Canku Ota - July 17, 2004

	Canku Ota
	(Many Paths)
	An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America
	July 17, 2004 - Issue 117


	"LaXayfN nayka shiks"
	The Chinuk-wawa Greeting
	Hello my friend

	"Corn Maiden" by Deborah Hiatt
	"We'shkitdaminkese"
	Month of the Young Corn
	Potawatomi

"A Warrior is challenged to assume responsibility, practice humility, and display the power of giving, and then center his or her life around a core of spirituality. I challenge today's youth to live like a warrior." ~Billy Mills~

We Salute
Raquel Williams

Like most teen-agers, Raquel Williams loves to go to dances and have a good time.

But where her dancing path diverges from the rest of the swirling, writhing and toe-tapping mass of teen-aged humanity is in the purpose of this fun activity. For Williams, dancing is a sacred tradition that will impact not just her lifetime but untold generations yet to come.

For the last 3 1/2 years, Paul and I have shared "Canku Ota" with you, at no charge.
To date, we've received no funding for our work, either.
But, we now have a dilemma, and we need your help.

Our Featured Artist:		Living Traditions
Debra Magpie Earling		Tribal elder keeps Salmon Ceremony going Strong

Our Featured Story:		Northwestern Wisconsin First Person History:
The Eagle and the Snake – Redman Speaks – Part 12 by Geoff Hampton		The Indian Priest Father Philip B. Gordon submitted by Timm Severud (Ondamitag) Chapter 7 - College Days

School News Banner

The information here will include items of interest for and about Native American schools. If you have news to share, please let us know! I can be reached by emailing: VBarryMN@aol.com

Living Traditions		Living Traditions
Rocky Boy Camp Helps Kids Learn About Their Culture		SKC encampment soaks up rain and culture

Preserving Language		Preserving Language
In the Language of Our Ancestors		Bands Focus on Preservation

Preserving Language		Preserving Language
Class Helps Preserve Dena'ina Heritage		Rosebud Youth Learn Tradition Through Basic Education

Student News		Student News
Graduation Ceremony for First Nations Students		Astronomy Outreach for Navajo and Hopi Students

Preserving Language		Living Traditions
Travelling Filmmaking Project Sets Out to Inspire Native Youth		Morongo Tribe Donating $1 Million to Habitat for Humanity

Living Traditions		Sports News
NACA Prayer Run more than a race		Native American Hoop Dreams

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About This Issue's Greeting - "LaXayfN nayka shiks"

Until recently, the Chinuk Wawa or Chinook Jargon language was in jeopardy of being lost forever.

"This language was used everywhere in the Northwest, from Northern California to British Columbia.; The one place in the world where it survived and probably the place it is finest in terms of impressibility and where it's really used is in Grand Ronde."

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Craft Project:		This Issue's Web sites

Opportunities
"OPPORTUNITIES" is gathered from sources distributed nationally and includes scholarships, grants, internships, fellowships, and career opportunities as well as announcements for conferences, workshops and symposia.







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