Category Archives: Native American News

Aztec Pyramids of the Ancient Go [Link]

Posted on August 3, 2009 by weavercat

Aztec Pyramids of the Ancient God’s Nears Extinction Mexico used to be very protective of its sacred and historical places, but in recent years they have been neglectful UPDATE November 7, 2004 Walmart finished their store and it is now … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient History, Articles of Interest, Burial Mound, Current Events, Environmental Impact Concerns, Historic/Community Preservation, History Related News Articles, Mound Builders, Native American Heritage, Native American News, Preservation Vs. Progress, Sam's Club | Leave a comment

Ala. City Plows Beneath Indian Site for Sam’s Club – ABC News [Link]

Posted on July 22, 2009 by weavercat

Bucket loaders and bulldozers are tearing apart a hill that researchers call the foundation of an ancient Native American site to provide fill dirt for a Sam’s Club store, a move that appalls preservationists. Tribal advocates and state officials say … Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama Area News, Burial Mound, City Improvements, Crime Scene, Current Events, Federal Codes/Regulation, Headlines, History Related News Articles, Mound Builders, Muskogee/Creek Nation, Native American Heritage, Native American News, Preservation Vs. Progress, Protests, Sam's Club, Updates-Follow-ups | Leave a comment

Anniston Star – Local News, Business, Sports, Events, Blogs, Videos, Podcasts – Anniston, Ala. [Link]

Posted on July 10, 2009 by weavercat

OXFORD — Archaeologists who investigated a mysterious stone mound behind the Oxford Exchange said the city should have an expert on hand as the structure is demolished in case it contains human remains. But a city official says the mound … Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama Area News, Alabama Indian Affairs Commission (AIAC), Articles of Interest, Cemeteries/Gravesites, Current Events, Headlines, Investigations, Legal Issues, Muskogee/Creek Nation, Native American Heritage, Native American News, Oxford Exchange - AL, Preservation Vs. Progress, Protests, Regional News - SE, Sam's Club, Updates-Follow-ups | Leave a comment

Anniston Star – Group petitions Oxford over American Indian site [Link]

Posted on July 7, 2009 by weavercat

Two American Indians on Monday presented Mayor Leon Smith with a petition containing more than 600 signatures of people opposed to the destruction of the site. Tony Castaneda, of Anniston, and Sharon Jackson, of Fruithurst, who both claim to be … Continue reading →

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Anniston Star – Group petitions city over Indian site [Link]

Posted on July 7, 2009 by weavercat

Group petitions city over Indian site by Dan Whisenhunt Staff Writer 2 hrs 3 mins ago | 159 views | 0 0 comments | 0 0 recommendations | email to a friend | print OXFORD — Two American Indians this … Continue reading →

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Anniston Star – Local News, Business, Sports, Events, Blogs, Videos, Podcasts – Anniston, Ala. [Link]

Posted on July 1, 2009 by weavercat

The city of Oxford is fond of building things: shopping malls and storefronts, high school additions and a swanky public library, not to mention its bank account. Too bad city leaders aren’t as fond of building their reputation for doing … Continue reading →

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Virginia’s Indian heirs cling to sliver of native soil | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com [Link]

Posted on June 17, 2009 by weavercat

It was once theirs. Every acre under our buildings and boulevards. Every field. Every ribbon of water. All theirs. The fate of the American Indian is a familiar story, typically told against a sunset in the Old West. History forgets … Continue reading →

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