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It’s never too early to think about applying for scholarships to help pay for college. There are a number of scholarships available specifically for Native students. The Cobell Scholarship, the American Indian College Fund, the American Indian Graduate Center and The American Indian Science and Engineering Society are just a few organizations that help Native students with college tuition costs. We’ve got a few experts who can offer advice for navigating the scholarship field.

Guests:

Tiffany Gusbeth (Northern Cheyenne) – assistant director of Student Success Services at the American Indian College Fund

Melvin Monette-Barajas (Turtle Mountain Chippewa) – president and executive director of Indigenous Education Incorporated

Josh Lucio (Zuni Pueblo) – program associate for scholarships and programs for the American Indian Graduate Center

Break Music: Woman’s Song (song) Joanne Shenandoah (artist) Sounds Of Indian Summer: Contemporary Native Music From The National Museum Of The American Indian (album)

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Colors in the Cree language, the Indian Child Welfare Act, and stealing Native bone marrow are a few of the topics covered in books on one list of the best Native books of 2017. Debbie Reese (Nambé Pueblo) spends her time reading and scrutinizing children’s literature that features Native themes and characters for the blog American Indians in Children’s Literature. Reese helps sort out the exceptional books from those that sink into stereotypes or misinformation. We’ll get her take on the best books by Native authors.

Guests:

Debbie Reese (Nambé Pueblo) – founder of American Indians in Children’s Literature blog

Marcie Rendon (White Earth Nation) – author of Murder on the Red River

Julie Flett (Cree-Métis) – author of Black Bear, Red Fox: Colours in Cree

Break Music: Drum I Carry (song) Pamyua (artist) Side A Side B (Side A)(album)

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Whether you bowled a few games as a kid, or you’re still striving for that perfect 300 game, you know the fun bowling alleys offer in the New Year. The sound of bowling pins crashing at the end of the lane is music to a bowling enthusiast’s ears. The sport has a significant Native following. There is a lot of talent heading to Native bowling tournaments year-round. We talk to a few Native bowlers about the sport and why Native leagues are so popular.

This is an encore presentation, so our phone lines are not open during the show.

Guests:

Don Carle (Tlinket, Tsimtian and Mandan) – Native bowler, director for SISKIYOU Indian Bowling tournament, Reno Indian Bowling tournaments and new Columbia 300 staff member.

Adrienne Hare (Osage) – Native bowler

Ernie Mendoza (member of the Gila River Indian Community) – Strike Force Tour Player of the Year in Arizona

Break Music: Boogie Woogie (album) Flying Feather Band (artist) Back Home on the Rez With Boogie (album)

Filler songs:

Song 1 – Steadfast (song) Mr.Elive, Phillip Charette (artist) Tengaurtukut (album)

Song 2 – Wiconi (song) Primeaux & Mike (artist) Road to Peace (album)

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As we get ready to ring in the New Year, we’ll also catch up on the news from Native America. From national policy to tribal politics, we take time to regularly speak with journalists, newsmakers and others about the important issues of the day. We’ll also share our top 10 Native news stories from 2017. Join us for our regular news round-up.

Guests:

Debra Utacia Krol (Xolon Salinan Tribe) – independent journalist

Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock) – Charles R. Johnson Endowed Professor of Journalism at the University of North Dakota

Carmen George – reporter for the Fresno Bee
Read Carmen’s story in the Fresno Bee about rebuilding a Miwuk village in Yosemite Valley.

Break Music: Sunrise (song) James Bilagody & The Cremains (artist) Sacred Stage (album)

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For many of our Native Nations, winter is a time of dancing, storytelling and singing. The traditions are passed down generation to generation. It’s a powerful time for making the most of the short daylight hours and the long nights. It’s a time for connecting with family and strengthening one’s community. Today we’ll get some input from various people about different winter traditions and ceremonies. We’ll also take your calls.

Guests:

Boye Ladd (Ho-chunk and Zuni) – cultural consultant

Terence Nelson (Anishinaabe) – former chief of the Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation

Steve LaRance (Hopi/Assiniboine) – artist, teacher and coach for Lighting Boy Hoop Dancers

Break Music: My Winter Song (song) Andrea Menard (artist) Sparkle Holiday (album)

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Native jewelry makers create wearable art that connects to their culture. In many tribes, men are the ones who work the metal and set the stones for earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. But there are now many Native women jewelry craftspeople. Some perfect traditional designs and materials. Others introduce new, modern elements. We’ll talk with several female jewelry makers about what inspires their expression.

Guests:

Leah Mata-Fragua (Chumash) – jeweler and consultant and professor of traditional art and ecology at the Institute for American Indian Arts

Tania Larsson (Gwich’in) – jeweler

Kristen Dorsey (citizen of the Chickasaw Nation) – jeweler and owner of CEO of Kristen Dorsey Designs

Break Music: Sneak Up (song) Red Bull (artist) Greatest Hits (album)

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Tiger Lee, Raye Zaragoza, Tha Yoties, and Radmilla Cody. Those are just a few of the dozen Music Makers we’ve featured on Native America Calling over the past year. We’re picking out our favorite moments and some choice tunes to liven up your holiday. Sit back and turn up the volume as we hear some graceful melodies and driving beats from some notable Native musicians. This is a pre-recorded show so we won’t take live calls, but feel free to reach out to us on this web page or on Facebook or Twitter.

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The Netflix show, “Longmire,” has come to an end. The modern Western police drama broached several Native issues including the Violence Against Women Act, tribal jurisdiction and adoption of Native children by non-Native families. We’ll discuss the show’s triumphs and failures and also hear about some other promising projects that Native screenwriters and actors are bringing to the small screen.

Guests:

Dustin Tahmahkera (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) – assistant professor of Mexican American and Latino studies and faculty in Native American and Indigenous studies

Theo Van Alst (Lakota) – associate professor and chair of Native American Studies Department at the University of Montana

Brian Twenter – professor of Indigenous Literature at Western Washington University

Marcus Red Thunder (Ojibwe) – technical adviser for Longmire, and a Native Wellness consultant

Break Music: Place I Call Home (song) Native Roots (artist) Most High (album)

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Standing Rock, Native media, and even Indigenous food are some of the topics that a rising crop of Native podcasts tackle. The approaches range from serious and analytical to funny and personal. Media experts say audio podcasts can help bring marginalized issues to light by cutting out the gatekeepers between producers and the audience. At its most basic, all it takes to start is a microphone and something to record on. Edison Research finds about 40 percent of the population has listened to a podcast at least once. Are you one of them? What are your favorite podcasts?

Guests:

Gabriel Night Shield (Rosebud Sioux) – host of Urban Indianz Podcast

Char Green-Maximo (Sisseton Wahpeton and Assiniboine) – co-host of Urban Indianz Podcast

Rick Harp (Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation) – founder and president of the INDIGENA Creative Group

Andi Murphy (Navajo) – founder and host of the Toasted Sister Podcast

Break Music: Aroha – Love (song) Mika (artist) Mika Versus Fashion (album)