Archive for August, 2008

1,200-year-old home found

1,200-year-old home foundIt contains pit house, hearth and broken potsBy Mark HavnesThe Salt Lake Tribune Article Last Updated: 08/20/2008 10:21:51 PM MDT Posted: 10:14 PM- KANAB – For a nearly 1,200-year-old home, it’s held up pretty well. “Amazing” and “pristine” were the words archaeologists used to characterize the site of the ancient settlement just north [...]

McCain offends by not meeting Great Plains tribes

McCain offends by not meeting Great Plains tribes Posted: August 12, 2008 by: Rob Capriccioso Photo courtesy Tamra Brennan — Traffic was backed up more than normal at Sturgis as Sen. John McCain made a stop at the annual event. Area Natives took offense to his visit which did not include meetings with any tribes. [...]

Cindy McCain as Miss Buffalo Chip?

Cindy McCain as Miss Buffalo Chip?Vigilant Ticket readers know we always are on the alert for historic firsts. This presidential campaign has provided us our fill — most recently, the chance to reflect upon the unprecedented age gap between the two major-party White House contenders. Now comes another barrier shattered, noted by The Times’ Bob [...]

McCain policy should uphold Native religious freedoms, sites

Column: McCain policy should uphold Native religious freedoms, sites – Wednesday, August 6, 2008By JODI RAVE of the Missoulian “I believe the federal government has a special ethical and legal responsibility to help make the American Dream accessible to Native Americans.” – John McCain, Native policy statement It’s with some irony that Sen. John McCain [...]