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The National Congress of American Indians conference is wrapping up in Denver, with resolve to confront what members say is an assault on tribal sovereignty. The organization is also facing an internal challenge as the lead staff member remains on leave pending an investigation into management complaints. Not least of which is the handling of sexual harassment complaints against NCAI long time lead attorney. We’ll also reflect on a very eventful week at the annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference in Anchorage and hear about a reporter’s take on a growing homelessness crisis in Minnesota.
Mentioned on the show:
Indianz.com: Prominent Indian Country attorney reassigned after #MeToo allegations
Indianz.com: National Congress of American Indians under #MeToo fire
Indianz.com: National Congress of American Indians outs senior attorney after #MeToo outcry
Indianz.com: Former employees take aim at National Congress of American Indians in #MeToo scandal
Indianz.com: National Congress of American Indians suspends highest-ranking staffer
The Guardian: City camp is site of Native American homelessness, heroin…and hope
Medium: Wall of Forgotten Natives
Indian Country Today: Why is red face ok? (It’s not)
Indian Country Today: ‘We have to do better!’ Humor and honesty from Cecelia Firethunder
Guests:
Kevin Abourezk (Rosebud Sioux) – managing editor of Indianz.com
Emily Schwing – correspondent for the Northwest News Network
Jourdan Bennett-Begay (Diné) reporter and producer for Indian Country Today
Jenni Monet (Laguna Pueblo) – independent journalist
Break 1 music: Smoke Dance One (feat. Frazer Sundown) (song) DJ Shub (artist) PowWowStep – EP (album)
Break 2 Music: Little Earthlings (song) The Jir Project Band (artist) Sun Child (album)
