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In Indian Country

May 4, 2012 by DANIEL TREVINO

Puha is a Comanche word used by many tribes, including Paiute, Ute, Panamint, Shoshone, Mono Yokuts. These tribes share a linguistic stock that goes … [Read more...]

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In Indian Country

March 2, 2012 by DANIEL TREVINO

Many Native tribes consider the Spring Equinox as their New Year celebration. Spring Equinox begins on March 21 with the waking of the bears, followed … [Read more...]

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In Indian Country

February 2, 2012 by DANIEL TREVINO

Powwows have taken place in Native America for millennia. They were a way for far-flung tribes to unite with other natives, to share food, trade, and … [Read more...]

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West Block Woes

December 1, 2011 by DANIEL TREVINO

San Quentin North Block prisoners who were transferred to West Block are dealing with the new living conditions with patience. The transfer was a … [Read more...]

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In Indian Country

December 1, 2011 by DANIEL TREVINO

Native people use peyote as a healer and an amulet. Peyote can be powdered and drunk as tea. Fresh buttons are eaten during ceremonies. Peyote is used … [Read more...]

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In Indian Country

November 1, 2011 by DANIEL TREVINO

The Native American Church was incorporated as a religion on October 10, 1918, with the help of Quanah Parker, the last Chief of the Comanche Nation. … [Read more...]

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In Indian Country

October 1, 2011 by DANIEL TREVINO

Native Americans consider sage to be a sacred plant, and it is present in nearly every native ceremony. Sage is considered holy because of two … [Read more...]

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Indian Country

September 29, 2011 by DANIEL TREVINO

Powwow is an indigenous ancient ceremony practiced by most North American tribes still to this day. The Powwow is a sacred ritual. Its purpose is to … [Read more...]

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View From The Valley

May 29, 2011 by DANIEL TREVINO

It was a great reason to celebrate – the French defeat in Mexico. Being raised in California’s Central Valley in a predominately Hispanic … [Read more...]

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Remembering Caesar Chavez

March 29, 2011 by DANIEL TREVINO

As a young child I marched with Caesar Chavez in 1966 from Delano to Sacramento. My uncles were farm workers in the central valley in the 1960s and … [Read more...]

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