Allie's Current Event

My current even article can be found on: http://www.nativetimes.com/life/commentary/6204-abc-news-reflecting-on-the-obvious-ignoring-the-not-so-obvious

The name of the article is ABC News: Reflecting on the Obvious; Ignoring the Not-So Obvious, it was written by Tim Giago who has his weekly column in the Lakota News. He discusses how disappointed he was with the ABC news on the representation of the Native Americans on the Reservation. The reporters seem to still dwell upon the alcoholism and poverty; instead of the success like alcohol and suicide prevention programs available.

In his column Tim compares the problems on the Reservation to problems in DC: “There are many things wrong on Pine Ridge just as there are many things wrong in Washington, D.C., but for ever wrong, there are many people trying to make it right.”

How accurate do you think this comparison is? And what should media do differently to portray Native American Culture properly?

Sydney's Current Event

In Flagstaff Arizona, the Navajo Government has been upset by the trademark violation and the disrespect being caused by Urban Outfitters. The Navajo Nation claims that putting the "Navajo" name on the products is disrespectful of their culture, and it associates the products with the Navajos. The Navajo Department of Justice has sent Urban Outfitters CEO a letter demanding them to change the name of the product due to the violation of a trademark that has already been established, and the insensitivity in naming the products after the Navajos.

Do you think that Urban Outfitters should pull the Navajo name off of their products? Also, do you think that putting the "Navajo" name on the products is disrespectful of their culture?

article - http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/10/17/navajo-nation-fights-urban-outfitters-over-disrespectful-clothing-line/