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A high school class in Yellow Springs, Ohio cancelled a planned debate on whether Native mascots are offensive after a Native parent spoke out. We’ll hear from the parent who told the school the debate is over and the argument is only about how much harm such a discussion causes. We’ll also catch up with the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert Wilkie, about new rules designed to improve access and streamline services for Native veterans. Those stories and more are on our news roundup.
Mentioned on the show:
Indian Country reels as Netflix cancels show with first Native female lead: ‘Chambers’
Michael Greyeyes discusses his role in the Vampire Apocalypse Netflix series: ‘V-Wars’
California governor apologizes to California Indians
Native American mascot controversy — Schools learn limits of debate
Email Vincent Schilling with Native actor and actresses for database vschilling AT indiancountrytoday DOT com
Full interview with Veteran Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie
Guests:
Forrest Tahdooahnippah (Comanche Nation of Oklahoma) – partner Dorsey and Whitney LLP
Jennifer Knickerbocker (White Earth Nation) – director of foundation relations at Antioch College
Debra Utacia Krol (Xolon Salinan Tribe) – independent journalist
Vincent Shilling (Akwesasne Mohawk) – associate editor of Indian Country Today
Break 1 Music: Rolling Stone (song) Burning Sky (artist) A Simple Man (album)
Break 2 Music: Electric Pow Wow Drum (song) A Tribe Called Red (artist) A Tribe Called Red (album)
