WINNENMUM WINTU -- Arigon met Caleen and Mark Franco a few years ago when she performed in the Chico, California area. Since the sad passing of revered elder Florence Jones, Caleen has taken leadership of this hardy tribe. Read about their struggle for federal recognition and the fight to keep their sacred lands from being flooded by the damming of the McCloud River near Mount Shasta. You can help -- check out their website and hear their story.

NATIVE CELEBS -- Wonder when your favorite Native American actors will be on TV? Looking for a Native actor to be in your movie? This is a great place to start. Annie's site also includes links to Native musicians as well, plus a message board with all the latest goings in In Indian Hollywood.

FRYBREAD LOVE -- Jim Northrup of the Fond du Lac Follies asks: What do Frybread and Indian Men have in common? They're both brown, round and greasy! AAAAAY! At last, here is a tribute page to one of the staples of the Native American diet, Frybread. More than just a food, it's a way of life, love and happiness. Gayle over at Earthcircles is compiling recipes, stories and photos (WOW!) of Indian Frybread. If you've never tasted Frybread, there are detailed recipes you can try at home. Check out this amusing sight and see a slice of Indian life you probably wouldn't see unless you're a regular pow-wow attendee or a member of a large Indian family! Great laughs, good stories and amazing frybread photos!

STUDENTS AND TEACHERS AGAINST RACISM -- Education is more than memorizing dates, names and places. This site provides teachers and students with information about the Mascot issue and recent incidents in South Dakota. Unfortunately, racism is alive and well across the United States. Hopefully, this site will bring healing discussions to classrooms across America.

PEACE PARTY -- Did you know that there is a fine NDN comic book available that is stereotype-free, empowering and full of positive images of Native people? Yup, it's true! Rob Schmidt is the creator of the story of two NDN guys with superpowers -- powers which involve more than eating the most frybread or putting the rez car up on blocks ALL BY THEMSELVES...AAY! Go take a look -- Rob has assembled quite a reknowned board of directors who guide the comics every step. We're still a great fan of this site and "Peace Party" comics!

AMERICAN INDIAN MOVEMENT -- VIRGINIA CHAPTER -- We've heard good things about AIM Virginia and the hard work of Biah Yazzie Seminole. She works in her community to increase awareness and interest in Native people. She has also written a new book -- which you can read more about AND order at our online store. Go, Biah! Go!

INDIAN TERRITORY -- Reporter and traditional Delaware gal Patricia Phillips is one busy lady. She maintains a very link-filled site -- plus is busy combing the world for hot stories! She provided this cool link back to us here at Starrwatcher Online. Take a minute and see Patty's site. She has great graphics....and lots of current, important information about what's happening in Indian Country.

TLINGIT NATIONAL ANTHEM: ALASKA NATIVE ONLINE -- This is a great site to get to know some of our friends up north. Lots of links and lots to see. Drop in and find out what's going on in Alaska!

NATIVE AMERICAN SUPPORT GROUP -- Gray Wolf has amassed an extensive collection of links. There is something on this site for everyone! Get in touch with your Indin pals in New York City and find out what's happening!

THE SUN EAGLE'S NATIVE CHILDREN & FAMILIES SPONSORING PROGRAM -- This adorable site is more than pretty -- John and Sharen are devoted to assisting Indian kids and elders with the basic necessities of life. They are sponsoring folks from different reservations -- and you can pick the child or elder you wish to sponsor and mail your gifts directly to them. They've been at this awhile and you'll be hard pressed not to fall in love with the kids pictured on their page. We have even heard from some of you Starrwatchers out there who have joined the program after hearing about it right here! Thanks for lending a hand...it helps!

INFORMATION A-GO GO

NATIVE AMERICAN RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET -- Karen Strom's excellent web site keeps getting bigger & better. If you're looking for a certain tribe or organization -- here's a place to check it all out!

NATIVE AMERICAN HOME PAGES -- Lisa Mitten has compiled an excellent directory of Native websites. She has included Native actors, musicians, writers and activists, in addition to tribes and organizations.

ON THIS DATE IN INDIAN HISTORY -- Officer Phil Konstatin is a TV legend in San Diego. His traffic reports are great and we thank him for getting us home safe many a night. However....that's not all Phil's up to these days. His website gives you a day-by-day look at great (and not-so-great) moments in Indian History. Check out this informative site and amaze your grandma with facts about the people she might have forgotten about!

HISTORY

We're pleased to bring you these family photos from the archives, but we're also please to bring you some links about drummer, Nicholas Peters. As many of you know, Nick is from the Luiseno Tribe in the San Diego area. Californian Indians have somehow gotten short shrift in films and television -- except for maybe the story of Ishi (played by Canadian Graham Greene!). Nick's cousin, Richard Bugbee has come up with a few sites you need to see to learn more about Nick's rich tribal heritage.

NEWS FROM NATIVE CALIFORNIA -- This publication has provided excellent coverage of Californian Native issues, history and artists for many years. You can visit them online now, too!

THE CUPA CULTURAL CENTER -- More background about one of the separate bands which comprise the Luiseno Tribe. The culture lives on on the web and at their location near San Diego, California.

THE PAUMA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS -- Read about more of the folks who call themselves Luiseno.

AMERICAN INDIAN SOURCE -- A homepage featuring lots of information on San Diego area Indian events and activities.

COOL ORGANIZATIONS

NATIVE AMERICAN PUBLIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS -- This group has been behind many of the fine documentaries shown on PBS. They also operate AIROS, American Indian Radio On Satellite and the fine daily program, Native America Calling. Check out their site to see all of their fine efforts. If you want to listen to a 24/7 sample of the AIROS network, check out their webcast site here!

NATIONAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN INDIANS -- The oldest Indian organization in the country -- their gatherings around the country provide opportunities for Indians to set their own policies and catch up with urgent issues and relations all over the U.S.

NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND -- NARF works hard on behalf of tribes around the country. One of their main focuses is assisting Tribeskeep hold of their land and resource rights. Yeh, that's right. Things are still being taken away from Native people in this day and age!

CONTROVERSIAL?.....YOU DECIDE!

FIRST NATIONS -- There is SO much info on this site. It's not for the faint of heart or easily offended. You will be shocked at some of the stories....especially about Wounded Knee and the famous author L. Frank Baum. You'll also find a most amazing index of tribal histories of hundreds of different nations. All on one sight! You go, Jordan Dill!

MEDIA

PECHANGA.NET -- That Victor Rocha is something else. Upon first visit, you might think his site is dedicated to Indian Gaming news -- but scroll down a bit and you'll see he has tons of links to news articles that run the gamut of Indian Country. Check it out and I'm sure you'll bookmark this site in your very own browser.

REZNET -- There are some pretty cool NDN kids out there these days. Thinking, pondering, living life to the full and writing about their experiences on RezNet. A look at this site and you'll get an idea of what Indian youth are into these days! AAY!

INDIANZ.COM -- All the current news you need. If you aren't looking at this page daily....just what is your problem? AAAAAAAY!

THE NATIVE AMERICAN TIMES -- As Arigon's dad often says about Cain's coffee -- the Native American Times will be read from here to Harrah.

INDIAN COUNTRY TODAY -- The weekly news from Indian Country. Their website doesn't contain every article. If you're serious about Indian Country -- you really should subscribe!

THE CHEROKEE OBSERVER -- Want to know what's up in Cherokee country? Check it out here!

NEWS FROM INDIAN COUNTRY -- Providing an informative, well-written account of what's up with the Nations.

THE NAVAJO TIMES -- This is one well-designed, kicking website. They are funny, hip and all about the Navajo Nation. Catch up on your news...or just enjoy!

CANKU OTA (MANY PATHS)-- Formerly known as "Turtle Tracks", this site was created just for Indian kids. Devised as Youth Newsletter from a Native American point of view -- you can get information about Tribal History, current events and news about Indian Arts.

ABORIGINAL PEOPLES TELEVISION NETWORK -- This site will make you want to move to Canada or get a huge satellite dish. APTN has an array of programs for and about the First Nations of Canada.

THE NATIVE VOICE -- The online version is fun, but do get a subscription. Arigon Starr was a former contributor with stories from Hollywood and the Road.

NDN SPORTS -- There are stats, schedules and more information than you can shake a stick at! This could be our very own NDN ESPN. 'Bout time, ennit!