For those who may be interested, note the following specifics re
Red Ink OnLine. Two of the articles I found of interest were "A Look at the
Indian Health Service Policy of Sterilization, 1972-1976" by Charles R.
England and "Sexuality and the Invasion of America: 1492-1809" by Vicki
Jaimez:
Red Ink Online
(http://grad.admin.arizona.edu/AIGC/RedInk/RED_INK.HOMEPAGE.HTML) From the
American Indian Graduate Center at the University of Arizona's Graduate
College
"Native American journalism is a relatively young endeavor under
the larger historical matrix of written language. Nevertheless,
contemporary native written tradition stems from many ancient traditions of
oratory unique to this continent which admit to no qualitative superior in
the western world. That Homer's Iliad was originally conveyed through oral
tradition should come as no surprise to this generation of Native
Americans, many of whom preserve their People's distinct knowledge through
speech and memory.
"But in a world where much of what is written is anchored on the
current of secular thought, what do we consider Native American written
tradition? More precisely, what distinguishes native publication from
non-native publication?
"We would suggest the following response: Native publication is
written by members of native communities, and by those intimately attached
to these communities. It is concerned with informing natives--young and
old, urban and rural, secular and sacred, the scholarly and the grass
roots. Yet in the larger world, native publication is also intended to
enlighten the non-Indian reader to the conditions and meanings of native
life. All of these comprise the purpose of RED INK.
"In 1989, two determined University of Arizona students pondered
the serious paucity of publishing channels available to native students to
articulate their thoughts, ideas and innovations. As a consequence of such
deliberation and determination, George Joe and Steve Danzer applied their
collective energy to the resolution of this problem. These unsung heroes of
grassroots journalism dedicated themselves to the creation of an outlet for
native student voices, bearing fruit under the name of RED INK.
Understandably radical in tone, the first issue was a celebration of
release from past suppression and planted a seed that would sprout again.
"It would be unjust to attribute the foundation of RED INK to these
two alone. Another figure stands out as their inspiration: Dr. Robert K.
"Uncle Bob" Thomas. To list Dr. Thomas' accomplishments would take volumes.
Anthropologist, professor of American Indian Studies and Cherokee elder,
Dr. Thomas was himself a pioneer of native journalism. As editor and
publisher of Indian Voices he opened each issue in his editorial with a
robust "Howdy, folks." He fervently endorsed the founding of RED INK and
supported the first issue with an article. Dr. Thomas left this world in
August of 1991; thus we honor him by dedicating this issue to his memory.
Suffice it to say that Uncle Bob will be sorely missed.
"The existence of RED INK has been turbulent, if not tenuous. Under
the editorship of Gloria Bird, and employing the artistic direction of
Gerald Tawaventiwa and Terry Abrams, the second issue emerged in 1991 with
a more scholarly temper. However, the transient nature of the student
membership, coupled with financial disparities, caused two more years to
lapse before the publication was revived. Having tapped into new channels
of support from the administration and faculty, we are confident that we
have established guidelines by which RED INK may operate smoothly.
Finally, with the addition of Macintosh computers the editorial board has
developed a uniform layout strategy that will facilitate efficient editing
and production.
"RED INK is an outlet for creative temperament and scholarly
thought, intended to appeal to anyone and everyone interested in Native
American issues. It is a non-partisan publication, a medium for native
student articulation, though its pages are open to non-natives, and
non-students alike.
"RED INK is intended as a fair and equal interdisciplinary forum
for all subjects and issues pertinent to Native Americans. The editors and
staff of this publication are fully dedicated to the principles of freedom
of speech and freedom of the press, as guaranteed to all citizens through
the Constitution of the United States. Included in these principles is the
right of academic freedom, which we are unconditionally committed to
preserving. However, the editors and staff of RED INK do not necessarily
endorse the opinions disseminated in this publication."
Nvwhtohiyada...Jordan
______________________________
not a voice or stir
darkness lies on fields and streets
sad the moon has set
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>From NativeNet listowner, Gary Trujillo (gst@gnosys.svle.ma.us):
I thought that with the publication of the information above, it would be
good to remind readers of the article posted last week that provides an
e-mail address for _Red Ink_:
From: cmilda@ccit.arizona.edu (Chris Milda)
Subject: E-Mail addr. for _Red_Ink._
Message-ID: <Pine.3.89.9505160242.A538991323-0100000@CCIT.ARIZONA.EDU>
Date: Tue, 16 May 1995 09:05:05 GMT
The purpose of this message is to forward the E-Mail address for
_Red_Ink,_ the ``Journal of the Month'' by Native Amer-
ican News, _Wotanging_Ikche._
>Subj:nanews03.018 (part A)
>
>
> K A N O H E D A A N I Y V W I Y A
> ( N A T I V E A M E R I C A N N E W S )
>
>
> --------- "RE: Journal of the Month (Red Ink)" ---------
>
> Date: 2 May 1995 19:35:42 GMT
> From: brock@ucsub.Colorado.EDU (Steve Brock)
> Subj: Journal of the Month (Red Ink)
>
> Newsgroups: alt.native,soc.culture.native
>
> JOURNAL OF THE MONTH
>
> APRIL, 1995
>
> "Journal of the Month" is a continuing series in which
> literary reviews and other periodicals are profiled.
> This month's journal is "Red Ink," published by students at
> the American Indian Graduate Center at the University of Arizona,
> Tucson. "Red Ink" was established in 1989 by George Joe and Steve
> Danzer under the guidance of Dr. Robert K. "Uncle Bob" Thomas,
> Cherokee elder and professor of American Indian Studies.
>
> ...
>
> At present, "Red Ink" doesn't have an e-mail address, but questions,
> comments, etc., may be sent to Glenn Johnson, whose e-mail address
> is gwjohn@ccit.arizona.edu.
Just for the information of the NativeNet world, _Red_Ink_ does (now)
have an E-Mail address, and I would like to pass it along. If you
would like to reach the editors of _Red_Ink,_ just address your E-
letters to:
RedInk@ccit.ARIZONA.edu .
This is a very good publication. I am a Native Student at Arizona,
and I know all of the members of the Editorial Board, the advisors,
and so on, and they are all good people.
Thank you for allowing me to post another message to this ``Listserv.''
Chris.