Osiyo!  Welcome to Across Turtle Island!
This past week, as many of you may have heard, a dear friend of mine, Rosie Beckmann, passed away.  I know that many of you receiving this email most likely knew Rosie also.  So, I would like to honor Rosie at this time. 
 
On the adjacent radio broadcast, we will play an honor song by Clear Water Drum with “7 Directions Song” from the CD Yansa: Songs for the Circle Volume 5”; Jonathan Maracle...

Osiyo My Friends. 
It is with great sadness that I let you know that my friend, Rose, passed away.  I received the call from Leroy Hardy this morning.   Rose and I have corresponded many times over the years regarding Native Ministry.  I was SO glad to be able to see her when we met up in Shreveport, LA for the big "Live" concert, Drums of Thunder, with Broken Walls.  It was hosted by Ken Bryan and his ministry.  That was...

We are excited to announce that Across Turtle Island will be broadcasting again beginning Sunday November 22, 2009.  We are blessed that The Big Fish - WhitefishRadio.Com has picked up the show!!  Details to follow later this week.
=============================
2009 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award Winners
Here are the winners of the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards.   Winners include Jonathan Maracle, Eagle & Hawk, and Yvonne St. Germaine.  Congratulations!!
2009 APCMA Winners
http://www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com
Aboriginal Entertainer of the Year:
Crystal Shawanda
Aboriginal Radio Single of the Year:
Crystal Shawanda
Aboriginal Songwriter...

United Native American Buy The State of Montana - Press Release/ Author Unknown
The United Native American (UNA) is proud to announce that it has bought the State of Montana from the whites and is throwing it open to American Indian settlement.  UNA bought Montana from 3 winos found wandering in Glendive.  The winos promptly signed the treaty, which was written in the Northern Cheyenne language, and sold Montana for three bottles of wine, one bottle of gin and four...

Great news!! How my heart sings. In John 14:1-3, Jesus talks about preparing a place for us in heaven. In Jerusalem, there is now a place for us, as indigenous people. After so many years, of having to change our ourselves to be invited into the House or a house, now someone has prepared a place for us to come as we are. Not only that, but in the land of our Savior. The Great Mystery .. and He is...

Congratulations! We are so blessed each year with the NAMA event. So many talented artists. My daughter asked, "Mom why do Natives have to have their own awards event?" I'm sure many people have asked the same questions. It is sad to think that to the majority population, we are still unknown. Yet, it is a joy to know that we are not unknown to ourselves. We can celebrate with each other and for one another. .. I've been watching...

ISMA Music Awards
http://www.indiansummer.org/
CONGRATULATIONS
2009 INDIAN SUMMER MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS!
Alternative Rock
Sirensong by Eagle and Hawk
Blues
Broken Lands by Indigenous
Classic Rock
Sirensong by Eagle and Hawk
Contemporary Instrumental
First Light by Golana’
Country
Out of the Blue by Out of the Blue
Flute
A Place Called Peace by Randy Granger
Folk
Bitter Tears - Sacred Grounds by Michael Bucher and Joanne Shenandoah
Hip Hop
Wasted Talent by N8 featuring Rezhogs and Sean One R33der
Native Spirit
Signs of Things to Come by Rae Denton and Paul Warren
Pop
New Moon Born by Jana Mashonee
Spiritual
Generation 2 Generation 3 by Gil...

Osiyo - Once again it is time to vote for your favorite artists who are nominated for the 2009 Aborginal People's Choice Awards.  I am so excited to see that this year there are actually some radio stations nominated for Best Aboriginal Radio Program.  That gives me hope and inspiration.  :0)  This year's nominees include:  Cheryl Bear, Jonathan Maracle, Broken Walls, Yvonne St. Germaine, Jan Michael Looking Wolf, Eagle & Hawk, and many others.  Be sure to click the link...

Osiyo.  It is time to cast your votes in the 11th Annual Native American Music Awards.  Each year it gets more and more exciting as more categories are artists are added.  This year it is such a blessing to see so many of our friends here.  Remember that Marshall Tall Eagle will be giving a prayer and participating as an awards presenter.  They are welcoming donations to help with travel costs.  Also their son, Mike Serna, is a nominee.  Other...

Subject: VOTE FOR BROKEN WALLS!  ..  ON FACEBOOK.   (Not on FB, See link at the bottom of the page.)
Online voting is open now, go to: http://www.facebook.com/l/;www.aboriginalpeopleschoice.com
The first round of voting for the 2009 Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards has begun. Please remember, you must be a member to cast your votes! If you are not a member, please click on the SIGN UP tab (on 2009 APCMA homepage)… and fill out the form to get your PIN and Password. If you...

(Here is an update.  Full Story is added below the Google Alert.  Thanks for your prayers - Jeny)
 
Google News Alert for: "Teddy Little Light"
Remains, likely from family, found
The Missoulian - Missoula,MT,USA
About...

Osiyo Oginali ~
From Dave Innerebner.  Please read concerning the passing of Rod Wilson & John LaFontaine. 
Nvwadohiyada
Jeny
 
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Dave Innerebner <davepami@centurytel.net>
Date: Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Subject: Easter Homecomings
Rod and Alexis Wilson
 
Aniin,
 
This past weekend two very dear men of God went home to be with Jesus.  On good Friday, John LaFontaine of LCO passed away after a three - four month battle with cancer. He was a young man who walked strong with the Lord the past...

The following is a post on Rod Wilson's blog.  The family has been asked to come to be with Rod.  We are asking for your immediate prayer.  This message is from yesterday, and I don't have anything more current at this time.  As you know Rod & Alexis Wilson are awesome, beautiful Native followers of Christ.  At the time of Rod's illness, November 08, he was / is serving YWAM as the First Nations Director.  I've known Rod & Alexis...

From: ROBTSOTO@aol.com
Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:43:11 EDT
Subject: EAGLE FEATHER CASE THREE YEARS LATER
(NOTE:  Jeny Running Brook Covill (Cherokee/ Powhatan) & Robert Soto (Lipan Apache). MN1V Sacramento.
This is the only picture I have of Robert and I wanted you all to see him, particularly those of you who haven't had the
opportunity to meet him, yet.  <smile> )
Dear Friends:
Another year has come and our law suit against the Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife continues. Our lawyers are working...

Here is a note from Ed La Rose.  As many of you know, Ed has a powerful ministry, The Cross That Talks.  He's carried a cross all around the world.  Henry & Grace Falany, Mariposa Revival Center, wrote:  "Native American Evangelist Rev. Ed LaRose, "The Cross That Talks" Ministries.  From Mars Hill to the Amazon River, and more than 40 countries around the world, Rev. LaRose has carried his cross and set people free from the bondage of sin.  His...