Norma Johnson

Really only issue was the remote hidden away locations events like a Repatriation Ceremony and Native American Welcome Reception were. Making elders walk quite a ways. And required a map or escort to find. But that’s it from me. We need to change Archaeology to survive this admin is my take away.

Native American relations committee which I found out that we are possibly back to no Native Rep on the main board again (have not looked into it yet). And that the committee used to be ran by non-Natives which was puzzling. Now Carlton and Wade are in charge so that’s awesome. And my last but 3/

Couple years ago that the best way to get some change is to work my way up and understand how an International organization like this works and push from change from the inside. I’m on one committee and had a blast helping fellow Natives operate the silent auction booth and attended the 2/

My quarterly? Bluesky check in. Waiting on the Lyft to the Denver airport, adios SAA. This is my 3rd one back to back after the boycott fall out from Albuquerque. I’m still cautious and hyper vigilant most of my time in attendance waiting for something to happen. So far so good. I decided a 1/

Whole session on collaborative and community led projects and a few key crm, state, and federal employees that could use the education and refresher are not here and rather be out socializing. Awesome.

University of Alaska

I'm going to post this video every day so we never forget what Trump did on J6

Ok I have no idea how my Bluesky has a distinct mix of Archaeologists and other scientists of sorts… and tattoo artists around the world. But it is an amazing mix.

I’m self teaching myself as well. I have mentors I can bug if I need. Just keep going and don’t be hard on yourself. You are doing fantastic!

Macklemore released a new song. He's been top-tier since Thrift Shop.

The song and video are powerful, and I think it's understated that they chose to make the video in vertical res.

Fuck ICE, free Congo, Sudan, and Palestine.

🔥✊🏼🇵🇸

These posters are being spotted around town

decolonization does not mean disrespect. we can fully divest from colonial systems without being jerks. for example, in Native Nations we have relational protocols, like introducing ourselves in a good way or when elders speak, you listen.

Not just him but all kinds of political posts and MAGA rants. It’s weird. Several throughout the day. “Posts that may interest you” ummm no thanks.

I’m going to try to be more active here. So tired of X sending notifications of political crap I didn’t want. I have Cheeto blocked and it still pushes his crap through.

Let’s go den

But also that they had been not federally/state recognized, missionaries came in & lost the knowledge. No mention of this being an anthro project and the fact Anthropology actively played a part in state and federal recognition. Maybe the tribes don’t WANT to work with you? 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2/2

I wish I had caught the beginning but came in with a gentleman already questioning the presenter of why Southern CA tribes don’t claim more area in regards to her aqueduct project, she said the local tribes closest are 20+ miles away (nothing in tradish movement) 1/2

My pups are tired of the cold and getting anxious inside all the time. 🥶