Native America Calling

Wednesday, December 3, 2014 – Songs of Praise: Native American Hymns

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Hymns have long been used to praise God. These beautiful songs, in the more Western religious definition, are not indigenous to North America. But as hymns spread across the country, Native Americans picked them up and made them their own. Now, there are hymns in many different Native languages but the messages and praises are very much the same.

Guests:

Carol Cornelius (Oneida) – lead singer of the Oneida Hymn Singers

Gordon McLester (Oneida) – hymn singer

Sterlin Harjo (Muscogee/Seminole) – filmmaker

Mary Kay Henderson (Cherokee) – director of the Cherokee National Youth Choir

 

Tuesday, December 2, 2014 – Current Events

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This is the time of year when many people head inside to tell stories and share winter traditions with friends and family. What are your plans for the month of December? Is your tribe or village holding an event or celebration? Are you organizing a training for professionals in your field? Join us during our Current Events hour to share details about your event!

Events mentioned during the broadcast:

Gourd Rattle Workshop (December 13) – Malki Museum in Banning, CA

National Indian Native Nations Conference (December 11-13) – California

Intertribal Agriculture Council 2014 Membership Meeting (December 8-11) – Las Vegas, NV

Heard Museum American Indian Veterans National Memorial Golf Classic (December 5) – Fort McDowell, AZ

38th Pueblo Grande Museum Auxiliary Indian Market  (December 13-14) – Phoenix, AZ

Affordable Care Act Discussion (December 5) – Albuquerque, NM

 

Monday, December 1, 2014 – Keeping Your Brain Healthy

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With the New Year right around the corner, many are planning new resolutions to create healthier bodies and lose weight. But what about having a healthy brain? According to The Society of Neuroscience the brain is the body’s most complex organ. What is needed to keep this organ healthy, alert and functioning? How do foods and medicines impact our brain health? Can playing games or challenging activities improve your memory? We’ll answer your questions about having a healthy brain.

Guests:

Dr. Adam Grove, a naturopathic physician and board chair of the Alaska Brain Injury Network

La Juanna Lamb (Cree/Cherokee) – diabetes program manager and acertified brain integrator

 

Friday, November 28, 2014 – **Pre-recorded: Let’s Electric 49**

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Today we close down the phone lines and bring you an electrifying mix of songs to get you up and get moving. We’ll hear from Native artists from Canada, the US and New Zealand. These tunes are guaranteed to tear up the dance floor. Join us for a pre-recorded edition of Native America Calling as we give you our version of an Electric 49 featuring Native recording artists.

Native recording artists featured on today’s program:

Inez Jasper

Indian Nick aka Silver Jackson aka Nicholas Galanin

Tribe Called Red

Dallas Archand

Buffy Sainte-Marie

Tumivut

Quese IMC

Iskwe

Joey Stylez

Mika

Lightningcloud

Astronomar

Thursday, November 27, 2014- **ENCORE: Quilting In Native America**

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Quilting has a rich history in Native America. The craft was first introduced to Native women by European settlers but quilting has evolved in many tribes across Native America. Are you a quilter? How do you integrate your cultural values into the quilts you make? And what role do quilts play in your life and your community? Join us for an encore edition of our conversation earlier this year with quilters like Margaret Wood (Navajo/Oklahoma Seminole) quilter, Emily Proctor (Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians) quilter, Dr. Marsha MacDowell, folklorist and professor of art and art history at Michigan State University and Carla Hemlock (Mohawk) master quilter.

Break Music: Groovy (song) Dallas Arcand (artist) Modern Day Warrior (album)

Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 – Meats

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In Native America animals provide us with important things like food, clothing, tools and shelter. Some animals are considered sacred and deserve our highest respect. We say prayers for these animals and thank them for their life before preparing their meat for celebrations and everyday meals. From seals in the north to sheep in the southwest, animals and their meat are an important part of Native cuisine and culture.

Guests:

Rob Kinneen (Tlingit)

Curtis Zunigha (Delaware Tribe of Indians)

Nephi Craig (Navajo)

Chief Kevin Brown (Pamunkey)

Lora Ann Chaisson (United Houma Nation)

Karlene Hunter (Oglala Lakota)

 

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 – Going Vegetarian

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One of the most common question vegetarians and vegans get asked during the holidays is “what are you going to eat?” Some people choose to not eat meat because of the health benefits or concerns about the treatment of animals. Have you ever considered cutting out meat from your diet? What about reducing how much meat you eat each week? Today we will hear from some Native Americans about their choice to go vegan or vegetarian. We’ll hear how they answer questions from friends and family and their favorite meat-free recipes.

Guests:

Janice Papadam (Acoma)

Rosemary Cree Medicine (Blackfeet)

Linda Fisher (Ojibwe)

 

Monday, November 24, 2014 – Music Maker: Audiopharmacy

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The Bay Area group Audiopharmacy shares more of their sonic vibrancy in the new album “State of the Heart.” They say the music in their latest album is inspired by their connections to diverse communities. This collection of songs includes hip-hop, reggae and inspiring lyrics about unity and revolution.  We invite you to join us for our November Music Maker edition. We will learn more about Audiopharmacy and vocalist and producer Ras K’dee of the Pomo Nation.

 

Friday, November 21, 2014 – Book of the Month: “Rock & Roll Highway”

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Six Nations musician Robbie Robertson (Mohawk) has shared his rhythms and lyrics with the world for decades. Today his son Sebastian Robertson is helping Robbie give more insight into his own story. Sebastian’s book “Rock & Roll Highway: The Robbie Robertson Story” is aimed at young readers but those young at heart have a lot to embrace too. Colorful illustrations chronicle Robbie’s journey from a young person to the heights of his musical career. Readers can connect with the people and places that Robbie liked to along the way, including Buddy Holly and Bob Dylan. We invite you to hear more about this Native musician’s life in our November Book of the Month conversation with Mohawk author and musician Sebastian Robertson.

 

Thursday, November 20, 2014 – Native Millennials

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We know that millennials are a young generation that is educated, tech savvy and pretty sure of themselves. But what are Native American millennials? Are we shaped by something else? Do we have different values? We are, indeed, different than our non-Native counterparts. We come from a different history and a different environment, so out values and challenges as young Native Americans are going to be different than the average millennial. When we talk about Native American millennials, we’re talking about our tribal cultures, education, community and the future.

 

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