Monthly Archives: December 2006

Should the Vatican rescind papal bulls?

Posted on December 22, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

On August 4, 2006, there was a gathering of Indian nations and people from North and South America at Mato Paha (Bear Butte). They issued a call to the Vatican and the Queen of England to rescind the Doctrine of … Continue reading →

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Seminole Tribe buys the Hard Rock Cafe

Posted on December 20, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

The Seminole Tribe of Florida recently expanded its economic development efforts by purchasing the Hard Rock Cafe company for $965 million.   

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Racism issues at Dartmouth College

Posted on December 20, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

Dartmouth is one of what are called the “Indian” schools.  It was founded in 1769 to educate American Indians.  Ironically, perhaps, it is involved in charges of racism against Indians.  Check out the story in Indian Country Today. http://www.indiancountry.com/content.cfm?id=1096414179

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Nov., 19 2006 Presentation

Posted on December 20, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

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Bob Miller on Native America Calling – nationwide radio

Posted on December 18, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

“Native America, Discovered and Conquered” will be featured as the “Book of the Month” on Native America Calling on December 27, 2006.  The show will air at 10 a.m. PST and 1 p.m. EST.  Please visit http://www.nativeamericacalling.com to find out how you … Continue reading →

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UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People delayed

Posted on December 18, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

On November 28, the UN decided to delay the adoption of the long awaited Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.  The delay was proposed by African nations but it is suspected that behind the scenes work of the United … Continue reading →

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Bob speaking at Ecotrust

Posted on December 18, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

Bob and other authors will be speaking about their new books at the Ecotrust office, 721 NW Ninth Ave, Portland, Oregon, on Thursday December 21 from noon-1:30.   

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Indians and Queen Elizabeth II

Posted on December 18, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

In November, representatives of the Mohegan Tribal Council presented a peace pipe to Queen Elizabeth II.  The Queen and the Tribal Council were attending a funeral blessing for the Mohegan Sachem Mohamet Weyonomon who died of smallpox in 1736 when he was … Continue reading →

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Washington state supreme court upholds tribal sovereign immunity

Posted on December 7, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

In Wright v. Colville Tribal Enterprise, No. 77558-3 (Dec. 7, 2006), the Washington State Supreme Court applied tribal sovereign immunity to protect a tribal business entity and an employee, who was functioning in his official tribal capacity, from an unconsented law … Continue reading →

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Prof. Miller speaking in New York City

Posted on December 4, 2006 by robertjmiller2013

Bob will present his one hour talk on the subject of his book, Native America, Discovered and Conquered: Thomas Jefferson, Lewis & Clark, and Manifest Destiny on Monday December 11, at 6 p.m. at the Auburn Seminary at 121 Street … Continue reading →

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