Native America Calling

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 – Winter Safety in Native America

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When big winter storms hit, there are many steps you can take to make sure your family is safe and comfortable. Did you know January is the peak time for carbon monoxide poisonings? The National Safety Council also reports that cooking is the leading cause of house fires in the winter. What steps do you take to make sure you and your loved ones are safe during the cold winter months?

Guests:

Dore Bietz (Mewuk) – Emergency Manager for the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians

Fahtima Hood (Mandan-Hidatsa Arikara) -Traffic Safety Coordinator for the Mandan-Hidatsa and Arikara Nation

A.J. Salkoski – Project Manager with the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium’s Healthy Homes Program

Tennille Begay (Navajo) – Senior Environmental Specialist with the Navajo Nation EPA air quality control program

 

Break Music: The Revolution (song) Frank Waln, Inez Jasper, Mike Cliff a.k.a. ‘Witko’ and Nataanii Means (artist)

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, January 8, 2015 – AIDS in Native America

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Scientists discovered the virus that causes AIDS more than 30 years ago. How are Native communities addressing HIV and AIDS today? Join us as we talk about how this disease is affecting Native America. According to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 20 percent of Native Americans and Alaska Natives who are infected with HIV didn’t know they have the disease. How are health officials and advocates reaching out to individuals who are at risk of becoming infected? What about those who may already have HIV? What can be done to stop the spread of this disease?

Guests:

Dr. Pamela Jumper-Thurman (Western Cherokee) – affiliate faculty member at Colorado State University in the ethnic studies department

Tommy Chesbro (Cherokee/Lumbee) -Chesbro Consulting and an HIV/AIDS activist

Alexander White Tail Feather (Kashia Band of Pomo Indians) -Executive Director, National Native AIDS Prevention Center

Web resources mentioned on the show:

www.iknowmine,org

Alaska Native Health Consortium

Break Music: The Gift of Life (song) Randy Wood (artist) The Gift of Life (album)

 

Monday, January 5, 2015 – Keeping Resolutions

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Every year, many of us make resolutions to address major changes in our lives. Some may aim to get in shape and lose weight. Others want to finally quit smoking. Maybe you promised yourself that you will handle money better in 2015. Have you ever resolved to change something in your life? Did you make those changes stick? It’s hard to keep up on resolutions and most people end up abandoning them after a few weeks. What do you think it takes to make a significant change in your life? Do you have advice to share with others? Join us for a conversation about keeping your promises to yourself in the new year.

Guests:

Theda New Breast (Blackfeet) -master trainer and facilitator Native Wellness Institute

Waylon Pahona ( Hopi, Tewa, and Maricopa) – motivational speaker

 

Break Music: My Winter Song (song) Andrea Menard (artist) Sparkle (album)

 

 

Tuesday, December 23, 2014 — Diabetes During the Sweetest Time of the Year

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‘Tis the season for cakes, cookies, fudge, chocolate, frosting, sugar sprinkles, candy, office holiday parties, dinners and feasts. Many treats this time of the year are sweet and we let our pants out a little bit and enjoy these culinary delights. It’s easy to fall into unhealthy eating habits. But what if you are diabetic? Does the holiday season create a danger for your health? Should friends and family take action to ease the sugar and carb load on those who are diabetic or pre-diabetic? Have you had to change your holiday habits because you need to manage your diabetes? We’ll have tips and advice and we welcome your stories about how you manage diabetes during the holiday season.

Guests:

Melissa Chlupach – Regional Health Care Dietitian for Nana Management Services

Denna Frost (Southern Ute) – Program coordinator for the Shining Mountain Diabetes Program at Southern Ute

Margilene Barney (Navajo) – Nutritionist with Navajo Nation Special Diabetes Project

Tim Murphy (Navajo)

 

Break Music: Bacon Fat (song) Jesse Ed Davis (artist) Keep Me Comin’ (album)

 

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 – Cold And Flu Season

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a warning that this year’s flu season could be deadly for some people. The flu vaccine currently available may not effectively cover people from a new strain of the flu that has emerged in recent months. We will learn more about the risks of the flu and how you can protect yourself. This week is also National Influenza Vaccination Week (December 7 to 13). Do you get a flu shot every year? Have you already gotten the flu this season? Join our conversation about prevention, treatment and avoiding the spread of seasonal illnesses like the flu and colds.

Guests:

Dr. Bret Smoker – Clinical Director for the Santa Fe Service Unit for the Indian Health Service

Dr. Gary Ferguson (Aleut) – Director of Wellness and Prevention, Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium

Break Music: Astronomar (song) Astronomar (artist)

Monday, December 1, 2014 – Keeping Your Brain Healthy

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With the New Year right around the corner, many are planning new resolutions to create healthier bodies and lose weight. But what about having a healthy brain? According to The Society of Neuroscience the brain is the body’s most complex organ. What is needed to keep this organ healthy, alert and functioning? How do foods and medicines impact our brain health? Can playing games or challenging activities improve your memory? We’ll answer your questions about having a healthy brain.

Guests:

Dr. Adam Grove, a naturopathic physician and board chair of the Alaska Brain Injury Network

La Juanna Lamb (Cree/Cherokee) – diabetes program manager and acertified brain integrator

 

Tuesday, November 25, 2014 – Going Vegetarian

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One of the most common question vegetarians and vegans get asked during the holidays is “what are you going to eat?” Some people choose to not eat meat because of the health benefits or concerns about the treatment of animals. Have you ever considered cutting out meat from your diet? What about reducing how much meat you eat each week? Today we will hear from some Native Americans about their choice to go vegan or vegetarian. We’ll hear how they answer questions from friends and family and their favorite meat-free recipes.

Guests:

Janice Papadam (Acoma)

Rosemary Cree Medicine (Blackfeet)

Linda Fisher (Ojibwe)

 

Thursday, November 6, 2014 – Fatal Highways

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Car crashes are one of the leading causes of injuries for Native Americans, according to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention. Have you or a loved one ever been hurt in a car accident? The CDC recommends that tribes work to increase the use of seat belts and child safety seats in cars on reservations. Do you think encouraging these changes could help save lives in your Native community? What do you think it would take to change attitudes about car safety in your family or in your tribe?

Guests:

Lawrence Robertson (Sissaton Wapeton Oyate) – Program Director, BIA Indian Highway Safety Program

Lehi Jessop – White Mountain Apache Police Department

Connie Johnson(Oglala Lakota) – data clerk, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety

Ken Franks (Oglala Lakota) – Sergeant of Highway Safety, Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety

Break Music:Wake Up Song (song) Voices of Salish & Ped d’Oreille Women (artist) Heart of the Bitterroot (album)

 

Wednesday, October 29, 2014 – Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is often associated with individuals serving in the military. Did you know that anyone who experiences a terrifying event can have this disorder? How often does PTSD impact Native Americans? PTSD symptoms include flashbacks to traumatic events, feelings of anger, hopelessness and trouble sleeping. Does that sound familiar to you? Join us as we learn more about PTSD, including treatment options and how to help a friend or family member who has PTSD. 

 

Guests:

Dr. Al Martinez (Chumash) – clinical psychologist at the Shingle Springs Tribal Health Program

Dr. Catherine Swan Reimer (Inupiaq) – psychologist

Break Music: Place I Know (song) Indigenous (artist) Broken Lands (album)

Friday, October 24, 2014 –Your Family Health History

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Almost every adult has filled out a health history form at the doctor’s office. Why is it important for you to know about diseases that struck your parents, grandparents or aunts and uncles? Knowing your family’s health history is more important than you think. It can give your doctor some clues about issues you, or your children, may face someday. If you know that certain diseases and conditions run in your family, you can take preventative steps or get tested early. Has knowing your family health history helped you address a health concern? Join us as we talk about why health history matters. 

Guests:

Dr. Donald Warne (Oglala Lakota) – Master of Public Health Program at North Dakota State University

Dr. Ann Bullock (Minnesota Chippewa Tribe/Fond du Lac Band) – Indian Health Services, Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention

Break Music: I Am The Beginning And The End (song) Dorothy Tsatoke (artist) Native American Healing Songs Come to me Great Mystery

 

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