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Emmitt Smith Faces $2.5M Lawsuit Over Alleged Native American Solar Venture
business1 month ago

Emmitt Smith Faces $2.5M Lawsuit Over Alleged Native American Solar Venture

A Delaware civil lawsuit filed by Kituwah LLC, the Cherokee Nation's investment arm, accuses NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith, his partner, and their firm of steering $2.5 million into a solar project (Project Exodus) based on false projections and misrepresentations. Kituwah says the loan is overdue, funds were diverted to repay another investor, and no returns have been seen, describing the arrangement as a Ponzi-like scheme and seeking at least $2.5 million plus interest, costs, and damages at trial.

via nypost.com|
#business#emmitt-smith#fraud
Court clears border wall on Native lands, anchored to 1907 Roosevelt proclamation
politics1 month ago

Court clears border wall on Native lands, anchored to 1907 Roosevelt proclamation

A federal judge in Arizona allowed border-wall construction along the Tohono O’odham Nation’s border with Mexico after ruling that a 1907 Theodore Roosevelt proclamation permits federal use of 60 feet of border land, despite tribal concerns it would trespass and shrink the reservation; the ruling comes amid ongoing emphasis on national security and Trump-era claims of strong border controls.

via New York Post|
#arizona#border-wall#native-americans
Netflix's Prairie Makeover: A Modern, Multiracial Reimagining of Little House
television3 months ago

Netflix's Prairie Makeover: A Modern, Multiracial Reimagining of Little House

Netflix’s eight-episode Little House on the Prairie remake updates the Laura Ingalls Wilder story with a diverse cast and modern themes—Osage friends, Black doctors and storekeepers, and a freer-spirited Laura—while keeping a feel-good core about family and friendship. Critics, including Megyn Kelly, call it woke, but the show also foregrounds historical complexities and economic pressures that the books hint at, culminating in the Ingallses’ departure from Independence.

via Slate Magazine|
#books#native-americans#netflix
world10 months ago

Prairie Band Potawatomi Plans to Cancel ICE Contract Amid Community Backlash

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation faced backlash after signing a nearly $30 million federal contract to design immigration detention centers, a move that conflicts with their historical experiences and values. The tribe is seeking to withdraw from the contract amid criticism and questions about transparency and the selection process, highlighting tensions between tribal economic interests and cultural values in the context of U.S. immigration enforcement.

via ABC News|
#federal-contracts#immigration-detention-centers#immigration-policy
Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day: Celebrations, Controversies, and Observances
culture1 year ago

Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day: Celebrations, Controversies, and Observances

Many Americans celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day with events honoring Native culture, while some states recognized it officially. President Biden acknowledged both Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day, but Trump reversed this, emphasizing Columbus's legacy, which drew criticism from Native communities. The article highlights ongoing debates about Columbus's historical impact, efforts for inclusion and healing, and recent policy changes supporting tribal colleges and addressing historical injustices.

via PBS|
#columbus#culture#history
Hegseth Defends Medal Retention for Wounded Knee Soldiers
world1 year ago

Hegseth Defends Medal Retention for Wounded Knee Soldiers

The Pentagon has decided to keep medals awarded to soldiers at the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre, a move condemned by Native American groups who see it as celebrating a tragic event and undermining efforts for truth and reconciliation. The decision, supported by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversy, with critics arguing it dishonors Native American victims and history.

via Al Jazeera|
#massacre#medals#native-americans
Trump Urges Sports Teams to Revert to Traditional Names Out of Respect for Native Americans
sports1 year ago

Trump Urges Sports Teams to Revert to Traditional Names Out of Respect for Native Americans

Donald Trump called for the NFL's Washington Commanders and MLB's Cleveland Guardians to revert to their previous names out of respect for Native Americans, criticizing recent name changes as erasing heritage. The Guardians, formerly known as the Indians, and the Commanders, previously the Washington Football Team, have both undergone name changes amid cultural sensitivity debates. Team owners have indicated no plans to revert to old names, despite Trump's demands.

via The Guardian|
#commanders#guardians#name-change
"Alarming Surge: Syphilis Cases Soar in Native American Communities"
health2 years ago

"Alarming Surge: Syphilis Cases Soar in Native American Communities"

Syphilis infections, particularly among Native Americans, have surged to alarming levels, with the Navajo Nation experiencing some of the highest rates in the U.S. The shortage of penicillin, compounded by the diversion of public health resources to COVID-19 care, has exacerbated the situation. Factors such as limited access to prenatal care, mistrust of healthcare providers, and the closure of labor and delivery wards have contributed to the spread of the disease. Efforts to combat the epidemic include expanding access to prenatal care in rural Indigenous communities, increased testing and treatment, and the use of innovative approaches such as providing testing and treatment in the field.

via NPR|
#health#native-americans#navajo-nation