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Canku
Ota
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(Many
Paths)
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An
Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America
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August 2016 -
Volume 14 Number 8
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Favorite
Web Sites
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collected
by Paul and Vicki
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Canoe
Journey 2016! The Tribal Canoe Journeys - Paddle to Nisqually
The Leschi Heritage Foundation is honored to coordinate the
Paddle to Nisqually, Canoe Journey 2016. This event involves
over a year of planning by hosting tribes; bringing together
natives and non-natives with a common goal of providing a
drug and alcohol free event and offering pullers a personal
journey towards healing and recovery of culture, traditional
knowledge and spirituality. Many events are open to the public
and there will be vendors, tribal songs and dances; its
important to remember that the Canoe Journey event is a cultural
ceremony, not a festival.
http://www.paddletonisqually.com
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Native
Arts and Cultures Foundation
Art and culture is how humanity makes sense of and shares the
world around us. Art gives voice to our fears, our dreams and
it invites others to know us and to know themselves.
http://www.nativeartsandcultures.org |
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Potawatomi
Leadership Program
The six-week Potawatomi Leadership Program brings a group of
8-10 promising young tribal members from around the world to
Shawnee, Oklahoma to learn about the government, culture, and
economic development of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. At its
core, the Potawatomi Leadership Program strives to give interns
an accurate perception of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation as a
whole and cultivate talent from within to ensure that younger
generations are prepared for a role in the future governance
of their tribe.
http://plp.potawatomi.org |
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Welcome
to ClickSelfHelp.com!
We commit ourselves to providing valuable information, tools
and guides about self improvement from experienced experts from
all walks of life. No matter who you are today, you can be anyone
you want to be! ClickSelfHelp.com can definitely make your road
to self help more smoother. Cheers to your success!
http://www.clickselfhelp.com |
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OsageLanguage.Com
Welcome to the Osage Nation Language's Department online course
hub. We currently offer two classes:
Osage Beginner 1A: Introduction to the Osage Orthography
Osage Beginner 1B: Basic Thought Structure
Both courses are self-paced and can be completed online. These
classes are offered to you by the Osage Nation Language Department
free of charge.
http://www.osagelanguage.com |
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Center
for Native American Youth
The Center for Native American Youth is dedicated to improving
the health, safety and overall well-being of Native American
youth through communication, policy development and advocacy.
http://www.cnay.org |
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The
Giraffe Heroes Project
The nonprofit Giraffe Heroes Project was born in the head and
heart of Ann Medlock, a freelance editor, publicist, speech
writer and writer living in Manhattan. Ann started the Project
in 1984 as an antidote to the mind-numbing violence and trivia
that pervaded the media, eroding civic energy and hope. People
needed to know about the heroes of our times and all that they
were accomplishing as courageous, compassionate citizens.
http://www.giraffeheroes.org |
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Rio
2016 Summer Olympics
The Games of the XXXI Olympiad will be held in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, August 5 21, 2016. This year's games boast
a record number of countries competing in a record number
of sports. Kosovo and South Sudan are new participants; golf
and rugby sevens are new Olympic sports. Learn more about
the games, the sports and the athletes with this week's web
picks.
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Activity
Village: Olympic Games
"When were the first Olympic Games? The first known Olympic
Games was recorded in around 776 BC in Olympia, Greece. They
were celebrated until 396 AD." Activity Village has an
impressive lineup of Olympic activities that can used at home
or in the classroom including coloring pages, puzzles, printables,
recipes, worksheets, games, and tips on how to host your own
Olympics.
http://www.activityvillage.co.uk/olympic-games |
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NBC
Olympics: 2016 Rio Olympic Games
For news, results, and schedules, NBC Olympics is the go-to
site. They also host athlete profiles, videos, details about
Team USA, human-interest stories and sport overviews. "Unlike
many Olympic sports, tennis did not have players compete in
Trials to earn spots at the Games. Instead, 56 singles players
of each gender were culled from the official world rankings
lists provided by the International Tennis Federation; they
received direct acceptance based on their positioning as of
June 6, 2016."
http://www.nbcolympics.com |
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Rio
2016: Mascots
Vinicius (a mixture of Brazilian animals named after a Bossa
Nova poet) and Tom (named after a Brazilian musical maestro)
are the mascots of the Olympic and Paralympic Games respectively.
Visit their site for fun and games that include coloring, downloads,
stories, and videos. What is Vinicius' special power? "I
can stretch and stretch and stretch myself, as much as I want.
And since I'm a mixture of Brazilian animals, I can do all the
best things they can do: I can run faster, jump higher and be
stronger."
https://www.rio2016.com/mascots/#!home |
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Rio
2016 Olympics: Official Site
The official website of the International Olympic Committee
has the usual summary of events, results, photos, videos and
news. They also provide an excellent look at the history and
mythology of the Olympic games (look for a link to Ancient Games
in the footer of any page), and a gallery of previous mascots
(the link is also found in the footer.) "The mascots (life-sized
costume versions) made their first public appearance at the
Ginásio Experimental Olímpico Juan Antonio Samaranch,
named after the former IOC President. This is a school in Rio,
opened under the impetus of the Games and aimed at young sporting
talents.
https://www.olympic.org/rio-2016 |
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Team
USA: Road to Rio 2016
The US Olympic team consists of 555 athletes, 191 of which
are returning Olympians. Of those that competed before, 66
are Olympic champions, having won 108 Olympic medals in previous
Games. Visit Team USA to learn more about our athletes, collectively
and individually. "The 555-member roster is comprised
of 263 men and 292 women, marking the most women who have
ever competed for any nation in Olympic Games history. The
United States will be represented in 27 sports (40 disciplines)
and 244 of the 306 medal events that will be contested in
Rio."
http://www.teamusa.org/road-to-rio-2016
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Pokémon
Go Tips and Tricks
Pokémon
Go is a free smartphone game that has taken the world by storm
since it was released earlier this month. The game allows
players (called trainers) to capture virtual creatures (Pokémon)
found in the real world. The game uses GPS signal to place
you on a playing field built on a special Google map, and
your phone's camera to create an augmented reality (AR) where
Pokémon appear and can be captured. The game has become
popular with all age groups, and it being praised for getting
players up and out of the house.
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Digital
Trends: Pokémon Go Guide
"Pokémon Go wants you to get up on your feet and
venture into the real world. The only way to find Pokémon
is by wandering around outside. Using your phone's GPS signal,
the game tracks where you are, and will spawn Pokémon
for you to capture based on your location." Visit Digital
Trends for seven pages of Pokémon Go advice starting
with six tips on finding Pokémon to catch.
http://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/pokemon-go-guide/
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IGN:
Pokémon Go Wiki Guide
The IGN wiki is one of the deepest Pokémon Go resources
developed so far. Visit for video walk-throughs, tips, cheats,
and more. "Tracking down, finding, and catching Pokémon
in Pokémon Go requires a careful, concerted effort. Your
first step is to investigate the world around you, especially
rusting wild grasses you'll see on your Pokémon Go world
map."
http://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-go |
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Pocket-Link:
Pokémon Go: How to Play
"Sometimes you won't be able to walk around and find wild
Pokémon. So, draw them to you. You can use lures like
incense to attract Pokémon. Simply hit the Poke Ball
at the bottom of the screen, tap Items, and select Incense to
lure them in (a purple ring will appear around your avatar)."
This is a long page, so be sure to keep scrolling to see all
the Pokémon Go tips and advice.
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/138204-pokemon-go-how-to-play-and-other-tips-and-tricks
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Pokémon
Go: Official Site
The offical Pokémon Go site does not have an extensive
game guide, but visit to watch the Pokémon Go trailer,
and learn some basics. "When you're in position to catch
a Pokémon, the screen will switch to a first-person view
with the Pokémon in front of you. Use your touch screen
to throw Poké Balls to try to catch the Pokémon.
Careful Pokémon will sometimes move around, making
it tricky to catch them!"
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Techradar:
Pokémon Go Tips and Tricks Guide
This whopping 26-page guide is still being revised, so come
back often to learn more tricks. "Before you throw a
Pokéball, check the colour the ring changes to - green
equals easy, yellow equals moderate and red equals tough.
Know these colours and you'll be on your way to mastering
Pokémon Go."
http://www.techradar.com/us/how-to/gaming/pokemon-go-tips-and-tricks-guide-1324669
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Cold
War
The Cold War (1947-1991) was an era of hostility between the
United States (and our democratic allies) and the Soviet Union
(and their communist allies) that began after World War II.
During the fifties and sixties, the threat of a Soviet nuclear
attack loomed large, much the way the fear of terrorism concerns
us today.
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Cold
War Museum
Best clicks at the virtual Cold War Museum are the Trivia Game
("Who was the founder of the Soviet Communist Party and
leader of the Bolshevik Revolution?") and the decade-by-decade
timeline that runs from the '40's to the '90's. Other clicks
reveal a variety of quirky collections, such as Cold War patches,
posters from "various exhibits and conferences that were
hosted by the Central Intelligence Agency," and "nineteen
posters depicting Soviet Military hardware of the 1980's."
http://www.coldwar.org |
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CONELRAD
During the early Cold War years, CONELRAD was a national Emergency
Broadcasting System. Today, "CONELRAD is a site devoted
to atomic culture past and present but without all the distracting
and pedantic polemics." If I hadn't lived through it, I'd
probably think this kitsch collection of Cold War pop culture
too bizarre to be true. But, as a child of the fifties, I can
vouch for its authenticity. Here's just a few of the many gems
awaiting your discovery: Bert the Turtle's Duck and Cover civil
defense movie (in a variety of video formats), Kix Atomic "Bomb"
ring promotion (only 15¢ and a cereal box top), and a 24/7
Internet radio broadcast of Cold War era "atomic"
hits.
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Ducksters:
The Cold War for Kids
"The Cold War was often fought between the superpowers
of the United States and the Soviet Union in something called
a proxy war. These were wars fought between other countries,
but with each side getting support from a different superpower.
Examples of proxy wars include the Korean War, the Vietnam War,
the Yom Kippur War, and the Soviet Afghanistan War." Learn
more about the major events of the Cold War at this site for
middle and high-school students.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/cold_war/summary.php
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History:
Cold War History
"Postwar Soviet expansionism in Eastern Europe fueled many
Americans' fears of a Russian plan to control the world. Meanwhile,
the USSR came to resent what they perceived as American officials'
bellicose rhetoric, arms buildup and interventionist approach
to international relations." Visit History.com for videos,
photo galleries, and speeches, in addition to an introductory
article.
http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/cold-war-history
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Wilson
Center: Cold War History
For high-school students (and grownups) the Woodrow Wilson
International Center for Scholars has an excellent collection
of Cold War articles and original source documents. Start
with the interactive timeline, and then browse the topics
further down the page. "The Cold War met a miraculous
end during the late 1980s, with neither a bang nor a whimper.
Instead, the lasting images of the Cold War's demise were
almost all peaceful (except in Romania) yet incandescent."
http://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/theme/cold-war-history
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U.S.
Constitution
"We
the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect
Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide
for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure
the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do
ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States
of America." This famous sentence is the preamble to the U.S.
Constitution. Learn more at the following sites.
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Ben's
Guide: U.S. Constitution
This section of Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government is part
of the Historical Documents Learning Adventure. In addition
to this page about the Constitution, Ben's Guide includes
articles about the Declaration of Independence, Articles of
Confederation, Bill of Rights, Emancipation Proclamation,
and Gettysburg Address.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/u-s-constitution-1789
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Congress
for Kids: Constitution
Published for grades four through twelve by The Dirksen Congressional
Center, Congress for Kids tells the story of the Constitution
starting with the Constitutional Convention of 1787. "It
includes information about the writing the Constitution, the
Great Compromise, the Constitution's signers, the Bill of
Rights, the Amendments to the Constitution and what they mean
to Americans, and much more." In addition to the illustrated
lessons, each section includes a related quiz or a game.
http://congressforkids.net/Constitution_index.htm
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Mr.
Nussbaum: Interactive U.S. Constitution for Kids
"The [Constitutional Convention] delegates agreed that
the Constitution would become law once it was ratified by nine
states. New Hampshire became the 9th state to ratify the Constitution
on June 21, 1788. On December 15, 1791, a Bill of Rights was
added to the Constitution (its first ten amendments). Today,
the United States Constitution is the oldest written constitution.
It currently has a preamble, seven articles (which describe
Congress and its functions) and 27 amendments." Click on
any of articles, amendments or framers (listed in the horizontal
menu) for more.
http://mrnussbaum.com/u-s-constitution-interactive/ |
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NARA:
Constitution of the United States: A History
This history of the Constitution was written by Roger A. Bruns.
"May 25, 1787. Freshly spread dirt covered the cobblestone
street in front of the Pennsylvania State House, protecting
the men inside from the sound of passing carriages and carts.
Guards stood at the entrances to ensure that the curious were
kept at a distance. Robert Morris of Pennsylvania, the 'financier'
of the Revolution, opened the proceedings with a nomination
Gen. George Washington for the presidency of the Constitutional
Convention."
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution_history.html |
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White
House: Constitution
"The need for the Constitution grew out of problems with
the Articles of Confederation, which established a 'firm league
of friendship' between the states, and vested most power in
a Congress of the Confederation." The White House explains
why the Constitutional Convention was convened, the ratification
process that followed, and how the Bill of Rights resolved
contention between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/constitution
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