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		<title>The Plight of the Disappearing Eagle</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2012/05/12/the-plight-of-the-disappearing-eagle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 May 2012 13:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Repository for Eagles Finds Itself In Demand  By Dan Frosch, The New York Times O’siyo. For centuries American Indians have used Eagle feathers in their sacred ceremonies.  Today, because eagles are an endangered species, federal law protects all eagles, including their feathers. Unauthorized possession or distribution  of eagle feathers is illegal. The only place American [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Majestic Giants Return and Old Battles Begin</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2012/05/04/the-majestic-giants-return-and-old-battles-begin/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 15:24:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Bison Return to Prairie, Some Rejoice, Others Worry  By Nate Schweber, The New York times “America’s Great Plains in the early 1800s,&#8230;the rumbling of thunder could be heard in the distance, though no storm clouds could be seen. Then the ground would begin to tremble, and suddenly the astonished newcomers would be surrounded by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Pequot Nation: Rulers of The Golden Empire&#8230;In Trouble?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:35:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Foxwoods Is Fighting for Its Life, By Michael Sokolove, The New York Times The Pequot tribe, owners of the famous Foxwoods Resort Casino, are proud people. The tribal members built Foxwoods  through hard work, keeping their population low (there are only 900 members)  and by smart planning. It is amazing how this tribe almost driven to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Women’s History Month: More Beautiful Native Women</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2012/03/18/women%e2%80%99s-history-month-more-beautiful-native-women/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:10:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Osiyo. In previous posts we have written about Indian Women who have accomplished good works for others. Some  were wives and mothers, some were  known by the public. They come from all walks of  life, with one common goal: to make a better life for people. We have  acknowledged some of  them here, in honor [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Out of the Ruins and Ashes&#8230; A Fierce Love Shines Through!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Native American Student Responds to a Times Article About His Home, By Katherine Schulten,The New York Times Learning Network Osiyo: Willow Pingree  is a student at Fort Washakie Charter High School, located on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. He has an intense love and pride for his community, and wrote an essay that proves it. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Navajo Girl Scouts&#8230; A Loving and Winning Team!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At Diné Bi Olta, Girl Scouting is a Hit By Alastair Lee Bitsoi, Navajo Times Osiyo!  It is always a pleasure to pass along information about positive environments for Native children, and the wonderful adults who serve as strong role-models for these youngsters.  In this article, the adults are Amber Crotty and Nikke Alex, and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Spiritual Beauty of  An Indian Christmas&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:25:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Indian Christmas, by Floyd Looks for Buffalo Hand Floyd Looks for Buffalo Hand is a member of the Oglala Sioux, and a spiritual leader, and an artist. He has also written a book entitled, Learning Journey on the Red Road. In addition, he has written one of the best essays about American Indians and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tohono O&#8217;odham&#8217;s &#8220;Shadow Wolves&#8221; Protect Sacred Lands</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2011/11/27/tohono-oodhams-shadow-wolves-protect-sacred-lands/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:41:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Indian &#8216;Shadow Wolves&#8217; stalk smugglers on Arizona reservation, By Brian Bennett, Los Angeles Times Osiyo, Members of the Tohono O&#8217;odham Nation have always had trouble with their borders that separate the United States and Mexico. Now, members of the tribe are taking steps to protect their lands themselves. Excerpt:  &#8221;They work for the federal government [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrating Native  and Alaskan Nations!</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2011/11/06/celebrating-native-and-alaskan-nations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Osiyo, November is American Indian and Alaskan Native Heritage Month . This is the time for songs, dances, and reflections. Talking Feather features Lesson plans (with teachers’ guide and Answer Keys) Tribalpedia,  featuring the Inuit and Alaskan Nations. Be sure to visit and feel free to utilize the material, especially if you are a teacher. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Native Foster Care: Lost Children, Shattered Families&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2011/10/28/native-foster-care-lost-children-shattered-families/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Native Foster Care: Lost Children and Shattered Families, NPR, by L. Sullivan and A. Walters Osiyo, &#160; Recently NPR has been conducting an investigation into the removal of Native American children from their families and into foster care.  The result of their findings were shocking&#8230; The following is an excerpt from the overview: &#8220;Nearly 700 Native American children [...]]]></description>
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