Native America Calling

Thursday, March 26, 2020 – Keeping the pressure on to save Oak Flat

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Even as COVID-19 concerns were rising, San Carlos Apache leaders and allies spoke up at a U.S. House of Representatives committee hearing. It is the latest attempt to express concerns over the looming copper mine proposed for Oak Flat, Ariz. Tribal members say the project by the Resolution Copper mining company will destroy sacred places near the Tonto National Forest east of Phoenix. Scientists also warn of irreversible environmental damage. We’ll take time to get an update on the efforts to preserve Oak Flat.

 

Break 1 music: The World is Yours (song) Cheevers Toppah & Alex Smith (artist) Harmony Nights: Native American Vocal Harmony (album)

Break 2 music: Bounce Wit Me (song) P. Town Boyz (song) P. Town Boyz (album)

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 – Managing anxiety during stressful times

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Words like “pandemic,” “highly contagious” and “mortality rate” in the news and on social media can be frightening. Isolation from others and financial uncertainty also trigger anxiety. A number of organizations are offering resources to keep anxiety in check. Some ideas include taking breaks, staying connected with others and eating healthy. We’ll access some of those tips and get some help from Native experts about calming down, recharging and remaining optimistic.

Guests:

D.J. “Eagle Bear” Vanas (Odawa Nation) – motivational storyteller, bestselling author and owner of Native Discovery Inc.

Dr. Laurelle Myhra (Red Lake Band of Ojibwe) – director of behavioral health at the Native American Community Clinic; she is a licensed therapist

Lori Jump (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians) – director for the StrongHearts Native Helpline

 

Break 1 music: The World is Yours (song) Cheevers Toppah & Alex Smith (artist) Harmony Nights: Native American Vocal Harmony (album)

Break 2 music: Bounce Wit Me (song) P. Town Boyz (song) P. Town Boyz (album)

Tuesday, March 24, 2020 – Learning outside the classroom

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Schools are closed and most colleges are either shut down or jumping to online-only classes during the COVID-19 crisis. There are a lot of barriers to overcome. Some are technical, like navigating apps and securing consistent internet access. Others are less tangible, including maintaining focus and coping with isolation. We’ll hear from education experts about what we might expect in the coming weeks of the evolving COVID-19. We’ll also get some advice about getting the most from remote learning.

Guests:

Dr. Tonya Drake (Cowichan First Nation) – chancellor and regional vice president of the northwest for Western Governors University-Washington

Kelley Mitchell (Diné) – senior student success coach for the American Indian College Fund

Maka Black Elk (Oglala Lakota) – director of curriculum and instruction at Red Cloud Indian School

 

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

Break 2 music: Bounce Wit Me (song) P. Town Boyz (song) P. Town Boyz (album)

Monday, March 23, 2020 – Talking to kids about crisis

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It’s important to put thought into how you explain the current uncertainty and confusion to your kids. Adults play an important role in making sense of world events that cause anxiety for children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has a list of recommendations for being honest and direct while also minimizing undo stress. The good news is many parents are finding the opportunity to spend more time at home with their kids. It’s a time to finish 1,0000 piece jigsaw puzzles and make Tik Tok videos. But it can also be a time to strengthen traditional practices. We’ll talk with parents and counselors about getting the most out of time with your kids.

Guests:

Amber Hayward (Puyallup/ Confederated Salish and Kootenai) – language program director for Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Kimberly Tilsen-Brave Heart (Oglala Sioux Tribe) – executive chef and co-owner of Etiquette Catering Company and mother of three

Dr. Shilo Tippett (Wasco/Tlingit) – clinical psychologist at St. Charles Health Care System

 

Break 1 music: Cultural Survival (song) Art Napoleon (Travelling Sun) (artist) Miyoskamin (Early Springtime) (album)

Break 2 music: Bounce Wit Me (song) P. Town Boyz (artist) P. Town Boyz (album)

 

Friday, March 20, 2020 – What TV gets right (and wrong) about Indian law

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Goliath, Stumptown, and Longmire are among the popular TV shows that take a stab at storylines that feature Indian law. The fictional accounts sometimes attempt to delve into the real-life encounters with complex concepts such as Public Law 280, tribal-state memorandums of agreement and jurisdiction. We’ll flesh out whether city police have to break off a high speed chase when the suspects hit the reservation boundary, and how accurately shows portray the Indian Child Welfare Act. We’ll talk with attorney and avid TV watcher Matthew Fletcher and others about Indian law on the screen.

Guests:

Vincent Schilling (Akwesasne Mohawk) – associate editor of Indian Country Today

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

 

Break 1 Music: Eagle Dance REMIX (single) Jason Brown/Decontie & Brown (artist)

Break 2 music: Itchick (Tim Yellowtail’s Song) (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)

Thursday, March 19, 2020 – Keeping track of Covid-19

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Fears of the evolving coronavirus pandemic have already shut down sports events, conferences, school functions and major powwows. It also has people wary of public places and fearful of anyone nearby who so much as sneezes. The threat of the virus poses a serious threat to both people’s health and the economy. We’ll get some updates on what the effect of Covid-19 might ultimately be, how long it might last and what experts recommend to avoid it.

Guests:

Kerri Colfer (Tlingit) – congressional advocate on Native American policy for Friends Committee on National Legislation

Dean Seneca (Seneca) – CEO of Seneca Scientific Solutions+

Dr. Tracie Collins – dean of the University of New Mexico College of Population Health

 

Break 1 music: Biioo pahna (Healing Song) (song) Judy Trejo (artist) Circle Dance Songs of the Paiute and Shoshone (album)

Break 2 music: Itchick (Tim Yellowtail’s Song) (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – The unique Woodland Art style

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Woodland Art is often associated with colorful, two-dimensional representations of animals and natural landscapes. It’s a specific style that often incorporates spiritual imagery. It originates from the Great Lakes area and now includes artists from many Native Nations and regions. We’ll talk with some Woodland artists about their style and how they’ve adapted it to tell contemporary stories.

Guests:

Brianne Island (Sturgeon Lake Cree nation) – graphic artist

Neebinnaukzhik Southall (member of the Chippewas of Rama First Nation) – graphic designer, artist, writer and photographer

Shaun Hedican (Anishinaabe from the Eabametoong First Nation) – professional artist

Wanesia Misquadace (Minnesota Lake Superior Chippewa tribe) – assistant professor of metals and Indigenous art at Arizona State University

 

Break 1 music: Track 12 (song) Red Lake Singers (artist) Old Times (album)

Break 2 music: Itchick (Tim Yellowtail’s Song) (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – Making the Census count

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The decennial census is now underway. Tribes and organizations are making a push to get an accurate count of all Native Americans. They are also working to see that residents receive factual information about filling out the Census form. For example, they urge tribal members to use the name of their tribe exactly as it’s listed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Otherwise they risk not having their tribal affiliation represented. We’ll talk with experts about what Native Americans need to know about the Census.

Guests:

Jaime Gloshay (Navajo/White Mountain Apache/Kiowa) – Tribal Representative for the New Mexico State Complete Count Commission

Dr. James Tucker – vice chair of the National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic and Other Populations for the U.S. Census and pro bono counsel to the Native American Rights Fund

Break 1 music: Through the Woodlands: Buckskin Flats/ Rod’s Reel/ Les Disputeuses (song) Métis Fiddler Quartet (artist) North West Voyage Nord Ouest (album)

Break 2 music: Itchick (Tim Yellowtail’s Song) (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)

Monday, March 16, 2020 – Preparing for Covid-19

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Information about the coronavirus is changing fast. State by state, tribe by tribe, elected leaders and policymakers are responding to new details about Covid-19 on an hourly basis. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, you are no doubt dealing with the fallout from the response and the actions of public health directives. We will get the perspectives of a variety of tribal officials, health policy experts and others.

Guests:

Dr. Aaron Payment (Tribe of Chippewa Indians) – chairperson of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians and first vice-president of the National Congress of American Indians

Abigail Echo-Hawk (Pawnee) – director of the Urban Indian Health Institute and chief research officer at the Seattle Indian Health Board

Jonathan Nez (Navajo Nation) – President of the Navajo Nation

Todd Enlow (Cherokee Nation) – chief of staff to Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskins

 

Break 1 music: Kinship Honor (K’é Biyiin) (song) Radmilla Cody (artist) K’é Hasin (album)

Break 2 music: Itchick (Tim Yellowtail’s Song) (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)

Friday, March 13, 2020 – Bighorn sheep

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After years of effort by the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, bighorn sheep have returned to Paiute tribal land in Nevada for the first time in about a century. The animals were a source of sustenance for the tribe. The meat was food, hides were used for clothing and shelter, their horns were used in ceremony. Habitat loss and overhunting caused them to disappear. Other tribes throughout the West also have close ties to bighorn sheep. As part of our regular exploration of the environmental and cultural contributions of animals, we’ll learn about the importance of bighorn sheep.

Guests:

Emily Hagler – environmental specialist for the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Dale Old Horn (Apsáalooke) – professor emeritus at Native American studies Montana State University Billings and department head emeritus in Crow studies and Native American studies at Little Big Horn College

 

Break Music:  Itchick (Tim Yellowtail’s Song) (song) Supaman (artist) Illuminatives (album)

Break 2 music: Land Back Ft. Boogey The Beat & Chippewa Travellers (single) A Tribe Called Red (artist)

Here’s an interview with Nez Perce Tribe Cultural Resource Program Director Nakia Williamson.

 

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