How to be a Real Native
Smoke Signals , written by Sherman Alexie, brilliantly demonstrates a major challenge for modern Native youth. Who are they, as a people? Not even they know. Things are changing too quickly. During the Christmas season, many of us remember to think of others. We often worry about the future of people thousands of miles away, but forget to reach out to our neighbors. Please pray for the Apsaalooke (Crow.) This last year has brought them massive flooding and unconscionable acts of violence. I fervently pray that they, and all Native people, can reach stability and prosperity, and buck both positive and negative stereotypes. They are people, first and foremost, people that have always treated me generosity and warmth.