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Elrae Dawn

I DO WHAT I DO....& I DO IT WELL!!!

About Me


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Born, raised, and brought up in the Fort Totten District of the SLN - and very proud of it. I am just living Rez-Fabulous and lovin' every minute of it. I am into Native politics because of a passion to get things done for Native people in the political realm, where it all happens. Learning the dominant society's norms, values, and beliefs is critical in order to effect change at micro, mezzo, and macro levels. The social service field is hurting for more Native people to take on the challenge of social work/ social justice work. I plan to be sitting in office one day as a state representative, governor, or even a tribal councilwoman. Life is too short to sit back and not do anything for Native people. I graduated May 2005 with my Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Montana (go GRIZ!) and plan to go on for my doctorate degree, a Ph. D in Social Work/JD... I have the most beautiful Indian babies EVER! (see pics) Oh, and I have moved back to the rez once again to keep it real yo! I'm back on the airwaves again as a radio DJ on our station KABU 90.7 FM since June 2005 and I love it. ____________________________________________________________ ___

My Interests



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I'd like to meet:

a href="http://www.bigoo.wsAlso would like to meet Napolean Dynamite, Clair Huxtable, and Potsy Webber...The people I would like to meet probably would not be on here. Like Leonard Peltier, Wilma Mankiller, Tim Giago, Harlan McKosato, (already met Jonathan Windy Boy, Carol Juneau, and the rest of the Native legislative leaders of MT), and would like to meet many, many more Native people across the nation. And the people that are my friends, I know em already and don't need to meet them again =)

Music:

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Television:

Dancing with the Stars....the only show haha #1 WILD & OUT!! Dave Chappelle, Desperate Housewives, Two-a-Days, The Soup, Friends, North of 60 (only in Canada), Anything on CSPAN 1 and 2, Best Damn Sports Show Period, Will & Grace, Jeopardy, Everybody Loves Raymond, That 70's Show, and.....old Roseanne reruns.

Books:

People's History...Howard Zinn, Lakota Woman, Fools Crow, Black Elk Speaks, Enquirer, any books that have to do with authentic Native culture.

Heroes:

____________________________________________________________ ___________________My Heros include: Chiefs Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, Waanatan, and all others who lived and died for the sake of the people... My mom (RIP) & dad, Uncle George (RIP), MT Rep. Joey Jane, MT Rep. Carol Juneau, MT Rep. Margaret Cambell, MT Rep. Johnathan WindyBoy, CO Sen. Ben Nighthorse Cambell, Eloise Cobell, Patty LaPlant (Browning MT), Dr. Carol Hand (UM), Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Wilma Mankiller, Leonard Peltier, Winona LaDuke, Vine DeLoria Jr., Tim Giago, Jodi Rave, Elders of Spirit Lake Nation, and many others...One of the last pics of mom and some of my sibs...Xmas 2005....Miss u Mommy =(

My Blog

Last Day at KABU Radio 90.7 FM

Friday - February 2nd was my last day at KABU radio 90.7 FM, The Heartbeat of The Spirit Lake Nation!!! It was a good run and what-not but time to move on. Definitely. I have major plan...
Posted by Elrae Dawn on Fri, 09 Feb 2007 12:26:00 PST

Future Leaders of Indian Country

Today I just wanted to blog about the future leaders of Indian Country, specifically the Spirit Lake Nation. Right now there is so much negative chaos happening within our tribal political system that...
Posted by Elrae Dawn on Thu, 08 Feb 2007 11:38:00 PST

MIssing my mommy - RIP

Today I am feeling very lonesome for my mommy. She has passed on a little over 7 months ago on May 5th and it was a difficult time (still is) for me and my family. I have to say that the wake and fune...
Posted by Elrae Dawn on Wed, 13 Dec 2006 07:10:00 PST

2nd Annual Leaders of Tomorrow Conference

Today is the day after the 2nd Annual Leaders of Tomorrow Conference. I coordinated this event and man did it turn out wonderfully. Speakers included: Local: Myra Pearson - Tribal Chairwoman Edward B...
Posted by Elrae Dawn on Mon, 20 Nov 2006 05:19:00 PST

All About ME

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The SurveyName:Elrae Dawn PottsBirthday:January 6th 1976Birthplace:Devils Lake, North Dakota USACurrent Location:Mni Wakan Dakotah Oyate - Spirit Lake NationEye Color:BrownHa...
Posted by Elrae Dawn on Mon, 23 Jan 2006 09:05:00 PST