March is International Women’s Month! Congratulations to all women out there! I wish to mention my Great Grandmother, Sophia Huff Powless and her sister, Lily Huff. These ladies were truly strong when they were forced to attend the Carlisle Indian Industrial Boarding School in 1891 to be assimilated white. I share their story in my book: Sky Woman Lives in Me. These two ladies were able to maintain their Oneida Culture and language, and their dignity. I also send kudos to our United States Secretary of Interior, Deb Haaland for all the work she is doing for indigenous people and for our country. Happy International Women’s Month to Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson and Barb Landis, Marsha Small, Denise Lajimodiere, etc. I also honor my Grandma Millie and mother Maxine Elm.
My heart goes out to all the people of Ukraine. The Ukrainian people have done nothing wrong to have their country bombed, thousands injured, killed and under destruction from Putin. My prayers are with them everyday. My ancestors were removed from their land unto reservations in this country. I pray Ukrainians can keep their land and return to their homeland of Ukraine. May God, Our Creator, watch over and protect all of us during this trying time. Sincerely, Roberta Capasso, Author, Sky Woman Lives in Me and proud Oneida of Wisconsin.
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