S. 1419 and H.R. 2978) provide supplemental polling places for tribal […]
It’s eighty-three years late in coming, but at long last the Indian Reorganization Act of 1934 (IRA) is finally getting its first-ever review, and hopefully serious reform.IRA (48 stat. 984) forms the backbone of federal Indian policy across the country and has been extended, expanded and abused far beyond the original intent of Congress. IRA […]
“Congressman Charles Lindbergh, the father of the famous aviator, reported in his 1923 book that he had seen an establishment document which had been distributed to insiders before the turn of the twentieth century in which their long-range plans were described. He stated that it specifically included the removal of all private property rights because, […]
Tribal Sovereignty: There are three sovereignties identified in order, in the U.S. Constitution: 1) Popular (citizen) sovereignty; 2) State sovereignty; 3) Federal sovereignty. Tribal sovereignty is not contained within the U.S. Constitution and is not superior to the sovereignties contained in the U.S. Constitution. Tribal (jurisdictional/governing) sovereignty is a delegation of federal sovereignty through the […]
“We in America do not have government by the majority—we have government by the majority who participate…All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” —Thomas Jefferson How often do we hear that “Treaties are the supreme law of the land,” or that American Indian Tribes are “First Nations?” […]
SEE BOTTOM 2 ATTACHMENTS FOR SOME GOOD NEWS! The story on the top link below is chilling and comes to me from my long-time friend, Chris Kortlander; founding director of the Custer Battlefield Museum located in Garryowen, MT, a private town he owns located on the battlefield. Chris was harassed immensely by the BLM, National […]
During the Vietnam War years, I owned a lovely home on Stonybrook Drive in Anaheim, California. My children’s learning, memories, family traditions, and life-experiences were forged in that home. My children were native to that soil. Although we had to move away and have been gone for many years, it was the homeland of our […]
The ten proposed Resolutions below would be a significant start to healing divisiveness that has intentionally pitted one American against another in the recent decade. In fact, taking such actions as suggested below could restore a pride and luster to the very term, “American.” As citizens of our beloved country, we have all taken quite […]
This is not good for those of us fighting for our rights! We have to find a way to stop this appointment. I am not sure what that is but focused prayer is the only thing I can think of immediately Hi Folks, you may want to share this widely with your email lists and […]
Today’s Federal Register notices an upcoming proposed rule for “Traders with Indians”… It is astounding to me that all Indian reservations are co-located within counties and towns wherein tribal governments have no jurisdiction over non-tribal persons, businesses or properties… AND YET… the escalating efforts to reverse history and further federalize the states, Indian reservations and […]
We need our Voice EARLY IN this process! Columbia River System Operations (CRSO) Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – Scoping Tool Information On November 3, I attended a public “scoping” meeting on the above project in Missoula. Under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). A “Federal Family” (Bonneville Power Administration, Army Corps of Engineers, and Bureau […]
“I do solemnly swear that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Constitution of the State of Montana, and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity (so help me God).” — Constitution of the State of Montana, Article III, Sec. 3 A profound and […]