Nancy wrote: "Geez....I know its durogatory, now can we get past that and try to help each other???" At the rate you are going here, probably not. I watch this site and others looking for the lost members of my family, as do many other Indians in Oklahoma. Often, a person only knows that they are Indian with family ties to Oklahoma. Many Indians from several Tribes silently watch different lists for the lost members. However, what I have read in the words and seen in the hearts of this list tonight, makes this a place where I do not want to spend my time. I am not a member of the Choctaw Tribe, but I have many Choctaw friends who I know would feel unwelcome here. The recent attitude of this list continues to demonstrate a blatant disregard and disrespect for Indians. You are not likely to find the help you want from Indians with this attitude. Remember this: It is not the Indians who desire your help, but you who desire the help of the Indians. Scope ----- Original Message ----- From: <TNanciten@aol.com> To: <CHOCTAW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2000 12:14 AM Subject: Re: [CHOCTAW] Also offended by the word! > well scope, i was chastized for telling a story, trying to bring home a > point.. > and was told few would help me if I used the word Squaw..I wasnt using it > I was telling what the whites called my great grandmother when she married my > g-pa..not using the word myself?? Geez....I know its durogatory, now can we > get past that and try to help each other??? > > Nancy > A Chickasaw Sister > > > ==== CHOCTAW Mailing List ==== > Looking for your Native American Ancestors in > Pushmataha County, Oklahoma? > Have a look -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~okpushma/ >