Maintaining traditional Native American values in a modern world
Universe reporter, Winter 2018
Many Native Americans find themselves between two worlds and find difficulty navigating through both. Using technology is a positive because it provides the opportunity to preserve the Native American teachings and languages.
“You can succeed because of your native inheritance,” said Michalyn Steele. “That means you can do hard things and you had ancestors who overcame obstacles so you could be here, to achieve happiness and be a servant to future generations.”
Opponents of Keystone XL Pipeline watch legal developments; happy construction on hold
Universe reporter, Fall 2018
The Keystone XL oil pipeline’s proposed route in U.S. territory would run from Morgan, Montana, to Steele City, Nebraska — a total of 875 miles. TransCanada sent the first application for a presidential permit on Sept. 19, 2008. The Indigenous Environmental Network (IEN) and North Coast Rivers Alliance (NCRA) have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s approval for the permit.