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		<title>The Spiritual Beauty of  An Indian Christmas&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2011/12/18/the-spiritual-beauty-of-an-indian-christmas/</link>
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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>
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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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		<title>The Alaskan Tribes Join Tribalpedia!</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2011/10/16/the-alaskan-tribes-join-tribalpedia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2011 20:46:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; Osiyo, We are very pleased to have the Alaskan tribes as members of Tribalpedia. The tribes are listed alphabetically by name,and by the Regional Organization membership. In addition, Tribalpedia [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Mount Taylor: Sacred&#8230; Yet Economically Viable</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sacred N.M. Mountain Remains at Center of Uranium Fight, by R. Reese, The New York Times It is true that people desperately need jobs, that our historical and sacred places should be maintained,and all  health issues concerning people, and the environment need to be addressed.  This article has all of these elements and more.  The heated [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pueblo Indians Join Tribalpedia!</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2011/08/06/pueblo-indians-join-tribalpedia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 14:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Osiyo! We are pleased to announce that the 21 pueblos are now a part of Tribalpedia. There are two parts: Pueblo Indians Part I provides a brief history of  the Anazasi and shows how the Pueblo Tribes of today originated from them.  Pueblo Indians Part II provides information for each individual Pueblo as it stands today. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Navajo Nation First Lady Takes A Stand Against Violence!</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2011/07/20/navajo-nation-first-lady-takes-a-stand-against-violence/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 22:02:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ICT, Navajo Nation First Lady to Join ‘Stop the Violence Against Women Day’ Walk Navajo Nation First Lady Martha Shelly joined others to participate in the “Stop the Violence Against Women Day” walk to show her support for the Violence Against Family Act. First Lady Shelley stated, “&#8230; We have been actively working on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Big Apple Pow Wow!</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2011/07/10/the-big-apple-pow-wow/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2011 23:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Queens Farm Organization New York City will celebrate  the 33rd Annual Thunderbird American Mid-Summer Pow Wow which is the city’s oldest and largest American Indian event. The Pow Wow lasts for 3 days from July 29, 30, and 31. Over 40 Indian Nations will be represented. One of  New York’s most famous dance troupes  The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Will The “Real” Hawaiians Please Stand Up!</title>
		<link>http://talking-feather.com/2011/07/07/will-the-%e2%80%9creal%e2%80%9d-hawaiians-please-stand-up/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:57:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Brooks Baehr, Hawaii News Now- State officially recognizes Hawaii&#8217;s indigenous people Visit Talking Feather’s new  Tribalpedia to learn more about the Hawaiians and the history of these beautiful people. It appears that the people of Hawaii have received the long awaited bill from the state claiming that “Native Hawaiians are the only indigenous aboriginal, maoli population [...]]]></description>
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