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Is humiliation an effective way to preserve traditional culture? Language, ceremony, community service, and even dress are all factors in connecting with and carrying on tribal cultures. Elders pass on their knowledge. Young people pick up the torch. Or not. There’s an age-old tug-of-war over how to set the boundaries of what’s acceptable. Some tradition keepers turn to private—and sometimes public—shaming.
Guests:
Radmilla Cody (Diné) – advocate, recording artist and mom
Dr. Lanny Real Bird (Apsáalooke) – educator, consultant and Native language advocate
Tamee Livermont (Oglala Lakota) – youth fellow with the Center for Native American Youth and a graduate student
Break 1 music: Unconquered (song) Injunuity (artist) Unconquered (album)
Break 2 music: Tapwe Oma (song) Fawn Wood (artist) Iskwewak (album)
