March has definitely come in like a roaring lion here in Washoe Valley. With bitter cold winds, heavy rains, snow and ice, we are coping with the tail end of winter. Last week we had beautiful, warm and sunny spring-like weather. Guess Nature is reminding us that Spring is not yet here.

For those cold, wintry evenings, check out my recipes for a great "Winter Supper" at:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23099.asp
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This week in history:

March 2, 1989: The Navajo Code Talker Monument was erected.
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Recent Newsworthy Notes:

"Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby honored as Distinguished Graduate of Leadership Oklahoma."

Read the full story at: http://nativetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1131&Itemid=34

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Robert Robideau has died. He was 61. Robideau was an American Indian activist who was acquitted of killing two FBI agents in 1975.

Robideau, along with his cousin, Leonard Peltier, were both involved in the AIM occupation of Wounded Knee in 1973.

Read the full story at:
http://nativetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1115&Itemid=34

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"Trees For America" campaign.

Every person from Oklahoma who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in February will receive 10 free Colorado blue spruce trees.

Read the full story at:
http://nativetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1052&Itemid=34

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A victory for Rhode Island and other states who are seeking laws to limit development on Indian lands:

The U.S. Supreme Court on Feb. 24 limited the federal government’s authority to hold land in trust for Indian tribes...

Read the full story at:
http://nativetimes.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1158&Itemid=55

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My Totem

My totem, my power animal is ferocious and strong in Nature, gentle and loving in spirit. He walks with me when I am troubled or confused. He lays at the foot of my bed at night. He is there in my hopes and dreams and goals. He protects me, guides me and gives me courage.

Honor your totem.
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Till next time, friends, may your moccasins and heart always find a happy path. Blessings and walk in Peace and Beauty.

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Here's the latest article from the Native American site at BellaOnline.com.

Grandmother Spider Steals The Fire
A creation story of the Choctaw People of Tennesse and Mississippi as told by the Choctaw and retold by P.D. Burns.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art14016.asp

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