Native America Calling

Monday, May 11, 2015 – Single Woes In Native America

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We’ve heard from some single Native Americans that dating can be somewhat difficult, especially if you want to date and marry someone from your tribal community. Why does this challenge exist? Is it because of a small pool of eligible singles? Is it due to conflicting clan systems? Or is it that you are related to all the eligible bachelors or bachelorettes?

Guests:

Greg Grey Cloud (Crow Creek Sioux), co-founder of Wica Agli

Tasha Spillett (Swampy Cree and Trinidadian) – Indigenous educator

Break Music:  Native Puppy Love (song) A Tribe Called Red (artist) A Tribe Called Red (album)

Thursday, February 5, 2015 – Interracial Relationships

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Interracial relationships can be challenging, especially if you have strong ties to your culture, traditions and language. Conflicts and problems may arise from lack of understanding, stereotypes, or discrimination from both sides. When children are involved, things can get even more complicated. What makes an interracial relationship a healthy one? What is it like for a Native American to join a non-Native family?

Guests:

Dr. Laurelle Myhra (Ojibwe) – marriage and family therapist with the Native American Community Clinic

Waneek Horn-Miller (Mohawk) – Olympic athlete

Hillary Kempenich (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippeawa) – artist

Mello Sanchez and Byron Degroat (Navajo)

 

Break Music: Good Things Reprise (song) Bella Kalolo (artist) Without the Paper (album)

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