Native America Calling

Wednesday, February 18, 2015 – Fight Over Eagle Feathers

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Eagles are a sacred animal to many Native tribes and their feathers are an important part of our blessings, prayers, ceremonies and other cultural events. Now that The Bald and Golden Eagle Act and 50 CFR 22 laws are in place, eagle feathers and parts or harder to come by and it’s causing controversy across Native America. Eagle feathers can only be possessed and distributed to federally recognized tribes, leaving members of state-recognized tribes at a loss. Are you concerned about access to eagle feathers? If it is more difficult to get feathers, how will that impact you or your tribe?

Guests:

Gerald Gray (Little Shell Tribe) – Chairman of the Little Shell Tribe in Montana

Steve Oberholtzer – Special agent in charge for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Office of Law Enforcement.

Colleen Shaefer – supervisor of the National Eagle Repository

Dashanne Stokes (Lakota) – writer and progressive activist

Break Music: In Honor Of The Eagle Feather (song)  Northern Cree Singers (artist) Come and Dance (album)

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 – Racism Against Our Children

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Last month, a group of middle school students from the American Horse School on the Oglala Lakota Nation left a hockey game after a group of fans allegedly assaulted the students with beer and racial slurs. Authorities are currently investigating the incident. Some suggest the acts were hate crimes or even child abuse. Tensions are running high and many are asking what can be done to protect our Native children from such hate. Do you talk to the children in your life about racism? What can be done to help our young people deal with racism and heal after it enters their lives?

Guests:

Justin Poor Bear (Oglala Lakota) school board member at the American Horse School and parent of children who attended the hockey game

Dr. Gloria J Coats-Kitsopoulos (Oglala Lakota) superintendent of the American Horse School

Suzanne White Lance (Oglala Lakota) business manager of the American Horse School and parent to student at the hockey game

Kade Ferris (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) co-founder of UnityND

 

Monday, February 16, 2015 – *Encore: Smoke Signals Reunion*

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It’s been more than 16 years since the film “Smoke Signals” made its way to audiences around the country. The film has become a beloved classic among both Native and non-Native audiences and is hailed for its view on the modern day life of Native Americans. What has this film meant to you over the years? Can you recite scenes from it word for word? Did this film change perceptions of Native Americans? We invite you to an encore presentation of this hour when we were joined by “Smoke Signals” cast, crew and some fans. You can share your thoughts about the film on our Facebook page.

Guests:
Sherman Alexie (Spokane/ Coeur d’Alene)
Chris Eyre (Cheyenne and Arapaho)
Evan Adams (Sliammon First Nation)
Irene Bedard (Inupiaq Yup’ik)
and more!

 

Friday, February 13, 2015 – Shady Business

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Have you ever come across a deal that just seemed too good to be true? According the Fraud Research Center, the estimated cost of financial fraud and scams are almost $50 billion each year. From phone calls about great financial deals to emails announcing you’ve won a foreign lottery, the ways to cheat people out of their money are endless. With the tax season in full swing, the IRS is warning the public about dishonest tax preparation tactics. What should we know about protecting ourselves against fraud? Do you have questions about scams, fraud and general shady financial businesses?

Guests:

Shawn Spruce (Laguna Pueblo) programs consultant for First Nations Development Institute

Marvin Ginn (Choctaw) executive director of Native Community Finance

Lauren Winkler- managing attorney for the DNA- People’s Legal Services Inc in Flagstaff Arizona

Break Music: Meegwetch (song) Tamara Podemski (artist) Tamara (album)

 

Thursday February 12, 2015 – Transgender Native Americans

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Before assimilation, two-spirit people, including those who identify as transgender, played very important roles in tribal communities. Transgender people now face discrimination. According to a study by the National Center for Transgender Equality, over half of transgender people have attempted suicide. In today’s show, we talk about the struggle to regain that historical acceptance and celebrate our Native people who call themselves transgender. We will also look at the roles of transgender people in their communities today. Guests: Ty Defoe (Oneida and Ojibw) – artist, social activist, musician and writer, tradition keeper Sydney Freeland (Navajo) – Director and writer of  Drunktown’s Finest Robyn Silverfox (Navajo) – pre-med student

Break Music: Too Much To Feel (song) Klee Benally (artist) Respect Existence Or Expect Resistance (album)

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 – Detecting And Treating Cancer

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Cancer is a scary diagnosis, but early detection and treatment can help improve the chances that you will survive and spend many more good years with your loved ones.  Some tribes are working with health experts to bring the latest information and research on cancer to their communities. Have you or a loved one survived cancer? What advice do you now share with others?

Guests:

Nancy Smith – Director of Nursing for the Health Clinicof the Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Dr. Lisa Richardson – Division Director, Division of Cancer Prevention and Control with the CDC

Kellen Polingyumptewa (Hopi) – community health representative with the Partnership for Native American Cancer Prevention

Madeline Sahneyah  (Hopi and Tewa) – Health Educator for the Hopi Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program

 

Break Music: Reindeer (song) Pamyua (artist) Caught In The Act (album)

 

 

 

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 – February Music Maker: Sister Says

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Siblings Gillian and Robert Thompson (Haida and Tsimshian) make music a family affair. Once again, their soulful group Sister Says tempts audiences to take a deep look at life and love in their latest album “Heart Placement.” The Canadian duo out of Vancouver, British Columbia grew up with various musical influences and you can hear it in their new 12-track album full of pop, jazz rock and soul sounds. We invite you to join us for our February Music Maker – Sister Says.

Break Music: Heart Placement (song) Sister Says (artist) Heart Placement (album)

Monday, February 9, 2015 – Affordable Care Act Update

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Last year, the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare required that all Americans have health insurance coverage. While American Indians and Alaska Natives are exempt from the shared responsibility payment, there has been a push to sign up Natives for health insurance. This year’s deadline is approaching. Today we check in on whether people across Native America are signing up for insurance. Our guests can answer your questions about health insurance. Have you signed up for insurance under Obamacare? Why or why not?

Guests:

Tinka Duran (Sicangu Lakota) – Program Manager for the Health Insurance Marketplace Navigator program at The Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Health Board

Connie Dunavin (Cherokee Nation) – Special Projects Officer for the Health Services Administration at the Cherokee Nation

Randella Bluehouse (Navajo) – Executive Director of the National Indian Council on Aging

Break Music: Smoke dance remix part 2 (song/single) Chief Rock (artist)

Friday, February 6, 2015 – Appreciate Your Mother Language

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Our Native languages represent a connection to many aspects of our communities. In some cases, one has to know the language to understand tribal philosophy and government. In other cases, one has to speak the language to take part in cultural traditions, government practices, community functions or family gatherings. On today’s show, we celebrate our mother tongues and share the reasons why we are thankful for it.

Guests:

McKeon Dempsey (Navajo), 2014-2015 Miss Navajo Nation.

Tanya Wolfgramm (Maori), Cultural Psychologist

Aassanaaq Kairiuak (Yupik), Acilquq Dance Group

Break Music: Tapwe Oma (song) Fawn Wood (artist) Iskwewak (album)

 

Thursday, February 5, 2015 – Interracial Relationships

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Interracial relationships can be challenging, especially if you have strong ties to your culture, traditions and language. Conflicts and problems may arise from lack of understanding, stereotypes, or discrimination from both sides. When children are involved, things can get even more complicated. What makes an interracial relationship a healthy one? What is it like for a Native American to join a non-Native family?

Guests:

Dr. Laurelle Myhra (Ojibwe) – marriage and family therapist with the Native American Community Clinic

Waneek Horn-Miller (Mohawk) – Olympic athlete

Hillary Kempenich (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippeawa) – artist

Mello Sanchez and Byron Degroat (Navajo)

 

Break Music: Good Things Reprise (song) Bella Kalolo (artist) Without the Paper (album)

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