Native America Calling

Thursday, August 13, 2020 – Can salmon and dams coexist in the Pacific Northwest?

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The Trump Administration dealt a severe blow to tribes in Washington State that have been fighting for decades to remove dams to improve salmon populations. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says there’s no need to remove four dams along the Snake River, but instead will continue a mix of measures that have so far had little effect on helping salmon in the more than 40 years since the dams were built. Some lawmakers, though, praise the decision since the dams help manage the water resource and provide low-cost electricity for industry and residents.

Guests:

Frank Myers (Yurok tribal member) – vice chairman of the Yurok Tribe

Michael Orcutt (Hupa) – fisheries department director for the Hoopa Valley Tribe

Isaac Kinney (Yurok Tribal citizen) – CEO of Watershed Regenerative Ventures

Tim Dykstra – fish program manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

 

Break 1 music: Fancy Shawl Song (song) BlackStone (artist) Bring Your Feathers In! (album)

Break 2 music: East Winging It (feat. Black Bear) (song) Cris Derksen (artist) Cris Derksen: Orchestral Powwow World

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 – How one organization is taking on COVID-19

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When the coronavirus struck, it became clear to the staff at the Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation that they would have to use their expertise in community-building to help the Pine Ridge Reservation adjust. The non-profit usually tackles a broad range of issues, ranging from language revitalization to housing to education, to help the Oglala Lakota people thrive. Now Thunder Valley is drawing on their skills and connections to find resources for the reservation that is disproportionately affected by health and economic setbacks in South Dakota.

Guests:

DeCora Hawk (enrolled Standing Rock, and she is Lakota and HoChunk) – director of community engagement at Thunder Valley CDC

Kimberly Pelkofsky – director of design and planning at Thunder Valley CDC

Tatewin Means (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota/Oglala Lakota) – executive director of Thunder Valley

Break 1 music: Stomp Dance (song) George Hunter (artist) Haven (album)

Break 2 music: East Winging It (feat. Black Bear) (song) Cris Derksen (artist) Cris Derksen: Orchestral Powwow World

Tuesday, August 11, 2020 – Telehealth goes mainstream

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Telemedicine has been a big help for rural patients who would otherwise have to travel long distances to see a doctor in person. Now, urban residents are getting into the act as both medical professionals and patients seek to cut down on COVID-19 risks. The Indian Health Service announced a telehealth expansion in April, and President Trump signed an executive order this month increasing telehealth services for some parts of the country. Still a lot of barriers remain as patients and doctors adjust to new technology and tribal areas contend with a lack of connectivity.

Guests:

Dr. Chris Fore (Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma) – director of the Indian Health Service TeleBehavioral Health Center of Excellence

Dr. Matthew Schnellbaecher – cardiologist at the Alaska Native medical center

Dr. Susy Postal – chief health informatics officer for the Indian Health Service

Irene Flannery – director of AMERIND critical infrastructure

Break 1 music: Wild Band Of Comanches – Men’s Fancy (song) Gathering Of Nations Powwow (artist) A Spirit’s Dance (album)

Break 2 music: East Winging It (feat. Black Bear) (song) Cris Derksen (artist) Cris Derksen: Orchestral Powwow World

Monday, August 10, 2020 – Weighing education against increasing COVID-19 risks

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Schools across the country are struggling to come up with plans to adequately educate students while also protecting them from the coronavirus. As the first day of class nears, there’s a growing list of K-12 schools that are at least starting with online-only education. But that plan leaves a lot of Native students at a disadvantage since they are statistically less likely to have adequate tools and connectivity than other students. Some schools remained committed to providing in-person instruction with increased precautions. We’ll get an update on what school administrators and students are facing.

Guests:

Diana Cournoyer (Oglala Sioux Tribe) – executive director of the National Indian Education Association

Gerald White (Anishinaabe) – Anishinaabe Gikinoo’amaadiwigamigong coordinator

Jaylyn Suppah (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs) – member of the Warm Springs Education Committee and student board member of the National Indian Education Association’s Board of Directors

Break 1 music: Intertribal (song) Cree Confederation (artist) Pakosiyimitan (album)

Break 2 music: East Winging It (feat. Black Bear) (song) Cris Derksen (artist) Cris Derksen: Orchestral Powwow World

Friday, August 7, 2020 – Modern and traditional interpretations of ribbon shirts

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From powwows to boardrooms, ribbon shirts are a visual symbol of Native pride. They can be subtle or showy, but ribbon shirts almost always have a hint of personal expression and tribal tradition. They are usually made from cotton or linen, often with long sleeves but not always, with colorful ribbons appliqued or sewn into seams as tassels. Like many Native fashion trends, ribbon shirts owe their origins and inspirations to a number of sources. We’ll spend the hour discussing the history and evolution of ribbon shirts.

Guests:

Darla Takes the Knife (enrolled with the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe) – Lakota and Dakota fashion designer

Lavender Hunt (Anishinaabe) – beadwork artist and sewist and an educator

Break 1 music: Tha Tribe (World) (song) Anthony Wakeman (artist) Butterfly Dreams – Native American Flute Music (album)

Break 2 music: Wim Ah I Wem, Tiwa (single) Gregg Analla (artist)

Thursday, August 6, 2020 – Indian Market online

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Normally this week, thousands of Native artists would be setting up for the annual Santa Fe Indian Market by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts. Instead, the event—in its 99th year—is taking place only online. Organizers are appealing to potential market buyers with virtual tours of artists’ studios, concerts, panel discussions, films, fashion shows and auctions. We’ll hear from artists and organizers about moving this popular event to a virtual space.

Guests:

Hillary Kempenich (Anishinaabe) – artist

Kevin Horace Quannie (Hopi and Navajo) – artist

Kim Peone (Colville Confederated Tribes / Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) – executive director of the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts

Molina Jo Parker (Oglala Lakota) – beadworker

Reggie Mitchell (Navajo) – traditional tufa sand caster

Break 1 music: Eagle Dance REMIX (song) Decontie & Brown (artist) Ancestors (album)

Break 2 music: Wim Ah I Wem, Tiwa (single) Gregg Analla (artist)

Wednesday, August 5, 2020 – Is that true?

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A video promoted by President Trump and viewed by millions of people touts a cure for the coronavirus that is disputed by every reputable medical establishment. Social media outlets are now flagging the president’s messages and other sources that pass on false information. But that doesn’t stop a large number of people from accepting false and unproven information as fact, especially when it reinforces existing beliefs. Social media is awash in misinformation, conspiracy theories and memes that contradict established evidence. As we do periodically, we’re checking in with media literacy experts about how to recognize reliable—and unreliable—sources in the constant stream of available information.

Break 1 music: Idawadadi (Let Us Speak Our Voice) (song) Dawn Avery (artist) Our Fire Native American Contemporary Songs (album)

Break 2 music: Wim Ah I Wem, Tiwa (single) Gregg Analla (artist)

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 – Gut check

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Digestion is hard work that requires several internal organs functioning together. It also requires a complex balance of microorganisms that thrive in the gastrointestinal tract. Maintaining these systems takes some attention to how you treat your body and what you eat. When something’s off, a person might experience mild symptoms most of us have encountered like bloating, cramps or indigestion. There are other serious potential problems like irritable bowel syndrome, gallstones or acid reflux. We’re talking with experts about what it takes to maintain good gut health and how it’s connected to overall well-being.

Guests:

Dr. Luke John Day (Oglala Lakota) – gastroenterologist at the University of California, San Francisco and a chief medical officer at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

Linda Black Elk (Dukha and Catawba) – food sovereign skills director at United Tribes Technical College

Lynn Lane (Diné) – community health nutritionist

Break 1 music: Bounce Wit Me (song) P. Town Boyz (song) P. Town Boyz (album)

Break 2 music: Wim Ah I Wem, Tiwa (single) Gregg Analla (artist)

Monday, August 3, 2020 – Understanding health care for elders

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Native Americans who receive health care through the Indian Health Service might think signing up for federal Medicare programs might seem redundant and costly. But for many elders over 65, it could add up to a significant cost savings and improve care in the long run. Medicare, for instance, can help cover the cost of prescriptions that IHS might not. The program has a reputation as being complicated, but elder advocates say it’s usually worth the effort and there are lots of resources to help.

Guests:

Kris Winterowd – northeast regional coordinator of the state health insurance assistance Medicare for the State of New Mexico’s Aging and Long-term services department

Mary Munoz (Rosebud Sioux) – health insurance specialist at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Stacy Bohlen (Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa) – Chief Executive Officer of the National Indian Health Board

Break 1 music: Happy Sundance (song) Dallas Arcand (artist) Modern Day Warrior (album)

Break 2 music: Wim Ah I Wem, Tiwa (single) Gregg Analla (artist)

Friday, July 31, 2020 – July in the news

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Federal officials are trying to reach eligible Alaska Native Vietnam-era veterans to let them know about a program to give them land allotments of up to 160 acres in Alaska. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court’s momentous decision is the final word on recognizing the Muscogee Creek Nation reservation in Oklahoma. The ruling likely has implications for the state’s other tribes. But state officials are already pushing federal legislation to extend the state’s criminal jurisdiction to tribal land to offset the impact of the High Court’s decision. We’ll try to untangle this maze of jurisdictional lines with tribal experts. Also the election is not far off, but COVID

Guests:

Matthew Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians) – law professor at Michigan State University’s college of law and author of the “Turtle Talk” blog

Judith Le Blanc (Caddo) – Director of the Native Organizers Alliance

Break 1 music: Nitohta (song) Asani (artist) Listen (album)

Break 2 music: Blackfoot (song) Algin Scabby Robe (artist) Along The Way: Round Dance Songs (album)

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