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  1. Jodi Gillette
    June 6, 2009 • 10:19 pm

    Hey Woman! Give me a holler on either jodigillette@gmail.com or jgillette@who.eop.gov. I would love to catch up but I don’t have your telephone number.

    Thanks!

    Jodi

  2. Ron
    July 2, 2009 • 8:45 am

    Jodi, you might want to post this on your blog:

    SSgt Conrad Begaye, USA, receives Silver Star. Thought this was great news, since I’m a veteran and know that a warrior who receives a medal brings honor to himself and those who he serves with.

    http://www.army.mil/-news/2009/06/30/23700-nco-awarded-silver-star-for-courage-under-fire-in-afghanistan/?ref=news-insidearmy-title6

  3. Stephine Poston
    July 16, 2009 • 1:51 am

    MEDIA ADVISORY
    JULY 15, 2009

    Contact: Colleen Keane

    (505) 379-3315; keanecomm@aol.com

    Type 2 Diabetes No Longer Just a Health Matter

    Native American Educators Kick-Off Curriculum to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

    WHO: Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) and leading Native American educators.

    WHAT: SIPI will host a kick-off and a two and one half day Diabetes Education in Tribal Schools (DETS) Health is Life in Balance Train-the-Trainer Summer Institute.

    WHERE: Homewood Suites by Hilton, Albuquerque Uptown, 7101 Arvada Ave NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico.

    WHEN: July 20-22, 2009. The kick-off begins with a blessing, welcome, and introductions at 8:45 am on Monday, July 20th. Opening remarks will be presented by Dr. Gayle Dine’ Chacon, the Director of the Center for Native American Health at the University of New Mexico.

    WHY: Type 2 diabetes, formerly known as adult onset diabetes, has become increasingly prevalent among children and adolescents as rates of overweight and obesity rise. A Center for Disease Control (CDC) study estimated that one in three American children born in 2000 will develop diabetes in their lifetime. The DETS Health is Life in Balance is a one of a kind Type 2 diabetes K-12 curriculum that aims to curtail diabetes at an early age, especially among the Native American populations. The curriculum has been endorsed by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), which represents more than 250 Tribal Nations throughout the United States and the Board of Regents of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.

    “Parents come to me and ask what did you do to my kids? They are no longer drinking sodas and they are going to the gym to exercise. After we tested the Health is Life in Balance curriculum with students, ninety percent of them said their life styles had improved. Now the parents are making changes in their lives,” said Ricardo Cate, Middle School Teacher, Santo Domingo Middle School.

    The curriculum is available for free to all teachers of Native American children in hard copy and online. For a copy call the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute at 505- 453-4437. For online resources visit http://dets.niddk.nih.gov or http://www.sipi.edu/outreach/outprog/diabetes/.

    To find out more information about the DETS Health is Life in Balance Curriculum contact Carol Maller, DETS Project Director at SIPI (505) 453-4437.

  4. Michael Ceballos
    July 28, 2009 • 5:21 pm

    Jodi,

    I was bummed to hear that you quit reporting for the Missoulian. On the other hand, I hope that your new endeavors keep you smiling. Can you direct me to a Native-friendly reporter at the Missoulian? The Native American Research Labs just received a new National Science Foundation award for biofuels research and I’d like to get the information out there.

    Kindest regards,
    michael

  5. Laura Sandoval
    September 16, 2009 • 1:10 pm

    Doosha Jody, saw you at the FBCC graduation this year, that was a great event, many of my relatives walked the stage.

    My family just relocated back from the “rez” to Albuquerque and hear disturbing news. There have been more deaths due to the oil trucks and alcohol. Where does the chairman stand on these issues? There are five bars, three drive thru’s selling alcohol and the casino. There is only the Circle of Life for alcohol issues and no funding. I’ve worked with Circle of Life and see the way they’re pushed to the side and hush hushed. It’s sad that “economy” has to take the lead in our lives. The same goes with the new “Tribal Clinic”, the people in charge are doing the least to get by and the real people behind the lines are being walked on and not kept in the loop. No budgets have been approved or no one knows exactly what is going on. It’s a nightmare for hard-working, conscientious personnel.

    Now I hear Chairman Levings has a $260,000 home being built for himself on his new paved road in front. While his secretary’s Kathy White Owl-White Tail and Debbie Chase-Nez are pocketing close to $50,000 every pay check. These two women are seen on a daily basis eating and gossiping in the chairman’s office. Personally, my family requested help but were turned down. We had a carbon monoxide leak, my son was 5 months old and they wouldn’t help us with a night stay at the casino. It’s sad that they’re supposed to be in those positions to help the tribe, not themselves.

    Just within the past month, the wives of the council and chairman took a vacation to Hawaii while the tribal members are suffering from grief. Travel got shut down in the tribe and now small loans is shut down. The person in charge there was taking money from the small loans account and putting it into another account. Is that for another trip to Hawaii or are they going to a more exotic location this time. In my eyes, I see CORRUPTION in all the halls of that tribal building. You will only receive help if “you know someone or are related”. I’m a direct blood relative of Chairman Wells-Levings and when we were applying for housing, he said to me, “When I came home from school, I had a hard time too.” We applied with the Fort Berthold Housing Authority, were placed on the wait list. After six months, we made it to #3 and a month later, #6 than not on the list at all.

    My main goal for returning home was to have my children raised with our grandparents and learn the “forgotten” ways. In my short time home, we discovered many fabulous relatives and learned many traditions. Sadness took my heart when we had to leave. The 2 bedroom trailer we rented for $700.00 from Reggie Olson in Minot, ND was growing mold. We are on the wait list for five of their new housing programs but were told we had to wait two years for a home. So in that time, we came back to finish our school here in NM. What about our relatives at home, where is their hope and escape?

    It’s been said that the elders of the community want Chairman Wells-Levings out of office. With all this oil money coming in, why isn’t there more improvement on the programs instead of white wash. There needs to be more attention brought to where that money is going, how much is coming in and who is benefiting. Now I see that Dale Little Soldier is asking for 6.1 million for the casino which never took place. How is it we weren’t involved with Mr. Little Soldier expecting to receive 14% of the revenue of that casino. How much does Spencer Wilkinson, (who is another relative of mine) get from his dealings at the casino. The rooms are all shoddy and fire hazards. For the three months we lived at the casino, I’ve seen multiple fire code violations and no attention being brought to them. Than he lives on granite lane with real granite pillars marking his property and drives a hummer. Wow, it pays to be in the higher up and in league with the chairman.

    Sad, sad, sad, the affairs of our home. At this point, I can just see the government kicking back and waiting for our “leaders” to dig a hole for us that we can’t get out of. No more sovereignty there, as if there actually was any.

  6. Sandy Spang
    September 17, 2009 • 4:46 pm

    Just wanted to know what you thought about this story that was featured in the Gazette. http://billingsgazette.com/news/local/article_f508fdf2-9064-11de-a25d-001cc4c002e0.html
    It is such an outstanding effort.

  7. Jodi Rave
    September 21, 2009 • 10:25 pm

    I will give it a read Sandy and share my thoughts! Thanks for sending it. Jodi

  8. Lyle C. Jenkins, "Old Doc Jenkins"
    September 25, 2009 • 1:47 pm

    Dear Jodi;
    The Great Indian Spirit, needs some Help, restoring The Indian Lands of The America’s, as You Know The Totem Power isas important as all other Blessings of creation yet the whiteman think we
    people are Good for nothing Bastards, who we can thank The British Empire for these classification, My Grand Parents were Sacagawea, and Chief Tecmseh, who United the Souix to Fight and win the War of 1812 both he and His brother Tenskwataw the Shanee Indian Prophet were Killed one @ Tippecanoe, the other @ the battle of the Thames, My twin Brother and Self were Born Indian Lands Idaho/ and are said to be whitemen, But The Great Spirit have us restoring the Family, we were using the services of The Indian Spirit KoKo Pellie, who was raised partly by his Mother, in Missoula Montana, His name is Steven Dean Jones, His Mothers name is Shirley Marshall, his Sisters name is Tami Jones. Koko Pellie, was restoring The Ute Indian, first Indian School house on the Ouray Indian Reservation, @ Fort Duchesne, Utah, which was the home for Chief Ouray- his Son was Captured By the Kiowa, his Son is Better Known as Chief Black Kettle, who was Killed by USA army soldiers @ Sandcreek Colorado. The Legal system in Montana is So Damn Corupt, That the only way that the Buffalo, and get Justice for Last Big Buffalo Jump in Ulm Montana; I have been assigned To get Justice For Those great Animals who were needlessly Slaughtered in the name of eminate domain! Bigotry, as a former journalist you know where to look for contrived information. Please Call me in Salt Lake City, Utah 1-(801)-969-1799 or e:mail olddocironstarman@ netzero.net as I need help for Steven Dean Jones as The Government have him in Prison on Trumped up charges, and the are refusing Me Discovery which I know you can find Quite easy. Thank You Doc. Please call me or send me a phone number I can call without it costing you a arm and a Leg in costs

  9. Richard
    October 23, 2009 • 9:22 am

    I know you and I know of this but Many and most do not. Could you post this here? President Obama has asked and invited all the leaders of the recognized tribes to a meeting in Washington. Undoubtedly they will talk about us poor Indians and health care. these and many other topics will be the main topic. HOWEVER

    The SSCRA of 1940 stated Native American Indians serving in the military will be taxed according to their tribal laws and not the laws of the state in which the tribe is located in,.
    This law was not enforced and Indian Military members were ilegally taxed up until 2001. This question should be asked by tribal leaders and president obama should enact legislation to repay and compensate all these veterans or their next of kin. Miigwetch

  10. Freedom
    December 5, 2009 • 3:29 pm

    In regards to “GLOBAL WARMING” check out these video series about “HAARP” with Jessee Ventura.. very very GOOD!!

    http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread524192/pg1

  11. Adeline Spotted Elk
    January 21, 2010 • 8:55 am

    Jodi,

    I don’t know if you remember me but I traveled with the Ft. Robinson Run to Prairie Winds. I was on different business in Chadron but I joined up with the Run when the runners broke out of the barracks. It is always an experience I treasure as I participate on the Run every year since my son first ran in 1999. He journeyed home to be with our Creator January 1, 2003 at 16 years old and he was signed up for the Run again the same year. I feel like I have to share something with the participants who were on the Run. I was all prepared to speak words of encouragement to the runners at the community center in Crawford but as I walked into the building, the spiritual energy that was present was so overpowering that I was totally overwhelmed. Just for the very short briefest moment in time, I caught a glimpse of my son and other runners that have traveled to the other world which is truly our real home. I also saw other people whom I did not recognize but who were probably our ancestors and I just sat down . It took me a while to process what just took place and I am still trying to make sense of it or maybe the experience was intended for me only.

    I really believe in the Run because when the runners were in Rapid City in 1999, I called my son and he gave me very specific instructions not to get in from of the staff at any time when I go wait for him. I teased him and I told him if he wanted me to wait in the middle of a field somewhere and he got agitated with me and he told me not to get funny as it was serious business. So, my cousin, Marie Sanchez, and I went to go wait for them in Ashland at the old sawmill which is out of Ashland by the bridge. We made sure that we were way off the highway and we could hear them when they started to run through the town, they were all hollaring. We could feel the power of the staff and the ground started trembling and moving, they sounded like a whole herd of buffalo running. My cousin and I were holding onto each other because we felt like we were about to fall to the ground.

    After the Run, my son wanted to hate the whiteman for what they did to our ancestors. I told him not to do that and to let the Creator do his job as he knows all that happens. I also told him that his job is to focus and stay focused on his own separate, individual journey and that emotions such as hate will only block and stand in the way of his emotional and spiritual growth.

    Today, I thank the Creator for allowing me to be the mother of such a sweet son who completed his “Circle of Life” too soon and too fast. The Ft. Robinson Run was a big part of his life and it probably still is. I do not like to use the past tense when I speak of my son, he is still my son. He only changed worlds

    I was unsure if I wanted to go on the Run this year but the night before I dreamed all night of my son, he was teasing me and at the end of my dream he told me to look at an old lady’s moccasins. They were all torn up and in pitiful shape and when I woke up, I knew I was traveling to Nebraska.

    Thanks for your participation and sincere interest,

    Adeline Spotted Elk

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