Published on 24 February at Indian Country Today Media Network, it’s based on observations from myself and my son when visiting the “native inspired” event called the “Winter Pow-wow 2014” that took place in Berlin, Germany just over a week earlier. As usual, there are hobbyists who take offense to any critique of their activities, […]
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Native Misrepresentation in Film
Natives may always find debatable whether non-native actors should be cast for roles depicting natives, particularly when experienced Native American actors are available. It doesn’t matter if it’s in an action comedy with Johnny Depp as Tonto, or a drama such as “Jimmy P.” where Puerto Rican American Benecio Del Toro starred as a Blackfoot […]
Poem: Her Children
Her Children When you were the little boy in the white dress scattered with lilacs, which was no different than your pirate costume with the fake mustache, You pretended to faint when the young man from your favorite story appeared at the height of our field with the brilliance of the sun at […]
2013 in One Word? Unbelievable!
Not unbelievable in the sense of the word many people might quickly assume, “incredible” in a positive way or simply “surprising”, but one of the literal meanings: ” so great or extreme as to be difficult to believe; extraordinary.” My 2013 was extraordinary in the extremes of life and living that occurred, but perhaps not […]
A Far Cut Above the Average “Corner Kniepe”: Martinique Restaurant & Bar
Berlin has traditionally been known for its many restaurants, bars, and cafès, among other things, but in this modern age of intense gentrification and money demanding change in some areas, Martinique Restaurant & Bar is actively resisting that trend. Where historical neighborhoods are losing their souls and hearts with the huge influx of people arriving […]
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