Native America Calling

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 – Climate Change in Alaska

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Climate change in Alaska is on the minds of many people in Alaska Native communities. Melting ice and other environmental changes are already having an impact on subsistence hunting. Changes in the landscape and sea ice are putting lives at risk. In this hour, we will explore the consequences of climate change on Alaska Natives and hear what some individuals and villages are doing to adapt. What does climate change mean to you?

 

Break Music: Bird Songs (song) Unknown (song)

Monday, December 15, 2014 – Marketing to Children

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The holiday shopping season is in full swing. Ads for the latest toys and gadgets are everywhere. Have you noticed the commercials for this year’s must-have gifts? Are the children in your family begging for a new video game or plastic toy? According to the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, about 17 billion dollars is spent every year on advertising to children. We will bring you an inside look at the techniques used to market products to children. Some studies suggest a connection between food marketing and childhood obesity. Do you think ads for sugary drinks or high fat food encourages young people to eat and drink more of them?

Guests:

Jessica Collins, program director of the Media Literacy Project.

 

 Break Music: Santa I’m Broke (song) Andrea Menard (artist) Sparkle (album)

Friday, December 12, 2014 – Humane Treatment Of Animals

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An 8-year-old girl was killed recently by a pack of dogs in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Tribal officials responded by rounding up a trailer full of stray dogs and killing them. Do you think that response was the right decision? Is that humane? How do you think animals, including pets, should be treated? Some animals are sacred in tribes across the country. Do you feel an obligation to make sure all animals are treated humanely? Is the treatment of animals a concern for you – why or why not?

Guests:

Dr. Tolani Francisco (Laguna) -Director, executive committee for veterinary service and public health with the Native America Humane Society

Marilou Chanrasmi -President and co-founder of Leech Lake Legacy

Stephanie Seay -media coordinator for the Buffalo Field Campaign

 

 

Break Music: Jefecito (song) John Carlos (artist) Perea (album)

 

 

 

 

Book of the Month: December 2014

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Native America Calling features the work of a Native author each month. In December 2014, we invite our listeners to learn more about the anthology “Dreaming in Indian: Contemporary Native American Voices.” Editors Lisa Charleyboy and Mary Leatherdale gathered works from artists, entertainers and community leaders in this new collection.

We will discuss this book live on Friday, December 19.

Thursday, December 11, 2014 – Cashing In On Poverty

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CNN aired the outcome on an investigation last month into the fundraising practices of a Catholic-run boarding school in South Dakota. The report claims that the school used fictional students and stories to elicit sympathy from potential donors. Using images and stories of poverty for financial profit is sometimes called “poverty porn” because of the exploitative nature of the message. How do you feel about images of Native Americans being used raise money for charities? How can charities share stories of struggle without exploiting the people they aim to help?

Guests:

Michael Roberts (Tlingit), president of First Nations Development Institute.

Break Music: Sneak Up (song) Red Bull (artist) Greatest Hits (album)

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 – Cold And Flu Season

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a warning that this year’s flu season could be deadly for some people. The flu vaccine currently available may not effectively cover people from a new strain of the flu that has emerged in recent months. We will learn more about the risks of the flu and how you can protect yourself. This week is also National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 7 to 13). Do you get a flu shot every year? Have you already gotten the flu this season? Join our conversation about prevention, treatment and avoiding the spread of seasonal illnesses like the flu and colds.

Guests:

Dr. Bret Smoker – Clinical Director for the Santa Fe Service Unit for the Indian Health Service

Dr. Gary Ferguson (Aleut) – Director of Wellness and Prevention, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Break Music: Astronomar (song) Astronomar (artist)

Tuesday, December 9, 2014 – Classical Music

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Many people think Native American music is just drums, flutes and rattles. But Native musicians find their musical calling in all kinds of instruments, even brass, wind or string instruments. Some artists are performing classical music in symphonies, orchestras and solo concerts. Are you a classical music fan? Have you ever studied or played classical music? Join us for a conversation with Native musicians.

Guests:

Jerome Jim (Navajo)

Brent Michael Davids (Mohican)

Rhonda Head (Opaskwayak Cree Nation)

Jerod Tate (Chickasaw)

Break Music: Henri Dutilleux (song) Jerome Jim (artist) Sometimes I Dream (album)

Monday, December 8, 2014 – White House Tribal Nations Conference  

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Last Monday, the Obama Administration held the annual White House Tribal Nations Conference. Tribal leaders from across the United States came together to discuss important issues like climate change and efforts to support Native youth. What actions would you like to see from the Obama administration in the final years of his second term in office? Join us as we share key moments from the conference and discuss shared concerns across Native America.

 

Break Music: Bird Songs (song) Unknown (song)

Friday, December 5, 2014 – Native News in 2014

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From the Keystone XL pipeline to the Washington DC Football team mascot fight, Native American issues made news headlines in the past year. What major stories caught your attention? What stories do you think did not get enough coverage in 2014? Join us as we discuss this year’s top Native news and stories you might have missed.

Guests:

Tristan Ahtone (Kiowa) – journalist

Mary Hudetz (Crow) – journalist and and current President of the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA)

 

Thursday, December 4, 2014 – December Music Maker: John-Carlos Perea

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Native Americans have really made a splash on the contemporary music scene,  including the world of jazz. For over a decade GRAMMY winning recording artist John-Carlos Perea (Mescalero Apache/Chicano) has created music that not only blends music styles but instruments and sounds from Native American culture like the cedar flute and powwow singing. We invite you to join our conversation about his new album, “Creation Story” on our December Music Maker edition of Native America Calling.

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