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Posted 4 months ago

Hilarious.

What i find kind of hilarious that little kids on this reservation sure like to run their mouths about me. Don’t have a clue why since i never done a damn thing to them. It’s just interesting that none of them have the guts for glory to say it to my face. Poor things, i pity that things will never change.

They literally live right next door to me, so they know where i live if they want to say something.

Even funnier is that i’m 22, they’re like what 14? Rez rats tryin’ to act so hood.

tisk tisk.

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Posted 11 months ago

Native Family Attacked by Skinheads

This article is absolutely revolting, my hands are shaking so fucking bad and I feel the need to puke all over my desk.

I, myself were a victim of a racial attack when i was thirteen. To this day the actual reasoning behind the attack still gets my head spinning. It was only because I was half Native American and he was sickened of the fact that, “my parents thought to breed such a disgusting child”. My first boyfriend was in fact a neo-nazi skinhead. I don’t ever think to talk about the things he had done to me but it has caused problematic issues that i will have to live with for the rest of my life. If i would of known that he was such a hateful evil person, i would of gotten away when i had the chance & too this day i regret meeting him because i will never be the same. I didn’t know any better and was terrified out of my fucking mind.

To this day I stand strong against racial violence, and there hasn’t been a day that i didn’t ever feel like putting a bullet between his eyes. There is a hate for me for those kinds of people that i actually lowered myself down to their level. I was raised to love and respect for people for who they are regardless of sex, race, religion, sexual orientation, etc. Though, from that day forward I can say that i have a judgmental hateful tendencies for racists groups of any sort, pedophiles, and sex offenders. There is no room for open hearts there.

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Posted 1 year ago

On Saturday December 4, 2010 my Grandmother Olivia Tom was awarded the “Honor the Elders”. Basically what our tribe does is nominates one of the elders in the community that has made an impact for our people. We have a huge dinner ceremony with entertainment from dancers, music and some stand up. She won a plaque with the awarded honor, two certificates by the Nevada Governor and our U.S. Senate Representative and also a huge beautiful hand-made Star Quilt. We all had a wonderful time and it was amazing to dedicate a night to her from all the hard work she has done for her people.

My Grandma is one of the only people that inspires me and advises me throughout life. I always take her words into consideration and take note of all the stories that she tells me about how life was and should be. She’s one respectable and humble woman and i couldn’t be any more blessed to have her as my grandmother.

I guess you can only say the only thing that made me a little sad is that i wasn’t able to go to my grandfathers “Honor the Elders” when he was alive back in 1999. I would of stopped at nothing to attend that but i wasn’t well during those times. He will always be missed.

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Posted 1 year ago
Russell Means by Andy Warhol, 1976 (: Sorry for the little delay but i’m have been celebrating my heritage since November is considered Native American Heritage Month. I am 1/2 Southern Paiute and my Mother’s family comes from the Moapa Band of Paiutes in Southern Nevada. (Moapa is the translation for “Spinning Water” since Pa in my laugue means, water. Our lands are rich with water in this desert from the Muddy River near by and a large supply of undergroud water in the hills nearby my house.) Her Parents are Full Blooded Natives and their names are Eugene & Olivia Tom. I live and grew up on a actual reservation. I am very familiar from where i came from and the history of my people from the generations of my family. So far i’ve been to two pow-wows, ate my weight in navajo tacos, splurged myself in buying authentic jewlery, wearing my jewlery all month, and for tonight since it’s my grandmother’s birthday i will be spending the evening with her and listening to her stories. I especially can’t wait for Thanksgiving, thats where the real party starts at my Grandmother’s house. Good eats! :D Happy Native American Heritage Month!

Russell Means by Andy Warhol, 1976 (:

Sorry for the little delay but i’m have been celebrating my heritage since November is considered Native American Heritage Month. I am 1/2 Southern Paiute and my Mother’s family comes from the Moapa Band of Paiutes in Southern Nevada. (Moapa is the translation for “Spinning Water” since Pa in my laugue means, water. Our lands are rich with water in this desert from the Muddy River near by and a large supply of undergroud water in the hills nearby my house.) Her Parents are Full Blooded Natives and their names are Eugene & Olivia Tom. I live and grew up on a actual reservation. I am very familiar from where i came from and the history of my people from the generations of my family.

So far i’ve been to two pow-wows, ate my weight in navajo tacos, splurged myself in buying authentic jewlery, wearing my jewlery all month, and for tonight since it’s my grandmother’s birthday i will be spending the evening with her and listening to her stories. I especially can’t wait for Thanksgiving, thats where the real party starts at my Grandmother’s house. Good eats! :D

Happy Native American Heritage Month!

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Posted 1 year ago
What irks me more than anything is when people exploit my culture. I understand that I am only 1/2 Paiute so therefore full bloods look at me more as a hiku. I know what I am and I know where my family comes from and I am passionate for my people even if my skin tone is three shades lighter.   On the contrary;   Nothing bothers me more when I see young teenagers, hipsters, or anyone parading our culture like its some costume. I mean don’t get me wrong Native American jewelry is beautiful and moccasins are comfortable as hell. (I own several pairs myself) It’s the whole idea that you can parade around in head dresses, draw on your “war paint” and hoot around like a gooddamn idiot is what crawls under my skin.   one. It’s not called “Indian Head dresses” they’re typical term is called “War bonnets” of the Sioux, Crow, Blackfeet, Cheyenne, and Plains Cree.  So therefore not all tribes wore that specific type of head dress. Plus they were only worn by chiefs and respectable warriors not hipster teenagers at a kegger party.   two. When you hoot around, (by making your hand over your mouth and hooting in a high pitch) it doesn’t exactly mean you have any authentic origin what so ever. The hoot actually means, “battle cry” or a celebration cheer. Most of the time during battles it was usually the males that used it to try to intimidate the opposing side with the aggressive howls. Also, they never actually used their hand to ever make that sound. Now in this era we mostly use it to cheer in celebrating gatherings such as Pow-wow’s and other events.   three. The Chippewa Tribe is the first to introduce the Dream Catcher to the Native culture. First off it was made to represent a sort of charm to protect sleeping children from nightmares and the “bad dreams” were to be caught in its web like features. I remember getting my first dream catcher as a child & it’s something personal.   four. Lastly, when you go to an actual pow-wow don’t feel threatened to take an interest in our culture. If you respect the environment and follow the rules. We have certain customs, not much but be aware to keep an eye out and see how we interact so you can pick up on how to act during certain things. Such as when the elders dance in the “Golden Age Division” we stand until the entire segment is finished. Also, don’t draw attention to yourself by being loud and obnoxious thinking it’s a sort of sporting event. You are a guest at that function and you need to understand that if this is not your territory you need to act upon yourself with some dignity and a open mind.   Understand that when you are not aware of these traditions you come off as “offensive” to our culture. It blazes me with concern because a lot of people that are unaware of what these things mean it really come off as ignorant on your behalf. So please don’t take our tradtions as a joke or parade it like a costume. Understand they have meaning and it’s not just some fashion statement.   

What irks me more than anything is when people exploit my culture. I understand that I am only 1/2 Paiute so therefore full bloods look at me more as a hiku. I know what I am and I know where my family comes from and I am passionate for my people even if my skin tone is three shades lighter.

 

On the contrary;

 

Nothing bothers me more when I see young teenagers, hipsters, or anyone parading our culture like its some costume. I mean don’t get me wrong Native American jewelry is beautiful and moccasins are comfortable as hell. (I own several pairs myself) It’s the whole idea that you can parade around in head dresses, draw on your “war paint” and hoot around like a gooddamn idiot is what crawls under my skin.

 

one. It’s not called “Indian Head dresses” they’re typical term is called “War bonnets” of the Sioux, Crow, Blackfeet, Cheyenne, and Plains Cree.  So therefore not all tribes wore that specific type of head dress. Plus they were only worn by chiefs and respectable warriors not hipster teenagers at a kegger party.

 

two. When you hoot around, (by making your hand over your mouth and hooting in a high pitch) it doesn’t exactly mean you have any authentic origin what so ever. The hoot actually means, “battle cry” or a celebration cheer. Most of the time during battles it was usually the males that used it to try to intimidate the opposing side with the aggressive howls. Also, they never actually used their hand to ever make that sound. Now in this era we mostly use it to cheer in celebrating gatherings such as Pow-wow’s and other events.

 

three. The Chippewa Tribe is the first to introduce the Dream Catcher to the Native culture. First off it was made to represent a sort of charm to protect sleeping children from nightmares and the “bad dreams” were to be caught in its web like features. I remember getting my first dream catcher as a child & it’s something personal.

 

four. Lastly, when you go to an actual pow-wow don’t feel threatened to take an interest in our culture. If you respect the environment and follow the rules. We have certain customs, not much but be aware to keep an eye out and see how we interact so you can pick up on how to act during certain things. Such as when the elders dance in the “Golden Age Division” we stand until the entire segment is finished. Also, don’t draw attention to yourself by being loud and obnoxious thinking it’s a sort of sporting event. You are a guest at that function and you need to understand that if this is not your territory you need to act upon yourself with some dignity and a open mind.

 

Understand that when you are not aware of these traditions you come off as “offensive” to our culture. It blazes me with concern because a lot of people that are unaware of what these things mean it really come off as ignorant on your behalf. So please don’t take our tradtions as a joke or parade it like a costume. Understand they have meaning and it’s not just some fashion statement.