Sarah Runningfox (Aug 13, 2010 11:58:19 PM)
I was able to reconcile both.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 13, 2010 11:58:41 PM)
Mostly.

Kele Nigig (Aug 13, 2010 11:59:05 PM)
Reconcile?

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:00:23 AM)
......though white people are remarkably blind sometimes. At least among Museums and Universities the old lets study the injuns and grab there crap, without asking the Injuns has melted away. Theres alot more respect these days. You get a few pricks but .....on the University level you can usually work around them.

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:02:10 AM)
*nods her head* I see what you mean, but what I was referring to, was as you where growing up, did you feel more comfortable in school or at the rez? Which place captivated you more?

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:02:52 AM)
The Rez I'll admit.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:03:14 AM)
But I went home to keep mom happy. Wasn't like I didn't have friends.

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:04:33 AM)
*nods her head* I love the wild, i dislike the clutter fo the cities to be honest. Sounds ridiculous in this day and age but it really makes me uncomfortable.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:05:54 AM)
I do what I have too. I have a reason for the schooling, for my job. (sign) I seek spirit items that are stolen, lost, accidentually found. I return them to the People.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:07:15 AM)
I am helping shape policy towards respect, not by being some ivory tower prick. But by having the whites work with me every day. I'm friendly, approachable, I certainly don't shove

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:08:40 AM)
"hate whitey" down there throats. But I am still of the first nations. I help dig up the artifacts and catalog them. I also make sure certain things are handled with respect. I'm there but not in there face. All that matters is day to day....I'm there.

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:08:52 AM)
That is a magnificant. And I am not real big into shoveing either. Some pay large amounts of money to take certain classes the tribal school has. Though those not of certain percentage of blood must pay to take those classes. Though we feel education is the best way to fight ignorance.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:09:44 AM)
Agreed.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:10:51 AM)
My education is glorified camoflage really but once I have the credendtials I should be able to get access to collections across the country. I can do what...kin can't unfortunately. sign> Know objects of true power verses just artifacts.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:11:31 AM)
And if I help the First Nation's interests as I go that doesn't hurt either.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:13:40 AM)
Hell I even keep a 3.8 most of the time.

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:15:56 AM)
we fought really hard for our school, not to long ago we were not allowed to attend schools for whites and the african schools would not accept us as students either. Our school started out as one room . We say it began with Mr.Burgess he began his education when he was twelve years old in a one-room school building located on the reservation. Once he was of age, he joined the military and went off to fight in World War II, ending his formal schooling career. When Mr. Burgess returned home he felt that education was of utmost importance and he began his fight to create a school for the Native American children. Martha Vilcan Butaud, tribal member, along with many other tribal members was denied a public education both by “white” and “black” institutions because of her Native American heritage. Education for the Chitimacha people has come at a cost and was achieved by sheer determination.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:17:02 AM)
Everything worth having must be fought for.

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:17:09 AM)
“Chitimacha Tribal School’s basic purpose is the development of Chitimacha students who are capable of effectively participating in tribal, local, state, and world affairs. It is the intention of the Chitimacha School to prepare students who can meet challenges and assume responsible roles within the family and community. “The development of such individuals begins with teaching good citizenship, preservation of cultural heritage, and above all, the essentials of superior education."

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:17:39 AM)
Would you like to come to the Plantation?

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:18:11 AM)
It's actually outside the city a bit.

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:20:37 AM)
*She nodded her head to her* yes and we fought rather hard for it, and I am honored to be a part of it." *when sarah asked her if she wanted to go to the plantaion she looked at the time then looked back at her* I should actually get back to my husband and our children. I know they should be sleeping by now, but those lil ones wake up before the sun rises.. *she smiled at that* though im not complaining i love the pitter patter of there feet then the dancin on the bed to wake me..

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:25:29 AM)
*she nods* Some other time then. A formality there is a Guardian. Mostly I personally believe it is not neccessary. But the other tribes seem to feel that honor and common sense are somewhat lacking. I do not so presume to make a formal claim on you. That is to be blunt insulting. But if you should visit and they ask, and want a name to drop to keep others out of your hair. You are free to use mine. As far as I am concerned I am the protector of all our tribes kin if they need me. If in the sense I am a Guardian that way, so be it. I only offer that as a precausion to keep the other tribes from being too nosey if you wish it.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:26:21 AM)
But your life is your own.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:26:25 AM)
As it should be.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:26:55 AM)
If you don't go there....then it's a formality we need never worry about.

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:33:04 AM)
*she nodded her head* that is very nice and thank you, But I suppose if I had someone whom guarded me it would be my husband and my long time child hood friend that is more a brother to me then I could even begin to explain. We all grew up together on the reservation and we are still thick as thieves.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:33:27 AM)
Then name drop them if they are about.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:33:37 AM)
I doubt they'll mind.

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:34:49 AM)
*nods her head* it was nice meeting you sarah maybe you can come bye for coffee or dinner some time

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:35:07 AM)
Sure...if my schedule permits. Nice meeting you as well.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:36:20 AM)
*she gets up* Eventually I'll give you my home address. I'm staying at the Plantation for now but that won't be the case soon. My house is under construction.

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:40:30 AM)
((may just go to bed now))

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:40:34 AM)
*she smiled at her* then I hope to visit youre home when you permitt it

Kele Nigig (Aug 14, 2010 12:40:47 AM)
(well thank you for playing with me sarah)

Sarah Runningfox (Aug 14, 2010 12:40:53 AM)
((sure NP))

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