Monday,
January 3 - Current
Events:
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Welcome to 2005! Native America Calling carries on its tradition
of holding our Current Events program the first Monday of each
month. There are many events going on to kick off 2005 in Indian
country. It’s the time of year for college students to start
applying for summer internships and fellowships. We have several
to tell you about. RES2005 is drawing nearer so if you have your
own business you can find out how this conference can help you
expand and develop. There is a book signing by a well-known Native
author and as always, we’ll give you a rundown of powwows
to start off the New Year.
Tuesday, January 4 - Native Resolutions
for 2005:
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The start of each year is a time when people take stock of their
lives and make resolutions to change. Many people will vow to
lose weight or stop smoking or save more money. But how many people
stick to their resolution and are actually successful? What is
your New Year’s resolution? Guests include Nanette Napolean,
Cultural Researcher, Keith Skenandore, Editor/Kalihwisaks Tribal
Newspaper and Jonathon Windy Boy/Montana State legislator.
Wednesday, January
5 - Tsunami Victims of Andaman and
Nicobar Islands: (Download MP3…)
The December 26 tsunami that slammed into southern Asia and eastern
Africa has now killed more than 150,000 people. News coverage
on the devastating disaster has been extensive. Concerned people
around the world have been touched and want to contribute to the
massive relief efforts underway. Our Native brothers and sisters
have not ridden out this storm unscathed on the other side of
the world. The remote Andaman
and Nicobar islands in the
Bay of Bengal are home to six Native tribes. How have they been
affected and what do they need for relief? What kinds of relief
do these tribes need to sustain their lives? Guests include Simron
Jit Singh, Doctor of Human Ecology/ University of Klagenfurt,
Madhusree Mukerjee, Author/The Land of the Naked People: Encounters
with Stone Age Islanders, and Dr.
Robert Lame Bull McDonald, Physician/Blackfeet Agency IHS.
Thursday, January 6 - Credit
Counseling for Natives in Debt: (Download MP3…)
Have you tried to get a credit card and were turned down? Maybe
you’ve tried to buy a new car or simply move into an apartment
but find you’ve been turned down due to your poor credit
rating. Mismanaging your money and creating a poor credit history
doesn’t have to be permanent. You can clean up your credit
history. Credit counseling doesn’t mean having less; it
just means doing more with what you do have. Find some solutions
to your current financial problems and ways to avoid falling into
the same trap. Guests include Stephanie Harmon, National Housing
Directorof the Native America
Community Development Corp, and Donna Fairbanks, Training/TA
Specialist at the National
American Indian Housing Council.
Friday, January 7 - Reducing
Birth Defects in Indian Country: (Download MP3…)
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month. In the development
of a human being, everything has to fall exactly into the right
place at the right time. When this doesn’t happen a child
is born with various birth defects. Across Indian country several
of these defects are more common than the rest of the nation.
But many of these birth defects can be prevented. What are some
of these birth defects and what are some of the risk factors?
How can a woman or the father and family help in reducing those
risks? What kind of services are there to help the fetus have
a healthy start? Guests are Dr. Susan Root, Assistant Professor
of Pediatrics at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine,
Dr. Carol Arnold, Assistant Professor of Nursing at Texas Woman's
University, and Linda Revere, Family Service Manager for the Ft.
Washakie Area Early Head Start Program for the Wind River
Reservation.
Related
Link: March
of Dimes
Monday,
January 10 - Native
Directors at Sundance Film Festival: (Download MP3…)
Native American film makers will make their mark at the 2005
Sundance Film Festival to be held next week in Park City,
Utah. For the first time some of these films will be screened
within the major categories of the festival. In the past the films
were screened in the Native Forum category only. 11 Native directors
will show off their stories that range from a profile of an Indian
activist, the loss of language and identity, and the long wait
for treatment at an Indian Health Services hospital, among other
themes. What else is on tap for Native filmmakers at Sundance?
Guests include N. Bird Runningwater, Native Initiative Programmer/Sundance
Institute, Heather Rae, Director/Trudell, BlackHorse Lowe, Director/5th
World, Sterlin Harjo, Director/Goodnight Irene.
Tuesday, January 11 - The
Right to be Cold:
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The significant changes in the earth’s climate from global
warming are impacting the Arctic more than any other point on
earth. Scientists reported in a study that the Arctic is now seeing
a widespread melting of glaciers, thinning sea ice and rising
permafrost temperatures. How will the changing climate impact
the lives and survival of Native people living in the Arctic?
What changes are already being seen by Arctic Natives who call
the Great White North, home? Today, many Native groups have united
and are demanding changes so they can have the right to be cold.
Guests are Patricia Cochran, Executive Director/Alaska
Native Science Commission and Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Chairwoman/Inuit
Circumpolar Conference and Larry Merculieff, Deputy Director/
Alsaka Native Science Commission.
Wednesday, January
12- The Gift of Life:
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When tragic events occur, such as the recent tsunami that hit
Asia, they raise the awareness of the need for blood donors. But
everyday, not just during such crisis, blood donors are needed.
Surgery, trauma, diseases and even child birth can pose the need
for blood donations. So where do the donors come from? How many
Native people donate blood? What tribal beliefs prevent Native
people from donating blood? January is National Volunteer Blood
Donor month. Do you donate blood? What do you need to know about
being a blood donor? Guests are Maryann Timm, Senior Director
of Donor Services/ Arizona Region of the American Red Cross Blood
Services, and Santiago Navarro, blood doner/ Pascua Yaqui Tribe
of Arizona.
Thursday, January 13 - Fort
Lewis Conundrum, Lessons Learned: (Download MP3…)
Recently a professor at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado
got into some hot water for an essay he wrote which cited private
information his Native American students had shared with him.
They accused Andrew Gulliford of racism and said he violated the
Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. A school investigation
agreed. He is no longer teaching and will step down as head of
the Fort Lewis College Center of Southwest Studies on April 1,
2005. But the school has retained Gulliford and reassigned him
to a non-teaching position. Is this conundrum over? His actions
have been reported to federal education authorities and any repercussions
are still not yet known. Guests are William Mendoza, Student Alliance
for Appropriate Representation/Fort Lewis College, Craig Bennally,
Senior/ Fort Lewis College, and David Eppich, Assistant to the
President of External Affairs/ Fort Lewis College.
Friday, January 14 -
Clean Off Your Desk!:
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Whether you work at home or in an office, and whether you’re
a student in high school or college, you have a desk. How do you
keep things organized on your desk or does it look like a four-year-olds
room? Is it piled high to the ceiling with books, notes, and alien
items? January is “Get
Orginazed Month,” what help is there for people who
habitually keep their personal space in disorder? Guests are Mary
Lynne Murray, Productivity Consultant/ It's
About Time Organizing Specialists, and Bob Nuss, President/
Drumbeat Indian Arts, Messy Desk Award Winner.
Monday,
January 17 - The
Battle for Freedom of Religion: (Download MP3…)
America is founded on several basic rights, one being the right
to practice the religion of your choice. But what does this mean
to Native people who have fought to use eagle feathers, or the
hallucinogenic peyote in ceremonies? Native people are still trying
to get the religious freedom that’s mentioned in the U.S.
constitution. Now two non-Native men are taking their religious
freedom cases to the courts. They claim they are practicing Native
spirituality and they want the right to keep the eagle feathers
they’ve acquired as part of their ceremonies. What does
the freedom of religion mean when it comes to Native religions
being practiced by non-Natives? Guests are Raymond Hardman, and
Samuel Wilgus, both non-natives accused of illegally possessiing
eagle feathers, Wilford Jake, Paiute Shoshone Spiritual Leader
and Sundancer, and Edward Wemytema, Zuni Tribal Council Member
and eagle handler for the Zuni Eagle Sanctuary.
Tuesday, January 18 - Music
Maker: Gerald Primeaux, Sr “A Tradition Continues:”
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Gerald Primeaux, Sr. comes from a long line of singers. For five
generations his family have composed songs and shared them with
family and tribal members. Now this Dakota man is carrying on
the family tradition with some music of his own. A lifelong member
of the Native American Church, Gerald creates and sings Peyote
songs. His CD, “A Tradition Continues… Harmonized
Peyote Songs,” is his fourth CD.
Wednesday, January
19 - The
Popularity of Jr. ROTC:
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It’s no secret among Native Americans that they have the
highest rate of military service to this country than any other
ethnic group. The warrior tradition runs deep in Indian country.
It can also be seen in high schools on or near reservations because
of the many Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps programs.
JROTC is one program that provides structure and self-esteem for
many youth. It also provides a way to leave the reservation and
see the world. But what other reasons motivate so many young Natives
to join JROTC? How many of them actually enlist once they graduate
from high school? What are the benefits of completing the JROTC
program? Our guest is Kenneth Bustamante, First Sergeant USMC
(Retired)/ JROTC Senior Marine Instructor, Tuba City High School.
Thursday, January 20 - Natives and
the Inauguration:
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It’s Inauguration Day in the U.S. George W. Bush will take
the oath of office for the second time and promise to uphold the
laws of the land for the next four years. What does this mean
for Native people? How will Natives as a whole fare with the Bush
Administration coming back for a second term? How will Natives
play a part in the next and last Bush term? Guests are Frank LaMere,
member of the Executive Committee of the the Democratic National
Committee, and John Gonzales, New Mexico Republican Delegate to
the Republican National Convention.
Friday,
January 21 - The
Concerns About Glaucoma:
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Does anyone in your family have glaucoma? What do you really know
about the disease? January is National
Glaucoma Awareness month. It’s an eye disease that affects
more than three million Americans. But what might be frightening
is that only half of them know they have the disease! There is
no cure but you can be treated for life. What are the warning
signs of glaucoma? Our guest is Thomas Brunner, President and
CEO/ Glaucoma Research Foundation.
Monday,
January 24 - Health
Check 101:
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With the start of a new year now might be a good time to take
a good look at your health and make that list of checkups with
your doctor. Men, women and children have different health care
needs. Do you know which types of medical check ups you need to
get on an annual basis? Guests include Dr. Kevin Goodluck, Internal
Medicine/Presbyterian Medical Group, and Lakota Murray, Health-Disease
Prevention Project Coordinator/Alaska
Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Tuesday, January 25 - Natural
Energy:
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Have you thought about getting off the electrical grid system?
Some companies and families are getting along just fine by using
solar and wind power. How expensive are these types of alternative
energy sources? What do you need to consider before you change
from your standard electrical source? Guests are Doran Dalton,
Co-Owner/Native Sun, Sandra
Begay Campbell, Principal Member of the Technical Staff/ Sandia
National Laboratories, and Dave Melton, Co-Founder and Co-Owner/
Sacred Power.
Related
Links: Tribal
Energy Program
Wednesday, January
26 - Native
in the Spotlight: Daniel Tramper: (Download MP3…)
From just about the time he learned how to walk Daniel Tramper
was also dancing. Growing up in North Carolina on the Eastern
Band Cherokee lands, he danced for tourists. Today he is the reigning
World Champion Hoop Dancer. He will defend his title next month
at the Heard Museum’s
15th Annual Hoop Dance Contest.
Thursday, January 27 - Residential
School Abuse:
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Aboriginal students faced the same types of abuse in residential
schools in Canada that Native American students faced in U.S.
government boarding schools. Now, thanks to a court ruling, Aboriginals
can take class-action lawsuit measures against the Canadian government.
The Baxter
Class Action lawsuit is asking for billions of dollars in
damages from the Canadian government for neglect, sexual, mental
and physical abuse. They say the schools destroyed their culture
and their family relationships. Where does the case stand today?
Guests include Darcy
Merkur, Attorney/Thomson and Rogers.
Related Links: From
the Bush to the Internet: The Apology
Ontario
Consultants on Religious Tolerence
Native
American Boarding School Class Action
Bording
School Class Action Information Form
Friday,
January 28 - Iraqi Elections:
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On the weekend eve of national elections in Iraq, is everything
in place for the voting process? Iraqi citizens will elect 275
members to the National Assembly and regional legislatures. It’s
not the first time Iraqis will elect their governing body, but
it is the first time going to the polls after the ouster of Saddam
Hussein. For Native Americans and Alaskan Natives a similar situation
took place with the passage of the Indian Reorganization Act.
Traditional forms of government were set aside as many tribes
were forced to adopted IRA forms of government. The form of governing
was entirely foreign and in many cases opposite to the traditional
forms of governing. How will this attempt in Iraq turn out for
the Iraqi people? What lessons can be learned from the Native
experience? Guests are Alan Parker, Director/ Center
for Native American and World Indigenous Peoples Studies,
Evergreen State College, and Erik Gustafson, Executive Director/
Education for Peace in Iraq
Center.
Monday,
January 31 - Book
of the Month: Na’eda:
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How much do you really know about Alaska Natives? If you live
in the “lower 48” your knowledge might be limited
to a few high school classes or perhaps what you may have seen
portrayed in movies or cartoons. But what’s the real story
about the Inupiaq, the Tlingit, or the Athabascans? This month’s
book not only features 226 traditional or IRA Native governments;
it also covers 168 village corporations and Alaska’s only
reservation in Metlakatla. The governing structure for Alaska
Natives is quite different from what tribes in the lower 48 and
Canada have experienced. “Na’eda,” which means
hello in the Dena’ina Athabascan language, is our Book of
the Month. Guest is Hallie L. Bissett, Co-Author/Na’eda.
Tuesday, February 1 - Helping Your Child Succeed in School:
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As your child starts another semester of school how can you as
a parent or guardian help them do their best and earn good grades?
Research shows that parental involvement is a major key in a child’s
educational success. Kids who have strong parental involvement
tend to score better on tests and have higher graduation rates
among other positive aspects. Whether your child is just starting
kindergarten or is in high school, there are very specific tips
on what you can do to help them learn and earn good grades. Guests
include Anita Olsen, Treasurer/ Oregon Parent Teacher Association,
Misty Hirsh, Student/ Salish Kootenai College.
Related
Links: State of Indian
Nations Address
Wednesday, February
2 - Caring
for Baby Teeth:
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February is National
Children’s Dental Health Month. You might be surprised
to learn how important it is to take good care of those baby teeth.
The quality of care these primary teeth get will set the foundation
for a lifetime of either positive or negative dental health. Teeth
affect a child’s speech development and help save space
for their permanent teeth. Most parents don’t know they
should schedule their child’s first dental appointment as
soon as they spot that first tooth. The American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends your child should
visit a dentist when their first tooth comes in or by their first
birthday. What are some other good oral health tips for parents
and children? Guests include Gayle Guliford, Registered Dental
Hygienist/ Eastern Band of Cherokee Health and Medical Division,
Children's Dental Program, and Dr. Craig Bruce, Pediatric Dentist/
Tuba City Indian Health Services Hospital.
Thursday, February
3 - State of Indian Nations Address:
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How did Native American policies and issues fit into President
Bush’s State of the Union address he delivered last night?
The President addressed the American people and outlined his plan
for America in the next four years. But how will he interact with
the sovereign Indian nations of America? Tex Hall, President of
the National Congress of American Indians will deliver the third
State of Indian
Nations Address today. The NCAI President will outline the
state of American Indians and Alaska Natives, giving President
Bush, Congress and American citizens, a general overview on the
state of contemporary Native peoples and the challenges and opportunities
they face. Guests include Tex Hall, President/National
Congress of American Indians, Suzan Harjo, President/ Morning
Star Institute, and Greg Smith, Attorney/ Johnston & Associates
Law Firm.
Friday,
February
4 - Follow Up on the Lewis & Clark Commemoration: (Download MP3…)
The Corps
of Discovery II, the Lewis and Clark Exhibition, makes a stop
in New Mexico at the Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center. The exhibit includes storytellers
and other programs about Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. The
exhibit is led and funded by the National Park Service, but also
has other supporters, including 50 Indian Nations. What do they
hope to gain by bringing the exhibition to America’s southwest?
Guests are Roberta Conner, Director/ Tamastslikt
Cultural Institution, and Jeffrey Olson, Public Information
Officer/ National Park Service.
Related
Links:
National Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commemoration
Lewis and Clark
gNET
Monday,
February 7 - Current
Events February 2005:
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Two Native owned organizations are sponsoring a number of workshops
on topics such as child protection, court procedures, home ownership
and taxes. A Senate committee has a call out for proposals to
address coal use and development, a job fair will take place
in Oklahoma, and a number of opportunities are being announced
for students, actors, writers and artists from Indian Country.
A few pow wows will also take place during the month of February.
Find out what else is happening in Native America on this month’s
current events show.
Tuesday, February 8 - The Harvard Report on Indian Economic
Development: (Download MP3…)
A recent report from the Harvard
Project on American Indian Economic Development revealed
some very interesting information. One, Native Americans living
on reservations with and without gaming enterprises both made
social and economic gains over the past decade. Second, tribal
self-determination was a major contributing factor. Yet studies
continue to show Native people and tribes still lag behind in
a number of socioeconomic categories. But now, tribes are being
proactive and working to develop strategies to improve the quality
of life for Native people. What are some of these strategies?
In what ways can tribes be empowered to address issues of poverty,
lack of housing and economic development? Guests are Jonathan
Taylor, Co-Author/ Harvard Project on American Indian Economic
Development, David Beaver, Executive Vice President, National
Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, Dee St.
Cyr., Director/ Corporate Development for Caddoo Solutions.
Wednesday, February
9 - Children
of Alcoholics:
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Alcoholism touches just about every Native American in the U.S.
and Canada. Its effects undermine family, community, and entire
nations. How do the children of alcoholics cope in this environment?
How do they overcome the odds of becoming alcoholics themselves?
What is the issue of alcoholism like from the perspective of
the children, no matter what age they might be, who have alcoholic
parents? Guests are Gus Abeyta, Director of Behavioral Health/
Five Sandoval Indian Pueblo Health Services, and Lois De Long,
Residence Manager/ Jake's Place and Mary Atchak, Counselor/
Phillips Ayagnirvic Treatment Center.
Related
Links:
Ala-Teen
Thursday,
February
10 - Understanding Social Security:
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Social Security is the hot topic these days with President Bush’s
desire to revamp the system. But what do you know about the
current system and how it works? Do you know how much your benefits
will be when you retire? What are the most commonly asked questions
about Social Security? What changes should be made to this national
program? Our Guest is Martha Cushing, Public Affairs Specialist/Social
Security Administration.
Friday, February
11 - Music
Maker: The 47th Annual Grammy Awards & Native Nominees:
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This is the fifth time in as many years that a Grammy will be
handed out for the Best
Native American Recording at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards.
This year five Native singers or groups are up for the award.
Several of them have been nominated before. Will this be their
lucky year? Will Native America be keeping an eye on the Grammy’s
for any derogatory behavior like what was seen last year by
one performing group? Guests are Terry Wildman, Lead Singer,
Songwriter, and Musician/Rain Song: Rising Song, Mary Youngblood,
Grammy Award Winner/
Feed the Fire, and George Toya, Singer and Manager/
Black Eagle: Straight Up Northern.
Monday,
February 14 - Indian
Love:
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In this busy day and age how do Native people find their Indian
Love match? Traditionally some tribes had arranged marriages
and there was no worry for the young person in finding a mate.
Today many Native people have jobs that take them far from their
villages and reservations. How do they connect with other single
Native people? Well, the internet is making it easier for single
Natives to find each other and hook up! Have you tried one of
these on-line dating services? Guests include Galen Warner (Eastern
Band Cherokee, Kickapoo, Lakota), Owner, Big
East Native Social Network.
Tuesday, February 15 - Greasy
Debate:
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Perhaps you’ve seen one of these slogans on a t-shirt
at some gathering of Native people, “FBI - Fry Bread Inspector,”
or “Fry Bread Power,” made popular by the movie,
“Smoke Signals.” Well it’s true that where
Natives gather there’s bound to be fry bread cooking nearby.
The tasty but fatty treat is even being promoted to “State
Bread” status in South Dakota! The bill is making its
way through the state legislature. This extra attention being
paid to fry bread also got started by a
recent column written by a Native writer who opined that
fry bread has replaced firewater in stereotypical portrayals
of Native Americans. Thus the debate heats up. Is fry bread
a traditional food of Native people? Guests include Suzan Shown
Harjo (Cheyenne, Hodulgee Muskogee), Columnist/Indian Country
Today and Ellie Zephier (Oglala Sioux), Nutrition Consultant/
Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service.
Wednesday, February
16 - Native
in the Spotlight: Tom Cole: (Download MP3…)
He grew up in Oklahoma, the son of a U.S. Air Force military
man and a Chickasaw mother. His mother was elected to several
state offices and was even inducted into the Chickasaw Hall
of Fame. Now this son is following in his mother’s political
footsteps. Tom Cole,
an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation, has served in the
Oklahoma State Senate and as the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
In 2002 he was elected to the U.S. Congress. Now he is the only
Native American serving in Congress. Tom Cole is our February
Native in the Spotlight.
Thursday, February
17 - Indian Gaming Report:
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The National Indian Gaming Association
is releasing a new report on the impact of Indian gaming on
non-Native communities for the year 2004. Casino revenue, direct
and indirect employment opportunities and contributions to local
and national organizations by casino tribes is detailed in the
report. Would city government and business leaders agree with
the report? What are the impacts of Indian gaming on these communities?
Guests include Victoria Wright (Wampanoag), Deputy Executive
Director/National Indian
Gaming Association and Eric Griego/Albuquerque City Council
Member.
Friday, February
18 - Victory
at Washoe:
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For years the Washoe
Indians in Nevada have fought to keep rock climbers off
a site they consider sacred. Cave
Rock, near Lake Tahoe, is a popular place for outdoor recreation,
namely rock climbing. In 2003 the U.S. Forest Service adopted
a management plan that eliminated rock climbing but not other
forms of recreational use in the area. Two groups opposed to
the plan took their case to court and lost. In late January
a federal judge upheld the plan by the Forest Service. The tribe
is celebrating its victory. How can this case impact other sacred
site cases being fought by Native people in other parts of the
country? Guests include Tim Seward, General Counsel/Washoe Tribe,
Mahlon Machado (Washoe), Washoe Tribal Council Member, and Jack
Trope, Executive Director/Association
of American Indian Affairs.
Monday,
February 21- Human Cloning:
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Is it just a matter of time before human cloning is a fact of
life? The British government has granted a license to a researcher
to clone human embryos for the express purpose of medical research.
In the U.S. a bill was introduced last week to allow federal
funding of embryonic stem cell research. In both cases the argument
for such research is the hope to find cures to certain diseases.
Where do Native people stand in this controversial issue? What
diseases do Native people suffer from that might be cured, if
stem cell research is allowed and results in such cures? Guests
include: Dr. Linda Burhansstipanov (Western Cherokee), Executive
Director/ Native American Cancer Research, Dr. David Burgess
(Cherokee), PH.D.,Professor/ Boston College, and Joan Esnayra
(Yaqui).
Tuesday, February 22- Impacting
the U.S. Budget:
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President Bush has laid out his budget for the next fiscal year.
It calls for some tough cuts that will affect Native Americans
in many categories. It’s so tough some of his party members
are balking at the proposed cuts. Currently there are hearings
being held on the various proposed cuts and their impact on
programs. The Senate Committee
on Indian Affairs is holding its own hearings and they’re
hearing an earful from Indian leaders. How can you weigh in
on this discussion? Do you know how the proposed cuts will affect
you? Guests are Dr. David Beaulieu (Minnesota Chippewa), Director
of the Center for Indian Eduction/Professor at College of Education
ASU, Jacqueline Johnson (Tlingit and Haida), Executive Director/
National Congress of American Indians, and Chief Jim Grey (Osage),
Principal Chief/Osage Nation.
Wednesday, February
23 - Book
of the Month: “The Good Rainbow Road”
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Stories about good over evil exist in just about every culture.
The newest book from prolific writer, Acoma Pueblo's Simon Ortiz,
blends the heritage of his ancestors with a theme that is timeless.
Overcoming challenges, danger and a people’s collective
will are woven into this story of two boys’ journey to
save their village. “The
Good Rainbow Road,” is this month’s Book of
the Month. Join us as we talk to Simon Ortiz.
Thursday,
February
24 - Eating Disorders:
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Are you obsessed with food and
your weight? Do you constantly worry about your body image?
If you do, you could be suffering from an eating disorder. Native
Americans and Alaska Natives are susceptible to developing eating
disorders, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services. What is an eating disorder and how can you tell if
you suffer from this disease? Where can you go to get help?
Guest are Dr. Doug Bunnell, President/ National
Eating Disorders Association, and Nonie Woolf (Choctaw &
Yakama), Registered Dietition & M.P.H./ Blackfeet
Community Hospital.
Friday, February
25 - Ice
Fishing:
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Ice fishing is one traditional way of feeding your family during
these cold winter months. And while today Native people don’t
have to rely on this method of providing food, many choose to
spend the time and energy it takes to ice fish simply because
it keeps them tied to their culture. Which tribes still practice
the old methods of ice fishing? How has the tradition changed
over the years? Guests are ice fishers Clifford "Skip"
Parrish, Sr. (Ojibwe), John Active (Yupik), and Jennifer Hooper
(Yupik).
Monday, February 28 - Colon Cancer:
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In America, colorectal
cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths even
though there are simple and accurate screening methods available
to detect this deadly disease early. It’s an embarrassing
topic for most people to talk about and so they go undiagnosed
until it’s too late. What are the symptoms of colon cancer
and how can it be treated? Guests include Dr. Judith Kaur (Choctaw/Cherokee),
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, and JoAnne Pappalardo, Lead Statistician/Indian
Health Service Demographics Statistical Team.
Tuesday, March 1 - Home
Schooling:
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In the past two decades, the number of parents who home school
their children has risen. More and more children are being taken
out of traditional public schools to be taught at home by their
parents or other involved adults. How has this trend affected
Native American parents and students? What are the benefits
of home schooling? What are the disadvantages? Guest is Bonita
Baxter (Cherokee), Homeschooling Mother.
Wednesday, March
2 - Meth
on the Rez:
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It’s no secret that Native Americans and Alaska Natives
across the country are using meth. The drug, methamphetamine,
is an addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.
The drug can be injected, smoked or ingested orally. More than
five percent of the American population ages 12 and older have
reported trying meth, according to the United
States Office of National Drug Control Policy. Is meth use
becoming an epidemic among Native people? What are tribes doing
to control the use and distribution of this drug on their reservations
and tribal lands? Guests are Michael Begay (Navajo), Sr. Criminal
Investigator/Navajo Nation Criminal Investigations Department,
Mildred Eaglefeathers (Northern Cheyenne), Recovering Meth Addict,
and Hank Doney (Gros Ventre/Assinibone), Licenced Addiction
Councilor/Fort Belknap Chemical Dependency Center.
Thursday, March 3 - Enforcing the Indian Arts
& Crafts Act: (Download MP3…)
The Indian Arts and
Crafts Act of 1990 states the sale and advertisement of
Indian art should not be misrepresented. Arts and crafts, if
marketed and sold as Native American or Alaska Native, is to
be made by a Native artisan. The law was enacted to protect
the consumer and the craftsperson. How is this law enforced
and how can Native artisans report frauds when they come across
someone misrepresenting themselves and their artwork? Guests
include Jana McKeag (Cherokee), Member and Chair/Indian Arts
and Crafts Board, Henry Townsend (Pueblo of
San Felipe), Commissioner/ Indian Arts and Crafts Board.
Friday, March 4 - Missing
the Reservation Life:
(Download MP3…)
Census numbers for the past few decades have shown a rise in
the number of Native people living in urban areas and away from
their traditional tribal lands. What is life like for these
Natives in the cities? What do they miss about reservation life?
And do they plan on returning to their tribal lands once they
retire? Guests include Nadema Agard (Cherokee/Lakota/Powhatan),
Director/Red Earth Studio, Consulting and Productions, Carmelita
Hostler (Hupa), Hoopa Reservation Resident.
Monday,
March 7 - March Current Events:
(Download MP3…)
A myriad of events are scheduled to take place this month across
Indian country. There are conferences focusing on reservation
tourism, body and mind wellness and improving Native education.
Several programs dedicated to increase the number of Native
teachers are looking for applicants and with a memorial to Specialist
Lori Piestewa will take place in Phoenix, Arizona. Plus the
Denver pow wow kicks off the dance season. What other events
are taking place in your community?
Tuesday, March 8 - Native in the
Spotlight: Sandra Laronde:(Download MP3…)
Life in the limelight is a comfortable place for Sandra Laronde.
She’s an actor, writer, and artistic director of Red Sky
based in Toronto, Canada. Last year she was selected as an outstanding
Canadian leader who is making a significant impact on Canada.
To top that off she was also selected by the city of Toronto
for the 2004 Aboriginal Affairs Award for her significant contribution
towards improving the quality of life for Aboriginal people
in Toronto. Sandra has performed on stages in Canada, the U.S.,
Mexico, Cuba, Norway, Switzerland and West Africa. She comes
from the Teme-Augama Anishnaabe People in northern Ontario.
Sandra Laronde is our March Native in the Spotlight.
Wednesday, March
9 - Native Social
Workers:
(Download MP3…)
This month celebrates the people who have dedicated their lives
to social work. Do you know someone who is a social worker?
These professionals assist individuals, groups and communities
in every day life. Social workers help people overcome many
of life’s challenges, such as abuse, disability and mental
illness. Social work is one of the fastest growing careers in
the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s
Bureau of Labor Statistics. What are social workers doing in
your community? Why is this profession so important in Indian
country? Guests are Raven Sinclair (Cree/Assinniboine), Social
Worker/Indigenous People's Health Research Centre and Dinah
Porter (Mohawk), Prevention Case Manager/Native American Community
Services.
Thursday, March 10 - Congressional Delegation
Trip to ANWR: (Download MP3…)
The price of oil has been floating at around $55 a barrel. This
is up 50% from last year. What does that mean to Americans who
have increasing needs for energy? The Bush Administration wants
to find a way to reduce America’s dependency on Middle
East oil. So once again, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
is being looked at for possible oil development. A Congressional
delegation is visiting the pristine Arctic Slope to get a first
hand look at the oil resources there. It’s a controversial
idea that many people who live in the area oppose. Will this
visit change anyone’s mind? Guests are Senator Lisa Murkowski,
Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee/ R-Alaska, Jennifer
Zuccarelli, Press Secretaty/ House Committee on Resources, and
Evon Peter (Gwich'in Nation), Former Chief/ Neetsaii Gwich'in
Nation.
Friday, March 11 - Relicensing
the Klamath River Dam:
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Every 50 years the dams in the United States must go through
the process of relicensing. This month the Iron Gate Dam on
the Klamath River will go through that process. Three tribes
want to make sure their concerns are heard because they rely
on the salmon that live in the river. Their concerns center
on the water releases from the dam for farmers in the area.
How does the relicensing process work? What compromise can the
tribes make with the owners of the dam and the Federal Energy
Regulatory Commission? Guests tare Glen Spain, North West Regional
Director/ Pacific Coast Federation of Fisherman's Associations,
Jon Coney, Spokesman/ PacifiCorp, Ron Reed (Karuk Tribe), Cultural
Biologist/ Karuk Tribe.
Monday, March 14 - Native Women in Agriculture:
(Download MP3…)
In many Native cultures, farming was a major way of life. With
the introduction of cattle, ranching also became a way of life.
Today some Native women are forming a group for Native women
who ranch and farm. “Native Women in Agriculture,”
is in the process of forming, thanks to a grant from the U.S.
Department of Agriculture. They have more than 40 members nationwide,
including a few men. What are their goals for Native women,
and what challenges do they hope to help their members overcome?
Guests include Vicky Lebeaux (Cheyenne River Sioux), Founding
Member/ Native Women in Agriculture and Janie Hipp (Chickasaw),
Assistant Professor of Food and Life Sciences/ University of
Arkansas.
Tuesday, March 15 - Tax Season
2005:
(Download MP3…)
Have you filed your taxes yet? It’s that time of year
again as the April 15th tax deadline is fast approaching. What
do Native artists who are self-employed need to be aware of
when it comes to filing their taxes? If you think you made less
than $10,000 should you still file? What are the child tax credits
you should be aware of when filing? How can you make sure you’re
getting the full benefits you’re entitled to when you
file your income tax? Our guset is Marvin Yoyokie (Hopi), Owner/
My Book Keeping Place.
Wednesday, March
16 - Supreme Court Ruling on Tribal Funding: (Download MP3…)
A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously agrees the federal
government is obligated to fully fund self determination contracts
under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance
Act of 1975. The 8-0 decision is a victory for Indian country.
But what does this really mean for tribes and for the Indian
people they serve? Can tribes now expect all self-determination
contracts programs on reservations to be funded? Guests are
Lloyd B. Miller, Attorney/Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Enderson
and Perry, LLP, and John H. Dossett,General Counsel/National
Congress of American Indians.
Thursday, March 17 - Brain
Power: (Download MP3…)
March 14th through the 20th is “Brain Awareness
Week,” in the world. There are many organizations, researchers
and doctors dedicated to the study of the brain. This week an
international effort is underway to bring awareness about the
progress and benefits of brain research to the public. What
do you know about the human brain? What are your tribal teachings
and philosophies about this part of your body? Guests include
Dr. Jerrel Yakel, Senior Investigator/ National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Department of National Institute of Health.
Friday, March 18 - Music
Maker: Hawaiian “Slack-Key Guitar Vo. II:” (Download MP3…)
This year Native Hawaiians celebrated the addition of a Hawaiian
music category to the prestigious Grammy Awards. The ceremony
was held last month in Los Angeles and the album, “Slack-Key
Guitar Vol. II,” won the first award given out to
the, “Best Hawaiian Music Album.” It’s a compilation
of various Hawaiian musicians and is our choice for our March
Music Maker Edition. Join us for the sounds of Hawaii from this
Grammy winning album. Guests are Charles Michael Brotman, Producer/Palm
Records, Jeff Peterson (Native Hawaiian), Musician, and
Sonny Lim (Native Hawaiin), Musician.
Monday,
March 21- The War At Home:
(Download MP3…)
American military men and service women have been deployed in
Iraq for more than two years now. How has this separation impacted
their families? How do you cope being so far away from home
in times of conflict? What services are there for military families?
What creative ways have they found to stay in touch and keep
that connection despite the stress of being apart? Guests include
Tom Berry (Choctaw) Acting Chairperson/ National
Native American Veterans Association and Valerie Fasthorse
(Coeur d' Alene) Army Veteran.
Tuesday, March 22- The State of
Tribal Colleges:
(Download MP3…)
Deciding where you want to go to college is a big decision.
A number of Native students are choosing to attend tribal colleges.
But recently several tribal colleges have made news for loosing
their academic accreditation or financial problems that have
forced them to shut down. Do you feel confident sending your
child to a tribal college? What is the state of tribal colleges
today? Guests are Richard Littlebear, President/Chief
Dull Knife College, Richard Williams (Oglala Lakota), President/
American Indian College
Fund.
Wednesday,
March
23 - Tragedy at Red Lake:
(Download MP3…)
Members of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa in Red Lake, Minnesota
are coping with a tragedy that took place on their reservation
on Monday. A 16-year-old tribal member shot and killed nine
people, including his grandfather and five classmates, before
taking his own life. Several others were shot and five students
remain hospitalized. How is the community dealing with this
tragedy? What was the motivation for this tragic event? And
how can Indian country help this community heal in the coming
months? Guests are Holly Cook (Red Lake Chippewa), Tribal Spokeswoman/
Red Lake Nation, and Arthur Nolan (Missanabie Cree), Grief Recovery
Specialist/ Bear Spirit
Vision.
Red
Lake Nation Memorial Fund
P.O.
Box 574
Red
lake, MN 56671
Thursday,
March 24 - Domestic Violence: Cut It
Out:
(Download MP3…)
What secrets do hair dressers hear when they cut and
style your mane? Well, the coordinators of a national program
are hoping that hair stylists can help them identify victims
of domestic abuse. The program is called, “Cut
It Out,” and hairstylists are being recruited nationwide
to participate. How will this help Native victims of domestic
abuse? Guests are Jeanne Matson, General Manager/ Clairol Professional,
Clairol, and Monica Polacca (Tewa, Navajo, Hopi, Havasupai),
Hair Stylist.
National
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Friday, March 25 - Urban
Indians:
(Download MP3…)
According to the last census figures, approximately 60% of individuals
who identify themselves either as Native American or Alaska
Native reside off reservations and villages. Whatever the reason
may be, many Natives choose to call cities like New York, Denver,
Minneapolis or Los Angeles home. But wherever these Native people
live, they face many of the same issues as Natives who live
on their reservations. Now several Urban Indians across the
country are organizing a group they hope will help address the
issues of Urban Indians. Guests are Janeen Comenote (Quinault),
Coordinator/ National Urban Indian Family Coalition, and Joe
Podlasek (Ojibwe), Executive Director/ American
Indian Center of Chicago.
Monday,
March 28 - High
Traffic at the Borders:
(Download MP3…)
During the months of March and April, the number of illegal
immigrants rises. But since September 11, 2001 the U.S. has
stepped up its patrols along the international borders. This
task has fallen to the Office of Homeland Security. Thousands
of miles of international borders and coastline are on Indian
lands. What are the concerns of tribes when it comes to their
part in securing the U.S. border? How do they protect their
own Native communities as well? What resources are there, in
terms of government agencies and federal dollars to help the
tribes protect the border and their people? Guests include Barbara
Lazore (St. Regis Mohawk), St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Chief and
Ned Norris, Jr. (Tohono O’Odham), Tribal Vice Chairman.
Tuesday, March 29 - The Youth
Report:
(Download MP3…)
The recent slayings on the Red Lake Indian reservation in Minnesota
have sent waves of shock, disbelief and heartache across Indian
Country. And though there have been comparisons made to Columbine
and other school shootings, this incident is an extreme example
of what could happen when a child is deeply troubled. How can
Native communities reach out to the troubled youth on reservations,
villages and on reserves? What are some telltale signs a youth
is aching to be heard? How can culture play a part in keeping
Native youth healthy? And what resources are there for parents,
teachers and community leaders to reach youth who are troubled?
Guests are Dr. Catherine Reimer, (Inupiaq), Pyschologist/Univ.
of Alaska-Ancorage, and Heather Thompson (Cheyenne River Sioux),
Deputy Director/ Appleseed
Foundation.
Wednesday, March
30 - Book of the Month: “Mending Skins”
(Download MP3…)
What image do non-Native
people have of Indian people? What about the image Indian people
have of their own community? The issue is tackled head on by
Onodaga writer Eric Gansworth in his newest book, “Mending
Skins.” He sets his story on the Iroquois reservation
in upstate New York at a conference on protecting and reclaiming
Indian images. The characters from the tribe who speak out bring
fresh, funny and sometimes dry observations on what life is
like for Indian people today. “Mending Skins,” is
our Book of the Month for April and Eric Gansworth is our guest.
Thursday,
March 31 - A Sound Sleep:
(Download MP3…)
Do you have difficulty sleeping three nights a week or more?
Do you snore loudly or gasp for breath during the night? If
these questions apply to you, you could have a sleep disorder.
According to the National
Sleep Foundation, most Americans are not getting the sleep
they need, and many people have serious sleep disorders that
they don’t even know about and so they don’t seek
treatment. Why is getting a good night’s sleep so important?
And did you know the number of hours of rest you need depends
on your age? Guests include Dr. Francisco Perez-Guerra, Medical
Director of Sleep Disorders/Scott
and White Center.
Friday, April
1 - Fortune & Fun: (Download MP3…)
This is your one and only chance to have your fortune revealed
on this program! So prepare yourselves to find out if fame and
fortune are in your future. For this special April Fools program
we’ve invited some surprise special guests to take your
calls and tell you if you’re going to win that lottery
jackpot, or if your prince charming is going to sweep you away.
It’s Fortune and Fun on this April Fools program. Surprise
guests to be revealed the day of the program.
Monday,
April 4 - April Current Events:
(Download MP3…)
Lots of spring time activities taking place in April
and this includes a training session on solar energy, wellness
and leadership. Workshops on preserving Indigenous languages
will also take place and there’s a call for Native students
for opportunities in education and enrichment programs. Plus
the powwow trail is heating up and we’ll have a rundown
of the dancing taking place this month. What else is happening
in your corner of Indian country?
Tuesday, April 5 - Living
Wills: (Download MP3…)
Would your family know what type of medical care to give you
if you could not decide for yourself? A Living
Will can help families make tough decisions in times of
crisis. However, many people in the United States don’t
have one. This document is a written statement by you specifying
the type of medical treatment you’d like if you were unable
to tell your family and doctor yourself. But what are the cultural
barriers that may be preventing some Native people to have such
a Will created for them and their family? Guests are Mary Wynne
(Rosebud Sioux) Director/Indian Law Clinic at Arizona State
University, and Dawn Carman, Director of Risk Management and
Corporate Compliance/ Alaska Native Medical Center.
Wednesday, April
6 - No
Indian Child Left Behind:
(Download MP3…)
The history of the education of Native Americans and Alaska
Natives is not something the U.S. government can be completely
proud of considering the abuse at many government boarding schools.
Today Indian leaders point to the lack of funds provided for
Indian education as a reason why so many Native students drop
out of school and why there aren’t more Native students
enrolled in college. President George Bush envisioned higher
levels of academic achievement for all American students with
his introduction of the, “No Child Left Behind Act.”
So how is the government working with tribal governments to
make sure the act also includes Native children attending schools
on reservations? Guests include Victoria Vasquez (San Pasqual
Band of Mission Indians) Acting Director, U.S. Department of
Education’s Office of Indian Education, and Ed Parisian
(Chippewa Cree), Acting Director/Office
of Indian Education Programs, Bureau of Indian Affairs Department
of the Interior.
Thursday,
April
7 - The Native Impact of Pope John
Paul II: (Download MP3…)
Pope John Paul II had a major
impact on Native Catholics across Turtle Island. He was the
first to apologize for past wrong doings by the church to Indigenous
people. He also canonized the first Indigenous Saint and Beatified
Kateri Tekakwitha, a Mohawk woman, in 1980. We take a look at
the Pontiff’s influence and impact on Native peoples.
Guests include Nellie & Naomi Miguel (Tohono O’Odham)
and Dave Montour (Mohawk/Cayuga/Potawatmi/Ottawa), each blessed
by the Pope, and Bishop Donald Pelotte (Abenaki), Diocese
of Gallup.
Friday, April
8 - National Walk-Out Day:
(Download MP3…)
Many Native Americans see the irony in having a national federal
holiday in honor of Christopher Columbus but no holiday for
the Native people of Turtle Island. One young Choctaw woman
has taken on the fight to have such a national holiday created.
She’s urging people from all walks of life to make a stand
by walking out of work on Monday April 11th. Have you heard
about this effort? Do you believe there should be a holiday
for Native Americans in America? What legislation is already
in place that would create such a holiday? Guests include Danielle
Willmott (Choctaw) Founder, “National
Walk-Out Day.”
Monday, April 11 - Shaping Native
Leaders:
(Download MP3…)
There are a number of Native men and women who are noted leaders
in their communities. Perhaps it’s because of their sensitivity
to an issue and a desire to act that places them in that role.
Today there are individuals who have acted on social, educational
and environmental problems in their Native communities. But
what makes a leader? What life experiences mold an individual
to be prepared to recognize a problem and then take the charge
to change things for the better? Our guest is Georgianna Lincoln
(Athabascan), former Alaska State Senator.
Tuesday, April 12 - Native Contract
Work with the Government: (Download MP3…)
Recent studies have reported Native American economies are at
least 20 years behind the mainstream economy. The United
States Small Business Administration has assisted many Native
communities with the 8(a)
Business Development Program. It was created to help small
disadvantaged businesses compete in the mainstream American
economy and access the federal government procurement market.
But congress is considering reforming this program. How will
a change in the program affect tribal economies? Guests are
Sheri Buretta, Chairwoman of the Board/ Chugach Alaska Corporation,
and Chris McNeil (Tlingit & Nisga'a), President & CEO,
Sealaska Corporation.
Wednesday, April
13 - The
Purpose of Running:
(Download MP3…)
In the Americas, there are a number of cultures recognized for
their long distance running abilities. They run for many reasons
including practicality. Inca and Aztec runners were used to
carry messages between communities to stay connected. Distance
runners were the key in the 1680 Pueblo Revolt which expelled
the Spanish from what are now known as the states of New Mexico
and Arizona. While communication is one aspect of running, spirituality
is another important reason. Among some tribes, running is the
time to pray, both in the morning and night. So today, what
is the purpose of running for Native people? How many times
have you seen posters announcing a special run organized for
some event? Does running have any significance to the people
of your tribe? Guests include Heather Thompson (Zuni-San Felipe),
Executive Director/All Native Alliance-Teaching Voices, Inc.
and Ruben Saufkie (Hopi),Run Coordinator/ H2OPI To Mexico City
Run.
Thursday,
April
14 - Music Maker: Martha Redbone:
(Download MP3…)
Just
a few years ago Martha Redbone splashed onto the music scene
with her funky, soulful sounds blended with a touch of Native
rhythms. Her second album, “Skintalk,” is packed
with songs whose lyrics speak of beauty, racism and the war
on terror among other themes. Raised in Brooklyn she reconnected
with her Native roots. Her mother is Blackfeet, Shawnee, Choctaw
and Lumbee. Martha is finding her own voice in the music world.
Her album, “Skintalk,”
is our Music Maker edition for April.
Friday, April
15 - Natives in Poetry:
(Download MP3…)
April is National Poetry
Month and this year is its 10th Anniversary. The National
Poetry Slam will be held in Albuquerque, NM and there are
dozens of Native poets participating in this verbally artistic
event. They’re practicing their craft in coffee houses
across Indian country and some are even pouring out their souls
into café lattes and commodity milk! What are some of
their themes when it comes to Native people? And just how loud
is the Native poet voice? Guests include Christina M. Castro
(Jemez & Taos Pueblo & Mexican) Poet/English Teacher,
Luke
Warm Water (Oglala Lakota), Spoken Word and Slam Poet, and
Alex
Jacobs (St. Regis Mohawk), Spoken Word Performer and Slam
Poet.
Monday, April
18 - Pain at the Pump:
(Download MP3…)
Have you noticed the increase in gasoline lately? It affects
you every time you pull up to a gas station and prepare to fill
your tank. Recently the national average for a gallon of gas
was $2.27 and the price of a barrel of oil was more than $52.
The price hasn't gone down. As a fossil fuel dependent nation
and being the largest consumer of petroleum, Americans are seeing
the price hike lower their bank accounts. But what does it mean
for Indian tribes who have programs that depend on transportation.
How is the price hike affecting their budgets? Is it déjà
vu from last summer?
Tuesday,
April 19 - STD's
and Native People:
(Download MP3…)
More than 65 Million people in the United States are living
with an incurable Sexually Transmitted Disease, that's according
to the American Social Health Association. And each year that
number increases by 15 Million. At high risk are people younger
than 25 years of age. How is this affecting Native people? What
educational programs are in place to help teach Native youth
and their parents about STD's? Have you been tested for STD's?
When should you be tested? Guests include Charon Asetoyer (Comanche)
Director, Native American Women’s Health Education Resource
Center.
Wednesday,
April 20
- Book of the Month: "Weaving A World: Textiles And The
Navajo Way Of Seeing":
(Download MP3…)
Among the Navajo people of the southwest weaving is a tradition
that has shaped their image of their art. But as Roseann Willink
explains in the book she co-authored, weaving is much more than
technique and craftsmanship. The rugs featured in the book speak
more about the people
who created them and the stories of the Navajo people. The weavers
have a voice seldom heard and tell the personal side to the
original use of rugs in days past. While rugs are big business
there's also a need for rugs used during special occasions.
Roseann Willink (Navajo) is our guest and her book, "Weaving
A World: Textiles and The Navajo Way of Seeing," is our
Book of the Month.
Thursday,
April 21 - Native
Business Savvy:
(Download MP3…)
What does it take to own and operate a thriving business in
America today? For the Native entrepreneur starting a business
is one thing but making it grow takes another set of skills.
What business savvy do you need to ensure the success of your
business, no matter if it's a sole proprietorship or a corporation
dealing in millions of dollars? Guests include Margo Gray (Osage)
President, Horizon Engineering Services Company.
Friday,
April 22 - Earth
Day: (Download MP3…)
Earth Day was established in April 1970 as an effort to educate
the public about respecting Mother Earth by bringing attention
to soil, water and air pollution. Since its inception there
have been gains in raising social awareness about these concerns.
However, with the increase in the human population, other concerns
have surfaced such as global warming, space pollution and light
pollution. Where does the earth stand now as the 35th Anniversary
of Earth Day rolls around?
Monday,
April 25 - Native Financial Literacy:
(Download MP3…)
What is your financial situation, how are you doing? Do you
know how to make your money work for you? The U.S. Congress
has designated April as, “Financial Literacy Month,”
to bring more awareness about the importance of saving and investing
your money. When it comes to Native communities, The Native
Financial Education Coalition is working to increase awareness
of personal financial skills among Indian people. What should
Native people know about managing their money? Guests include
Elsie Meeks (Oglala Lakota), Chairwoman/ Native
Financial Education Coalition.
Tuesday, April 26 - Redefining
Health Care Services for Native Americans: (Download MP3…)
The Indian Health Service
is responsible for the health and welfare of Native Americans
and Alaska Natives. In an effort to promote self-determination
and local decision making, legislation was enacted to give tribes
the option to contract health care services with private providers.
How is this arrangement working for Native people? The state
of health care for Native people will be discussed at the annual,
“Direct
Service Tribes Conference,” to discuss some of the
issues and solutions. Guests include Sally H. Smith (Yupik),
President/ National Indian Health
Board, and Carole Ann Hart (Yankton Sioux), President/ Direct
Service Tribes Planning Committee and Doug Black (Seneca), Director/
Office of Tribal Programs, IHS.
Wednesday, April
27 - Native in the Spotlight: Benny Shendo:
(Download MP3…)
The road to leadership and influence started in the Pueblo of
Jemez for Benny Shendo, Jr. He eventually left his village in
New Mexico to go to college. Other roads took him to China,
South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. The skills he learned
he’s brought back to Indian country. For a number of years,
he worked at the University of New Mexico in several capacities,
but always with the aim to recruit, retain and graduate Native
American students. Last year his leadership skills took him
to a new level. He was appointed by New Mexico governor Bill
Richardson as Secretary of Indian Affairs. It’s the only
cabinet level position of its kind in the country. For his efforts
and leadership skills, Benny Shendo, Jr. is our Native in the
Spotlight for the month of April.
Thursday,
April
28 - Take
Our Daughters And Sons To Work: (Download MP3…) |
