Native America Calling

Monday, November 16, 2015 – Keystone XL Pipeline Rejection

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From Canadian First Nations to the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, pressure from Native sources was instrumental in helping torpedo the Keystone XL oil pipeline. President Barack Obama rejected the pipeline proposal that would have pumped crude oil from Canada to Illinois and eventually, the Gulf of Mexico.
The rejection is victory for environmentalists and tribes who have been fighting the proposal since 2008. How does stopping the pipeline help Native America? Did the president take tribal concerns into account in his decision? The lack of an oil pipeline means more oil shipped by rail and highway. What does Indian Country say to that?

Guests:

Faith Spotted Eagle (Yankton Sioux) – elder, grandmother and coordinator for the Brave Heart Society

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

Paula Antoine (Rosebud Sioux or Sicangu Lakota) – director of the Sicangu Oyate Land Office and chairwoman for Shielding the People

Greg Grey Cloud (Crow Cree Sioux) – co-founder of Wica Agli

 

Monday, October 19, 2015 — Native American Energy Act: What It Means For Native America

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Republicans muscled a bill through the U.S. House of Representatives that would give tribes more control over how to use resources on tribal land. The Native American Energy Act (H.R.538) affords tribes more sovereignty when it comes to drilling for gas and oil or mining coal. It streamlines the clearance process by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye said the bill “will help our people regain governance over resources on our own lands.” The White House and nearly all Democrats in Congress oppose the bill. Do you think a clearer path to energy resources development is a good idea? What controls should tribes consider to protect the environment?

Guests:

Jackson Brossy (Diné) — executive director for the Navajo Nation Washington Office

Colleen Cooley (Diné) — community organizer with Dine Citizens Against Ruining our Environment

Kandi Mossett (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara) – with the Indigenous Environmental Network

 

Break Music: Mahk Jchi (song) Pura Fe (artist) Full Moon Rising (album)

Friday, June 26, 2015 – The Future of Coal

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According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, about 38 percent of our electricity comes from coal. Many are concerned about environmental damage caused by coal. What is the future of coal in the U.S.? Can tribes benefit economically from mining coal?  A proposed railroad and mine in Montana are causing discussions about the costs and benefits of investing in coal. The Lummi Nation opposes the proposed Gateway Pacific Terminal, which they believe will impact treaty fishing areas and sacred places. Where do you stand on coal mining?

Guests:

Eric Henson (Chickasaw) – research affiliate at the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development  

Tom Mexican Cheyenne (Northern Cheyenne) – advocate against coal mining

Alaina Buffalo Spirit (Northern Cheyenne) – artist and activist against coal mining

Wahleah Johns (Diné) – Black Mesa Water Coalition

Thursday, February 19, 2015 – Pipelines

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The US House of Representatives recently voted to approve the Keystone XL pipeline extension. President Obama is expected to veto the bill and cite the need for the US State Department to finish a review of the pipeline proposal. Many tribes oppose the construction of the pipeline. While debate over the KXL pipeline continues, we take a closer look at other proposed or existing pipelines in the US. According to the Association of Oil and Pipelines, the US has over 2.5 million miles of pipelines. Are pipelines a safe way to transport oil and gas? What are the alternatives to transporting oil and gas if not through a pipeline? Do you live near a pipeline? Do you support or oppose the development of additional pipelines like Keystone XL?

Guests:

Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe) executive director of Honor the Earth

Bill McCabe ( Navajo) principal of McCabe and Associates

Faith Spotted Eagle (Yankton) coordinator of the Brave Heart Society and chair of the Ihanktonwan Treaty Council

Break Music: Canoe Song (song) Chenoa (artist) Spirit of Salishan (album)

Tuesday, October 14, 2014 – Energy Vampires

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Energy vampires are not elusive, hundred-year-old supernatural beings that feed on human blood. They’re not sexy either. Energy vampires lurk everywhere, even in the sun. They come in many shapes — and no shapes at all — to feed on our energy. From gossipers to complainers to bad eating habits and stressful work environments, our energy can be drained in many ways. And that makes us unhealthy may lead to real sickness. While we can’t put a wooden stake in these kinds of energy vampires, there are relationships and situations we can change that will save us from energy vampires. Join our conversation about how to improve and sustain your energy. 

Guests:

Shunkila Black Calf (Dine/Sicangu Lakota) – mental health provider

Judith Orloff, MD – psychiatrist, intuitive healer and author of “The Ecstasy of Surrender”

DJ Kiss (Zuni)

Shane Plummer (Red Lake Band of Chippewa) – wellness consultant and yoga instructor

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