American Holocaust!
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Hitler and Stalin seems to be nice guys if compare with these ones!
Our Mission:
The Native American Holocaust Museum's purpose is the documentation, study,
interpretation and disemination of the history of the American Holocaust
against the American Indian Nations (First Nations). It serves as a memorial
to Native American Men, Women and Children that died or suffered during the
Native American Holocaust. We define the Native American Holocaust as the
systematic persecution and annihilation of Native American peoples through
the colonization and assimilation process. The Museum's primary mission is
to advance and share the experience and knowledge of what this horror has
meant for Native peoples today; to preserve the memory of those who died or
suffered; and to encourage its visitors to reflect upon the need for dignity
of and respect among all peoples.
According to the current anthropological debate, over one hundred million
people indigenous to the borders of the United States of America and Canada
died in the formation of these two countries. There are those who would
argue against this figure, however, it must be remembered that most barbaric
savages who invade the lands of other peoples rarely, if at all, keep an
accounting of the slaughter. You are too busy murdering to keep count. Even
the German Nazis left some numbers slip thru the cracks in their statistics
archiving. There are those who put the Extermination count of the First
Nations Peoples---combining North, South & Meso America (Mexico)---at well
over 300,000,000 (Three Hundred Million). There were approximately 250,000
Native Americans alive in the year 1900. Today, in the United States alone,
there are 3,440,700 Native American peoples of 446 federally recognized
Nations.
The remaining indigenous Nations are reestablishing themselves through
education, economic development, and the exploration of what it means to be
sovereign Nations. One fundamental campaign is reclaiming our identity. The
constant objectification and dehumanization Native Americans suffer daily
through the ridicule and caricaturing of our culture and our people is part
of the continuing Holocaust. This Museum site is dedicated to ending the
oppressive regime of silence - silence due to fear - fear for our continued
survival. Our desire to work, live, and raise our families can no longer be
an impediment to our call for fundamental human decency. Survival without
dignity is not life.
We are not expendable.
The Museum is to help Native American peoples heal from the Holocaust
experience. Many non-Native peoples are not ready to recognize the impact of
silence in the face of physical and cultural genocide, prejudice, and
present and historical racism. They, too, are severely affected though by
the witnessing of the Holocaust and the trauma experienced by Native
peoples. We have all been hurt. It is time for Native peoples to have a
Museum dedicated to healing - a refuge, a sanctuary, a place of peace.
The Museum offers many programs: exhibitions; support for the Native
American Holocaust Memorial Day; and dissemination of information concerning
the Native American Holocaust and related issues, including those of
contemporary significance.
Elder Respect:
Native American Elders are the precious link that keeps our history alive
for our children and us. Without them, their testimony, and their artifacts,
Native and other peoples lose the opportunity for education and enrichment.
Elders deserve a high degree of respect and care on our part and for this
reason the Elder Respect program was established supporting
inter-generational leadership and engaging in those activities that ensure
the Native American community that their lives are honored commensurate with
the enormity and gravity of the tragedy of the Native American Holocaust.
Internships:
The Museum's internship program provides an environment for qualified
candidates to learn about the Native American Holocaust and online museum
operations. Included are hands-on projects and opportunities to work with
Native American scholars and professionals to learn about their roles,
responsibilities, and backgrounds. Internships are available in Native
American Research and Museum Studies. The Museum welcomes the opportunity to
work with high school academically or artistically gifted and talented
interns interested in the fields of anthropology, art, ethnic studies,
history or related areas.
Interested candidates should submit a current resume and a brief personal
statement. To be considered, complete and e-mail your application packet to:
NAHM Webmaster.
Internships usually last for one semester and are either half-time or
full-time positions. Internships are unpaid.
Candidates whose skills and talents meet the requirements for available
positions will be contacted for a telephone interview.
The Native American Holocaust Museum is dedicated to educating Americans
about the history of Native American peoples, to honor those who suffered,
to provide support for those healing from discrimination, and to inspire
visitors to contemplate the connectedness of all peoples.
It takes many people to accomplish this mission, including a dedicated team
of capable interns. We especially welcome the help of high school intern
students.