Native America Calling

Monday, October 13, 2014 – Using the Word Genocide

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Last month, A Tribe Called Red cancelled a planned performance at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The musicians say it was “because of the museum’s misrepresentation and downplay of the genocide that was experienced by Indigenous people in Canada by refusing to name it genocide.” The word genocide was coined by Raphael Lempkin in 1944 to describe the systematic murder of European Jews. But the word genocide isn’t only used to describe the Holocaust. Do you think we should use the word genocide when talking about colonization in the US? What does the word genocide mean to you?

Guests:

Simon Moya-Smith (Oglala Lakota), correspondent for Indian Country Today Media Network

Sheldon Spotted Elk (Northern Cheyenne) – author of NCAI resolution to create a National American Indian Holocaust Museum

Dr. Brendan Lindsay, assistant professor of California History at Sacramento State University

Friday, October 10, 2014 – Adoption of Native Children

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Last month, the Alaska State Supreme Court ruled that non-Native parents could adopt an Alaska Native child from the village of Tununak. Advocates for Alaska Native communities expressed concern that this ruling may set a precedent for courts to disregard the Indian Child Welfare Act, or ICWA, which requires Native preference in the adoption of Native American children. How does this new ruling fit in with last year’s historic Supreme Court ruling in the case Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl? Do you think the future of ICWA is at risk? Join us as we talk with experts about improvements and setbacks in the Indian child welfare system.

Guests:

Jim Davis – litigation attorney for Alaska Legal Services

Terry Cross (Seneca) – director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA)

Chase Iron Eyes (Lakota – Standing Rock) – lawyer for the Lakota People’s Law Project

 

Thursday, October 9, 2014 — Stereotyping Aztlán and Beyond

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You may or may not be surprised at the things Indigenous people with Mayan, Aztec and other Indigenous roots from Mexico, Central and South America have to tolerate when it comes to stereotyping. Much like the beads and feather complex people seem to have when they stereotype Natives from the U.S., these Indigenous communities, which also includes Natives from the Caribbean, often deal with misconceptions about their heritage and culture. As the stores start to fill up with Native-themed costumes and accessories for Halloween, we take a look at what Indigenous nations south of the U.S. have to say about stereotypes. Can education change how people treat them and their culture? What kinds of questionable cultural appropriations from these Indigenous populations also need to be called out, analyzed or stopped?

Guests:

Michael Heralda (Mexican/Apache/Spanish) – storytellers and cultural presenter

Ingrid Sub Cuc (Mayan) – program assistant, Cultural Survival

Emmanuelle “Neza” Leal-Santillan – organizer with the Media Literacy Project

Leo Cerda (Kichwa) – youth activist with Amazon Watch and Yasunidos

Wednesday, October 8, 2014 – History Curriculum Fights

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Last week students in Colorado walked out of class to protest proposed changes in their district’s history curriculum. A nine-member panel of the Jefferson County School board reviewed the Advanced Placement History curriculum and suggests changes, such as “materials should promote citizenship, patriotism, essentials and benefits of the free enterprise system, respect for authority and respect for individual rights.” This isn’t the only case of controversy of history curriculum. In 2010, controversial changes in the social studies curriculum were approved in Texas. Where does teaching about Native American history fit into proposed curriculum changes across the US? What would you like to see taught in history classes? Should history classes be the same across the US?

Guests:

Matene Wanna Jerome  (Turtle Mountain Chippewa and Dakota Sioux) – high school student in the Jefferson County School District and his mother Stephanie Jerome  (Turtle Mountain Chippewa)

Layha Spoonhunter  (Eastern Shoshone/ Northern Arapaho/Oglala Lakota) – student at Idaho State University

Ahniwake Rose  (Cherokee) – Executive Director, National Indian Education Association

Tuesday, October 7, 2014 – Current Events

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It’s time for another round of current events! There’s a lot going in this month in Native America. The annual Native America Connections Parade is happening in Phoenix and the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) will hold its annual conference in Anchorage, Alaska. You can join us and share information about events, gatherings and trainings that will take place during the month of October

Events mentioned during the broadcast:

  • Pitt BBQ and Fall Gathering (10/18) – Banning, CA
  • Celebration 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act (10/18) – Albuquerque, NM
  • 32nd annual Native American Connections Parade (10/11) – Phoenix, AZ
  • 2014 Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Awards (10/18) – Minneapolis, MN
  • Native Eyes Film Showcase (10/24-26) – Tucson, AZ
  • Educare Winnebago (10/17) – Winnebago, NE

Monday, October 6, 2014 — Indigenous Peoples Day

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This month, Minneapolis, Minnesota will celebrate their first Indigenous Peoples Day. Other cities across the nation will also celebrate the day with pride and honor.

The move to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples Day, or Native American Day, started in the late 1970s. Since then, many use this day to honor Indigenous peoples and cultures. Today, we’ll take a look at this holiday and why some feel this is a better way to spend the day. We know there are a lot of events planned for October 13. That’s why we’re giving you the airwaves a week early! Join us and tell us what it means to you to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.

Guests:

John Curl – spokesperson for Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day

Ashley Fairbanks (White Earth Ojibway) – graphic designer, activist and organizer

Camille Monzon0Richards (Tlingit) – executive director of the Seattle Indian Center

Alondra Cano – Member of the Minneapolis City Council

Friday, October 3, 2014 – Drinking In Moderation

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At the end of most ads for alcohol, the phrase “Please Drink Responsibly” often pops up.

What does that really mean? If you have family members who dealt with alcoholism, is it possible to drink in moderation? What does drinking in moderation look like? One person’s idea of moderation might be only drinking one six pack of beer while others might see moderation as a glass of wine with dinner. What is the difference between alcohol problems and alcohol dependency? Can you address drinking by cutting back the amount of alcohol you drink without completely stopping?

Guests:

Dr. Reid Hester – director of the research division of Behavior Therapy Associates, LLC

Dr.Myra Parker  (Mandan and Hidatsa) – co-principal investigator on the TCU-BeWell survey

Dr. Laurelle Myhra  (Red Lake Ojibwe) – counseling clinic manager of the Native American Community Clinic

Thursday, October 2, 2014 — Take Care of Your Bones!

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In honor of the month where skeletons take center stage, we want to talk about our own skeletons. Did you know the human body has 206 bones? Or that there are 26 bones in the human foot? Join us as we explore fun facts about bones and answer your questions about bones. Have you ever wondered what foods are best for supporting the health of your bones? What puts you at risk for osteoporosis? Why do our bones pop sometimes?

Guests:

Dr. Carla Herman – chief of the division of geriatrics and professor of Internal medicine at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Kibbe Conti  (Oglala Sioux) – registered dietician at the Sioux San Hospital

Dr. Lisa Sumner  – physician with the Indian Health Service

 

Wednesday, October 1, 2014 — In the Media: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

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Since the 1980s, over a thousand Indigenous women in Canada have been murdered or disappeared. According to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Indigenous women are 4 percent of Canada’s population but make up 16 percent of the country’s murder cases. Family members and activists are drawing attention to these cases. Some are saying the media is part of the problem because news organizations don’t cover cases involving missing and murdered Indigenous women as often as cases involving white women. What do you think needs to be done to address this issue and protect Indigenous girls and women? Should media coverage be part of the discussion? Is the safety of women an issue in your community?

Guests:

Aileen Joseph (Six Nations) – mother of Shelly Lynn Joseph

Michele Audette (Innu) – President of the Native Women’s Association of Canada

Wab Kinew (Midewin) – journalist

 

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