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Michael is an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe in Connecticut. He is also a Video Editor & Podcast Producer.

Ledyard, CT
Joined November 2007
Michael Kickingbear retweeted
That’s exactly why lol...it’s all anti black and it’s ugly af. Stay strong tho we got ALL those ancestors behind us πŸ–€
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1) Today I was wearing beaded earrings..n8tv woman told me they’re so nice, thought she was being genuine but she made a sly remark to her friend who was with her sayjng β€œthey’re always taking our traditions” now before I had a chance to say β€œBITCH who tf is they”
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2) I said black ppl aren’t taking shit away from you, decolonize yourself. Btw chahta sia hoke (I’m chahta) and her mouth DROPPED and she said β€œyou don’t look” I said your anti-blackness is showing, and I’m not the one. Happy black history month, bitch. And walked away.
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3) moral of the story is existing as a black native is exhausting and I’m tired of experiencing anti-blackness from my own. The ostracism is hurtful and the gate-keeping mentality and BQ mentality is demoralizing. Makes me not even wanna be apart of that side of me.
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NEW Episode! With 2020 being an election year, and so much focus on politics, and what now divides this country. We look at history and a forgotten presidential candidate from 1904. The decision to close National Archives at Seattle a blow to tribes nativeopinion.libsyn.com/ep_…
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NEW EPISODE! Co-Host Michael Kickingbear takes a personal look at some problematic ways historians and authors depict Indigenous histories. Also, an excerpt from an interview with the executive director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. nativeopinion.libsyn.com/ign…
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INTERVIEW! Dr.Sarah Kastelic is the Executive Director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association discusses the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals case Brackeen v. Bernhardt, challenging the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act nativeopinion.libsyn.com/bon…
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Democrats... are you taking the names of those Republican senators who have been doing crossword puzzles and sleeping during trumps senate trial? Are you waging campaigns in thier home states to vote them out? Just a suggestion....dailycaller.com/2020/01/22/g…
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Me and Vincent as Kids, Hee Hee... πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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NEW Episode! What do we mean when we say β€œFight The Good Fight!”? We look at tackling Indigenous Issues at the state level. Also, how important is it for Indigenous people to be counted in the American Census? What are the Positives & Negatives? nativeopinion.libsyn.com/epi…
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Michael Kickingbear retweeted
I have been tweeting this everyday. Will you join me? Over 5700 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - #MMIW
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I have been tweeting this everyday. Will you join me? Over 5700 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women - #MMIW
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Congratulations and happy birthday!!
My Mom is Retiring TODAY... And... TODAY IS HER BIRTHDAY!!! CONGRATULATIONS AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM @SharonIsFunny!!! I LOVE YOU!!!
NEW Episode! We take a look at an example of tribal leadership providing a POSITIVE example to their community. Also, Tribal Gaming in Oklahoma… why does the Governor want more money from the tribes? Is it a legitimate need, or a form of extortion? nativeopinion.libsyn.com/wan…
NEW EPISODE! Race vs Politics. How does one affect the other in Indian Country? Also, what do we do when our government endorses assassination and tells Americans β€œWe are Saving Lives”? Plus our weekly β€œRacism In America” segment. nativeopinion.libsyn.com/202…
Going into the New Year Indigenous AF!!!!πŸ˜ŽπŸ¦… Indigenous Jewelry Credit goes to: Beaded Magic Top Hat by @blu_hummingbird on IG Black Beaded Earrings by @shoshonisanchez07 on IG Seminole Coin Necklaces by @beadworkbytina on IG #Art #NewYear #INDIGENOUS #supportnativeamericanarts
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NEW EPISODE! A report from the Inspector general office brings more criticism of federal Indian Health Service and it’s Failure to Protect underage children Medical professionals who are preditors, & more. Featured music: Qviolin nativeopinion.libsyn.com/the…
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NEW EPISODE! WE ARE CELEBRATING 4 YEARS OF OUR SHOW! THANK YOU to our listeners for all your support of our show! We welcome Guests Jay Winter Nightwolf Host of β€œThe Most DANGEROUS Show on Radio!” and Sandra Hope of Find a native.com nativeopinion.libsyn.com/we-…