SAME SEX MARRIAGE APPROVED BY SUQUAMISH TRIBE

THIS IS GREAT FOR US LGBT / 2 SPIRIT NATIVES.....Now if we can get all the tribes to remember our ROLE AND PLACE AMONGST OUR TRIBES..

Suquamish Legalize Same-Sex Marriage:
One voice is all it took to get the Suquamish Tribe of Washington to legalize same-sex marriage on its reservation. There were no lawsuits, no ballot measures, just a resounding yes vote by the tribal council. The law simply states that at least one person who applies for a same-sex marriage must be a tribal member. Analysts say this is an important act for tribal self-determination. Will legalizing same-sex marriage by the Suquamish have other tribes across the country following suit?
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Monday, August 22, 2011: ~ Suquamish Legalize Same-Sex Marriage:
One voice is all it took to get the Suquamish Tribe of Washington to legalize same-sex marriage on its reservation. There were no lawsuits, no ballot measures, just a resounding yes vote by the tribal council. The law simply states that at least one person who applies for a same-sex marriage must be a tribal member. Analysts say this is an important act for tribal self-determination. Will legalizing same-sex marriage by the Suquamish have other tribes across the country following suit? Guests include same-sex marriage advocate Heather Purser (Suquamish).

Tuesday, August 23, 2011: ~ How's Your Cholesterol?:
Cholesterol is utilized by our bodies to keep us healthy. You've probably
heard of "good" cholesterol and "bad" cholesterol. The good cholesterol (HDL) helps keep the bad cholesterol (LDL) from clogging our arteries. Clogged arteries can lead to coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke. A healthy cholesterol count depends on many factors and varies within individuals. How do you increase your good cholesterol and reduce your bad cholesterol? Our guest is Dr. Lyle Ignace (Coeur D'Alene/Menominee) Director/IHS Improving Patient Care Program.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011: ~ Scientific Research on Tribal Lands:
Native students attending tribal colleges are finding that scientific research they conduct on tribal lands is beneficial to their reservation communities. Student research can inform tribal members of health dangers within their lands and how to make improvements that can benefit the entire reservation. How is the tribal college system ramping up efforts to conduct more research? Should more tribes be
willing to open its borders - and minds - and allow students to conduct scientific research on their lands? Guests include Daniel Wildcat (Yuchi/Muscogee) Professor/Haskell Indian Nations University.

Thursday, August 25, 2011: ~ Why Does Art Matter?:
We are taking it to the streets at this year's Santa Fe Indian Market and testing some of the current waves in the sea of Native art to ask the question, "why does art matter?" How are today's perceptions and opinions of Native art shaping the value of the creations being pumped out of Native America? How will the challenges within both the supply and demand ends of the Native art industry shape the future? What all does Native America really have vested in the Native art arena? If there is no art, can there truly be Native culture? Open Lines.

Friday, August 26, 2011: ~ Our Images Overseas (Revisited):
Earlier this month we opened up our talking circle to Eamon Keane, a member of
Ireland's top show band called "The Indians". For decades the stage has served as this band's vehicle for playing Indian. We peered into Keane's world and heard his position as to why he feels the use of Native American imagery in the band's act is warranted. And we got a taste of how Native images and stereotypes are displayed overseas. We are revisiting this topic to get more of your reaction. Do you find this Irish band playing Indians annoying or not? Open lines.


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