Native America Calling

Monday, October 5, 2015 – Assimilation in Native America

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In September, on “The Laura Ingraham Show,” Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Rand Paul said, “I think assimilation is an amazing thing. A good example of how even in our country, assimilation didn’t happen, and it’s been a disaster for the people, has been the Native American population on the reservations. If they were assimilated within a decade they’d probably be doing as well as the rest of us.” Do you agree or disagree with what Sen. Paul said? Is the discussion about assimilation more complex than Native Americans choosing to cast aside traditional culture and beliefs to join the dominate society? What does it mean to you to assimilate?

Guests:

Dr. Brenda Child (Red Lake Ojibwe) – historian and professor of American Studies at the University of Minnesota

Simon Moya-Smith (Oglala Lakota) – culture editor for Indian Country Today Media Network

Break Music: Urban Crow Dance (Of The Bird Kind) (song) Joy Harjo (artist)Red Dreams, A Trail Beyond Tears (album)

Monday, July 27, 2015 – Making Native Messages Move Forward

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Native voices are important for understanding the most significant issues in our tribal nations. Many Natives go through Congress to get their message out. Others use different means of activism and social campaigns. In this show we explore how Natives are getting their messages out to the world. Does it take the world getting behind your back to be able to create change?

 Guests: 

Melinda Tuhus – independent journalist and freelancer for National Native News

Wendsler Nosie Sr. (San Carlos Apache) – councilman for the San Carlos Apache Tribe and leader for the Apache Stronghold

Naelyn Pike (Chiricahua Apache) – activist with the Apache Stronghold

Jonathan Sims (Pueblo of Acoma) – Pueblo of Acoma tribal secretary

Break Music:  Beauty Way (song) Summit Dub Squad (artist) The Beauty Way (album)

Friday, January 23, 2015 – State of the Union

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This week, President Obama gives his State of the Union address to the nation. Last year, he focused on the economy, education, taxes and energy. What do you want President Obama to prioritize in 2015? Is your tribe looking to the president to take action on an issue in the final years of his administration?  Join us for analysis and reactions to the 2015 State of the Union speech. We will look at how this speech is relevant to Native America.

Guests: 

Mark Trahant (Shoshone-Bannock) – journalist

Ahniwake Rose (Cherokee Nation) – Executive Director of the National Indian Education Association

Rosalyn LaPier (Blackfeet and Métis) -faculty member in the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Montana

 

 

Break Music: Sisters (song) Tribe Called Red (artist) Nation II Nation (album) 

Thursday, October 16, 2014 — Native Women on the Ballot

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The November midterm election is less than a month away. Native women are running for elected offices around the US. Join us as we check in with Native American and Alaska Native women who are running in state and tribal elections in 2014. What does it take to get elected to office as a Native woman? What obstacles do Native women face when running for an elected position?

Guests:

Deb Haaland  (Laguna), candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New Mexico

Darlene Miller (Seneca), candidate for Seneca Nation president

Lisa Johnson-Billy (Choctaw/Chickasaw), Oklahoma State Representative

 

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

Friday, September 26, 2014 – Tribal Elections

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The 2014 midterm elections in November are an opportunity for voters to make their voice heard by local, state and federal officials. In Native America, voters are also casting ballots in tribal elections this year. Did you cast a ballot in a tribal election in 2014? Are candidates still out talking to members of your community for an upcoming election? Do you vote only in your tribal elections? Or do you choose not to vote because you moved to the city and it’s hard to follow what’s going on back home? Join us as we explore tribal elections in our 2014 Election series on Native America Calling.

Guests:

Matthew Fletcher (Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians) – Professor of Law at Michigan State University

Chris Mercier (Grande Ronde) – tribal council member for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde

Lori Edmo-Suppah (Shoshone-Bannock) – Editor, Sho-Ban News

Steven Haberfield – director of conflict resolution services, IDRS

Shannon Duty – Editor, Osage News

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