By BREE BAKER
Sho-Ban News
POCATELLO — On the morning of October 14, participants gathered in front of the Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center where Fort Hall Business Council Chairman Lee Juan Tyler Tendoy welcomed everyone to Idaho State University (ISU) Indigenous Peoples Day.
While waiting for the sun to rise he talked about his academic journey at ISU, while attending he wanted to become an educator. He later decided to return to work at FMC, but eventually come back to ISU and graduated in 2003. He noticed Dr. La Nada WarJack in the crowd and mentioned how he often saw her around campus. Soon after the sunrise ceremony prayers for all were said and two songs were sung, Nelson Racehorse and Neil Thomas assisted with the ceremony and singing. (cont.)
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By ROSELYNN YAZZIE
Sho-Ban News
IDAHO FALLS — Billy Mills, the first Native American and winner from the United States to win an Olympic Gold Medal in the 10,000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, was the keynote speaker at the Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference on October 9.
In 1965, he set seven American Records and one world record. He was number three in the world in the 10,000-meter run. (cont.)
FORT HALL — The Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes stands in support of the Nez Perce Tribe’s October 7 statement titled “We Are All From Here,” and echoes the call for unity and respect across the region.
“We find the comments made toward the Nez Perce Tribal member at a recent candidate forum unacceptable, hurtful, and contrary to the values of inclusion and respect that should guide our communities,” according to a FHBC statement. (cont.)
By LORI ANN EDMO
Sho-Ban News
POCATELLO — Native educator Johanna Jones topic at Idaho State University’s Indigenous Peoples Day October 14 was “1924-2024 100 Years of Indian Citizenship: Reflect & Reclaim” where she asked how many in the audience knew it had been 100 years since Native people were granted citizenship in the U.S.?
Few raised their hands noting the media never acknowledged it, but the 100 years of the winter Olympics was acknowledged and probably the 100 years the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade has been existence will be noted. (cont.)
By BREE BAKER
Sho-Ban News
POCATELLO – Daniel Spaulding, enrolled Nimiipuu/ Nez Perce tribal member, led the workshop “Reclaiming Our Stories: Indigenous Radio and Representation” October 14 at Idaho State University’s Indigenous Peoples Day event.
“As we gather today on traditional Shoshone-Bannock lands, let us remember the responsibility that we carry, every time we speak we are speaking for the generation that came before us and those that are yet to come. Let us continue to reclaim our stories, share them boldly, and to make sure they are heard, not just today but every day.” It’s an honor to share a space with you all today as we come together on Indigenous Peoples Day, to reflect on who we are, where we come from, and where we are heading.” Spaulding said. (cont.)