http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute Just another Freedom Forum Diversity Institute weblog Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:00:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Mark Trahant The NAJA Silver Anniversary Celebration: “NAJA 25 years Yesterday’s Storytellers Today’s Journalists.” Albuquerque, New Mexico August 1, 2009 I’m delighted to be here tonight. We are here to celebrate the 25th anniversary of NAJA, to think a bit about where we have been – and where we might go. We all know ... http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/08/03/naja-25-years-yesterday%e2%80%99s-storytellers-today%e2%80%99s-journalists/ Audio and Photos by Denny McAuliffe TABOR, S.D.—Experience the sights and sounds of the Czech Days carnival June 19. "If everybody can come out here and have a real good time and everybody leaves happy, with a happy memory, that's what it's all about," said David Thiel, foreman of the carnival operated ... http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/06/22/midway-carnival-at-czech-days/ TABOR, S.D.— Kolaches were plentiful at the 61 annual Czech Days Celebration in Tabor, S.D. The sweet dough pastry was the focus of an hour-long baking demonstration open to all Czech Days attendees. Rita Varilek and Ann Beran provided step-by-step instructions and tips to novice kolache-makers. Both women have ... http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/06/22/czech-days-serves-up-kolaches/ Polka Dance-off is for young and old. The Dick Zavodny Band is a favorite at Czech Days. http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/06/22/polka-music-and-dance-off-tradition-at-czech-days/ By Molly K. Young, AIJI Tabor, S.D.- For more than 60 years, a tiny South Dakota town has hosted a big summer celebration. The two-day event celebrates the community’s common bond: its ancestry. “This is a Czech community,” Judy Lundy, from Tabor, said. “Czech Days, to a lot of them, ... http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/06/22/heritage-home-hallmarks-of-tabor-czech-days/ http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/06/22/traditional-clothing-at-tabor-czech-days/ http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/06/22/czech-days-queen-candidates-know-their-heritage/ Town of Tabor celebrates rich tradition with Czech Days parade Tractors, trucks, bands and antique cars floated through Tabor, S.D. as part of the 61st annual Czech Days giant parade on Friday, June 19. The parade featured 101 entries from Tabor and the neighboring five state areas, said parade marshal David Kloucek. Politicians, ... http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/06/22/tabor-czech-days-parade-two-views/ Benny Polacca and Annie Taylor, AIJI VERMILLION, S.D. – More than 60 University of South Dakota athletes are sharpening their game skills this summer during a voluntary training session now in its second year. The University’s Athletics Summer Workout session trains its men’s and women’s basketball, football, swimming and volleyball teams for ... http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/06/20/usd-summer-workouts/ By Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan and Molly Young, AIJI Brady Orvis, the owner of Skin Gallery Tattoos in Yankton, S.D., decided to open his business a year and a half ago after moving to the town from Sioux Falls, S.D. “At the time I moved here, there wasn’t a tattoo shop here, so I ... http://freedomforumdiversity.org/american-indian-journalism-institute/2009/06/20/skin-gallery/