Native America Calling

Tuesday, May 30, 2017 – Chasing the win

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Slot machines seem to explode with music, bells and flashy graphics whenever you win something. That’s among the sensory overload gambling establishments offer to boost the entertainment value of gambling. But the consequences of compulsive gambling are far from entertaining. Gambling addicts often lie to friends and family as they experience financial problems. We’ll talk with experts about the signs and treatment options for those addicted to gambling.

National Problem Gambling Helpline 1-800-522-4700

Gamblers Anonymous

Native American Training Institute

Guests:

J. J. Otero (Navajo/Hopi) – musician and recovering gambling addict

David Lente (Isleta Pueblo) – coordinator and counselor for the Evolution Group

Daniel Blackwood – director of the Evolution Group

Break music: Burn With The Sun (song) Son of Hwéeldi (artist) 019910 (album)

Tuesday, October 13, 2015 – Sharing Stories of Recovery

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For many, sharing their journey from addiction to sobriety is part of the recovery process. Addiction recovery refers to an ongoing commitment to sobriety. The Betty Ford Institute defines recovery as a “voluntarily maintained lifestyle … characterized by sobriety, personal health and citizenship.” What is the value of sharing your recovery story? Can sharing your journey help others? Is there a danger of dwelling too much in the past?

If you would like to share your recovery story, email us at comments@nativeamericacalling.com

 

Guests: 

Vashti White (Sac and Fox) – family outreach coordinator for the Lower Elwha Klallam Healing Court

Shelley Ethrington (Yankton Sioux) – Chemical dependency professional for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Break Music: ‘Aina Po (song) Kaumakaiwa Kanaka’ole (artist) Kaumakaiwa (album)

Thursday, October 8, 2015 – Addiction Killing Tradition

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Addiction can have a devastating impact on individuals and communities. From health to financial ruin, addiction has created devastating consequences for all those touched by this disease. Have you ever thought about how addiction affects our cultural and traditional practices in Native communities? Some local leaders are now using traditional practices and culture to help addicts recover and heal. Have you or a loved one turned to tradition to overcome addition? If addiction has had a negative impact on cultural practices in your community, what do you think it would take to make those traditions strong again?

Guests:

Tasha Spillett (Swampy Cree) – university educator at the University of Manitoba and the University of Winnipeg

Elima Bird (Spokane) – chemical dependency professional trainee for the Spokane Tribe of Indians behavioral health department

Dan Nanamkin (Coville/Nez Perce/Okanogan) –  director of the Nespelem Community Center

Break Music: Muskwa Dance (feat. Quinton Tootoosis & Dawn Desmarais) (song) Dallas Arcand (artist) Modern Day Warrior (album)

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 – Meth in Native America

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Methamphetamine, or meth, is a stimulant that can have long-term, damaging effects on people who use it. In recent years, Native Americans and Alaska Natives have reported higher rates of meth use than other groups. But according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, current meth use nationwide is down. How is the meth affecting our Native communities today? How can communities work together to end all meth use in Native America?

Guests:

Londa Simpson (Crow) – program manager for the Meth and Suicide Prevention Initiative at Crow Agency

V. Neal Manuel  Kashia Band of Pomo Indians – program manager for the Soaring Over Meth and Suicide Program 

Jason Adams  (Confederated Salish and Kootenai) – executive director for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority

Break Music: Nose Flute Dub (song) Paula Fuga (artist) Lilikoi (album)

Monday, April 6, 2015 – Saving Lives or Enabling Addicts?

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In the past year, over 16 people from the Blood Tribe in Alberta, Canada died from a drug overdose. In response, health care workers are distributing naloxone kits and training community members to identify potential drug overdoses and administer this lifesaving drug. Also, in Indiana last week, the governor declared a public health emergency in Scott County due to a spike in HIV infections caused by intravenous drug use. Programs like needle exchanges and naloxone distribution are sometimes called harm reduction. But do they really reduce harm or do they enable addicts? Does your tribe have a needle exchange program? Should resources be dedicated to preventing drug use before it starts?

Guests:

Dr. Ester Tailfeathers (Blood Tribe) – emergency room and family doctor on the Blood Reserve in Canada

Daniel Raymond – policy director for the Harm Reduction Coalition

Mike Lasnier – chief of police for the Suquamish Tribe

Also mentioned on the show:

Harm Reduction Organization

 

Break Music: Chicken Dance (song) Blackfoot Confederacy (artist) Confederacy Style (album)

Monday, December 29, 2014 – Preventing Relapse

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There are many programs to help people get sober. But after a period of time free from alcohol or drug use, some people begin using again, or relapse. The National Institutes of Health estimate that relapse rates are between 40-60 percent. The holidays can be a particularly difficult time for those who are newly sober. Why does relapse happen? What are the best strategies to prevent it? How can family members help prevent relapse?

Guests:

Dr. George Eagleman (Rosebud Sioux) – mental health therapist at the Keystone Recovery Center

 

Break Music: Gabriel Ayala (artist) Auld Lang Syne (song) I’ll Be Home for Christmas (album)

Friday, October 3, 2014 – Drinking In Moderation

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At the end of most ads for alcohol, the phrase “Please Drink Responsibly” often pops up.

What does that really mean? If you have family members who dealt with alcoholism, is it possible to drink in moderation? What does drinking in moderation look like? One person’s idea of moderation might be only drinking one six pack of beer while others might see moderation as a glass of wine with dinner. What is the difference between alcohol problems and alcohol dependency? Can you address drinking by cutting back the amount of alcohol you drink without completely stopping?

Guests:

Dr. Reid Hester – director of the research division of Behavior Therapy Associates, LLC

Dr.Myra Parker  (Mandan and Hidatsa) – co-principal investigator on the TCU-BeWell survey

Dr. Laurelle Myhra  (Red Lake Ojibwe) – counseling clinic manager of the Native American Community Clinic

Tuesday, September 23, 2014 – Youth Drug Abuse

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A new study revealed that substance abuse for American Indian teens is higher than the national average. Are you concerned about drug and alcohol abuse among teens in your community? A study from the University of Michigan found the top three drugs abused by 12th graders in the US are marijuana, synthetic marijuana and the prescription drug Adderall. What are Native American teens using to get high? Where do they get drugs? And how can tribal leaders, parents and teachers spot the signs of drug use and address it?

Guests:

Susan Harness  (Salish and Kootenai) – field director for the Tri-Ethnic Center for Prevention Research at Colorado State University

Stephen Mack  – licensed alcohol and drug counselor at the Butterfly Healing Center in Taos Pueblo

Brian Mizoguchi – admission coordinator at the Healing Lodge of the Seven Nations

Darren Dry (Cherokee) – director of the Jack Brown Center at the Cherokee Nation

Wednesday, September 17, 2014 – Healing Through Tribal Courts

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Individuals across Native America have been through the court system after being arrested on drug and alcohol charges. They can face fines and jail time in state or federal facilities. But some tribal courts are taking a different approach. Recently they’ve implemented tribal healing to wellness courts that deal with members who commit alcohol and drug related crimes and struggle with addiction. These courts are modeled after state drug courts but they are take into account culture and language as a part of treatment and healing. Each tribal court can be very different from the next. How exactly do they work? Do you think healing to wellness courts are a good idea? Do you think they could help the people in your community begin the process of healing?

Guests:

Lauren Alvarado (Yurok) – graduate of the Yurok Healing to Wellness Court

Lauren van Schilfgaarede (Cochiti Pueblo) – tribal law specialist with the Tribal Law and Policy Institute

Chantel Cloud (Southern Ute) – judge for the Southern Ute Healing to Wellness Court

Regina Roanhourse (Navajo) – court administrator for the Navajo Nation Healing to Wellness Court

Jamie Mike (Navajo) – care coordinator for the Navajo Nation Healing to Wellness Court

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