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bigtree

(85,917 posts)
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 03:56 PM Jun 2014

President and First Lady's visit to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation

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Kat 4 Obama ?@Kat4Obama 15m
MT @NerdyWonka Native American dancers from 20+ reservations prepare for arrival of POTUS & FLOTUS. #PrezRezVisit pic.twitter.com/4lOywtClQC




Nerdy Wonka ?@NerdyWonka
Native American children await the arrival of POTUS and FLOTUS to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. #PrezRezVisit pic.twitter.com/Qrsjz1oJV8



pic.twitter.com/Wc7Gmzh2hZ



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Chris Stearns ?@stearnsseattle
Native youth represent w/ pride at the President and First Lady's visit to Cannon Ball Pow Wow grounds. #PrezRezVisit pic.twitter.com/ZsTVyV8tTW




WendyCarrillo ?@wendycarrillo
@BarackObama & @MichelleObama received gift of "love and honor" given to leaders. Beautiful quilt. #PrezRezVisit pic.twitter.com/I1Xo96fF9p




Team Barack Obama
?@TeamBarackObama
A Native American dancer takes a selfie with President Obama on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation #PrezRezVisit pic.twitter.com/W19txO1MT2




Ruth Hopkins ?@_RuthHopkins 37m
Check out FLOTUS Haha #ObamaSelfie pic.twitter.com/wGteJYZxTU




Nerdy Wonka ?@NerdyWonka
Pres. Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama thank Native American dancers at Cannon Ball Powwow Grounds #PrezRezVisit pic.twitter.com/wGJm5dRvY9




3ChicsPolitico ?@3ChicsPolitico
President Obama smiling with Native American children on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. #PrezRezVisit pic.twitter.com/soU2xJeWJQ






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REUTERS/Larry Downing


Nerdy Wonka ?@NerdyWonka
Historic: President Obama poses with Native American children at the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. #PrezRezVisit pic.twitter.com/ydvRM9LSg3


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President and First Lady's visit to the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation (Original Post) bigtree Jun 2014 OP
he's on the way from the airport bigtree Jun 2014 #1
Now honoring lady who was a nurse D Day - in her 90's! bigtree Jun 2014 #2
Little guys waiting for potus! bigtree Jun 2014 #3
that baby he is holding, I want to pinch his little cheeks. :D:D:D roguevalley Jun 2014 #74
This message was self-deleted by its author bigtree Jun 2014 #4
Kids waiting the 4th US pres to visit our sons and brothers in a reservation bigtree Jun 2014 #5
Photos from a friend who helped set up... The streaming is great! uppityperson Jun 2014 #6
love it!! bigtree Jun 2014 #7
I posted one and had the same thing. Thinking need a catchier thread title, but it is great, watchin uppityperson Jun 2014 #8
post this link in your thread: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umUYjA0wto4 bigtree Jun 2014 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author uppityperson Jun 2014 #11
Thanks! uppityperson Jun 2014 #12
Bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaah Obama is talking the talk malaise Jun 2014 #39
little boys watching down at the river for the submarine uppityperson Jun 2014 #9
the announcer is great. uppityperson Jun 2014 #13
so funny bigtree Jun 2014 #15
Let's keep talking here, let mine sink as it is getting too confusing. secret service dance? heh uppityperson Jun 2014 #16
do you check out twitter? bigtree Jun 2014 #17
Info on Cannon Ball. 96.8 sq mi, 864 population. uppityperson Jun 2014 #14
Introducing secret service guy, and making fun of their outfits. uppityperson Jun 2014 #18
ha! bigtree Jun 2014 #19
Those are so cool bigtree Generic Other Jun 2014 #20
he hasn't reached the mic yet bigtree Jun 2014 #21
They are waiting. Pres flew into Bismarck, helicoptered down, has been at the school, will be there uppityperson Jun 2014 #24
Very cool! ellie Jun 2014 #22
thanks for looking in, ellie bigtree Jun 2014 #23
I am at Starbucks ellie Jun 2014 #27
these guys said they'd try and live tweet his speech bigtree Jun 2014 #32
Thank you! ellie Jun 2014 #33
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obamas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! uppityperson Jun 2014 #25
POTUS and FLOTUS introduced! bigtree Jun 2014 #26
This is something. uppityperson Jun 2014 #28
it's very special bigtree Jun 2014 #29
Photo from a friend there uppityperson Jun 2014 #30
cool pic! bigtree Jun 2014 #35
Feed is back, whoah. uppityperson Jun 2014 #31
probably stopped for an official record that mainly includes the speech bigtree Jun 2014 #34
Lakota flag song by 6 students from only Lakota immersion school uppityperson Jun 2014 #36
Bouncing kids dancing uppityperson Jun 2014 #37
cute! bigtree Jun 2014 #38
Peace to you too Pres Obama! uppityperson Jun 2014 #40
"we can break old cycles bigtree Jun 2014 #41
Yup. Too many of my generation have fallen low, working for a better future for this next uppityperson Jun 2014 #42
thanks for following this with me, uppityperson bigtree Jun 2014 #43
You are welcome, I was very glad to have you watching also uppityperson Jun 2014 #45
How I love seeing dancers in their regalia. KittyWampus Jun 2014 #44
I love the individual exppression in each of their outfits bigtree Jun 2014 #48
Thanks for this thread bigtree, and uppityperson too OKNancy Jun 2014 #46
A dancer takes a selfie with the prez uppityperson Jun 2014 #47
Love this picture. Wish I could see what is going on. Every time I click on the japple Jun 2014 #56
Thank you. nt littlemissmartypants Jun 2014 #49
love!! BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #50
Thanks for posting these. proReality Jun 2014 #51
Those beautiful quilts are hand made by the women of the tribe. They are priceless. jwirr Jun 2014 #52
It will have to be a gift that stays with the White House alphafemale Jun 2014 #83
I was afraid of that. Hopefully it can be placed in his library when we get one set up. jwirr Jun 2014 #84
It's a gift to the generations. alphafemale Jun 2014 #85
Wonderful post. Supersize K&R Whisp Jun 2014 #53
Thank you for this thread, bigtree. brer cat Jun 2014 #54
What a beautiful day. applegrove Jun 2014 #55
yes bigtree Jun 2014 #57
Chii megwetch for posting, bigtree catbyte Jun 2014 #58
Amazing pictures you posted bigtree, bold and beautiful. sheshe2 Jun 2014 #59
update: video in op, sheshe2 bigtree Jun 2014 #61
Thank You! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #62
"The Chief of all Chiefs is Here".. Mahalo, bigtree. #PrezRezVisit Cha Jun 2014 #60
hi, Cha! bigtree Jun 2014 #63
Hey bigtree Cha Jun 2014 #66
Haha PrezRezSelfie bigtree Jun 2014 #69
Nice Pic! Mahalo, bigtree.. I was just going to say something about Michelle before Cha Jun 2014 #72
what a ham she is! bigtree Jun 2014 #90
43% job approval......Americans are nuts. Fred Sanders Jun 2014 #64
but...but bigtree Jun 2014 #65
It changes.. up and down valleys and peaks.. It's not over yet. Main thing, Fred Cha Jun 2014 #67
We love Michelle too... sheshe2 Jun 2014 #68
Who doesn't love, Michelle? Cha Jun 2014 #70
Love this pic! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #71
Oh that is Good! Thank you, she! Cha Jun 2014 #75
Oh! And I love your new sig line! sheshe2 Jun 2014 #76
Mahalo for noticing, she! I love it too.. The Big Blue Wave in 2014.. :) Cha Jun 2014 #77
Cuteness, she.. @lastrealindians Cha Jun 2014 #79
Oh yes they are. sheshe2 Jun 2014 #81
Thank you, she! Does my heart good as Cha Jun 2014 #82
Wonderful images. Beautiful. Thanks for giving us the chance to see them. n/t Judi Lynn Jun 2014 #87
You're most Welcome, Judi Lynn.. thank you! Cha Jun 2014 #88
Was anyone there wearing a Leonard Peltier shirt, or carrying an AIM sign? NightWatcher Jun 2014 #73
wow….just wow….. dhill926 Jun 2014 #78
Cuteness @lastrealindians, bigtree~ Cha Jun 2014 #80
K&R Change has come Jun 2014 #86
In 2012, Pres. Obama won Sioux County, North Dakota with nearly 80% of the vote! Drunken Irishman Jun 2014 #89

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
2. Now honoring lady who was a nurse D Day - in her 90's!
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 04:20 PM
Jun 2014
Alasscan™ ?@Alasscan_ 6m
Now honoring lady who was a nurse D Day - in her 90's! Pretty Rainbow Woman



Jodi Lee SpottedBear ?@JodiRave
Veterans in the arena. Standing Rock Sioux Nation honoring armed service members. #PrezRezVisit. pic.twitter.com/loVXAafHgg

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
3. Little guys waiting for potus!
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 04:30 PM
Jun 2014
Jodi Lee SpottedBear ?@JodiRave
Little guys waiting for #potus! #PrezRezVisit @barackobama. Flag song. Thankful for our veterans. pic.twitter.com/cHxAq9GR7X


Response to bigtree (Original post)

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
5. Kids waiting the 4th US pres to visit our sons and brothers in a reservation
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 04:39 PM
Jun 2014
Nancy LeTourneau ?@Smartypants60 3m

OMG adorable! RT @CalEndow: Kids waiting the 4th US pres to visit our #sonsandbrothers in a reservation


pic.twitter.com/59a9MWMM4w

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
7. love it!!
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 04:44 PM
Jun 2014

. . . thanks so much for posting that here, uppityperson. It's just beautiful.

I was starting to get really blue over the lack of response here. I just don't know . . .

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
8. I posted one and had the same thing. Thinking need a catchier thread title, but it is great, watchin
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 04:47 PM
Jun 2014

watching this. And too neat, Obamas at Cannon Ball, a quite small population rural town. Big smiles.

Response to bigtree (Reply #10)

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
9. little boys watching down at the river for the submarine
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 04:50 PM
Jun 2014

they were told Pres Obama was going to come by sub. heh

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
15. so funny
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 05:03 PM
Jun 2014

. . . and typically laid back and personal.

Say they're having a quorum before the President speaks.

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
14. Info on Cannon Ball. 96.8 sq mi, 864 population.
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 05:02 PM
Jun 2014
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannon_Ball,_North_Dakota
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 96.8 square miles (251 km2), of which, 88.3 square miles (229 km2) of it is land and 8.4 square miles (22 km2) of it (8.69%) is water.

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 864 people, 197 households, and 171 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 9.8 people per square mile (3.8/km²). There were 208 housing units at an average density of 2.4/sq mi (0.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 5.32% White, 94.21% Native American, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.

There were 197 households out of which 56.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.6% were married couples living together, 35.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 12.7% were non-families. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.35 and the average family size was 4.56.

In the CDP the population was spread out with 46.4% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 20 years. For every 100 females there were 92.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.7 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $19,265, and the median income for a family was $18,583. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $5,717. About 49.7% of families and 50.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 58.3% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
19. ha!
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 05:21 PM
Jun 2014

"Those three guys standing over there Those are camera men, You're on the air live. They're watching you now in Iraq."

Generic Other

(28,979 posts)
20. Those are so cool bigtree
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 05:23 PM
Jun 2014

Especially moving to see the unity between sovereign people who have not always had the best of relations. I imagine the president felt honored by this reception. I don't recall any other administration making such a gesture.

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
21. he hasn't reached the mic yet
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 05:26 PM
Jun 2014

. . . still time to hear him speak . . . and enjoy the witty, and insightful banter from the announcer.

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
24. They are waiting. Pres flew into Bismarck, helicoptered down, has been at the school, will be there
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 05:32 PM
Jun 2014

soon. In the meantime, here he is!11111111

ellie

(6,927 posts)
27. I am at Starbucks
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 05:34 PM
Jun 2014

right now and the feed keeps dropping on me so I can't watch the livestream but I am loving the photos.

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
32. these guys said they'd try and live tweet his speech
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 05:44 PM
Jun 2014
Cultural Survival ?@CSORG

And if you haven't gathered, CS will be trying to live-tweet the Presidental speech at the Cannon Ball Rez! #PrezRezVisit

https://twitter.com/CSORG

uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
42. Yup. Too many of my generation have fallen low, working for a better future for this next
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 06:11 PM
Jun 2014

generation.

Did the sound go away?


uppityperson

(115,674 posts)
45. You are welcome, I was very glad to have you watching also
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 06:19 PM
Jun 2014

I've been keeping track via facebook, a friend of mine is there, but being able to listen and talk was great.

bigtree

(85,917 posts)
48. I love the individual exppression in each of their outfits
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 06:23 PM
Jun 2014

. . . in each of their individual dances. . . . and the drums; the heartbeat of the spirit.

japple

(9,773 posts)
56. Love this picture. Wish I could see what is going on. Every time I click on the
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 06:50 PM
Jun 2014

link, I get an error message.

Thank you for this thread and for the great pictures. I esp. liked the photo of the children.

 

alphafemale

(18,497 posts)
83. It will have to be a gift that stays with the White House
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 11:10 PM
Jun 2014

Or the Presidential Library.

I don't think he can accept something that valuable as a personal gift.

 

alphafemale

(18,497 posts)
85. It's a gift to the generations.
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 11:50 PM
Jun 2014

It will be appreciated for a very long time.

Well...hopefully a very long time.

brer cat

(24,401 posts)
54. Thank you for this thread, bigtree.
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 06:47 PM
Jun 2014

I am especially enjoying the beautiful young children. The young man taking a selfie with PBO is just stunning!

K&R

sheshe2

(83,335 posts)
59. Amazing pictures you posted bigtree, bold and beautiful.
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 08:00 PM
Jun 2014

I will have to catch a vid of the speech, I was working.

Thanks~

Cha

(295,902 posts)
60. "The Chief of all Chiefs is Here".. Mahalo, bigtree. #PrezRezVisit
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 08:07 PM
Jun 2014

Nerdy Wonka @NerdyWonka
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Man in the crowd: "We love Michelle too!"
Pres. Obama smiles: "Of course you love Michelle. Who doesn't love Michelle?" #PrezRezVisit

12:01 PM - 13 Jun 2014
49 Retweets 32 favorites


President Obama interacts with children while flanked by First Lady Michelle Obama and Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Chairman David Archambault II during the Cannon Ball Flag Day celebration at the Cannon Ball Powwow Grounds on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation in North Dakota

Nerdy Wonka @NerdyWonka
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Native American leader to POTUS & FLOTUS: "This gift represents love and appreciation that my people have for great leaders" #PrezRezVisit
11:57 AM - 13 Jun 2014
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TheObamaDiary.com @TheObamaDiary
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The President and First Lady are loving every moment of this, magical.
11:41 AM - 13 Jun 2014
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The last pic of yours, bigtree.. Typical Obama

TOD


bigtree

(85,917 posts)
69. Haha PrezRezSelfie
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 09:05 PM
Jun 2014


Ruth Hopkins ?@_RuthHopkins 35m
Check out FLOTUS Haha #ObamaSelfie pic.twitter.com/wGteJYZxTU

Cha

(295,902 posts)
67. It changes.. up and down valleys and peaks.. It's not over yet. Main thing, Fred
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 08:29 PM
Jun 2014

the sig line! that's going to be crazy good if we all get out and put some sanity back in the House and Keep the Senate!

sheshe2

(83,335 posts)
68. We love Michelle too...
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 09:04 PM
Jun 2014

I love that Cha!

Nerdy Wonka @NerdyWonka
Follow
Man in the crowd: "We love Michelle too!"
Pres. Obama smiles: "Of course you love Michelle. Who doesn't love Michelle?"
#PrezRezVisit


Cha

(295,902 posts)
70. Who doesn't love, Michelle?
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 09:32 PM
Jun 2014
50 Reasons We Love Michelle Obama and MOre..

1) She Has A Sense of Humor



2) She Stands by POTUS




MOre~
50 Reasons

she

sheshe2

(83,335 posts)
71. Love this pic!
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 09:38 PM
Jun 2014

50 Reasons We Love Michelle Obama
On Friday, First Lady Michelle Obama turned 50 years young and in honor of her style, grace and intelligence, we're listing 50 reasons we love her. Leave your happy birthday wishes below!
By ESSENCE Editors



Thanks for the link Cha!



http://photos.essence.com/galleries/50-reasons-we-love-michelle-obama/#109808_109746

Cha

(295,902 posts)
75. Oh that is Good! Thank you, she!
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 09:56 PM
Jun 2014
She's A Mother, First



And.. She's Not Afraid of A Little PDA



Cha

(295,902 posts)
77. Mahalo for noticing, she! I love it too.. The Big Blue Wave in 2014.. :)
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 10:03 PM
Jun 2014

I think I edited my previous post after you saw it, she.. wanted you to see it.

Cha

(295,902 posts)
79. Cuteness, she.. @lastrealindians
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 10:29 PM
Jun 2014

TheObamaDiary.com @TheObamaDiary
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? Kids await President & First Lady's visit MT @lastrealindians Photo by Thipiziwin Young #PrezRezVisit
7:28 AM - 13 Jun 2014
133 Retweets 72 favorites

TOD




NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
73. Was anyone there wearing a Leonard Peltier shirt, or carrying an AIM sign?
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 09:48 PM
Jun 2014

Just curious if there was protest.

Cha

(295,902 posts)
80. Cuteness @lastrealindians, bigtree~
Fri Jun 13, 2014, 10:31 PM
Jun 2014

TheObamaDiary.com @TheObamaDiary
Follow
? Kids await President & First Lady's visit MT @lastrealindians Photo by Thipiziwin Young #PrezRezVisit
7:28 AM - 13 Jun 2014
133 Retweets 72 favorites

TOD
 

Drunken Irishman

(34,857 posts)
89. In 2012, Pres. Obama won Sioux County, North Dakota with nearly 80% of the vote!
Sat Jun 14, 2014, 05:12 AM
Jun 2014

Sioux County is 85% Native American. Pretty clear this group supports the President!

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