Native America Calling

Monday, December 7, 2015 – Interpreting Dreams

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Have you ever woken from a dream and wondered what it all meant? Dreams about flying, falling or even being chased can mean different things to different people. Sometimes our dreams can provide insight into our daily lives, and sometimes they are just puzzling. Native Voice One’s show Seers from the First People explores what dreams mean. Join us for a conversation with the hosts, who will analyze your dreams from their perspective.

Guests:

Dr. Dave Kemppainen (Keweenaw Bay Band of Chippewa)  co-host of Seers from the First People and substance abuse counselor
Elmer Atlookan (Ojibwe) co-host of Seers from the First People and a spiritual advisor
Basil (Cherokee descendant) co-host of Seers from the First People

email your dreams to SeersFromTheFirstPeople@gmail.com

Break Music: Take U Places (song) Pamyua (artist) Side A Side B (album)

Friday, December 4, 2015 – Dams

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The construction of dams is a contentious issue for some Native communities. The Garrison Dam in North Dakota, constructed in 1947, flooded one fourth of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation’s land base. In 2011, the Lower Elwah Klallam Tribe celebrated the removal of the dams on the Elwha River. A recent dam break in Brazil caused 11 deaths and another 12 people are missing. It also released over 60 million cubic meters of toxic mining waste into the Rio Dolce. The disaster affected several Indigenous communities including the Krenak tribe whose only source of drinking water is now contaminated. Should we take a second look at the dams in Native America?

Guests:

Robert Elofson (Lower Elwha Klallam) –  Elwha River Restoration Director for the Lower Elwha Klallam

Rebecca Miles (Nez Perce) -Executive Director of the Nez Perce Tribe

Ed Johnstone (Quinault) – Fisheries Policies Spokesperson for the Quinault Indian Nation

Break Music: Track 01 (song) T.O. Combo (artist) T.O. Forever Tohono Oodham Waila (album)

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 — Basketball: The Heartbeat of Indian Country

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A basketball bouncing on a gym’s hardwood floor fuels a sense of Native pride almost as much as the sound of a drum does. Basketball is a way of life in Native America. How did this sport make its way into the heart of Indian Country? What does it mean to the young and old players, the fans and the communities that support them? Do you have a basketball player in the family? Did you play? Join our conversation.

Guests:

Angelo Johnson (San Carlos Apache, Tohono O’odham, Hopi) — programs and events coordinator for the Native American Basketball Invitational (NABI) Foundation

Brent Cahwee (Pawnee and Euchee) – co-founder and editor of ndnsports.com

Break Music: Dancin’ on the Run (song) Inez Jasper (artist) Burn Me Down

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 — Trafficked: In and Out of Native America

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The good news is states are making strides in the fight against sex traffickers, according to a new Shared Hope International study. But in Native America the picture for victims remains bleak.  South Dakota is benefitting from a crackdown on the worst offenders, but former U.S. attorney Brendan Johnson notes “Native Americans are a disproportionate percentage of victims.” How do reservation jurisdictional issues complicate sex trafficking prosecutions? In this hour, we’ll focus on what tribes, states and advocates are doing to keep Natives safe from traffickers.

Guests:

Brendan Johnson — former U.S. attorney for the district of South Dakota, current partner with Robins Kaplan specializing in American Indian law, previous chair for the U.S. Department of Justice Native American issues subcommittee

Dr. Sandi Pierce (Seneca descent) — president of Othayonih Research

Lisa Heth (Crow Creek and Lower Brule Sioux) — executive director of Wiconi Wawokiya

Break Music: Little Earthlings (song) The Jir Project Band (artist) Sun Child (album)

 

Monday, November 30, 2015 — November in the News

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Montana Democrat Denise Juneau (Mandan Hidatsa) sets her sights on Congress, tribes find the marijuana business is not so cut-and-dried, and students of color fight to improve their campuses. These are some of the big news items we’ll take a look at during the hour.

Guests:

Mark Trahant (Shoshone Bannock), journalist with TrahantReports.com and Charles R. Johnson Endowed Professor of Journalism at the University of North Dakota

Mary Hudetz (Cr0w) – Associated Press law enforcement reporter for New Mexico

Rhonda Levaldo (Acoma Pueblo), faculty at Haskell Indian Nations University

 

 

Break Music: Hope (Featuring Werner Erb) (song) Sihasin (artist) Never Surrender (album)

Friday, November 27, 2015 – Sewing in Native America

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The art of sewing, whether by hand or on a machine, is what clothes each of us. In Native America, sewing is used for basic purposes and it’s used to make traditional and religious attire. How have fashion and the use of color changed over time? How has technology influenced the art of sewing? What are some basic tips for people just learning how to sew? Join us for an encore presentation of our 2015 discussion on sewing in Native America. Phone lines will be closed today but you can still add your comments on this topic on our website and on Twitter @180099Native

Thursday, December 3, 2015 – Learning Native Languages

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The project “Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi” examines the struggle to learn the Lakota language. It’s one of many programs all over the US focused on revitalizing individual Native languages. What does it take to really learn the tongue of your people? Are you worried the most basic tools of communication for your ancestors are disappearing? What challenges do communities and individuals face with acquiring and speaking Indigenous language?

Guests:

Tipiziwin Tolman (Dakota and Lakota) –  lead Lakota language activities instructor in the pre-school room at the Lakota Language Nest

Amber Hayward (Puyallup/ Confederated Salish and Kootenai) – language program director for Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Break Music: Steamboat Akalii Song (song) Jay Begaye (artist) Horses Are Our Journey (album)

Wednesday, November 25, 2015 — Saving Family Stories

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Many of our elders have vivid memories of the Dust Bowl, the start of World War II and Elvis Presley. Do you wonder what life was like before air conditioning or penicillin? Do you know what kinds of adventures your great-grandfather had when he was a kid? The only way to hear stories from elders is to ask. And the only way to save them for future generations is to record them.

We’re taking a cue from the organization, StoryCorps, which is asking students to record the voices of older generations over the Thanksgiving weekend. We will share a few of their stories and get tips on how to document stories for the future.

Guests:

Robin Sparkman — CEO of StoryCorps

Alli Joseph (Shinnecock) — founder and president of Seventh Generation Stories

 

Break Music: Okisikowak (song) Asani (artist) Listen (album)

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 – Native in the Spotlight: Congressman Markwayne Mullin

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U.S. Rep. Markwayne Mullin (Cherokee Nation) represents Oklahoma’s Second Congressional District. He is one of two Native Americans currently serving in the House of Representatives. He is a small business owner, a husband and father of five. Did you know he is a former MMA fighter? Roll Call describes the Republican Rep. Mullin as a “tea party favorite”. Join us for a conversation with Rep. Mullin. He is our November Native in the Spotlight.

Break Music: Stomp Dance (song) George Hunter (artist) Haven (album)

Monday, November 23, 2015 – Managing Diabetes

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Getting a diabetes diagnosis is scary. On top of the implications for your health, there’s an overwhelming barrage of instructions and medical advice. The information on diabetes is constantly evolving. American Indians and Alaska Natives are twice as likely to have type 2 diabetes as whites, according to the CDC. The truth is—while the diagnosis is shocking—the disease can be managed with the right information and lifestyle changes. Is there more to managing diabetes than nutrition and blood sugar levels? What role does attitude play in keeping diabetes in check.  What questions do you have about making sure diabetes is under control?

Guests: 

Barbara Mora (Paiute and Diné) – author of Using our Wit and Wisdom to Live Well with Diabetes and a diabetes wellness presenter

Kibbe Conti (Oglala Sioux) – Registered Dietitian and nutrition specialist at the Rapid City Indian Hospital

Lynnette Roberts (Port Gamble S’Klallam) – Diabetes Case Manager, Healthy Heart Program at the Seattle Indian Health Board

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