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Neendoniss Woodward
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Anishinaabe (Sault Ste Marie Chippewa & Little Traverse Bay Odawa).
Mom, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, granddaughter, cousin, beadworker, librarian.

BA UMich '02, MSI UMich '11, MADS UMich '23.

Aspiring Data Scientist.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Reposted by Neendoniss Woodward
"Banding together to fight Indigenous nations without help from distant England forced the colonies to forge a new, unified identity. At the end of the war to celebrate their victory, the Governor ... declared a Day of Thanksgiving."
🔥🙏🏽 @rebeccanagle.bsky.social
gohini.substack.com/p/the-myth-o...
The myth of Thanksgiving is as American as it is wrong
Every year, we tell the mythical story of the first Thanksgiving so we can ignore the obvious truth that this land was taken not by friendship, but by violence.
gohini.substack.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Sent my non-Native hubby a pic that made me laugh. He seems to have picked up some Native humor, lol.

#indigisky #anishinaabe
November 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposted by Neendoniss Woodward
Gonna be sharing some of the articles I've written over the years about NATIVE led efforts to eliminate the practice of Native mascots as a reminder that We are #NotYourMascots and #MascotsAreNotOurCulture

therealnews.com/the-washingt...
The Washington Football Team Is Changing Its Name. What's Next?
The real reason for the change had little to do with a change of heart. It all came down to protecting the team’s financial interests.
therealnews.com
July 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Embrace your weirdness, folks. Something great just might come of it. RIP, Ozzy.

“I used to get upset by people not understanding me, but I’ve made a career out of it now.”
― Ozzy Osbourne
July 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The youngest had her Comerica Park day for her Detroit Tigers Softball Camp yesterday, so what better time to bead some Tigers colored earrings?
July 12, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Mama needs some cash to send kids to camps next week, so who wants some earrings? I have these and a few more I'm working on now.

Bottom row $20, top row $35, all others $25, shipping to U.S. included. All sterling silver except top right have copper ear wires. PayPal or Venmo.

#beadwork #native
June 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Guess what?! I'm beading again!

I took some time off to complete a second Master's Degree (this time in Applied Data Science, again from the University of Michigan), and then just didn't get back into making things regularly. But I'm back!

Check it out at BeadedTurtleStudio.com

#beadwork
April 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Oof, tough to open up the WaPo page this morning & see this. It's wild how many people just have no idea what happened to our families. I'm grateful for Sec Deb Haaland, and worried about what comes next.

wapo.st/3DnIr9q
More than 3,100 students died at schools built to crush Native American cultures
Over 3,100 Native American students died at boarding schools between 1828 and 1970, a Post investigation found — three times as many as the U.S. previously reported.
wapo.st
December 22, 2024 at 1:38 PM
All but 2 schools in the county closed for weather & icy roads today. My kids have school, so I came to work. Would much rather be home with a blanket & my dogs on my lap watching Christmas movies. Could've gotten some beading done too. Ah well.
December 12, 2024 at 1:20 PM
Reposted by Neendoniss Woodward
Please share this far and wide
December 2, 2024 at 12:52 AM
1 of 2 done for the 14 year old. Should be able to finish the other tomorrow and get an ornament or two done while the hubby gets the turkey and everything else ready.
November 28, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Making some things for my oldest. 14 and she finally wants to wear some longer beads!
November 26, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Ugh. Please don't follow this guy.
November 26, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Hubby & don't watch much tv. We pick a show & watch 1 episode/night. Currently on tap is Resident Alien. Last night's episode (Season 1, Ep 4) had some great music, including this banger.

"Boujee native, I got turquoise on my wrist"

I feel seen.
Snotty Nose Rez Kids - Boujee Natives [Official Video]
YouTube video by Snotty Nose Rez Kids
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November 25, 2024 at 7:34 PM
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at the Masonic Temple in Detroit tonight. From the encore. Song is called Midnight Bones.
November 23, 2024 at 4:32 AM
Reposted by Neendoniss Woodward
A lot of folks are giving up in advance. Capitulating before a single skirmish.

Well, not this old warrior. I’ve seen much worse from the U.S. government in my day. I’m concerned for our country, but not a bit scared of these miscreants. I’m ready to do my part.

Who’s with me?
November 20, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Reposted by Neendoniss Woodward
hey everyone im putting together a starter pack for indigenous people who are comic creators. artists, writers, editors, colorists, cultural comic writers, cosplayers, etc.... if you could please share this and tag anyone who this applies to that'd be great!

(art via @spacejamkamart.bsky.social)
November 20, 2024 at 3:15 AM
Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline
November 17, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Barf. Blocked.
listen to the native folks who have done the legwork here, they’ve called his supposed people, they don’t know him, the money isn’t going to them

stop following, start blocking
November 16, 2024 at 3:38 AM
It's Feel Good Frybread at the UMich Museum of Art. Had some frybread, watched a video on the stars, picked up this poster screen printed on sight by Heron Hill Designs, and got to see some people who look like us. Couldn't stay late enough for Mato Wayuhi, but I love this Smoke Signals Muskrat!
November 16, 2024 at 2:09 AM
Been watching Under The Bridge this week. Tough to watch. Some great performances though.
November 15, 2024 at 2:36 AM