Dear HCN,
It is with a saddened
heart that I read the article about the lawsuit against Naropa
University (HCN, 12/6/99). I am a recent graduate (1998), and Eagle
Cruz taught Environmental Studies, which is the degree I received.
I enrolled in every course Eagle taught, and he was one of my
favorite professors. He is a man of integrity. He taught me to
honor and respect Native American culture, and I am brokenhearted
that he was forced to resign because of accusations from Lydia and
Royce White Calf. Royce seems to be unable to come to a place of
forgiveness because of all the injustice done to his people. Eagle
has moved to a place of trying to help heal the wounds through
education.
I am sorry the Naropa University is
receiving all this negative attention based on two angry people.
Now the White Calfs have Russell Means and AIM on their side. Who
knows what the outcome will be? Unforgiveness and rage are two
powerful tools.
Paulette
Julaura
Crawford,
Colorado
This article appeared in the print edition of the magazine with the headline Don’t blame Naropa University.
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