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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 14h

So tired today. Trying again tomorrow

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Sheryl Weikal and the colorful Parrotlegals @leftistlawyer.com · 1d

The United States is currently in material breach of over five hundred legally binding treaties with Indigenous nations. We violated even the treaties we coerced at the point of a sword.

We cannot talk about restoring the rule of law until we acknowledge and repair this fundamental truth.

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 17h

I highly recommend the “sequel” (different author, but picks up from BMHAWK events) called THE HEARTBEAT AT WOUNDED KNEE (David Truer, Riverhead Books, 2019).

Our history did not end with that massacre, and we are still fighting against colonialism in all its forms.

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Meek (Spooky) 👻 @themeekwarrior.bsky.social · 1d

Hey, Alaska's been hit by a typhoon and no one is talking about it. Indigenous towns are in need of aid. People are missing and the gov't is still shut down.

If any creators here are in affected areas, please drop links for aid.

#mutualaid #crisis #alaska #typhoonhalong #helpourcountrymen

Rescue and recovery efforts underway as remnants of Typhoon Halong hit western Alaska | Alaska Beacon

Rescue and recovery efforts began Sunday in western Alaska as a major storm caused by remnants of Typhoon Halong hit coastal communities with massive storm surge, flooding and hurricane-force winds up...

alaskabeacon.com

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The Onion @theonion.com · 1d

Nation’s Indigenous People Confirm They Don’t Need Special Holiday, Just Large Swaths Of Land Returned Immediately https://theonion.com/nation-s-indigenous-people-confirm-they-don-t-need-spec-1839033177/

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 1d

#LawSky — tell me if my lawyer friend + I are missing a key piece vis-a-vis the trust relationship of the U.S. + Native American tribal nations besides:

• Cherokee Nation v. Georgia (1831),
• U.S. v. Navajo Nation (2003), or
• Seminole Nation v. U.S. (1942)?

Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 1d

Spent a good portion of today trying to define the settlor/trustee/beneficiary relationship(s) between the U.S. and the tribal nations with one of my lawyer friends.

It looks like it has never actually been defined, although Justice Powell says the U.S. is not a settlor in U.S. v. Mitchell (1983).

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 1d

Last chance to find something to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day 2025!

Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 6d

Hey, babes — what are you doing for Indigenous Peoples Day?

With over 100 events, ICTNews might have some ideas. ⤵️

#NativeAmerican

ICT's Guide to Indigenous Peoples Day events - ICT

A list of more than 100 events celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day in October 2025

ictnews.org

Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 1d

The College Board has run a massive campaign to disparage “grade inflation,” and it has won.

While GPAs have increased in parallel for PoC, SAT scores typically favor rich, white/Asian, men over black/Latino, low-income, first-gen women (Hur. & Lee, “Grade Inflation…,” 2018, Figs. 3.9 & 3.10).

Princeton brings back standardized test requirement after five-year review | The College Fix

School found students who submitted test scores performed better academically…

www.thecollegefix.com

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Rebecca Nagle @rebeccanagle.bsky.social · 1d

After years of advocacy and growing awareness of Columbus’s human rights abuses, some states and cities switched to celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day. Now, we are witnessing the backlash to that modicum of change. Full post on my substack now:

The racist edict that allowed Columbus to colonize and slaughter Indigenous people is still the law in the U.S. today.

What holiday we celebrate on the second Monday in October matters because it reflects the beliefs we hold about who we are and where we come from as a country.

open.substack.com

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 1d

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! 💖

If you’re in the Boston area today, check out MFA Boston for me — free admission, basket weaving lessons, and dancing.

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 2d

Many of these are the aims for education outlined in Project 2025.

Be aware.

ProPublica @propublica.org · 2d

The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched investigations against school districts for teaching lessons on systemic racism and hosting empowerment gatherings for students of color.

Five Ways the Department of Education Is Upending Public Schools

The Trump administration has made a rapid succession of hires and decisions at the Department of Education that could spur profound changes in how schools operate and children learn. Here’s what to kn...

www.propublica.org

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 3d

A policy expert described Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s push in favor of private schools as a “great American heist,” funneling money from public schools: “It’s a strategic theft of the future of our country, our kids and our democracy.”

By @megomatz.bsky.social & @jsmithrichards.bsky.social

These Activists Want to Dismantle Public Schools. Now They Run the Education Department.

Under Trump, the Department of Education has been bringing in activists hostile to public schools. It could mean a new era of private and religious schools boosted by tax dollars — and the end of publ...

www.propublica.org

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 3d

Started the day right with Paul Tough’s THE YEARS THAT MATTER MOST / THE INEQUALITY MACHINE.

#AcademicSky #BookSky

A copy of The Years That Matter Most by lamplight.

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 3d

“Columbus Day” only became federally recognized in the early twentieth century to fix relations between the U.S. + Italy after lynch mobs killed Italian-Americans.

As a Cherokee-Italian American, I’m so tired of this argumentum ad antiquitatem. Celebrate Enrico Fermi instead. Hell, Sinatra.

Ian Hill @ianhillmedia.bsky.social · 4d

President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.

Trump issues a Columbus Day proclamation to 'reclaim' the explorer's legacy

President Trump said "left-wing radicals" have tried to tarnish Columbus' legacy, and the proclamation is a way to preserve it. Some experts say it's a way to erase the heritage of Native Americans.

www.npr.org

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 4d

This case was stayed on July 10 but both parties were required to file a joint status report by this past Wednesday.

Fingers are crossed that it’s set back in motion and justice is served soon.

Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 17d

Reading the legal complaint for Pueblo of Isleta v. Burgum is, in a word, infuriating.

Haskell Univ + Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute each lost about a quarter of their staff. Power outages. Unsanitary cafeterias + bathrooms. No Resident Assistants or Student Success/academic advising.

Tribal colleges face uncertain future amid federal funding cuts

YouTube video by PBS NewsHour

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING NEWS: MIT is the first college to formally reject Trump’s higher education compact, citing that they meet/exceed most of the expectations already set forth + that they are not interested in having their free speech/expression restricted.

#AcademicSky #BreakingNews

MIT becomes first college to reject Trump’s higher education compact

University President Sally Kornbluth said some of the terms would restrict the institution’s free expression and independence.

www.highereddive.com

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 4d

TCU Chief Dull Knife College (on the Northern Cheyenne rez) & Blackfeet Community College have been denied TRIO funding, which helps first-gen, low-income, and/or disabled students. This funding pays for programs like Upward Bound and Veterans Upward Found.

#AcademicSky #TribalCollege

Two federal programs to support college students in limbo • Daily Montanan

Funding was in limbo Monday for two of the 29 TRIO Student Support Services programs in Montana after initial denials.

dailymontanan.com

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 4d

They don’t want it perfect. They want it by Friday.

#AcademicSky

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derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · 5d

Some things I saw recently that I think are cool (Native American jewelry edition):

— Neil Zarama. New Ralph Lauren collab coming (IG whirlinglog_and_arrow)
— Troy Oviedo (IG troyoviedo) 😮‍💨
— Falcon Trading Company (IG ftcjewelry)
— Samuel Sumpter (IG nabaahii_bizhiil_creations)

Some Ralph Lauren models wearing a Native American belt buckle and pin. Also photos of Native American repoussé pin and handmade silver rings in different styles.

Native American silver cuff bracelet, rings, and belt buckles decorated with turquoise stones.

Native American cuff bracelets and pendants, many decorated with turquoise stones.

Native American squash blossom necklaces.

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 5d

Every time I see this gif, I think of @thehallucination.bsky.social’s “Sisters” (feat. Northern Voices).

🎧: open.spotify.com/track/6ZzHtu...

Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 5d

And when it has gone past, I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the people-pleasing has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 5d

I must not be a people-pleaser. People-pleasing is the mind-killer. People-pleasing is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my people-pleasing. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 6d

Their eyes are sooo gorgeous. 😍

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Etta T. @studiedtodeath.bsky.social · 6d

Omigosh, what kind of dog is this?? They remind me of my own sweetie pie, who’s a Black Lab/Dachshund mix (we think).

My black Lab/Dachshund mix glamming into the camera.

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