Author Archives: thestatuskwo

Magic

Tonight I was spinning fire poi with some of my friends and found myself in a conversation about magic. Part of the reason my friend loves the circus arts is because when they’re done well the performance becomes magical and … Continue reading

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A School Full of Rich White Kids

Today for afternoon class, we spoke to students from the Native American Student Union about issues that Natives and minorities face on campus, CC’s attitude towards such issues, and all sorts of Native and race related issues.  At some point … Continue reading

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Mitakuye Oyasin

Ever since I’ve been back from Pine Ridge I have been frequently asked to describe my experience and what I’ve learned.  It’s difficult for me to verbalize all of the intangible and, in my experience, incommunicable events that took place.  … Continue reading

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