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I heard about this a few weeks ago while I was at Church.  It's kind of a big deal here since she's the first Native American to become a saint.  However, I've learned a lot since I've been here.  The people don't see themselves as Native American-they're Alaskan Natives.  Yes-technically they're Native Americans.  But they're very offended if you call them Indian (in the NA term). Or if you call them NA.  I think it's interesting to think about.  The kids think it's so strange to hear that in the lower 48 they would be considered Native American.  There are Native American tribes in Eastern Alaska and in Washington, and the kids say they can tell the difference in how they look and their traditions.  They can't tell me exactly what the differences are, but they say it's very different.  And offensive.  It's great to learn these things.

http://news.yahoo.com/1st-native-american-saint-stirs-pride-skepticism-164656143.html

I also came across this article on Facebook.  The pilot was perfectly fine.  I was thinking of not putting it up because people like my mother would worry too much.  They take precautions as we travel.  When we go on a Bush Plane, we have to wear full winter gear while on plane.  We have to have snow pants, coat, gloves, hat... So the pilot would have been perfectly fine...  They say a couple planes go down each year and people are always fine.  They usually get rescued within the day.  Don't worry!  I'm in the Bush! :)

http://www.adn.com/2012/10/29/2675956/commercial-plane-crashes-outside.html