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Despite pervasive mistrust of the U.S. government, Native Americans are well represented in the military. A new documentary premiering on PBS, Warrior Tradition, examines the history of Native American military service and explores the reasons Native men and women enlist at higher rates than other populations. We’ll hear directly from veterans and also talk with those involved with the film.
Guests:
D.J. “Eagle Bear” Vanas (Odawa Nation) – motivational storyteller, bestselling author and owner of Native Discovery Inc.
Dr. Jeffrey Means (Oglala Lakota) – associate professor in the department of history and American studies at the University of Wyoming
Elizabeth Perez ( North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians) – former Deputy Secretary at the California Veterans Affairs of the Minority and Underrepresented Veterans Division and founder and CEO of GC Green Inc.
Larry Hott – producer and director of The Warrior Tradition
Debra Mooney (Choctaw/Mississippi Choctaw) – retired sergeant 1st class with the Oklahoma Army National Guard
Break 1 music: This Little Light of Mine (song) Twice As Good (artist) That’s All I Need (album)
Break 2 music: Rumble (Remastered) (song) Link Wray (artist) Rumble (Remastered) (single)
