Monday, March 08, 2010– Managing Emergencies on Tribal Lands: (listen)
It seems like no community is safe from an emergency situation, with Native America holding no exception. Whether it’s a natural disaster, workplace violence, an environmental accident or a terrorist threat, tribal communities need to be prepared. What training or services are out there that can help Native leaders prepare, plan and manage crisis situations? How would your tribal community cope and recover from a disaster? What is the likelihood that an emergency situation will arise and impact your community? Guests include Steve Juneau (Tlingit/Haida) Director of Training/Lamar Associates and John Walsh, Assistant Director/National Center for Emergency Preparedness.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010– Native in the Spotlight: Corrine Hunt: (listen)
One of the aims of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games was to honor the First Nations people, even down to details like the Olympic medals which help carry home the message of unity and the Olympic spirit. The art work of First Nations artist Corrine Hunt (Komoyue/Tlingit) was an Olympic focal point as the imagery of her aboriginal culture was highlighted on each medal. Her work, which is what every medal-winning Olympians from around the world took home, incorporated recycled materials. We’ll visit with artist Corrine Hunt and learn more about her Olympic journey and her artwork.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010– Church Apologies to Native People:(listen)
When it comes to Native people and Christianity, there is a fundamental question that must be addressed – why has the treatment of Natives by churches of virtually every Christian denomination been so inconsistent with the teachings of Christ? The Collegiate Church of New York City in Lower Manhattan, with its roots in the Dutch Reformed Church, apologized to Lenape, or Delaware people, in an attempt to forge a new relationship with the Lenape. What are the historical and current obstacles that must be overcome? Guests include Carmen Ketcher (Delaware/Sac & Fox), Rev. Robert Chase of the Collegiate Church of New York and Ron Holloway (Lenape) Chairman/Sand Hill Band of Indians.

Thursday, March 11, 2010– The Census and Indigeneity:(listen)
The U.S. Census bureau has a history of categorizing Mexican and Hispanic peoples as "Caucasian." This year, the Indigenous Cultures Institute in Texas has advanced an alternative for Hispanics, Mexican Americans and Indigenous people of Mexico: Identify yourself in the 2010 Census as Native or American Indian. Should Hispanics and Mexicans identify as "American Indian" on the 2010 census? What are the ramifications of doing such? Will more resources be allocated to Native peoples as a whole, or less? Guests include Dr. Mario Garza of the Indigenous Cultures Institute and Andrew Jolivette (Opelousa/ Atakapa-Ishak).

Friday, March 12, 2010–Music Maker: Brenda MacIntyre:
Known as the Medicine Song Woman, Brenda MacIntyre of the Ojibwe and Odawa Nations is sharing her healing sound in her latest musical release titled “Medicine Song.” The album mixes her soulful bliss from a cappella to blues, to reggae, to the hum of the hand drum. This First Nations artist pumps out the Native beat to help inspire hope in an increasingly fragile world. It’s also her commitment and gift to help silenced women find their voices. Join us as we sample the sounds of Brenda MacIntyre.

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