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Native Americans and Mountain Lions
On March 15, 2011 it was my honor to be interviewed by Julie West of the Mountain Lion Foundation (MLF) which is based in Sacramento, California, as part of their “ON AIR” podcast series. The topic of my interview was … Continue reading
Dr. Tom Holm to be Keynote Speaker at Sixth Vine Deloria, Jr. Indigenous Studies Symposium
July 7-9, 2011 Dr. Tom Holm will deliver the Vine Deloria, Jr. Address at the Sixth Annual Vine Deloria, Jr. Indigenous Studies Symposium to be held at Northwest Indian College, July 7-9, 2011. Dr. Holm is an enrolled member of … Continue reading
Chief Oren Lyons Speaks on Climate Change and Environmental Ethics at Northwest Indian College
Internationally known Indigenous and human rights activist and scholar, Oren Lyons, recently visited Northwest Indian College. On Wednesday evening, April 20th, Chief Lyons talked to approximately 140 people on the topic, “Indigenous Views on Climate Change: Business as Usual … Continue reading
In Memory of A. Oscar Kawagley
On Sunday, April 24, 2011, Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley left this Earth to enter the Spirit World after losing a long and painful struggle against cancer. He was 76. Few people will leave a more positive and inspiring legacy than Oscar. … Continue reading
Dr. Daniel R. Wildcat Discusses “Power and Place” at NWIC
On May 12, 2008 Dr. Daniel R. Wildcat, Professor of Native American Studies at Haskell Indian Nations University, talked to my Philosophy 140 class about the Indigenous concept of “Power and Place.” I have shown this talk to many of … Continue reading
KDUR Interview – “The Beast in the Garden”
“Making a Difference” KDUR, Fort Lewis College radio interview with Steve Pavlik on “The Beast in the Garden,” September 30, 2009 Audio – “The Beast in the Garden” Interview
Updates on the Story of Macho B and Jaguar Conservation
Since first publishing the story of Macho B on this blog, several important events have taken place. On January 22nd, the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of the Interior announced the findings of the investigation into the death of … Continue reading
Announcing the Fifth Annual Vine Deloria, Jr. Indigenous Studies Symposium
Hosted by Northwest Indian College Bellingham, Washington – July 8, 9, 10, 2010 The purpose of this symposium is to bring together Native and non-native scholars and tribal elders who are interested in honoring the life and work of our … Continue reading
Who is the Beast?
Perspectives on Mountain Lions and Mankind Severed heads of 11 mountain lions among 24 killed by Animal Damage Control on December 1988-May 1989 in the Coronado National Forest, Galiuro Mountains, Arizona. These lions were killed to protect livestock grazing on … Continue reading
Fourth Annual Vine Deloria, Jr. Indigenous Studies Symposium
The Fourth Annual Vine Deloria, Jr. Indigenous Studies Symposium will be held on July 9-11th at Northwest Indian College. For more information on this event, including pictures from previous symposiums as well as my tribute to Vine, please click on the link … Continue reading