> John Andrews Council Executive
> Indianhead Council Boy Scouts of America
> 393 Marshall Avenue
> St. Paul, Minnesota
>
> Dear John,
> I havenít heard how your Relationships committee
> discussion regarding the proposal I submitted for the use of
> American Indian Themes went? I just thought I would send
> along some additional articles I found in various Indian
> papers I subscribe to. These articles are written from an
> Indian perspective and are Indians talking to other Indians
> about issues that affect them. The papers include the
> Circle, Ojibwe News, Lakota Times, Indian Country Today, and
> the Annishinabeg Today. These are not ìmainstreamî
> newspapers but the issues do affect us as it relates to how
> we stereotype their culture. It is interesting how they
> perceive the way we are preserving their culture.
> Additionally Iíve included an article I received via the
> Internet regarding a BSA Council in Vermont. Iím sure that
> youíve already seen it but Iíve included it anyway. Iíve
> mentioned before that it was only a matter of time before
> something such as this was going to happen and urged
> everyone up to and including National to be pro-active about
> this. It is now critical that we try and change the
> stereotype that weíve been perpetuating for so long. I urge
> you and your committee to take a hard look at the proposal
> and try and put some sort of policy into action. Consider
> placing a moratorium on Indian activities within the council
> until an appropriate way of showing respect for their
> cultures can be created and disseminated down to all scouts,
> professionals, and adult leaders within the council service
> area. I look forward to hearing from you regarding this
> issue. Thank you for you time and consideration.
>
> Sincerely,
>
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