Native America Calling

Friday, August 28, 2015 – Indigenous Latinos and Native America

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Why do cultural identities and notions of indigeneity clash? On this show, we discuss the conflicts and issues that can arise as people express both their Latino identity and Native American identity. Are there lines to draw? Are there labels to make? Are lines and labels harmful? We also discuss what it means to be Latino and how the Latino community has changed over time.

Guests:

Ray Suarez — host of Al Jazeera America’s “Inside Story”

Ana Gonzalez-Barrera (Mesitza) — research associate at the Pew Research Center

Santy Quinde (Guancavilca) — community activist from Ecuador

Roberto Mukaro Borrero (Taino) — president of the United Confederation of Taino People

Break Music: Mundo Enganador (song) Quetzal Guerrero (artist) Coiza Boa (album)

Friday, March 13 – Recognizing Native Americans

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Last year on Columbus Day, or Indigenous Peoples Day to some, Shane Creepingbear had his Facebook account shut down. The reason given was his name was not “authentic.” Facebook has reinstated his account but Creepingbear is not alone. Other Native Americans have come forward with stories of their accounts being shut down. While having a Facebook account shut down might seem like a minor issue, some are asking if this is a symbol of general disregard for Native America. How visible is Native America to the rest of the country? With the exception of the mascot issue, Native American issues rarely make national headlines. There are no Native American actors in leading roles on prime time television right now. And only two members of Congress are Native. Is Native America invisible to the rest of the US? How can we make ourselves more visible?

 

Guests:

Shane Creepingbear (Kiowa) – assistant director of admissions, Antioch College

Karen Lincoln Michel (Ho-Chunk)- journalist

Rhonda LeValdo (Acoma Pueblo)- faculty at Haskell Indian Nations University

Break Music: The Road (feat. Black Bear) (song) A Tribe Called Red (artist) Nation II Nation (album)

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