As I sit here having contractions and waiting to go into labor I was checking my email and a former high school classmate sent me this link:
Pres. Obama Reaches Out to American Indian TribesPres. Obama Reaches Out to American Indian Tribes
C-SPAN OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TODAY (11/5/09)
Pres. Obama delivered the opening remarks at a White House Tribal Nations Conference and participated in a discussion with leaders from the 564 federally recognized tribes. The conference is addressing issues facing American Indian tribes such as economic development, housing and education. This is the first such meeting since 1994. Washington, DC
This is a very long video that I am still watching as I type this. I am overwhelmed!! This is definitely a huge and wonderful step in the right direction! I wanted to share it with y’all so that you can join me in the joyous event!!
November 5, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I hope we see a picture of the new baby, soon!
Congratulations.
And I will watch the news out of WDC. I had hoped to be there, but it didn’t work out.
November 5, 2009 at 3:57 pm
My best wishes are with you. This must be such a bitter sweet time for you.
November 5, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Seriously? You’re in labor and you’re still posting? You ROCK, girl! I’m hoping for a speedy arrival of the newest Strongheart.
November 5, 2009 at 4:17 pm
My wishes for a speedy labor and positive birthing experience are with you. I understand how important your blogging is and how it helps. You are strong and positive role model for you daughter. May the newest Strongheart be healthy. We know he or she will be happy because he or she will have you as a mother. Blessings be.
November 5, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Thanks also for the information about President Obama’s support of Native peoples. it is high time for our government to to focus on their/our needs.
November 5, 2009 at 4:42 pm
This kind of recognition by the American government is way overdue. I hope with all my heart it is the beginning of change for the all our first people.
Oh wow Ann, typing and giving birth at the same time! You are good! I am also wishing you a speedy and safe delivery- this is very exciting!
Good luck Ann, we’ll be a-waitin to hear!
November 5, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Alaska should be proud of the dignity and clarity of the Alaska delegates in this video. I sincerely hope President Obama is able to fulfill his desire to visit Alaska next summer. Ann, please know that you and your little Strongheart are in our prayers and in our hearts as you bring this new life into the world. It sounds as though the future looks brighter today for CC and the new baby, as well as for their mama. Hugs!
November 5, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Moon rises earlier … in Florida… and so I send my thoughts for you upon Her Path… Ann of the Strongheart… you shall do well! Peace to you and yours, Ing, the Ancient One.
November 5, 2009 at 8:13 pm
i look forward to hearing about your beautiful baby as well.
November 7, 2009 at 9:01 am
Local Native leaders very optimistic
By Jeremy Hsieh | JUNEAU EMPIRE
http://juneauempire.com/stories/110609/loc_513336017.shtml
” “This is very historic. For the first time in history, we have a president of the United States … who actually apologized to us … promised us – They promised us, in front of God and everyone else” to listen and address Native American issues. ”
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November 12, 2009 at 3:26 pm
It is too bad Alaska’s governor, Sean Parnell, didn’t have time to go across town today and meet the President of the United States. The governor’s excuses for not doing this are silly. He could have spoken to the locals another time.
He could have asked, in one sentence, “How’s that disaster declaration going?” Perhaps such an exchange might have been the difference between disaster declaration and no disaster declaration.
Republicans need to get a clue– if they want a future for their party, they’ll need to serve their constituents. Today Parnell chose extremism and partisanship over solutions and working relationships.