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Posted by circlefiveranch on Nov 17 2008 3:04PM
In Article: songs/music

Sounds good. I would take a copy of all the one's he has recorded. I had one i got from a buddy but someone made off with it. Let me know anything else


thanks again

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Posted by fossil on Nov 17 2008 1:58PM
In Article: songs/music
We are headed to Montana in a month or so.I will see Wade at my buddies house,I'll ask him if there is a way to let you guys know how to buy his music.He is a very private guy and permission would have to be from Wade.(I hope you understand)...The last house party out there he played for us,but his shoulder and arm is really kicking his butt now(surgery on the way).Wade has another CD out too,its with his son.Recordings together before his sons death............I have his cell number,if he says ok,I'll publish it out to you all.As for my profile,I thought there was an email addy on it,I'll check that out.......... Reply...


Posted by circlefiveranch on Nov 17 2008 12:57PM
In Article: songs/music

Hey fossil.


I am a big fan of Wade's music...do you think you could get me some info about gettin some of his music


 


Thanks

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Posted by prairie fire on Nov 15 2008 9:26AM
In Article: New Town schools forcing all kids to learn Hidatsa
If ya'd all stayed pure in tribal blood ya wouldnt be all complaining about HOw come YOU canna speak....stop mixing!
Indian schools should learn each states Indian tribes language...arik,to sioux to cree and so on and so forth..
and if the whites dont wanna learn then learn them frog/french..lol  or norweigen!...or ole german!  even jewish..
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Posted by beservice on Nov 13 2008 11:16AM
In Article: New Town schools forcing all kids to learn Hidatsa
"Forcing" is exactly the correct term for what they are doing.  If there is no other option for a foreign language.  They made it mandatory to have this class.  It isn't an elective.  How is this NOT "forcing". 

I am 100% in support of them teaching Hidatsa to those that want to learn it. 

However, Not all students want to learn it.

And Not all parents want their kids learning this particular language.

We, as parents should have been contacted about this kind of change to the school ciriculum.

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Posted by Tribesgrl08 on Nov 12 2008 12:27AM
In Article: New Town schools forcing all kids to learn Hidatsa

I particularly don't think using the word "force" is the correct term to decsrcibe when having the Hidatsa language incorporated into the curriculum at the schools on the Fort Berthold Reservation.  Doesn't it make sense, in order to honor the language and culture of the peoples who's reservation it belongs to, and simply have a class to acknowledging that?  Of course it's not French or Spanish but I think thats the appeal.  It's local, it's Native, ...it's different than the other languages.  We have a language of our own. 


I myself was a student who took hidatsa language classes when I went to school in Mandaree and where I graduated from in 2004.  The importance of language preservation was stressed but it wasn't crammed in our faces. The fact that the speaking population was declining made it appealing and made me want to learn about it more, and take Hidatsa II before Graduating.  By the time I graduated, I could honestly say that I had a good handle on the language. I am HIdatsa/Mandan, and moved to the Rez from California when I was young and it just so happened that I developed a fascination with learning the Hidatsa Language.  From self-study, I also am familiar with French, and Spanish (being half-Mexican), languages that are not available for study in a class on the Rez, probably because they are not particularly relevant.  I wanted to learn about them in comparision to Native languages, which even if not studied in depth, are obviously quite different.


As for  the Arikara and Mandan being the seemingly "lesser Tribes" thats just a case of Hidatsa being the majority population on the reservation, which is just logical & becoming apparent, and as far as I know, White Shield have Arikara and Twin Buttes have Mandan languages, where the majority of each kind of Tribe resides.


There are people on the Reservation and beyond, who would like to see the language reinstated but mostly i think its just a problem of linguistics.  A lot of Natives languages were spoken and never written down, and even now as last heard of, some of my old language instructors are developing a working alphbet for the Hidatsa language.  Language provides insight to a culture, more than most people realize.  Whether people appreciate it or not, they should respect it.  Especially if its a Sovereign Nation with their own language.

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Posted by Sianna Conko on Nov 11 2008 12:48PM
In Article: New Town schools forcing all kids to learn Hidatsa

And another thing..aye!! lol I dont know how many of you have little ones...but Baby Einstein has a language dvd/vhs that exposes children to different launguages..spanish, french, japanese, dutch..etc. 


I was married into the military and we had friends that spoke all sorts of languages because they were from other countries and it was very interesting to see it spoken!!  I am also part hispanic but when I was in Texas, I was embarrased because I didnt know how to speak spanish in a predominantly spanish speaking area because I was raised in ND..on the rez.


I see learning new languages as not a problem...we were stationed in a bordertown in Texas and the phrase was..youre in america speak english!! I do have to tell you a little story..


I went to HEB while i was in Texas (store similar to Marketplace or Miracle Mart) and I went to check out my items and the cashier said something to me really fast and I said Im sorry I dont speak spanish..she said very slowly....DID YOU KNOW..THAT..APPLE JACKS..ARE ON SALE TODAY?? I just laughed n laughed!!!

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Posted by korydon on Nov 11 2008 10:10AM
In Article: New Town schools forcing all kids to learn Hidatsa


Posted by RoseE on Nov 10 2008 10:38AM
In Article: New Town schools forcing all kids to learn Hidatsa

I cannot say that forcing this language on a group of school kids is the right thing to do, but it certainly wont hurt the kids.


There is a theory called the Whorf Sapir hypothesis which basically states that a persons language defines the way a person behaves and thinks. That language itself confines the mind. Language isnt just a way to voice ideas, but that language itself shapes those ideas. This results in many different worldy views by many different languages.


If the Native Americans had some sort of deeper understanding of this world, which was defined by their language, if their very view of the world revolves around language at this hypothesis suggests, then to stop teaching it, or let the language be forgotten is to forget the entire indian way of thinking, way of projecting life and the world.


I dont see a problem with it, i do believe its important to learn more than one language, and i do believe that students should be taught young while it is still easy to learn a new language, whether it be German, french, portuguese, spanish, hidatsa, latin, or wahtever

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Posted by fossil on Nov 7 2008 2:36PM
In Article: Homeschooling
I don't know about ND,but Montana the parents have to be tested on school history,sciences,math and english classes before they are granted to home school.That lets the state know if your smart enough to home school children(which I really like that rule)...Have to admit there are some stupid adults out there that shouldn't even have children,let alone home school them.....I myself could never home school a child,I hated school with a passion! If its your choice go for it................. Reply...


Posted by Andy on Nov 5 2008 2:44PM
In Article: Homeschooling
  Thank you, Harleyhasbeen!!!  Reply...


Posted by harleyhasben on Nov 5 2008 9:44AM
In Article: Homeschooling

Hey Andy I was searching for something  and ran across a group for North Dakota home schoolers, I did not join, so can not tell you my opinion on the group, but remembered your topic and want to pass it on. Below is the join page desciption.


This group is to share information and support among home educators in North Dakota. We welcome all home educators, all styles of teaching and learning, all opinions shared in an open and non-offensive way. We do not welcome offensive language, spam, or flames of any kind for any reason. Please treat each other with respect and kindness. All members must write a note to the moderator in order to be approved and allowed into the group. This will prevent computer generated spam sending addresses AND hopefully keep human spammers that are not ND homeschoolers to a minimum. We want this group to be a private and safe place for us to share our personal information, ideas, and files, without having to worry about the group's information just being open to the general public to view. If you have any questions please contact me at tarra@heartl.com Thank you all and Happy Homeschooling!


Link is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NDHomeEd/?v=1&t=directory&ch=web&pub=groups&sec=dir&slk=8


Just an fyi.


hhb

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Posted by Mame on Nov 3 2008 8:12PM
In Article: New Town schools forcing all kids to learn Hidatsa

Sianna, your reply is great, I agree with you. tonchee!!

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Posted by Jack A. on Nov 3 2008 4:41PM
In Article: McCain POWs
......yea, the liberal alfranken is REAL funny, raping women is real funny, ha-ha, I can hardly stop laughing.  The only thing funny about him is that he is the joke.  Another liberal comedian that could only be loved by another liberal - I don't think any woman dealing with rape thinks he is funny........ Reply...


Posted by Sianna Conko on Nov 3 2008 1:26PM
In Article: New Town schools forcing all kids to learn Hidatsa
My mother aids in passing along the Arikara language at the White Shield School.  I am all for children regardless of race in learning new languages.  I was taught as a child to greet my elders in the community with simple phrases..Hello, how are you grandma/grandpa/father/mother etc and that is what is being taught.  As a parent, I do use my language with my children and my son is interested in learning so much more along with the culture and the history of his grandparents and he IS taking this to his school which is a "predominantly white" school so they can learn as well.  I see it as not force but RESPECT for the elders.  Not only that, but to give the children I have some diversity and also give respect to other races,  and are learning simple phrases in other languages and they do experience other cultures...foods, celebrations..etc as well. Reply...


Posted by korydon on Nov 3 2008 11:14AM
In Article: McCain POWs
John McCain is no hero.  That was merely a political ploy dreamed up by an aide when retiring House Minority Leader John Rhodes (Arizona) refused to endorse McCain for his House seat.     A carpetbagger, McCain had little else going for him. See http://emptywheel.firedoglake.com/2008/10/13/john-mccain-the-narcissistic-carpetbagger/

Sure he was a prisoner of war.  What would any pilot be whose plane was shot down while  bombing cities and villages.  And if he suffered torture, he brought much of it on himself, by his belligerent attitude.    McCain's a masochist, as his hate, anger, and temper often demonstrate.  He enjoys being bullied, as it brings out his true character and personality.

Trade a recovering alcoholic for a masochist?  The United States can't afford another compromised leader.   Reply...


Posted by RoseE on Nov 3 2008 10:50AM
In Article: McCain POWs
and I'm sure you have a crystal clear idea of the pain and suffering mccain went through, dont give me that load of crap. The only way to know is from other people who were there, here is their story, take it or leave it Reply...


Posted by prairie fire on Nov 3 2008 9:39AM
In Article: McCain POWs
whose toby keeth? or what ever..
keith.. dunno.. anywayze, pets...its ok to spout.. we aure are..LOL.. have a kewl day... sorry dinna mean to say that,I never shudd say things that I regret later.......to this post I  am sorry
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Posted by petsr4ever on Nov 2 2008 9:00PM
In Article: McCain POWs
Oh, and the other reason Repubs don't make good comedians is they don't have any sense of humor. NONE. They have more fun "attacking other people" Reply...


Posted by petsr4ever on Nov 2 2008 8:57PM
In Article: McCain POWs

Come to think of it, almost all the really good comedians are liberals.  Maybe it's because the Repugs give them so much good material to work with.


Hey, some of you check out "the Red State Update" on YouTube, or maybe you have already.  They are hillarious. My favorite Red State Update is "Toby Keith Loves Obama".  Of course, only the libs will enjoy it. 

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