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Volume XXIX
Number 1
Friday, February 3, 2012
Editorial - Long Walk Back -Winter Traditions................2
NCAI Address -Intramurals..........................3
Reviewed - “Collections” Show..............4
NAILF Conference -NAIS is Department!............5
Hozhoni Plans-Alyce Spotted Bear...............6
Archaeoastronomy -Super Bowl XVIII................7
NAILF Conference Speakers, Schedule..............8
inside issuethis
Clarence Smith has successfully championed the
idea of a sweatlodge on campus.
The All Peoples’ Lodge is intended to be a place of contemplation and renewal. Students of all back-
grounds are welcome to participate in its schedule sessions. Check the All Peoples Lodge Facebook page
for details.
By Noel Altaha
FLC’s first Native sweat lodge on campus was
established with its first sweat on October 6, 2011.
According to the Director of the Leadership Center,
Mark Mastalski, All People’s Lodge is the first RSO
(Registered Student Organization) to have sweat
lodge on campus in the college’s history.
The first sweat with a visitor, Dr. Elm. Clarence
Smith, a senior majoring in International Business,
and International Political Economy, created the RSO
and was interviewed the week by the Intertribal
News. When asked the reason for the name “All
Peoples Lodge,” Smith stated, “It shows the impor-
tance that all people have the opportunity to pray,
whether it is in the lodge or in the pew.”
A sweat lodge and the process is explained at the
pre-sweat meeting that’s encouraged for first-time
participants. Smith states, “We provide a safe place
to ask questions they maybe unsure to voice.”
Smith has been active in this traditional ceremo-
ny since the age of 13, when he attended his first
sweat. When asked about the meaning of the cere-
mony, he said, “This is a question that is very deep to
me; it is a way of life; I have come to a point in my
life where I have gained a perspective on what is truly
important to me and to my people. The Lodge is a
way for all of us to come together in a positive way.
The sweat is a symbolic womb of purification, and
when we come out at the end of this ceremony, we are
family, brothers and sisters,” says Smith.
The need for the Native community and the col-
lege to have a sweat lodge initiated the RSO. The
organizations, groups, individuals who have helped
and been involved include the Native American
All Peoples Lodge Graces FLC CampusCenter, the Southern Ute Tribe, and many others.
The schedule for upcoming sweats can be found
on its Face Book page, “All Peoples Lodge”.
According to the Face Book page, the last updates
included a cancellation of a two-spirit ceremony on
January 19, 2012 and a co-ed sweat on January 14,
2012.
Sweat ceremonies may consist of co-ed, men
only, women only, two-spirited, faculty, students, vis-
itors or a variety of it all, says Smith. Any informa-
tion for can be found on their All Peoples Lodge Face
Book page.
By Lloyd Padilla
The Native American Center, located on the first
floor of the Student Union Building welcomes all
native and non-native students.
“Here in the NAC, we hope to help students
make new friends and get more in touch with faculty
and staff so they feel comfortable going to them if
they encounter a problem with something” said Jim
Engle, the Native American Enrichment Advisor.
“We are open to everyone, native and non-native. We
want students to see the NAC as a comfortable friend-
ly place where they can come and enjoy themselves,
meet new people and get academic support when they
need it.”
Tyrone Tom, a senior currently studying
Psychology and working in the NAC says “We hope
students meet new people and make friendships that
last long after graduating from Fort Lewis, and also
give students the chance to learn more about the
Native American culture.”
The Center offers academic support such as
tutoring, textbook loans, calculator loans, a computer
lab and also offers academic advising. At the center
you will be opened up to information on various
social and spiritual clubs, cultural workshops and pre-
sentations.
The center hosts many events such as the ‘Elder-
in-residence program’ which will take place on
Wednesday February 15th in the Center of Southwest
Studies Lyceum room from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Alyce
Spotted Bear will be the guest speaker giving advice
and support for students on a spiritual and academic
level. She will also be appearing in classrooms
throughout the week. One on one appointments with
Alyce are available, for more information contact
James Engle at (970) 247-7292.
The NAC also sponsors the week-long Hozhoni
Days Powwow, FLC’s longest running tradition. It is
organized every year by the student club Wanbli Ota.
It takes place at the end of March and the celebration
wraps up with the crowning of Miss Hozhoni.
So stop by and enjoy a cup of coffee, enjoy a nice
chat with your peers and relax.
Intertribal NewsReturns to Publication with this issue
Our Last Issue was on April 26, 2010.
Since then, new technologies have
become available!
Watch for new formats - the Intertribal News will
appear ONLINE every two weeks during this
Winter term!
The Native American Center -
Where all People
are Welcome
February 3, 2012 Intertribal News Page 2
The Intertribal News welcomes the comments of its readers. If you would like to express your opinions,
please write us a letter. All letters must include the name and contact information of the author. Letters
may be edited for length and journalistic concerns.
IN Student Editorial
EditorsNoel Altaha Ryan Desautel
Zach Hooper DJ Seeds
Taryn Yuzos
ReportersKyle Arnold Tina Billie
Sharilyn Browning Lloyd Padilla
Sunshine Perry
Now on the Web at:
http://nac.fortlewis.edu/intertribal_newsletter/
www/index.html
Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Rick Wheelock
The FLC Intertribal News is a publication of
Fort Lewis College students. Opinions expressed
herein are not necessarily those of the Native
American Center or of the College. The Intertribal
News extends its special thanks to the John and
Sophie Ottens Foundation, FLC Student Services, the
Native American Center and the Department of SW
Studies and American Indian Studies for their
generous support.
Any donation which would help us with our
production costs is greatly appreciated! Please
contact Dr. Rick Wheelock if you would like to make
a donation or send your contribution
INTERTRIBALNEWSA FORT LEWIS COLLEGE STUDENT PUBLICATION
Welcome to the Witner, 2012 Intertribal News! This term’s student staff are, standing, Lloyd Padilla, DJ
Seeds, Kyle Arnold and Zach Hooper. Seated are Ryan Desautel, Taryn Yuzos, Sunshine Perry, Noel
Altaha and Tina Billie. We hope you enjoy our new digital version of the Intertribal News.
Sen. Cole’s Comment: “The Long Walk Back...”
By Taryn Yuzos
Specific economic changes- this was the main
topic of discussion of Jefferson Keel’s State of Indian
Nations Address on January 26th.
How could the NCAI provide a plan for better
governments, budgets, health care and schools?
President Keel of the NCAI and Congressman Cole,
Representative of Oklahoma, acknowledge the Indian
population as, “the oldest, most diverse part of
America”, yet many tribes have the worst living con-
ditions than the poorest neighborhoods of the United
States. Cole summarized, “Americans should see
some of the hardships Indians face…”
President Keel of NCAI called on all presidential
candidates to include the Native Americans in their
campaigns and, to really hit home, he incorporated
the history of Indians at the ballot boxes in the 1940’s.
He emphasized that during WWII, Indian men and
women were accepted on the battlefield, but on their
return home to the states, they were not given that
same respect. There are currently 24,000 Native
American men and women serving in the military of
this great nation. In my opinion, it is like telling them
we do not respect nor recognize their duty to the U.S.
and therefore give them no voice in electing a leader.
Tribes are sovereign nations, and need to be
treated as such. Too many times tribal consultation
and consent is overlooked. Congressman Cole of
Oklahoma advocated the extension of tribal authority
generally, saying such a move would allow tribes
greater flexibility in dealing with their diverse condi-
tions.
In his 2008 Campaign, President Obama said,
“What matters far more than words are actions to
match those words.” These issues the NCAI has
brought to light are a prime solution and example of
our President’s own words. Mr. Keel and Mr. Cole are
advocating for action from the government to aid in a
potentially brighter, more prosperous society for the
Indian Country. I believe that these items that were
highlighted all help in continuing our existence as a
people. Tribal governments retain the language,
beliefs that are timeless in their traditions, history,
and the retention of their identity and sovereignty.
These officials seem to voice what many Indian peo-
ple have called, for years!
This national address included strong political,
historical, innovative statements, but none could
exceed Congressman Cole’s point that, “The scope of
our challenge is historical and monumental…the first
Americans are still, after 230 years…the last
Americans…It is a National disgrace and a national
challenge…but maybe we are on the long walk
back...”
I ask you, what could offer more reassurance,
hope, and trust than the knowledge of our own Native
peoples fighting for Indian Country’s rights, OUR
rights?
To learn more or watch the video about the State
of Indian Nations address; please log on to ncai.org.
Tom Cole, R-OK, delivered part of the
Congressional Response to the NCAI “State of the
Indian Nations” Address January 26th.
Winter TraditionsBy Kyle Arnold
There are many winter traditions amongst
indigenous peoples; the traditions vary from region to
region but usually the games are very similar.
For instance there are many winter games played
during the winter season. The Navajo people still play
shoe games and string games to pass the long winter
days.
During the winter months many stories where
told and in some tribes like the Cheyenne, winter
counts were taken down as part of the tribes historical
events.
Many games and traditions went on during win-
ter, like the Haudenosaunee snow snake game, which
is still a very popular game played to this day. In fact,
the Ganondagan Native American Winter Games will
be held this February in New York State.
This event consists of traditional games like dog
sledding, snow shoeing, snake game, storytelling and
a lot of good Native foods. You can find out about the
Ganondagan Native American Winter Games, go to
this site:
http://www.ganondagan.org/WinterGames.html
February 3, 2012 Intertribal News Page 3
Jefferson Keel, Chickasaw, is president of the National Congress of American Indians. He delivered an
inspirational January 26th “State of Indian Nations” address this year.
NCAI State of the Indian Nations Address -
Keel Offers a Vision for “Our America”By Taryn Yuzos
On Thursday, January 26, the president of the
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) gave
its 10th Annual State of Indian Nations Address: “A
Vision for ‘Our America’”. As a retired U.S. Army
officer, Lieutenant Governor of the Chickasaw
Nation and President of the NCAI, Jefferson Keel,
was the man to present the main concerns of Indian
Country.
Among his comments Keel highlighted the
importance and impact Native Americans can have in
the National elections. This significant force Native
peoples have is due to amassing 5 million tribal mem-
bers across 566 nations. It is no surprise that Keel and
other supporters are striving for the highest Native
vote ever in the 2012 election. The Indian population
and tribal consultation have been routinely over-
looked, and as Pres. Keel says, “this must not stand.”
The NCAI has derived a plan known as the FY
2013 Indian Country Budget Request. This is an
effort to create a better future for tribes and a more
stable nation-to-nation relationship. The proposal
allows investing in the vision for our America, stabi-
lizing the Indian budget, creating reliable, safe,
domestic energy, building 21st education systems and
modernizing infrastructure. Lastly, it will fund imple-
mentation of critical legislation such as the Tribal
Law and Order Act and Indian Health Care
Improvement Act. This request emphasizes changes
in policy but most importantly, it does not request
major increases in federal spending.
The congressional response, given by
Republican Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma,
strongly advocated that fewer priorities are higher
than trust relationships with individual Indian
Nations. Cole accented the bipartisan relationship and
its critical vitality to Indian country. Every Indian
ought to know, “Self-reliance, self-progress and self-
determination,” said Cole, pointing out that tribes
cannot simply wait on the government. In keeping
with the importance of bipartisan support the chair of
the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Democrat
Senator Daniel Kahikina Akaka, spoke with emphasis
on current bills that would provide federal recogni-
tion of Native Hawaiians.
Aside from assertively creating awareness of the
Budget plan, the President of NCAI included infor-
mation of other Acts that affect Native communities.
The Harth Act, Violence against Women Act, Native
Class Act and, in keeping with the main topic of the
address, the Budget Control Act. In his conclusion,
Keel advocated the relationship between nations say-
ing, “Our nations must stand together…so that our
nations thrive today and forever!”
The video is still available for viewing, to see the
story in its entirety; please log on to ncai.org.
By DJ Seeds
As we proceed into the year 2012, what better
way to become fit and have fun than by participating
in an intramural sport? You don’t happen to play any
sports? Well there is something for everyone to
actively engage in either competitively or just for fun
ranging from: soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate
frisbee, kickball, dodgeball, yard game olympics,
cornhole tournament, and the always exciting insom-
niac games!
“Not only is it a way to relieve stress, but it also
allows you to meet some cool people in the process. I
would say it builds confidence as well even if you
aren’t competing to win at all costs,” says Austin
Davis, a junior, who participated for the first time in
Fort Lewis College intramurals recently and has
claimed to continue to do so.
Another student, Ryan Baldwin, a junior who
actively participates in intramural soccer and basket-
ball, as well as refereeing games describes the intra-
mural experience as a good one, “Playing is a lot of
fun. I feel like there is good competition for the most
part and the application part to play is easy as well
which is nice. Also being a ref is exciting and the peo-
ple that organize FLC intramurals and run the event
treat their refs and employees very well.”
To view deadlines and register, go to
imleagues.com and pick the sport and team you wish
to participate in. Most of the events carry on through-
out February and March as seasonal, however the
insomniac games and cornhole tournament are limit-
ed to only one or two days so be sure to sign up as
soon as possible.
The Student Life Center will be home to nearly
all of the sports so even if you just want to check it
out before you decide to play or not, bring your stu-
dent ID card and come watch a game or two usually
after 6 pm on any night of the week!
FLC Intramurals
are a Good Cure for
Winter’s Blahs
The ball is in your court! FLC’s intramural pro-
gram and the Student Life Center offer action for
students - you can sign up for teams or just work
out. We’ll see you in the SLC! Another way to stay involved is to participate in the many cultural activities on campus. Here’s a 2009 photo.
February 3, 2012Intertribal NewsPage 4
By Zach Hooper
At first the art exhibit in the Art Department
looks like a garage sale with all the miscellaneous
items; piles of power transformers, Barbie dolls, dol-
lies, and other stuff. The walls are covered by a rain-
bow of ties, adding color to the exhibit. But unlike a
garage sale, all the items here are labeled and have a
story to them.
The Fort Lewis College Art Department has a
very interesting collection in the art gallery. As a mat-
ter of fact, this is literally the name of the exhibit:
Collections. The pieces are from faculty members’
personal collection from Barbie dolls to ties and
corkscrews to engraved gourds.
After seeing their collection, I started thinking
about the things I collect; pogs, trading cards, rocks,
and glass bottles. So why do we collect things? Is
there a danger in the accumulation of things?
Sometimes collecting items is another way of
remembering a significant event or person in our life.
Dr. Carol Smith’s collection reflects her interest in the
history behind Barbie dolls. “I enjoyed the memories
of playing Barbies,” according to Smith’s collection
placard, “But the dolls raised interesting questions
about Barbie’s historical context that I found very
interesting.”
Indeed, there are history and memories in the
things I collect, too. I remember the first pack of
Yugioh and Pokémon cards I bought. I have memo-
ries of how kids in elementary school used to duel,
trade, and even steal cards. My interests in trading
cards are the graphic art and manufacturing process;
the amount of work to produce a piece of paper with
a picture is astonishing. And I still collect cards.
Collecting has its value but sometimes it can be
devastating to our social life. We can see what exces-
sive collecting can do to people in TLC’s TV series
Hoarders: Buried Alive. Excessive collection can
become a drug; an addiction that hoarders and collec-
tors alike can’t break away from. I asked Hillary
Raab, art gallery staff member, if there’s a difference
between healthy and excessive collecting. “That’s a
good question,” according to Raab, “If you don’t treat
the items that you collected properly, then that can be
hoarding because most collectors want to keep their
items as well preserved as possible.”
With that in mind, I think my collecting as well
as the faculty’s collection is healthy, or natural, if we
can recognize the significance and consequences of
collecting. It also allows people to express themselves
in the things they collect. According to Raab, the
exhibit gives students an “interesting look into the
lives of faculty and administration at FLC.”
The exhibit certainly gave me a new perspective
on collecting and that it is part of the human nature
regardless of age, student or teacher, or the items col-
lected.
The art gallery is open to all students from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday to Fridays) but hurry up this
exhibit won’t last for upcoming exhibits.
The current exhibit in the FLC Art Building’s Gallery features the personal collections of some of FLC’s
community. It provides an artistic presentation of the very human processes of collecting memorabilia.
Here’s your chance to consider the way we all seem to accrete “priceless” items in a way we sometimes
have difficulty explaining!
FLC Art Gallery Review -
“Collections”: When
Should we Call it
Hoarding?
OK - so a collection of ties may not be compelling to you - but the exhibit of the collection makes quite a
statement! Maybe this display will inspire you to try one on...
You knew it would happen - Barbie is a long time “popular culture” favorite. She’s bigger than life.....
February 3, 2012 Intertribal News Page 5
By Ryan Desautel
In the late 1960’s, student protest at UC
Berkeley, San Francisco State, and University of
Minnesota were the beginnings of Native American
and Indigenous Studies.
They protested because the students wanted pro-
grams that focused on Native American and
Indigenous social justice. Fort Lewis College, for the
current status of the program, begins more than a
decade ago.
According to Dr. Richard Wheelock’s timeline , there
are some important events the NAIS program
endured. Back in March, 2000 a Task Force was
assembled to create what was then called the
American Indian Studies Program, which eventually
became our current Native American and Indigenous
Studies Department at Fort Lewis College.
This date in itself indicates the commitment of
time and effort individuals have contributed.
To VERY briefly summarize FLC NAIS history
post 2000…
-Fall 2006 - a NAIS advisory board is created.
The current advisory board consists of tribal repre-
sentatives, student and alumni reps, faculty members
(including Carey Vicenti, Sociology; Dr. Kathy Fine-
Dare, Anthropology who, along with Dr. Wheelock,
have been involved since the beginning in 2000.), the
CSWS Library, NAC, and Student Services. Since
the inception of the board to at least December 2011,
it has met every Fall and Winter semester.
Again that proves the commitment of many people to
the creation of NAIS.
-Fall 2007 - the name of the major/minor
changes from AIS to Native American and
Indigenous Studies.
May 2009,’10,’11 - the first, second, and third
annual Native American and Indigenous Studies
Association Conferences are held in the Twin Cities
of Minnesota, at Tucson and in Sacramento.
Attending each are several FLC faculty, staff, or advi-
sory board members. One student, Asa Washines,
presented his research at the Tucson conference.
FLC’s NAIS representatives have presented panel
sessions in two of those conferences.
Fall 2011 - NAIS is declared a Department of the
college in the Arts, Humanities and Social Science
School. Dr. Majel Boxer becomes its first chair.
When speaking with Dr. Boxer about where the
program is currently, she says has a positive outlook
about the development and opportunity the field of
study provides.
The program continues to grow and the number of
NAIS majors has been sustained while FLC has had
a decline overall student enrollment.
Also non-majors are getting involved, which
helps NAIS to embed itself in the Liberal Arts
Program, Dr. Boxer notes.
To describe NAIS, Dr. Boxer uses words like,
self-determination, tribal collaboration, “domestic
dependent peoples examination of trust relation-
ships”, and the challenge of cultural knowledge
understood in a way that is respectful of intellectual
sovereignty.
What careers could one pursue in the field of
Native American and Indigenous Studies? Dr. Boxer
mentions working with museums, tribal government
or going into a graduate studies program or law
school among the long list of possibilities.
The NAIS program at FLC is doing well. Since
it is a relatively young field it will take time to pro-
duce more students with an NAIS degree into the pro-
fessional world. Once that impact can be analyzed
further it may provide proof of the benefits of obtain-
ing a degree in Native American and Indigenous
Studies.
For more information on NAIS at FLC, visit the
department’s website at:
http://www.fortlewis.edu/nais/home.aspx
FLC’s Native American and Indigenous
Studies Achieves Department Status
By Tina Billie
The Native American and Leadership
Conference, scheduled for February 16, is meant to
foster an understanding of indigenous leadership and
education. This aim, as explained by Dawn Murphy
of the NAILF Steering Committee, will hopefully
attract students from Fort Lewis, local Durango
schools and San Juan College, and perhaps even the
general public.
The daylong event will be held in the upstairs
conference room of the SUB at FLC, in Durango, CO.
“This event is for the benefit of everyone interested in
attending and not restricted to only Native people”
said Murphy.
FLC professors involved with the leadership
conference are, Majel Boxer Ph.D., Esther Belin, and
Carey Vicenti, J.D. who will serve as panel co-mod-
erators, and Rick Wheelock, Ph.D., will be the con-
ference keynote speaker. The professors have also
served as advisors to the NAILF committee in their
organizing efforts for the scheduled event.
According to the NAILF Conference schedule,
the forums will discuss three main points which are:
A Historical Perspective Chronicling Indigenous
Peoples Shared Experience with Colonialism and
Western Education, Challenges of Indigenous
Teachings in the Modern World, and For the 7th
Generation: the Future of Indigenous Ed. An array of
topics integral to the overarching themes include:
assimilation policies, boarding schools, language
deprivation, cultural dissonance, challenges faced by
indigenous communities in education systems in
modern times, and current efforts, leadership, and
models that work towards reviving, sustaining, and
advancing indigenous languages, cultures, and schol-
arship.
Honorary guests and presenters will travel to
Durango from Denver, AZ, NM, and OKL, for the
NAILF conference. The nine speakers are: Dr.
Henrietta Mann, Ph.D., Cheyenne, President of the
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribal College; Dr. Maria
Williams, Ph.D.,Tlingit, Associate Professor of Music
and N.A.Studies at UNM; Timothy Begaye, Ph.D.,
Dine, Education Policy Consultant to the Navajo
Nation Dept. of Ed. in Window Rock, AZ; Dr. Greg
Cajete, Ph.D., Santa Clara Pueblo, N.A. Studies Chair
at UNM; Mr. Richard Williams, Oglala Sioux,
President and CEO of the American Indian College
Fund.
The NAILF steering committee would like to
recognize participants of the intended NAILF confer-
ence. They include FLC faculty members, honorary
guests and presenters, volunteers, the NAC, as well as
various FLC academic departments, and many others,
whose contributing support and dedication are very
much appreciated.
The forum will provide an opportunity for all to
engage contemporary indigenous concerns regarding
indigenous leadership and education. The occasion is
sure to be both interesting as well as revealing for all
who participate.
Most of the members of the Native American and Indigenous Studies Advisory Board at the time paused
during the March 30, 2009 meeting for this photo. They and those who served on the board more recent-
ly, deserve much of the credit for creating the NAIS program, now an academic department at FLC.
Among those pictured are tribal representatives and FLC faculty and staff. Alumni and Student repre-
sentatives were also a part of the dynamic mix. Front and center is Dr. Majel Boxer, new chair of the
NAIS Department and, on her left, Elayne Silversmith, chair of the Advisory Board. Retiring NAIS coor-
dinator, Dr. Rick Wheelock, is in the back, left of the photo. Thanks to all for a job well begun!
NAILF Conference
Aims to Inspire
Dialogue
February 3, 2012Intertribal NewsPage 6
By Sunshine PerryWanbli Ota will be hosting their 48th annual
Hozhoni Days powwow and pageant coming at the
end of March. Each year Hozhoni Days has been
known to attract nearly 5000 participants, spectators
and vendors from the United States as well as from
Canada, making it one of Fort Lewis College’s
biggest events. Myra Britton, the administrative assis-
tant of the Native American Center states, “It’s an
experience of a lifetime!”
The week after Spring Break will be the jump
start of the Hozhoni Days events. There will be at
least two featured speakers. The week of March 25th
is when the Miss Hozhoni Days pageant will begin,
with the contestants participating in tasks given by
the committee and doing all that needs to be done to
become the 2012-2013 Miss Hozhoni.
The powwow begins on Friday March 30 and
continues through Saturday March 31st. All events
are open to the public.
Any students interested in finding out more
information or obtaining an application for the pag-
eant can email the current Miss Hozhoni, Tawnie
Knight, at [email protected], those should
be available within the coming weeks.
The Hozhoni Days events have been a tradition
of Fort Lewis College for countless years and this
year is no different. Wanbli Ota is asking anyone who
would like to be involved in the planning process to
step forward and help make this event the best it can
possibly be. There will be sign-up sheets for volun-
teers one week prior to the powwow. There will also be vending positions available
with a fee of $150 for the weekend. Wanbli Ota is
asking that there be no flea market style vendors. If
there are any questions or concerns about this contact
Myra Britton in the Native American Center or at
970-247-7221.
There will be more detailed information regard-
ing the powwow in the next edition of IntertribalNews.
Planning Continues
for 48th Annual
Hozhoni Days
The 2009 Hozhoni Days Powwow grand entry continued the tradtions that began over 40 years ago at
FLC. This year’s March 30-31 event will be the culmination of a week of events, including the crowning
of the new Miss Hozhoni, 2012-2013.
The reigning 2011-2012 Miss Hozhoni is Tawnie
Knight, a member of the Ute Mountain Ute
Nation.
February 3, 2012 Intertribal News Page 7
What’s your Superbowl IQ? -
We Ask: Who Will Win Lombardi Trophy?
Photos and Text by Lloyd Padilla -
We asked FLC students who they think will
win Super Bowl XVII this Sunday.
Then, we really put them on the spot - what will
be the final score!?
Let’s see how people do on this one...
Jamal Campbell (right) - Sophomore, Exercise
Science/Sports Administration Major.
Favorite activities: Sports and playing video Games.
“I’m for the Patriots because I believe QB Tom Brady
can get past all the hoopla of the Giant D line that
dominated him last game and show why his is the top
QB in the league!”
Patriots, 35-32!
DJ Seeds (left) - Junior, Native American and
Indigenous Studies Major. Favorite activities: work-
ing out, reading, watching TV.
“I pick the Patriots - it’s fun to watch a QB as good as
Tom Brady do really well!”
Patriots, 34-28!
Molly Rogers (right)- Senior, Anthropology/Public
Health Major. Favorite activities: camping, climb-
ing, being outdoors.
“Giants! Because that’s the first team that came to
mind and because no one else picked them yet!”
Giants: 21-12!
CSWS Gallery -
Exhibit Features
ArchaeoastronomyBy DJ Seeds
In case you may not be aware, the Center of
Southwest Studies is home to very interesting muse-
um exhibits in the main hallway and additional
exhibits in the Delaney Library located directly right
down the hall. These exhibits encapsulate elements of
the Southwest and even our school’s prestigious his-
tory with both authenticity and elegance.
On February 9th, the museum will feature a new
exhibit that will be photo-based on the subject of
archaeoastronomy. Dr. John Ninneman, former Dean
of Natural & Behavioral Sciences, is the photogra-
pher responsible for the new exhibit’s vivid imagery.
What is archaeastronomy you might ask?
According to Webster’s Dictionary, it is the study of
astronomy of prehistoric or ancient cultures and is
also referred to as astroarchaeology. Wow fascinating
stuff indeed!
Also if you get the chance, say hello to the staff
whether it is Elayne Silversmith in the library or Julie
Tapley-Booth and Jeanne Brako in the office, these
wonderful folks will welcome you with open arms
and answer any questions you may have. For more
information regarding the museum, visit the Fort
Lewis webpage, ‘Library’ tab, Center of Southwest
Studies.
Archaeoastronomy takes place in the Sky! Here,
Jack Townes does the sky work while
Anthropology student Bryanna Durkee holds the
sky hook! Dr. John Ninnemann, left, is the show’s
photographer and is FLC Dean Emeritus.
CSWS Curator Jeanne Brako helps set up the
exhibit, which opens February 9th.
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NAILF Conference Speakers - Thursday, February 16, 2012The Native American and
Indigenous Leadership
Forum’s
NAILF Conference
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Registration begins at 8:00 amProgram begins at 9:00!
FLC BallroomStudent Union Building
Fort Lewis College
Intrigued by the unique topic and rarefocus on Indigenous leadership, greatminds of Indian Country and promi-
nent scholars in the field of NativeAmerican and Indigenous Studies have
enthusiastically responded to our inviation to be our honored guests!
-NAILF Steering Committee
Everyone is Invited to Attend!
Venancio Aragon, (Dine’)B.A. University of New Mexico (Anthropology) B.A.Fort Lewis College (Native American & IndigenousStudies) McNair Undergraduate Research Scholar,Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society -Research interests in developing an inclusive anddecolonized pedagogy.
