So, I’ve not posted in a while. I know that some folks got really interested in the Postcards from Indian Country Project. This was really exciting to see. It was exciting enough, that I am now working on turning the concept of the Postcards from Indian Country project into a book. That’s right, a publishingContinue reading “Catching up”
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Thoughts on the Passing of Chickasaw Nation Ambassador Charles Blackwell
There have been just too many passing’s of late in Indian Country. I am reminded of how I felt when Vine Deloria and Wilma Mankiller walked on. Who will take up the mantle for these Native elders that served our communities and the nation so well? I was recently saddened to learn of Senator Inouye’sContinue reading “Thoughts on the Passing of Chickasaw Nation Ambassador Charles Blackwell”
Going “Home” to Chickasaw
I love working in Indian Country, but nothing feels like working in Chickasaw Country. Last week, I was invited to Ada, Oklahoma to speak in the Chickasaw Clemente Course at East Central University on Crossing the Digital and Media Divide in Indian Country. This is one of my areas of specialty and I’ve spoken allContinue reading “Going “Home” to Chickasaw”
FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR MARCH 3RD OPEN MEETING
NEWS Federal Communications Commission 445 12th Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20554 This is an unofficial announcement of Commission action. Release of the full text of a Commission order constitutes official action. See MCI v. FCC. 515 F 2d 385 (D.C. Circ 1974). News Media Information 202 / 418-0500 Internet: http://www.fcc.gov TTY: 1-888-835-5322 FOR IMMEDIATEContinue reading “FCC ANNOUNCES TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR MARCH 3RD OPEN MEETING”
President Obama Details Plan to Win the Future through Expanded Wireless Access
The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release February 10, 2011 President Obama Details Plan to Win the Future through Expanded Wireless Access Initiative expands wireless coverage to 98% of Americans, reduces deficit by nearly $10 billion, invests in nationwide public safety network WASHINGTON—President Barack Obama will today detail his plan toContinue reading “President Obama Details Plan to Win the Future through Expanded Wireless Access”
Native Nations Day at the FCC
On Thursday, March 3, 2011, in conjunction with the National Congress of American Indians Executive Council Winter Session, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will host “Native Nations Day” at the FCC headquarters in Washington, D.C. This day’s events will focus directly on the issues of Tribal Nations and Native Communities. The all-day event will consistContinue reading “Native Nations Day at the FCC”
Leaders Convene to Help Communities Assess Needs for Public Access Technology Responds to Recommendations of the National Broadband Plan
Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services is pleased to announce the selection of the Digital Inclusion Working Group. The working group will meet January 24-26 in Washington, DC and assist in the development of a Framework for Digitally-Inclusive Communities that can be used by local communities to assess their complex needs for publicContinue reading “Leaders Convene to Help Communities Assess Needs for Public Access Technology Responds to Recommendations of the National Broadband Plan”
Dept. of Interior Releases Draft Consultation Policy to Tribal Leaders
Date: January 14, 2011 Contact: Kendra Barkoff (DOI) 202-208-6416 Paul Tsosie (AS-IA) 202-208-7163 Secretary Salazar, Assistant Secretary Echo Hawk Submit Draft Consultation Policy to Tribal Leaders Framework Provides Greater Role for Tribes in Federal Decisions Affecting Indian Country WASHINGTON, D.C. — Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Assistant Secretary- Indian Affairs Larry Echo HawkContinue reading “Dept. of Interior Releases Draft Consultation Policy to Tribal Leaders”
GAO Report on Federal Agencies’ Non-Compliance With NAGPRA, Recommendations for the Obama Administration Among Topics at Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Meeting
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gao-report-on-federal-agencies-non-compliance-with-nagpra-recommendations-for-the-obama-administration-among-topics-at-tribal-historic-preservation-officers-meeting-99925414.html WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Nearly two decades after the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was passed federal auditors say the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service and other key federal agencies that all have significant collections of Native American remains and cultural objects haveContinue reading “GAO Report on Federal Agencies’ Non-Compliance With NAGPRA, Recommendations for the Obama Administration Among Topics at Tribal Historic Preservation Officers Meeting”
FCC EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS OF TRIBAL REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON FCC-NATIVE NATIONS BROADBAND TASK FORCE
Revised Deadline: August 20, 2010 On June 2, 2010, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC” or “Commission”) released a Public Notice seeking nominations of Tribal representatives to serve on the FCC-Native Nations Broadband Task Force (“Task Force”).1 The Public Notice requested that nominations be submitted by July 15, 2010.2 The Commission has determined that a shortContinue reading “FCC EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS OF TRIBAL REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON FCC-NATIVE NATIONS BROADBAND TASK FORCE”
Traci L. Morris 