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Monthly Archives: August 2012

You Wanted to Know: Where are the “Real” Indians?

By Andrew Bentley | Published: August 28, 2012

Another topic discussed from the Anton Treuer book “Everything You Wanted to Know about Indians But Were Afraid to Ask”.

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“Indian giver”

By Andrew Bentley | Published: August 24, 2012

Use of the phrase “Indian giver” and how misunderstood it is by society, in meaning and stereotypical impact.

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School Supplies for Kids in Need

By Kelly Gibson | Published: August 21, 2012

National Relief Charities thanks Merck, Phoenix Suns, Sky City Casino, Kids in Need, LDS Humanitarian Services, International Aid, and Matthew:25 for donating school supplies for American Indian kids.

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Native Vote: The People Speak

By Helen Oliff | Published: August 17, 2012

Importance of the Native American vote. Features two videos on Elders and tribal members saying why the Native vote counts.

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Not a “Reel Injun”

By Andrew Bentley | Published: August 14, 2012
DVD cover. Copyright Lorber Films/Domino Films. All rights reserved.

A documentary called Reel Injun examines the effect that the movies have had in shaping the image of the Native American people.

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Native American Blogger Andrew Bentley

By Helen Oliff | Published: August 10, 2012

We have great news for all of our readers: A guest blogger will be joining us!! His name is Andrew Bentley and he’s an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (the largest tribe east of the Mississippi.) Andrew is also a VISTA volunteer by trade. National Relief Charities is fortunate to have Andrew in our service. I’ve had [...]

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Reservation Series: San Carlos Apache

By Helen Oliff | Published: August 7, 2012

Facts and History of the San Carlos Apache Reservation.

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