This makes me so angry. I am so sick and tired of people and school districts getting away with such wrongful acts. We all have our culture and beliefs.
Every school has a culture class (native class, spanish class etc) thats culture. They dont understand that. They didnt know how many native students attended FHS.... racist!
So did the other Native American students do this or just her. Was it racist or were they trying to do what they wanted to do , the graduate and her family I mean . This wasn’t a cultural event it was a graduation. How is it racist when the women who told her take it off were also Native American ? This is why it shouldn’t be allowed because people will turn it into a racist , discrimination thing when it’s not. Just leave it alone , it shouldn’t be a cultural , religious , or identity thing and it’s not. Just wear the attire get your diploma and go home.
@@jadeinC-7275 you make the rules as you go? The Parents should have complained to the FHS school principal when the dress code was released to the graduates. The family could have addressed it before hand. But, no, they disregarded the rules and had their cameras ready, waiting for them to ask. Planned out
@normapalka8794 omg. There's marine bases, airforce bases, army bases on okinawa. Service members serve on those bases. What rock do you live under? There are bases all around this globe.
It depends on if the flowers were a permanent fixture or just tossed around. I imagine that makes a difference. Another, more likely reason, is that she was not seen. I suppose you think that rwcism is the reason though, am i right? Blonde=racist, that's what you and yours say, yea?
But as a native, she has every legal right to possess an eagle feather. Your ignorance is sorta embarrassing to be honest. I feel sorry for you. True story. Was in an elevator at the federal building in downtown Albucracky one day and a native stepped in with an eagle feather in his hat. The suited feds started hassling the dude same way you are, and he let em have it. Told em how the cow ate the cabbage. Seems like you need s similar education. Ignorance is not a good look bruh. I feel sorry for you, to be honest.
This is TOTAL disrespect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never, ever, ever touch someone else’s feathers!!!!!!!!! They are very sacred to each individual!!!! I stand by this graduate 100%. FHS we wait still for an apology. Every Native students pay for all the renovations with ur school!!!!!! I personally know how much each Native student gets ur school. And it’s a lot!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s like we stepped back in time when we were forbidden to speak our language, practice our traditions and surrender our regalia!!!!!!
@@AL-vz7rz Why did the school not abide by the law then? The school was fully aware that laws trump policies, right? ANd you were aware of that too, right? Or no? Sounds like no. Souds like you are just another ignorant buffoon. That's no way to go thru life bruh.
We're all still suffering under the "1879>Carlisle Indian School Laws/ Rules." EVERYONE should say something. Last I checked those who are crossing borders are in line too. History will always repeat itself. What are we going to do for our next generation. I say OUR cause I'm hella MIX too. But who isn't so why can't WE step up and RESPECT
I know that there was a dress code and it was in the student hand book since 2003, buuuuuut Screw the rule! It was a stupid rule to being with! It’s her first amendment right to show her culture with pride during this momentous occasion! Also even if the “dress code” was strict. That doesn’t give the school and staff excuse to destroy and disrespect her cap by destroying the beads and cutting the feather off the cap while tossing it in the lost in found! So yeah I stand with Miss Whitebull and her first amendment right to show her culture off with pride!
So sad I am a native n this is very disrespectful so it’s a crime to be native now what the hell is this world coming to we r 1 nation lets not forget about that what r ancestors went through n now u can’t even were anything that resembles who u r where u come from I would have sue them
This country is done with N.A., here's a list of comments that I read so far: " Quit whining and get over it." "lol is the red man still mad they lost?" So yeah.
@@AL-vz7rz Why are you so envious of a hair coloring? DId the hair color hurt your tender feels? Are you a Republican, by any chance? Your insecurities and envy suggest you must be, but the ignorance is the real tell.
Those two ladies are in violation of an actual native Americans act. They are allowed to represent and not be discriminated!!!! Those ladies should be arrested.
SUUUPER petty of them to do this... If there was some vulgar over the top stuff going on , we get it.... Her cap was hardly noticeable if you ask me , as matter fact , now looking at it looks much improved
That's totally being disrespectful to the Native American Nations of this country and unacceptable and I stand with Standing Rock Lakotas for all the injustices they've lived through!
They chose your daughter because it was over the cap. You are Aloud to Decorate it under the cabinet but not over it Maybe you just need to go back to grammar class
All of y'all need stop being to soft you where given a dress code how about t instead of complaining about the staff you get into a college that Isn't San Juan
What’s next? Are u gonna put feathers and beads on your uniform if u join the army or marines ? How about if a native goes to space do they get a special needed suit cause they are different ? Or in the Olympics do u want to hang turqoise from your uniform before u run with the other contestants ? Give me a break, this isn’t racism this is just people not knowing how to be part of a team or group without being extra.
1. Perhaps, the student should have let the school know about the cap and had gotten its approval prior the ceremony. 2. How could the school not be willing to learn about it when its admin saw it. Was she a kind of students who pull pranks on the ceremony? Did her racial background not trigger anything about its meaning? (That much attentions were given to its students through K-12 years. ...that's sad. I understand that she might have been a transfer student) I don't know the whole picture behind this incident, but it is sad to learn that a school denied an honor during its graduation ceremony, a moment we recognize honors and achievements of the students.
State law says nothing the school told them was legal though bruh. If you weren;t such an ignorant mf'er, you would know that state law ALWAYS trumps policy. Man I feel sorry for you. Ignorant is no way to live life.
It's downright comical when one of you Trumpublicans tries to play the moral police. The lack of self awareness among you losers is off the charts bro.
They cut the plume off the cap during the national anthem??? How Patriotic
She was shunning America, so it actually WAS patriotic. LMFAO
@@kevo-kv9cssilence immigrant! Power to the First Nations 🇺🇸
There's always some stupid staff member imposing some stupid rule at the worst times just as an excuse to be able to exert authority.
I almost didn’t walk on my graduation day because of this. FHS staff is a joke
So are the students, apparently.
So, why can't you follow instructions?
Do you hear yourself? YOU DIDN'T WALK BECAUSE OF YOUR DECISION TO GO AGAISNT A RULE...what?
I would sue the school for violating the 1st Amendment of the constitution. Freedom of religion.
Hard to find a civil rights lawyer in Farmington NM. Or should I say there are none.
free palestine
This makes me so angry. I am so sick and tired of people and school districts getting away with such wrongful acts. We all have our culture and beliefs.
Every school has a culture class (native class, spanish class etc) thats culture. They dont understand that. They didnt know how many native students attended FHS.... racist!
Blond....is that Lakota tradition too?
@@jadeinC-7275 right to opinion
So did the other Native American students do this or just her. Was it racist or were they trying to do what they wanted to do , the graduate and her family I mean . This wasn’t a cultural event it was a graduation.
How is it racist when the women who told her take it off were also Native American ? This is why it shouldn’t be allowed because people will turn it into a racist , discrimination thing when it’s not. Just leave it alone , it shouldn’t be a cultural , religious , or identity thing and it’s not. Just wear the attire get your diploma and go home.
@@jadeinC-7275 you make the rules as you go?
The Parents should have complained to the FHS school principal when the dress code was released to the graduates. The family could have addressed it before hand. But, no, they disregarded the rules and had their cameras ready, waiting for them to ask. Planned out
And who cares, let the kids wear what they want.
free palestine
That IS discrimination! That is also blatantly racist and intolerable! I am outraged!
With you there, this is very wrong
agreed!
They were warned
Blond....is that Lakota tradition too?
@@AL-vz7rz No, blond is a hair color. Is being an envious azzwipe your tradition?
Why did u comply girl? Tell them to eff off!!!
They would have stopped her from walking the stage getting her diploma. School administrators with blessing of school board approval.
Hmmm...so we see why so many get sh... by cops. Peer pressure and online ''physcologists'' are to blame...interesting
We stand with the white bull family and the standing rock Lakota
Her mom is a U.S. Marine Veteran. I remember serving with her in okinawa, when she was a Sgt. Rahh
She must have an old mom then Okinawa was 80 years ago and there where only men get it right
@normapalka8794 omg. There's marine bases, airforce bases, army bases on okinawa. Service members serve on those bases. What rock do you live under? There are bases all around this globe.
Some of us native we keep our traditional strong and prayers that beadwork means a lot to the spiritual holy people🙏😇🙏
Why was it ok for the blonde girl to have flowers around her cap also. They left her alone. This is disgusting FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL.
I know right, didn't even pull her aside and take that off
SHE DIDNT GET CAUGHT SHE PUT IT ON AT THE LAST MINUTE
It depends on if the flowers were a permanent fixture or just tossed around. I imagine that makes a difference.
Another, more likely reason, is that she was not seen.
I suppose you think that rwcism is the reason though, am i right? Blonde=racist, that's what you and yours say, yea?
Charge her with a felony for handling eagle feathers and destroying them
But as a native, she has every legal right to possess an eagle feather. Your ignorance is sorta embarrassing to be honest. I feel sorry for you.
True story. Was in an elevator at the federal building in downtown Albucracky one day and a native stepped in with an eagle feather in his hat. The suited feds started hassling the dude same way you are, and he let em have it. Told em how the cow ate the cabbage. Seems like you need s similar education. Ignorance is not a good look bruh. I feel sorry for you, to be honest.
@@bradhuff256 he is talking about charging the staff that destroyed the feather, not the graduate
I have to agree with that,Eagle's and feathers are protected,and that's by White man laws! Go figure!!!
Farmington is a racist town. Has been and will always be a racist town.
They should have went to Farmington and complained about the rules before the ceremony.
They just disregarded it.
😂😂 That is the most arrogant thing I've ever heard Racism is everywhere....
Blond....is that Lakota tradition too?
@@AL-vz7rz You seem awful jealous. Are you in any way related to another loser named Deadbeat Debbie Cooper?
The news article clearly states the state supercedes the school policy. Enough said
Their mess-up, The town mess up!!!
Fire those staff!
You don't even know the full story.
Re-evaluate the policy thru the school board. The school board runs the show. If you feel under represented vote someone you like on it.
This is TOTAL disrespect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never, ever, ever touch someone else’s feathers!!!!!!!!! They are very sacred to each individual!!!! I stand by this graduate 100%. FHS we wait still for an apology. Every Native students pay for all the renovations with ur school!!!!!! I personally know how much each Native student gets ur school. And it’s a lot!!!!!!!!!!!! It’s like we stepped back in time when we were forbidden to speak our language, practice our traditions and surrender our regalia!!!!!!
Of course it's Farmington
They were told school policy.
Blond....is that Lakota tradition too?
@@AL-vz7rz Why did the school not abide by the law then? The school was fully aware that laws trump policies, right? ANd you were aware of that too, right? Or no? Sounds like no. Souds like you are just another ignorant buffoon. That's no way to go thru life bruh.
@@AL-vz7rz hair dye exists? How dare she!
@@Spydery Lakota natives are blond?
@@AL-vz7rzdude let it tf go. I’ve seen your comment in every reply just yapping about her hair color. Who give af?? It ain’t the point ☠️☠️
That’s BS WE ATE THE PEOPLE OF THIS LAND OUR BLOOD IS IN THIS LAND
Blond....is that Lakota tradition too?
I meant are the people lol sorry
@@AL-vz7rz Yep, that's tradition. Good we got that out of the way. LOL
I am a white-skinned 64-year-old woman. This is proof that colonization still exists. This is Native Persons land first and foremost. This angers me!
I'm part native and, I think you seem ignorant AF.
We're all still suffering under the "1879>Carlisle Indian School Laws/ Rules." EVERYONE should say something. Last I checked those who are crossing borders are in line too. History will always repeat itself. What are we going to do for our next generation. I say OUR cause I'm hella MIX too. But who isn't so why can't WE step up and RESPECT
I'm not going to apologize speaking up. I was bullied growing up EVERYWHERE but hey I'm J.A.D.N.A so my voice doesn't matter anyways
I know that there was a dress code and it was in the student hand book since 2003, buuuuuut Screw the rule! It was a stupid rule to being with!
It’s her first amendment right to show her culture with pride during this momentous occasion!
Also even if the “dress code” was strict. That doesn’t give the school and staff excuse to destroy and disrespect her cap by destroying the beads and cutting the feather off the cap while tossing it in the lost in found!
So yeah I stand with Miss Whitebull and her first amendment right to show her culture off with pride!
Lets all home school or say we did. This state is last place in quality education so all this hoop-la doesn't mean anything.
I would’ve exchanged words with her and left and asked for the diploma to be mailed to me
So sad I am a native n this is very disrespectful so it’s a crime to be native now what the hell is this world coming to we r 1 nation lets not forget about that what r ancestors went through n now u can’t even were anything that resembles who u r where u come from I would have sue them
they should let them be who they are i felt sorry for the family as well to. hope everything is okay.
This happens in small towns a lot. I UA-camd it and it happens a lot and they need to change the rules already.
This country is done with N.A., here's a list of comments that I read so far: " Quit whining and get over it." "lol is the red man still mad they lost?" So yeah.
Blond....is that Lakota tradition too?
@@AL-vz7rz Why are you so envious of a hair coloring? DId the hair color hurt your tender feels? Are you a Republican, by any chance? Your insecurities and envy suggest you must be, but the ignorance is the real tell.
They talk about the rules. "But the rules say no adornment ". I bet they didn't remove any crosses or flag pins.
@@AL-vz7rz girl stfu 😹 her hair color has nothing to do w her race 😹
Those two ladies are in violation of an actual native Americans act. They are allowed to represent and not be discriminated!!!! Those ladies should be arrested.
SUUUPER petty of them to do this... If there was some vulgar over the top stuff going on , we get it.... Her cap was hardly noticeable if you ask me , as matter fact , now looking at it looks much improved
This is discrimination. I hope they take it further. I’m sorry this happened to this young woman and her family.
Accidentally throws it after grad hat and someone steals it Good job for stopping her at least she got it back
That's totally being disrespectful to the Native American Nations of this country and unacceptable and I stand with Standing Rock Lakotas for all the injustices they've lived through!
Native strong! 💪 aho'
Blond....is that Lakota tradition too?
@@AL-vz7rz You are not hidden online. You are not anonymous. Remember that.
This is discusting; the law is clearly wrong and needs no upholding; how anyone can use that argument is likewise disgusting.
They told heron the gym to please not were it but still not listened she was told two times before this
They have no right to stop her from wearing tribal adornment. Why do you not know this? Shameful!
Where is the ACLU?
they are for black people only ! #BLM
@@copyprint-fz2hb Shame on you. Be better than this in future.
@@ObakuZenCenter oh grow a pair , life is unfair
They chose your daughter because it was over the cap. You are Aloud to Decorate it under the cabinet but not over it Maybe you just need to go back to grammar class
Why are u removing any comment agreeing with the school?
All of y'all need stop being to soft you where given a dress code how about t instead of complaining about the staff you get into a college that Isn't San Juan
Decorating caps is nothing new
Why do u get a special gown and no one else? Not racism just u not wanting to be part of the program
What’s next? Are u gonna put feathers and beads on your uniform if u join the army or marines ? How about if a native goes to space do they get a special needed suit cause they are different ? Or in the Olympics do u want to hang turqoise from your uniform before u run with the other contestants ? Give me a break, this isn’t racism this is just people not knowing how to be part of a team or group without being extra.
1. Perhaps, the student should have let the school know about the cap and had gotten its approval prior the ceremony. 2. How could the school not be willing to learn about it when its admin saw it. Was she a kind of students who pull pranks on the ceremony? Did her racial background not trigger anything about its meaning? (That much attentions were given to its students through K-12 years. ...that's sad. I understand that she might have been a transfer student) I don't know the whole picture behind this incident, but it is sad to learn that a school denied an honor during its graduation ceremony, a moment we recognize honors and achievements of the students.
the instructor that took the girl graduate cap did that so she could take the eagle feather.....
All students were warned before the ceremony.
They disregarded the rules.
How’s that boot taste?
Blond is Lakota tradition?
@@matthewmeans8360 you should ask one of the women your relative "Russel Means" beat up ..how's that boot taste? 😏 Domestic violence activist my arse
@@matthewmeans8360 ask the women Russel Means beat up
State law says nothing the school told them was legal though bruh. If you weren;t such an ignorant mf'er, you would know that state law ALWAYS trumps policy. Man I feel sorry for you. Ignorant is no way to live life.
They shouldn't have done this, but it's not as big of a deal as they're making it out to be.
It's downright comical when one of you Trumpublicans tries to play the moral police. The lack of self awareness among you losers is off the charts bro.
Blond....is that Lakota tradition too?
@@AL-vz7rz Do you suffer from little man syndrome? Or, are you just..... a small person?
@@AL-vz7rzwhat’s with you and the same comment… you don’t know that could be her natural color
It is a huge deal for many Native Americans. Such feathers are sacred. Why do you not know this?