Neendoniss Woodward

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The myth of Thanksgiving is as American as it is wrong Every year, we tell the mythical story of the first Thanksgiving so we can ignore the obvious truth that this land was taken not by friendship, but by violence.

"Banding together to fight Indigenous nations without help from distant England forced the colonies to forge a new, unified identity. At the end of the war to celebrate their victory, the Governor ... declared a Day of Thanksgiving."
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Sent my non-Native hubby a pic that made me laugh. He seems to have picked up some Native humor, lol.

#indigisky #anishinaabe

The Washington Football Team Is Changing Its Name. What's Next? The real reason for the change had little to do with a change of heart. It all came down to protecting the team’s financial interests.

Gonna be sharing some of the articles I've written over the years about NATIVE led efforts to eliminate the practice of Native mascots as a reminder that We are #NotYourMascots and #MascotsAreNotOurCulture

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Embrace your weirdness, folks. Something great just might come of it. RIP, Ozzy.

“I used to get upset by people not understanding me, but I’ve made a career out of it now.”
― Ozzy Osbourne

Split picture with bottom half showing blue and orange brickstitched beads, and top half a picture of Comerica Park with Detroit Tigers Baseball and Softball Camps logos on the big screen.

The youngest had her Comerica Park day for her Detroit Tigers Softball Camp yesterday, so what better time to bead some Tigers colored earrings?

I think I fixed it

Oh no! Hmm. Any idea how I fix that?

Those are a dark brown. If you're still interested, message me your PayPal email and mailing address and they're yours. Thanks for looking!

Mama needs some cash to send kids to camps next week, so who wants some earrings? I have these and a few more I'm working on now.

Bottom row $20, top row $35, all others $25, shipping to U.S. included. All sterling silver except top right have copper ear wires. PayPal or Venmo.

#beadwork #native

How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border Customs and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ devices when they cross into the United States. Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.

www.wired.com/story/how-to...

beaded turtle necklace. pendant has malachite center, turquoise seed bead background, black turtle outline, and medicine wheel colored accents and edging. chain is medicine wheel colored seed beads.

Guess what?! I'm beading again!

I took some time off to complete a second Master's Degree (this time in Applied Data Science, again from the University of Michigan), and then just didn't get back into making things regularly. But I'm back!

Check it out at BeadedTurtleStudio.com

#beadwork

More than 3,100 students died at schools built to crush Native American cultures Over 3,100 Native American students died at boarding schools between 1828 and 1970, a Post investigation found — three times as many as the U.S. previously reported.

Oof, tough to open up the WaPo page this morning & see this. It's wild how many people just have no idea what happened to our families. I'm grateful for Sec Deb Haaland, and worried about what comes next.

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All but 2 schools in the county closed for weather & icy roads today. My kids have school, so I came to work. Would much rather be home with a blanket & my dogs on my lap watching Christmas movies. Could've gotten some beading done too. Ah well.

Please share this far and wide

1 of 2 done for the 14 year old. Should be able to finish the other tomorrow and get an ornament or two done while the hubby gets the turkey and everything else ready.

Brown University transfers 225 acres of land to Pokanoket tribe in Rhode Island The land was the ancestral home site of a historic leader of the Pokanoket Tribe who died during King Philip’s War in 1676.

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Making some things for my oldest. 14 and she finally wants to wear some longer beads!

Ugh. Please don't follow this guy.

6 days, 12 hours, 12 minutes until the submission portal for NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT, PART II: BACK FOR BLOOD (AN INDIGENOUS HORROR ANTHOLOGY) closes for good.

Submit up to 3 stories. $1,500 for acquired stories.

INDIGENOUSHORROR.COM

YouTube video by Snotty Nose Rez Kids Snotty Nose Rez Kids - Boujee Natives [Official Video]

Hubby & don't watch much tv. We pick a show & watch 1 episode/night. Currently on tap is Resident Alien. Last night's episode (Season 1, Ep 4) had some great music, including this banger.

"Boujee native, I got turquoise on my wrist"

I feel seen.

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at the Masonic Temple in Detroit tonight. From the encore. Song is called Midnight Bones.

I was not and am not demure. I'm a little mouthy, but I was raised to listen respectfully to elders. And Mrs. Krask was 80 and still teaching 8th grade English. She didn't get a full impression of who I was. My parents knew better. 🤣

Introduce yourself with your worst feedback from school 👇

I'm Neena and "She's very demure" (8th grade English class. Parents responded, "Oh, we're Neena's parents. You must have us confused with another student's parents.")

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I'm Sault Ste Marie Chippewa via my mom, and my dad is Little Traverse Bay Odawa. Started beading as a kid with my grandma. I'd like to be added!

A lot of folks are giving up in advance. Capitulating before a single skirmish.

Well, not this old warrior. I’ve seen much worse from the U.S. government in my day. I’m concerned for our country, but not a bit scared of these miscreants. I’m ready to do my part.

Who’s with me?

comic panels featuring native dancers on the top panel. and the below panel with people buying food from a place called frybread street.

hey everyone im putting together a starter pack for indigenous people who are comic creators. artists, writers, editors, colorists, cultural comic writers, cosplayers, etc.... if you could please share this and tag anyone who this applies to that'd be great!

(art via @spacejamkamart.bsky.social)

Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline

Barf. Blocked.