Monthly Archives: July 2017

Native mascots and logos: A good op-ed from Winters, California

Posted on July 30, 2017 by Stephen Carr Hampton

Though the author is not Native, this is really one of the better op-eds I’ve seen on this topic.  Thank you Debra DeAngelo.  It comes from the Davis Enterprise in northern California and is about the Winters High School Warriors … Continue reading →

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Mapping Native America

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Stephen Carr Hampton

There are lots of maps of Native America floating around in books and on-line, most suggesting a sea of an indigenous nation-states that was fixed in time until the Europeans arrived. In reality, these “tribes” labeled on maps were most … Continue reading →

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Standing Rock: Court victory may be short lived

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Stephen Carr Hampton

I’ve just finished reading the 91-page ruling from US District Court Judge Boasberg. Touted as a “major victory” for the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribes, there’s still a lot to be worried about as legal proceedings continue. First, … Continue reading →

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