Native America Calling

Nesika Illahee is a 59-unit affordable housing complex in Portland, Oregon that is specifically aimed at Native residents. It's one of several in cities around the country to combat the disproportionate number of Native Americans experiencing homelessness. (Photo courtesy: Native American Youth and Family Center)

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 – Affordable housing specifically for Native residents

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An ambitious project in Denver aims to build affordable units for the city’s Native population. It includes plans for a Native health clinic and is intended to address the disparities of homelessness for Native people. It’s one of a handful of housing projects built with collaborative health and program space around the country designed to prioritize the needs of Native people.

GUESTS

Carla Respects Nothing (Oglala Sioux from Pine Ridge), Native American housing advocate for the Native American Housing Circle

Paul Lumley (citizen of the Yakama Nation), CEO of the Native American Youth and Family Center

Lindsay Goes Behind (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas), chief program officer for the Chief Seattle Club

Break 1 music: Intertribal 2 (song) Tha Tribe (artist) Woodland Groove (album)

Break 2 music: Blackbird Song (song) Emma Francisco, Frances Manuel, Joaquin Garcia & Lorenzo Pablo (artist)

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