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SKI BALLET Rebirth: Thanks Mother Earth for Stowe’s Snow Miracle!

OPINION: Thanks to Mother Earth's gracious Snow miracle at Vermont's Stowe Mt, we were able to help rebirth SKI BALLET into a more fun, easy, romantic form for all ages and levels, on April 8,during U.S. Ski Hall of Fame Week (HOF). My FREE clinic was at the urging of ski Elders like John Fry and seven pages on Google.
James Phinney Baxter Lecture Series

James Phinney Baxter Lecture Series opens Nov. 10 at the Boston Public Library

eNewsChannels NEWS: (BOSTON, Mass.) -- Cameron/Baxter Films announces the premiere of their film "Seeds of Freedom: A Vision for America" which is the inaugural event for the James Phinney Baxter Lecture Series at the Boston Public Library on Thursday, November 10 at the Central Library in Copley Square. The film is written, directed, and produced by Andrew Cameron Bailey and Connie Baxter Marlow of Cameron Baxter Films LLC.

Great Plains Indian Gaming Conference: Joseph Eve and Lindan Elliot present ‘4 Casino Accounting Trends to Watch in 2015’

KALISPELL, Mont. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Casino Accounting and Intacct experts Joseph Eve and Lindan Elliott of JOSEPH EVE CPAs will present '4 Casino Accounting Trends to Watch in 2015' at the Great Plains Indian Gaming Conference May 18 - 20, 2015 at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Changes to HUD Section 184 went into place this year, making it even more attractive to Native American Indian homeowners

DENVER, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Native Americans with a tribal enrollment card have been eligible for a specialized Home Loan Guarantee Program (HUD Section 184) since 1992 to assist in the purchase of a new home, says Morgan Pennington, a Section 184 Licensed Mortgage Consultant at Universal Lending Corporation. Beginning this year, there are some new changes went into place that will make it even more attractive to Native American Indian homeowners.

Sipapu’s NM-AZ Native Program Helping Heal America

OPINION: To further help heal and unite America, on February 26, New Mexico’s Sipapu ski area announced that it is joining Pajarito Mt and Ski Santa Fe in offering landmark affordable skiing and snowboarding opportunities to the tribes of New Mexico and Arizona.

Could World Prayer Help Protect Sochi Olympics?

OPINION: The Olympics has been the greatest force for Peace, Understanding, Healing, and Unity for over 1000 years in Ancient times and 100 years in Modern times.  Given that Olympic heroes have inspired countless youth to be happily healthy, productive, brilliant and generous, we hope you will take a moment to join this world prayer for “The Joy and Safety of the Sochi Olympics,” heartened by how it has worked for the last five Olympics.
Francesca Maetas giving David Vosburgh

Santa Fe Ski Area Gallantly Safety-nets Pajarito's NM-AZ Native Ski Program

After launching in early January the most generous Native snowsports outreach in history, inviting tribal youth of New Mexico and Arizona to ski in...

The First Thanksgiving: First 50 Years of Peace and Friendship at Plymouth Plantation now Considered Crime Scene

ASPEN, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Cameron Baxter Films, LLC today announced a new filmmaking project and crowd-funding campaign to shed light on the historical facts of the events at Plymouth Plantation between 1620 and 1675, before, during and after 'The First Thanksgiving,' a period in American history shrouded in misconception and misinformation.
Suzy and Iran Queen

How 'The People' Can Beat Iranian-American Peace Drums

ARTICLE: In 1977, fellow Olympic skier Billy Kidd and I had an adventure of a lifetime, skiing with Iranian Queen Farah Diba Pahlavi in their fresh "Persian Powder." It was to promote skiing and goodwill with Iran, made possible by two visionary friends, the popular TV host Barry ZeVan and Iran’s Ambassador to the U.S., Ardeshir Zahedi.
Indian Nations at London’s Olympics - credit Jeff Cable

Native American London Olympians and UN’s Girl Initiative Lifting Poor Nations and Sustainability

eNewsChannels COLUMN: October’s launch of the UN’s Girl Empowerment Initiative, and revelation that three Native American women represented the U.S. and their Indian Nations...

Hail Billie Jean King and Ted Kennedy – Native American Contributors to Title 1X

COLUMN: Native Americans can take pride that Tennis icon Billie Jean King, a Cherokee, and Ted Kennedy, descendant of an honorary Iroquois Chief, did...

Pursol Solar Signs Major Manufacturing Agreements with Montana's Fort Peck Tribes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Pursol Solar Systems today announces the signing of an agreement with the Fort Peck Indian Tribes of Poplar, Montana for...

Sportswomen of Colorado Applaud Suzy 'Chapstick' Chaffee's Title 1X 'Pioneering'

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. -- "To spirited applause by the 'phenomenal' female champions honored at the '35th Annual Sportswomen of Colorado Hall of Fame Benefit'...

Beijing 8.8.08: 'Blue Sky Olympic Prayer' Guided By Native Americans

TUCSON, Ariz. -- "Members of the Apache Nation extend a gracious gesture of solidarity with all Indigenous Peoples, in inviting our Earth Family to...

Nobel Prize Winner Dr. Stephen Schneider Hails Tribal Snow Contributions

PALO ALTO, Calif. -- "I think it is wonderful that ski areas have been inviting the tribes back to ski and snowboard, which inspired...

Native Voices Foundation: Ski Areas End 'Awesome Season' with Gratitude Ceremonies

ASPEN, Colo. -- "On Closing Day at Spirit Mountain, Wisconsin, 14 year old 'Honor the Earth Princess,' Mariah Cooper (Ojibwe-Oneida), a Native American Olympic...

Event Brings Indian Youth Closer to London Olympics

SPOONER, Wis. -- With the sparring behind the scenes rivaling the boxing superstars in the ring, Native Voices Foundation's (NVF) "Future Olympian's Day Benefit in Spooner April 16, turned out an uplifting landmark for American Indian youth competing in the London Olympics," according to Olympic skier, Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee, NVF's organizer.

World Heavyweight Champion Joe Hip Coaches Indian Youth and Spar at Wisconsin Olympic Hopefuls Benefit

SPOONER, Wis. -- Native Voices Foundation (NVF) hosted a "Future Olympian's Day" Benefit in Spooner, Wisconsin, on April 16, at their Northwest Sports Complex. "Thanks to Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World, Joe Hip (Blackfeet), and 2003 Native American Heavyweight Champion, Harry Funmaker ('Ho-Chunk Hammer') coaching the region's rising stars, this may be a launching pad for Indian youth finally getting coaching to compete in future Olympic," according to Olympic skier, Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee, NVF's organizer.

Six Year-Old Indian Delaney Tyon is Nastar National Ski Champion

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. -- "I won the gold because everyone helped me," said 6 year-old Oglala-Sioux, Delaney Tyon, at Nastar's National Ski Championships, according to Olympic skier Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee, co-chair of Native Voices Foundation (NVF). The event including Canada and Australia, was held at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, last week.

Half of Humanity to Raise Earth Vibration on 7.7.07 – A Message of Love, Oneness and Hope from St Francis

SEDONA, Ariz. -- On 7.7.07, Vice President Al Gore and LIVE EARTH musicians, whom some call "Modern Day Shaman," may be playing the biggest roles of their lives, along with traditional Shaman (Indigenous Elders). Together they may be inspiring half of our Earth Family - 3 billion - to lift the vibration of Earth through joyous song, prayer and ceremonies. Shaman help unite heaven and earth for society, according to Olympic skier Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee, co-chairman of Native Voices Foundation (NVF), which orchestrates Elders-led World Prayers.

Native American Olympic Sponsor Wins World Clean Energy Courage Award

Patrick Spears and Bob GoughBASIL, Switzerland -- "At the first World Clean Energy Awards in Basel's Congress Center, Intertribal COUP's NativeEnergy, a partnership of 12 Great Plains Tribes, was honored as 'one of the world's premier projects promoting large-scale use of renewable energies,'" according to Native Voices Foundation's Tex Hall, former President of the National Congress of American Indians.

Sedona Becoming Hope for Generations: You Don't Have to Buy a Hybrid to Make a Difference

Green SedonaSEDONA, Ariz. -- America's Red Rock Cathedral is becoming a Green Model of Hope for Earth's children. "To keep Sedona healthy and enhance global cooling, our community is taking bold measures," said Green Sedona founder Matthew Turner, a 34 year old environmental scientist. "Turner offers simple natural solutions which raise the green bar for his Generation X, plus Y and Z," said Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee, co-chairman of the partnering Native Voices Foundation.

Arctic Elders Invite All to Join 'Mother of All Earth Prayers' May 31 with Ceremonies at Mexico's Mt. Kushumaa to Keep...

Ravendancer Gene TagabanARCTIC VILLAGE, Alaska -- On May 31, 2007, the Arctic Elders invite you, as a member of our Earth Family, to join them, in the following Prayer of love and appreciation to Mother Earth. On that day also, Indigenous Elders will lead ceremonies at Northern Mexico's mystical Mt. Kushumaa during Earthdance8(.org). "Our intent is to further rebalance Mother Earth and Her weather for our children, including helping keep the polar ice caps cool," said Olympian Suzy "Chapstick" Chaffee, co-founder of Native Voices Foundation, the orchestrator.

Media Advisory: Jamestown Settlement Denies Free Speech Permit to Black / Indian Jamestown Opponents

JAMESTOWN, Va. -- Black Lawyers For Justice (BLFJ) announces news conference Mon. May 7th, 5pm. Rally organizers to file lawsuit in Federal court for 1st amendment demonstration rights to oppose Jamestown's 400th Anniversary.

World Peace through Youth Sports – Dubai Attending WYBT 2007 in Hawaii

World Youth BasketballKAILUA-KONA, Hawaii -- The 9th Annual Spalding World Youth Basketball Tournament being held in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, July 24th - July 29th, 2007, is proud to announce that even the Middle East will be represented. The American School of Dubai will be participating this summer.

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