Native-Cooking-L

WKI's oldest listserv, Native-Cooking-L was founded in 1999 to augment Native Way Cookbook. The list archives contain literally hundreds of traditional and contemporary American Indian recipes, as well as discussions on indigenous ingredients, utensils, and cooking techniques.

The list is interactive, allowing members to share recipes and relevant discussions, and to ask relevant questions. Off topic discussions are not allowed. Discussions of sacred or ceremonial traditions are not allowed. Discussions about genealogy are not allowed. You must be a member to access the archives and files. The list is powered by Yahoo! Groups. Posts range from 50 to 300 per month, depending on the season. We recommend selecting the "daily digest" option for receiving mail from this list. The subscription is free.

Native-Lifeways

WKI's second oldest listserv, Native-Lifeways, was founded in 2000 to give Native-Cooking-L members and others a place to discuss non-food traditions.

The list is interactive, allowing members to share information and ask relevant questions. Off topic discussions are not allowed. Discussions of sacred or ceremonial traditions are not allowed. Discussions about genealogy are not allowed. You must be a member to access the archives and files. The list is powered by Yahoo! Groups. Posts average less than 50 per month, depending on the season. The subscription is free.

NCL Friends

We're not all work and no fun! When you participate in listservs, you often make friends and, of course, friends like to chat about all kinds of things!

NCL Friends was created in 2003 just to give members of Native-Cooking-L and Native-Lifeways a place to socialize and talk about whatever they wanted with few limits (non-sacred discussions only, please!). The list is open to anyone. Just keep in mind that it is also open to all ages. Conversations must be "G" rated!

WKI Private Lists

WKI does maintain private listservs for its board and working committees. Membership on the private lists is by invitation.

Other Lists We Think You'd Enjoy

We're always looking for ways to learn, too, and belong to a variety of lists. While most of them will be included in the soon to be updated Talking Leaves resource, here are a few of our top picks. These lists are not owned or managed by WKI:

Native Truth

Let's face it: American history textbooks were (and sometimes are still) full of lies, stereotypes and misconceptions in relation to the Native American Indian. Such books were written by the so-called victor - the white invader - who rewrote history to suit his own needs. It wasn't until the 1960's did the Native people begin to speak out.. telling their side of the story. Unfortunately, White Lies are still retold today and misconceptions held by those before us still hold tight to the American conscious. Knowledge is the key to changing such deep-seeded assumptions - and re-education is needed to correct the misinformation. I hope you will join me and read THE NATIVE TRUTH. Here we will explore the other side of the historical coin - from aboriginal slavery, treaty rights and land claims to cultural theft, reservation conditions, Wounded Knee and Christopher Columbus - giving voice to those stifled for hundreds of years.

Terri Jean, activist and author, is of mixed heritage that includes French, Irish, German and (unenrolled) Powhatan. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines and in 2003 her first book, 365 Days of Walking the Red Road, was published (Adams Media, June 2003). In 2000 She founded the Red Roots Educational Project (RREP) to provide information to those in need of historical truth. The RREP also provides information pertaining to Native American people, places, issues, and culture. Terri Jean also lectures, leads workshops and is a freelance photographer and writer. For more information on Terri Jean, her work or the Red Roots Educational Project, visit http://www.terrijean.com You can contact her terrijean@bright.net (Please note - this is a monthly column, not a chat group.)

Native American Diabetes

American Diabetes Initiative's targeted response to the challenge of diabetes in the Native American community.Type 2 diabetes is attacking this community in epidemic numbers, with rates as high as 50 percent in some tribes. Native culture and heritage cannot be protected and promoted very well if large numbers continue to be stricken with this terrible condition.

The Native American Diabetes Initiative is charged with developing and disseminating critical messages to the Native American community,including American Indians, Alaska Natives andFirst Nations about the seriousness of diabetes.We are here to petition all Native American Elders with diabetes as to why they should take care of themselves.
Elders, you are needed.You are valued, you are the link to history, you are your wisdom and everyone needs you.

It is only by you, the ELDERS, keeping yourself strong and vital, caring for yourself, that you will have the strength to help teach the young ones the traditional ways. We must do this,if only to keep the honor of your ancestors, who fought and perished to keep these customs alive for future generations to carry on and enjoy. We ask this for all future generations.

Diabetes is one of the top three killers of Native American people, the other two being cancer and heart disease, and heart disease and diabetes ARE linked. By creating this web resource, We hope to bring awareness to Native Americans of all Nations, all tribes, that this
disease can be beaten, can be lived with. You have to want to work at it, and most importantly, YOU HAVE TO TRY.