March 2023

By ali | March 5, 2023

It’s 4am and I can’t sleep. Neither do I have the energy to do anything. For a few hours, I cat nap, listen to cooking shows on YouTube and occasionally doom scroll TikTok. On the outside, it likely looks like I’m ‘doing nothing’. Oh, but if you could be privy to the thoughts that endlessly … Read more

James Cameron avatar folly

By ali | February 8, 2023

CW: suicide ideation, physical, emotional, mental, sexual abuse. Someone asked me about James Cameron and his controversial statements about Lakota and the new Avatar movie. Up until then, I had re-posted some things, but hadn’t said anything yet. I hadn’t planned to until things settled in the apartment, but that could be months; see last … Read more

January 2023

By ali | January 6, 2023

“What do we do now?” I knew the question was coming, but I would not have the desired answer – a solution. When Raphael asked me this on the way to work, I had to think about it a few seconds before uttering, “I don’t know.” Our latest disaster has me with the least amount … Read more

Beware Econo Auto Sales Denver

By ali | November 16, 2022

This is from Econo Auto Sales’ ‘About’ page. https://www.econoautosale.com/about-us/ “Used car dealers come and go, but Econo Auto Sales has been serving the Denver metro area for over two decades, and counting. We have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, due to our exceptional customer service track record and because we’re a low … Read more

Bring Those Voices Forward To Stand On Their Own

March 16, 2021

While there is so much I could tell you about this wonderful and powerful woman, I know that the best way to give you the insight into her character and spirit that you deserve as readers is to let her work speak for itself.

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Native Tech

March 8, 2021

Natives hear “Indigenous people can’t use modern tech then” when we protest the religious and cultural bigotry of those who misuse the sacred objects of several hundred separate and unique Indigenous American cultures but that is nothing more than an ignorant lie that hinges on the bigoted myth that Indigenous Americans played no part in tech development when the fact is Natives played a huge part in technology development from day one and we still do today.

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NAO Fall 2020 cover

Native Artists Online- Fall 2020 Edition

October 24, 2020

I recently had an intriguing conversation with MAD, the artist formerly known as Maleaha Davenport, about the future of her … Read more

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Native Artists Online- Early March 2020 Edition

March 2, 2020

Before I begin I want to take a moment to thank this month’s artist for such a powerful, honest and … Read more

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Native Artists (& Writers) Online: Interview With An Inspiring Writer Edition

January 31, 2020

Happy New Year (if calendars are your thing, if not Happy Winter)! This month I’m taking a break from writing about … Read more

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Native Artists Online- December Edition

December 3, 2019

This month I interviewed Tiwuxiwulh (@Tiwuxiwulh on twitter) to learn more about the fascinating world of cedar weaving and I … Read more

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Native Artists Online’s Big Winter Gift Giving Guide

November 5, 2019

It’s that time of year, whether you are buying gifts for winter holidays, traditional ceremony or solstice chances are that … Read more

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Native Artists Online- October Special: Halloween & Fall Color 2019 Edition

October 3, 2019

BEADS! This special all-month edition is packed full of beautiful beads, birch bark, ribbon shirts and more. Since this series … Read more

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Native Artists Online- Late September 2019 Edition

September 16, 2019

For this edition of Native Artists Online I talked to an amazing young artist whose talent is as undeniable as … Read more

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Native Artists Online- Early September 2019 Edition

September 2, 2019

This edition brings a fitting follow up to our August Featured Artist, Wapshkankwet, with her personal favorite beader Ali Watson (@igmuthankastore) as … Read more

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