Native America Calling

Thursday, January 14, 2016 – The Making of “The Revenant”

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The film, The Revenant, is a gritty survival and revenge story inspired by the real life 19th Century frontiersman Hugh Glass. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy as well as Native actors, Forrest Goodluck (Diné/Mandan/Hidatsa /Tsimshian), Melaw Nakehk’o (Dehcho Dene/Denesuline) ,  Duane Howard (Nuu-chah-nulth) and Arthur RedCloud (Navajo/Sioux).  Several recent movies with Native actors have attracted discussion about their portrayals. Join us as we speak with some of the actors from the film about their experiences filming in extreme climates as well as what they think about the film.

Guests:

Forrest Goodluck (Diné/Mandan/Hidatsa /Tsimshian) – Hawk

Melaw Nakehk’o (Dehcho Dene/Denesuline) – Powaqa

Break music:  Speakers of Tomorrow (song) Bruthers of Different Muthers (artist) Speakers of Tomorrow (album)

 

Monday, May 4, 2015 – May The Native 4th Be With You 

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Star Wars movie enthusiasts mark a special day on their calendar each year: May 4th. It’s a day where fans get to let their inner Star Wars love shine as they turn the series’ famous line “May the force be with you” into a “May the 4th” celebration. On this unique Star Wars holiday, we bring you the Native side of this day. How have the Star Wars films influenced our Native nations? What parallels exist between this galactic fantasy world and Native reality?

Guests:

James Junes (Navajo) – actor and comedian, the voice of Han Solo in the Navajo-dubbed “Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope.”

Leslie Belin (Navajo) – Rez Wars director

Follow this conversation with Native America Calling’s hashtags: #MayTheNative4th

Break Music: Smoke Dance Remix (song) Chief Rock (artist)

Monday, February 16, 2015 – *Encore: Smoke Signals Reunion*

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It’s been more than 16 years since the film “Smoke Signals” made its way to audiences around the country. The film has become a beloved classic among both Native and non-Native audiences and is hailed for its view on the modern day life of Native Americans. What has this film meant to you over the years? Can you recite scenes from it word for word? Did this film change perceptions of Native Americans? We invite you to an encore presentation of this hour when we were joined by “Smoke Signals” cast, crew and some fans. You can share your thoughts about the film on our Facebook page.

Guests:
Sherman Alexie (Spokane/ Coeur d’Alene)
Chris Eyre (Cheyenne and Arapaho)
Evan Adams (Sliammon First Nation)
Irene Bedard (Inupiaq Yup’ik)
and more!

 

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