Native America Calling

Monday, December 21, 2015—Climate Change

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Nearly 200 nations agreed to cut greenhouse gas emissions at the COP 21 summit in Paris this month. They’re going to limit the global rise in temperatures. Nothing in the agreement is legally binding, but supporters applaud the step forward. The agreement also mentions contributions by Indigenous populations, although there are no specific protections. We will talk to members of the Indigenous delegation to the talks and hear their perspectives on how this agreement saves the world. Or at least tilts in the right direction.

You can find the entire COP 21 Agreement here.

Indigenous Environmental Network’s response to the COP 21 Agreement here.

Guests:

Dallas Goldtooth (Dakota and Dine) –  campaign organizer with the Indigenous Environmental Network

Clayton Thomas Muller (Cree) – Indigenous rights climate campaigner

Caleen Sisk (Winnemem Wintu) – Spiritual Leader and of the Tribal Chief of the Winnemem Wintu

Break Music: Ohdah (song) Digawolf (artist) Great Northern Man (album)

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 – Effects of Climate Change on Native American Culture and Tradition

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Climate change is already causing sea level rises, drought and severe weather and Native communities are seeing the impact of those changes. In February, the U.S. Department of Interior allocated $8 million for tribal climate change adaptation and planning projects. Beyond the physical and economical damages, what changes in the climate affect Native ceremonies, traditional foods and cultural happenings?

Guests: 

Dr. Daniel Wildcat (Yuchi member of the Muskogee Nation in Oklahoma) – convener of the Indigenous Peoples’ Climate Change Working Group and professor at the Haskell Indian Nations University

Michael Wassegijig-Price (Anishinaabe) -professor at Leech Lake Tribal College

Paulette Blanchard (Absentee Shawnee and Kickapoo) -PHD student at the University of Kansas,  co-author of  Oklahoma Inter-Tribal Meeting on Climate Variability on Change

 

Break Music: Indigenous Life (song) Fiji (artist) Indigenous Life (album)

Friday, April 17, 2015 – California Drought  

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California is entering their fourth year of a drought that has cost the state billions in agriculture revenue and thousands of jobs. On April 1, California Governor Jerry Brown, speaking from a dry patch of dead grass, issued an executive order to implement mandatory water restrictions across the state. Communities are now required to reduce water usage by 25 percent, although some cities and towns will have to cut current usage more than others. How has the drought affected California tribes? Are tribes required to enforce the mandatory reduction in water use? What steps can tribes take, both in California and other western states, to adjust to drought conditions?

Guests:  

Rod Mendes (Karuk) – Director of the Office of Emergency Services for the Hoopa Valley Tribe

Heather Hostler (Hoopa) – Chief Deputy, Tribal Advisor, Office of Governor Brown

Chairman Mickey Gemmill (Madesi band of the Pit River Tribe) – Chairman of the Pit River Tribe

Break Music: Henry Kapono (artist) Heeia (song) The Wild Hawiian

Tuesday, December 16, 2014 – Climate Change in Alaska

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Climate change in Alaska is on the minds of many people in Alaska Native communities. Melting ice and other environmental changes are already having an impact on subsistence hunting. Changes in the landscape and sea ice are putting lives at risk. In this hour, we will explore the consequences of climate change on Alaska Natives and hear what some individuals and villages are doing to adapt. What does climate change mean to you?

 

Break Music: Bird Songs (song) Unknown (song)

Thursday, September 25, 2014 — Addressing Climate Change

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World leaders meet this week in New York for the United Nation’s Climate Summit 2014. They will discuss climate change agreements that include decreasing the number of trees cut down around the world and boosting the use of renewable energy. Leaders have until next year to make agreements that would be enforced in 2020. Is this global conversation including Indigenous communities, including our tribes in the United States? What would make a difference for our Native communities? Are your leaders taking action to address global climate change?

Guests:

Joe Gilbertson – fisheries management biologist for the Hoh Tribe

Daniel Wildcat (Yuchi) – convener of the Indigenous People Climate Change working group and a professor at Haskell Indian Nations University

Melina Laboucan-Massimo (Lubicon Cree First Nation) – works with the Green Peace Canada tar sands campaign

Monday, September 22, 2014 – Responding To Emergencies

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When natural disasters strike communities, the federal government is supposed to help with funding to rebuild homes and buildings. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dollars are available after a natural disaster is declared. Has your community used FEMA funds to respond to a storm, flood or fire? Has your tribe received money the federal government set aside for rebuilding? What FEMA policies don’t work in Native America?

Guests:

Phoebe Suina (Cochiti/San Felipe) – FEMA Project Manager for Cochiti Pueblo. She also supports five other Pueblos

Melanie Bahnke (village of Savoonga) – president of Kawerak

 

Thursday September 11, 2014 – Climate Change & Spirituality

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In May, the Union of Concerned Scientists released a report titled “National Landmarks at Risk.” The document mentioned several national landmarks that are at risk because of climate change, including Santa Clara Pueblo, Mesa Verde National Park, and Kaloko-Honokohau and Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Parks. Are you worried about the impact of climate change to your community? In July, the Department of Interior announced a plan to provide 10 million dollars to tribes impacted by climate change. How has your tribe been impacted by climate change? Have the impacts of climate change shaped how you practice your religion or whether you can carry out the traditions passed down from your ancestors?

Guests:

Melanie Bahnke (village of Savoonga) – President of Kawerak Incorporated

Nicole Horseherder (Dine) – activist

Karen Diver – Chairwoman of the Fond du Dac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

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