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Native women’s skirts come in dozens of colors and designs that reflect both personal style and cultural identity. Each is sewn with a rich history. Ribbon skirts came about after French traders brought the ribbons to Midwest tribes. Camp skirts and dresses, mostly seen in Apache tribes, have some Mexican influence. Purépecha women in Mexico wear a combination of skirts and traditional aprons. We’ll talk about the traditional meaning and power exemplified by these beautiful women’s garments.

Guests:

Dr. Tami Jollie-Trottier (enrolled in the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa) – Indigenous clinical psychologist

Dr. Gabriela Spears-Rico (Purépecha) – assistance professor at the University of Minnesota in American Indian Studies

Selina Curley (tribal member of the San Carlos Apache and Navajo) – Apache camp dress designer and owner of Traditions by Selina

Break 1 Music: Stick Game Song #9 (song) Judy Trejo (artist) Stick Game Songs of the Paiute (album)

Break 2 Music: Stadium Pow Wow (feat. Black Bear) (song) A Tribe Called Red (artist) Stadium Pow Wow (feat. Black Bear) (single)

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Special domestic violence criminal jurisdiction programs allow some tribes to prosecute non-Natives for some crimes. In a special live broadcast from the Women Are Sacred conference in Albuquerque, we’ll look at the success of the programs five years after the Violence Against Women’s Act reauthorization. VAWA is up for reauthorization again this year. We’ll also get an overview of the landmark legislation that provides additional protections for Native women.

Guests:

Jacqueline “Jax” Agtuca (Cherokee) – legal and public policy consultant for the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center

Elizabeth Reese(Nambe Pueblo) – project attorney at the National Congress of American Indians

Kathryn Nagle (Cherokee)- partner at Pipestem law and playwright

Break 1 Music:  Strong Native Women (song) Karina Møller (artist) Simplify (album)

Break 2 Music: Stadium Pow Wow (feat. Black Bear) (song) A Tribe Called Red (artist) Stadium Pow Wow (feat. Black Bear) (single)

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We visit with award winning author and chairman of the Graton Rancharia, Greg Sarris. His book “How a Mountain Was Made,” is a potpourri of stories tied to creation tales of the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo nations. His fictional characters take readers on an exploration of things like relationship to the land and each other.

Break 1 Music: Sunshine (song) Audiopharmacy (artist) U Forgot About Us (album)

Break 2 Music: Stadium Pow Wow (feat. Black Bear) (song) A Tribe Called Red (artist) Stadium Pow Wow (feat. Black Bear) (single)

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Diné and San Carlos Apache singer songwriter Sage Bond has played music since she was nine years old. She’s learned a lot of lessons since then to hone in on her craft. Now, her second musical project, “Prisoner,” features nine tracks that are the fruit of those labors. Each song explores what it means to give yourself to the music to find healing and balance. She says she also has her family to thank for her album.

Break 1 Music: Burn Away (Song) Sage Bond (Artist) Prisoner (Album)

Break 2 Music: Keep It Hopping Remix (feat. Cris Derksen) (song) Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie (artist) Keep It Hopping (Remix) [feat. Cris Derksen] (single)

 

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Summer is the time to get outdoors. But that also brings safety risks unique to this time of year. From extreme heat to wildfires to hiking injuries, there are a number of seasonal hazards that are worth thinking about ahead of time. For the Summer Solstice we will compile of list of safety tips specifically for the warmest months. We’ll also work to answer your questions to help you stay healthy and safe.

Guests:

Dr. Andrew Harrell – associate professor of Emergency Medicine at the University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine

Dr. John Molina (Pascua Yaqui Tribe) – compliance officer for Native Health

Break 1 Music: Summertime (single song) Shade featuring Dani Shay (artist)

Break 2 Music: Keep It Hopping Remix (feat. Cris Derksen) (song) Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie (artist) Keep It Hopping (Remix) [feat. Cris Derksen] (single)

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It’s a big decision to welcome a child into your home knowing it may be temporary. But it is a decision hundreds of foster parents take on every year. The need for Native foster parents in some states is great. Native children are disproportionately represented in the foster care system according to a report by the National Indian Child Welfare Association. We’ll talk with foster parents and child welfare experts about the challenges and rewards of being a foster parent.

Guests:

Alisa Lee (Fort Independence Paiute Tribe) – Indian child welfare program administrator for Utah Division of Child and Family Services

Stephanie Benally (Navajo) – Native American specialist for Utah Foster Care

Tawna Sanchez (Shoshone Bannock and Ute) – director of family services for the Native American Youth and Family Center

Break 1 Music: Grandmother’s Song (song) Fawn Wood (artist) Iskwewak (album)

Break 2 Music: Keep It Hopping Remix (feat. Cris Derksen) (song) Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie (artist) Keep It Hopping (Remix) [feat. Cris Derksen] (single)

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Many of those attempting to cross into the U.S. illegally are Indigenous people fleeing persecution or unbearable conditions in their home countries. They are vulnerable to criminal activity, weather extremes, illness or injury and they now face the increased possibility of separation from their children if caught. Some groups work specifically to help and work on behalf of documented and undocumented Indigenous migrants who face numerous challenges working a complex legal and bureaucratic system.

Guests:

Arcenio Lopez (Mixteco) – executive director of Mixteco/Indígena Community Organizing Project

Leoncio Vasquez Santos (Mixteco) – executive director of Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indigena Oaxaqueno (CBDIO)

Horatio Moreno-Campos – immigration attorney

Break 1 Music: Ixtakcuautli (World) (song) Xavier Quijas Yxayotl (artist) Aztec Dances (album)

Break 2 Music: Keep It Hopping Remix (feat. Cris Derksen) (song) Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie (artist) Keep It Hopping (Remix) [feat. Cris Derksen] (single)

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When Pauline Butler’s son came out as gay, it wasn’t really a shock. “He was apologizing and I told him he didn’t have to,” she said. Butler is among the parents with a supportive and accepting reaction to what is often a painful discussion for LGBTQ and Two Spirit children. But that’s not always the case. We’re talking with Native parents about their experiences.

Guests:

Kris Pacheco (Laguna tribal member) – mother and program manager for the Pueblo of Laguna Behavior Health Services

Pauline Butler (Navajo) – proud parent of two gay children and coordinator of community happiness at the STAR School

Kim Moore-Salas (Navajo) and Rob Salas (Gabrieleno Kizh and Mexican) – parents

Break 1 Music: Turtle Island Reggae (song) Cempoalli 20 & Quese Imc (artist) Osahwuh (album)

Break 2 Music: Keep It Hopping Remix (feat. Cris Derksen) (song) Bryden Gwiss Kiwenzie (artist) Keep It Hopping (Remix) [feat. Cris Derksen] (single)

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Do you know what to do when your engine light comes on? How do you know if you can trust the mechanic you take your car to? For every car owner, a little DIY knowledge can go a long way, especially if you’re living in a rural area miles from the nearest auto shop. We invite Native mechanics to share some of the basics you should know about your car. And if you’re interested in making a living as a mechanic, we’ll discuss what it takes to get going in the business and what to expect from the industry.

Guests:

O’Neil Bileen (Navajo Nation) – Owner of TC Automotive

Steve Harada – Automotive Technology Instructor at Fort Peck Community College

Timothy Clani Jr. (Navajo) – Owner of Min’s Automotive

Darreth Johnson (Diné) – student in automotive technology at Navajo Technical University

Break 1 Music: Indian Cars (song) Keith Secola (artist) Circle (album)

Break 2 Music: Cree Honor Song (song) Randy Wood (artist) The Gift of Life (album)