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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
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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: (Listen
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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: (Listen
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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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
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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: (Listen
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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:
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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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in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:” (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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”
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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":
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
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:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
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: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
More than ten years ago the Ms.
Foundation started sponsoring, “Take
Our Daughters To Work Day,” as a way to help encourage
young ladies to enter the workforce. That focus changed in 2003
to include young boys. The idea is to encourage all workers
to understand how they can blend both career and family in this
busy day and age. Are you taking your child to work? Do you
want them to follow your career path? How do you think this
effort makes an impact on young people? Guests to be announced.
Friday, April
29 - Just
Say “No” to TV:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Americans spend long hours watching television programs and
according to the TV
Turnoff Network, a TV is on in an American home for more
than seven hours a day and the average American watches more
than four hours of television a day. This week millions of people
around the world are participating in, “TV
Turnoff Week.” What are the benefits of watching less
television? Are there any dangers of excessive television watching?
Guests are Frank Uespe, Executive Director/ TV-Turnoff Network,
and Shelly Fraiser, Coordinator/ "Just
Move It" Campaign.
Monday,
May 2 - Current Events May 2005:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Mother Earth takes center
stage at two conferences planned for this month where the themes
are the environment and sustainability in caring for our planet.
A national Native physician’s organization is looking
for future MD’s and there’s a call for submissions
to a summer Native film festival. With spring in the air there
are plenty of outdoor activities to choose from including a
motorcycle rally, and golf and tennis tournaments. Other sporting
events include wrestling, boxing and running. Of course you
also have your pick of several powwows taking place this month.
What events are taking place in your community this month?
Tuesday, May 3 - Misfits on the
Range:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
There are hundreds of wild horses living on land under the jurisdiction
of the Bureau of Land Management. The problem is there are too
many and there’s concern they could overgraze the land.
So through a program with the BLM they can be sold, adopted
or traded to individuals or groups under the condition they
are treated humanely. The Rosebud Sioux tribe recently acquired
more than 100 horses for their youth program. But their effort
to reintroduce the horse culture to their youth has hit a snag.
What is the wild horse program and how does it work? How can
your tribe work with this program? Guests include Charles C.
Colombe (Rosebud Sioux), President, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and
Celia Boddington, Spokeswoman, Bureau of Land Management.
Wednesday, May
4 - Native Footwear:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Most people may believe that buckskin moccasins are the only
type of footwear for Native Americans. But what a Yupik in Alaska
traditionally called a shoe is much different than what a Mohave
person wears in California. Some tribes didn’t bother
to wear shoes in the summertime. Today comfortable tennis shoes
are often beaded and used by dancers in the powwow arena. There’s
also a group who wants to make sure Native troops in Iraq are
comfortable and they’re sending special moccasins to troops
in the Middle East. What traditional types of footwear does
your tribe have? Guests include Anthony
DeClue (Rosebud Sioux), Acting President/National
Native American Veteran’s Association, and Carrie
Ancil-Kiana (Yu'pik), Artist Outreach Manager/ Alaska
Native Arts Foundation.
If you would like to donate, send to:
Anthony DeClue
PO Box 5158
St. Cloud MN
Thursday,
May 5 - Healthy
Ears:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Our ears do much more than just hear for us. They are
also key in helping us keep our balance whether we’re
standing, walking or playing basketball. Ears need special treatment
when it comes to caring for them and keeping them healthy. But
that doesn’t mean you should poke and prod inside your
ears to clean them out. They have an amazing self-cleaning system
that needs little help for you in most cases. But when you develop
problems what can you do to ensure you protect your hearing?
Guests are Dr. Randall Plant, Otolaryngologist/ Alaska
Native Medical Center, and Dr. Wayne Berryhill (Creek),
Otologist/
Department of
Otorhinolaryngology at the University of Oklahoma College of
Medicine.
Friday, May 6 -
Grandmothers’ Wisdom:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Most Indigenous people have matriarchal societies. Their beliefs
recognize and include the importance of the female voice in
all aspects of society. In this day and age with its faster
pace and modern technology, the wisdom of our grandmothers can
sometimes be drowned out. On this Mother’s Day weekend
we honor a group of Native grandmothers who are formally organizing
a group of Native Grandmothers to take a look at what we are
doing to our planet, our Mother Earth. Guests include Agnes
Baker-Pilgrim (Rogue River), Flordemayo (Mayan), members of
the International
Council of the Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers, and Donna
House (Navajo), volunteer/ Tewa
Women United.
Monday,
May 9 - Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
If your tribe is considering
starting an archival system, library or museum what do you need
to know to get started? There are many tribes who have had such
facilities for a number of years. Why is it important for tribes
to take charge of this type of information? What network systems
are in place to help your tribe? There is a conference coming
up that will address questions about preserving language, memory
and life ways of Native people. Guests include, Dr.
Loriene Roy (Anishinabe), Professor/ University of Texas
at Austin, Alyce
Sadongei (Kiowa & Tohono O'Odham), Assistant Curator
for Native American Relations/ Arizona
State Museum, and Karen Duffy (Passamaquaoddy, Blackfeet
& Irish), Special Projects Research Director/ Rocky Mountain
Indian Foundation.
Tribal
Archives, Libraries and Museums:
Preserving Our Language, Memory and Lifeways
National Conference
Tuesday, May 10
- Cherokees: Their
Symbolic Return Home: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
Like many Native American tribes, the Cherokees were forced
from their traditional homelands in North Carolina. In 1838,
some members embarked on a journey to Oklahoma. It became known
as, “The Trail of Tears.” Now, the town of Chattanooga
is paying tribute to Cherokees and their passage through the
city in Tennessee. A large art project and a walkway that connects
downtown Chattanooga with the Tennessee River will be dedicated.
It’s being viewed as a symbolic return of the Cherokee
to their home in the east. Guests include Chad Smith (Cherokee),
Principal Chief/ Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma.
Wednesday, May
11 - Native Teen Suicide Hearings:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Suicide in Indian country
is much higher than the national average. Sadly, this tragic
behavior affects Native teenagers as well. For the first time
ever, a U.S. senator is holding hearings on the issue to find
solutions to the causes of teen suicide among Native youth.
What did the first hearing turn up? How can Indian country work
with national lawmakers to address this major health problem?
Guests include Byron Dorgan
(D-ND), U.S. Senator.
Thursday,
May 12 - Herb-ology
101:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Can you believe there’s actually a national week
honoring herbs? And this year the, “Herb
of the Year,” is Oregano. In 1991 the International
Herb Association established this week-long event to develop
and coordinate national attention on herbs and herb businesses.
What are some Native herbs that are now widely used by all peoples
today? What are some other purposes for herbs than just cooking
and healing? Guests to be announced.
Friday, May 13 -
Music Maker: Phillip Whiteman,
Jr. “Spirit Seeker:” (Listen
in RealAudio…)
Phillip Whiteman,
Jr. is a champion rodeo bronco rider, a traditional Native
storyteller, a horse trainer and a long-time Grass dancer, but
this is his first entrance into a recording studio. His CD,
“Spirit Seeker,”
offers both traditional Northern Cheyenne singing as well as
storytelling. His CD is our Music Maker for the month of May.
Monday,
May 16 - Batter Up! Natives in the Majors:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Baseball is considered America’s national
pastime. From Little League, to the collegiate level, Americans
grow up learning, loving and playing the sport. This love for
the game extends into Native communities, where dusty diamonds
are filled on weekends with reservation teams. Today there are
several Native ballplayers in the major leagues. Who are these
Native “boys of summer?” How did they discover their
love of the game and then turn it into a professional career?
Guests include Tommy
Whiteman (Kiowa/Crow), Short Stop/Houston
Astros, Keith
Bucktrot (Yuchi/Creek), Pitcher/ Philadelphia Phillies
Tuesday, May 17 - Operation
Carry the Flame:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
With Memorial Day just around the corner, tributes to members
of the military that gave the ultimate sacrifice will be taking
place all across the U.S. Several national organizations are
putting on a special tribute to fallen Native service men and
women. “Operation
Carry the Flame” is a cross-country motorcycle ride
geared toward honoring POW's, MIA's, veterans, active military
as well as fallen warriors like Lori Piestewa and Sheldon Hawk
Eagle. The riders will visit several Native reservations and
communities across the country. Guests are Larry Noble (Navajo),
Co-coordinator/ 3rd Annual Navajo Hopi Honor Motorcycle Run,
and Michael Pavatea (Hopi) /Hopi Veterans Service Office.
Wednesday, May
18 - Native
in the Spotlight: Sam Olbekson: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
In honor of the many Native students who are
graduating this month and next month, we’re turning the
spotlight on one interesting graduate. Sam Olbekson is Anishinaabe
from White Earth. He’s graduating in June from Harvard
University with his Masters in Urban Design. Sam received his
Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University in 1994. His
desire is to help tribes plan their communities and take into
consideration cultural elements to create strong communities.
Sam Olbekson is our May Native in the Spotlight.
Thursday,
May 19 - Growing
Up in Foster Care:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
In America there are more than half-a-million children living
in foster care for a variety of reasons. Among Indian people
the number of Native children living full time or part time
in foster care is also high. May is National Foster Care Month.
It’s a time to bring attention to the need for more Native
parents to consider being a foster parent. What do you need
to know and be aware of before you become a foster parent? How
many Native children need temporary homes? Guests are Nadja
Jones (Comanche/Onondaga), Community Development Specialist/
National Indian Child Welfare
Association. Elizabeth Little Elk (Rosebud Sioux/Sicangu
Lakota), Director Field Operations/ Casey
Family Programs, and Virginia Pryor (Blackfoot/Cherokee),
Chairperson/ National
Foster Care Month.
Friday, May 20 -
Native Vows: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
Spring and summer are popular times for couples to get married.
Today many young Native couples are blending traditional wedding
practices with Christian or civil ceremonies. Even if you aren’t
a Native person or you were raised away from your traditions
you can have a “Native wedding.” There are many
services that specialize in offering ceremonies that include
Native traditions. Are you getting married and will your ceremony
include exchanging Native vows? Or did you blend both traditional
rites in your wedding ceremony with modern vows? Guests are
David Boxley (Tshimsian) and Lorene Boxley (Tlingit), whose
wedding ceremony blended the traditions of both their cultures.
Monday,
May 23 - Crow Creek Disaster:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Last month in Stephan, South Dakota just weeks before the end
of the school year, some students were trapped in their dormitory
when it caught fire. Everyone was rescued safely but the aging
building was destroyed. Now school officials must find a way
to rebuild before the start of the fall semester. The ruined
dorm isn’t the only building on the campus of the Crow
Creek Tribal School complex that’s in need of repair.
The school’s gym has been closed for two years because
it’s been determined to be unsafe, forcing the school’s
sports teams to play all of their games at other venues. The
Middle School buildings were also closed and now modular buildings
are used for teaching. Guests include Scott Raue, Superintendent/
Crow Creek Tribal School. Crow Creek Deseree Fool Bull (Rosebud
Sioux), Rescued Student.
Donations
can be sent to:
Tribal
School Dorm Fund
P.O. Box 12
Stephan, South Dakota 57346
Tuesday, May 24 - Indian
No More!
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Most Americans may not know the difference between a federally
recognized Native American tribe and ones that don’t have
that designation or are state recognized. The process of becoming
“federally recognized,” is complex with the burden
of proof on the tribe seeking federal recognition. At stake
are millions of federal dollars, programs and opportunities.
Recently the Interior Board of Indian Appeals reversed a decision
granting federal recognition to the Schaghticokes and the Eastern
Pequot Indian tribes in Connecticut. The State Attorney General
first appealed their efforts to be federally recognized saying
they sought this designation only for the purpose of building
casinos. What are the issues behind both tribes’ efforts
to be federally recognized? Guests include Richard Velky (Schaghticoke),
Chief/ Schaghticoke Tribal
Nation and Lee Flemming (Cherokee Nation), Director/ Office
of Federal Acknowledgement, Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Wednesday, May
25 - Book of the Month: Choctaw Women in a Chaotic
World: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
Several tribal societies have a place for women in their traditional
forms of government. But with the advent of Europeans, who did
not recognize the role of the woman, changes were forced upon
tribes. This is the case of the Choctaw people. Author Michelene
Pesantubbee writes about the historic role her Choctaw ancestors
had as women in their traditional society, and how that role
has changed through European influence. Her book, “Choctaw
Women in a Chaotic World,” is our May Book of the
Month.
Thursday,
May 26 - $acred or $acreligious?
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
The eagle is a bird considered sacred to many tribes. The use
of their feathers in ceremonies is regarded as personal and
in some cases private. But with the wide spread popularity of
pow wows, the use of eagle feathers in dance regalia is being
questioned by some Native people. The fact that many pow wows
charge entry fees and hand out prize money to dancers who are
using eagle feathers doesn’t sit well with some Native
people. Have eagles been desecrated by being used in these social
and competitive events? Guests include Steve Scott (Seneca),
Dancer for thirty years.
Friday, May 27 -
Straight to the Heart:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Heart disease is now the number one killer of American Indian
and Alaska Natives today. A recent report released by the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention shows Native
Americans suffer from coronary heart disease at nearly twice
the rate of the general U.S. population. They also revealed
that cardiovascular disease in Natives is higher than any other
race. Are you taking care of your heart? What changes in your
lifestyle can improve your health? Guests to be announced.
Monday, May 30- In Memoriam of
Native Warriors:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
In the U.S., the holiday we now know as Memorial Day was originally
called Decoration Day. The day was set aside as a day of remembrance
for those who have died in service to the country. However,
for some Americans it’s seen as the beginning of summer,
the end of the school year, or a three-day weekend. Yet, for
families and friends who have lost loved ones in military combat,
Memorial Day has special significance. This is the day set aside
for the country to pay honor to those fallen warriors. What
is your Native community and family doing to honor your fallen
warriors? Guests are Jessica Lynch, Former U.S. Army First Class,
Operation Purple and Lenora Hawk Eagle and Bernadene
Fern Hawk Eagle (Cheyenne River Sioux), Cousin and Aunt of Sheldon
Hawk Eagle, U.S. Army Private First Class.
Tuesday, May 31- Being
Aware of Skin Cancer:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Summer is here and that means your family is probably going
to be spending more time outdoors, perhaps picnicking, swimming,
or playing sports. While you’re enjoying any outdoor activity
you need to be aware of the sun beating down on your skin. Our
skin is the largest organ on our bodies and it protects us.
But we also need to know how to protect our skin. Too much sun
puts you at risk of skin cancer. How are you protecting yourself
from over exposure to the sun? Guest is Timothy
Bowden, Professor
of Cell Biology and Anatomy/University of Arizona.
Wednesday, June
1- New
Year’s Resolutions Update:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
On January 4th, 2005 we produced a show on New Year’s
Resolutions and we promised to get an update from our guests
on how their resolutions were going during the year. Well, believe
it or not, 2005 is half over now and it’s time to take
a look at the guests and see how they’re doing with their
resolutions. What about your resolution? Did you make one? How
are you doing with the pledge you made? What does it take to
make and keep a New Year’s Resolution? Guests include:
Nanette Napoleon (Hawaiian) Resolved to Surf More, and Jonathan
Windy Boy (Chippewa Cree) Resolved to Stop Drinking.
Thursday,
June 2 - Celebrating 10 Years of Native America Calling!
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
On June 5, 1995, in an obscure studio in downtown Albuquerque,
the broadcast voice of Indian Country was born. The dream of
a nation-wide “electronic talking circle” became
a reality when Native America Calling signed on the air. It
remains the only national, live, call-in, talk show that looks
at topics from a Native perspective and links Native people
from around the globe. What was it like in the beginning for
the first staff of NAC? Guests include Pam Belgarde (Turtle
Mountain Band of Ojibway) First Producer of NAC, Frank Blythe
(Eastern Cherokee & Sisseton Dakota) Original Executive
Producer of NAC, and Harlan McKosato (Sac and Fox & Ioway)
Original Associate Producer of NAC and Former Host.
Friday,
June 3 - Native
America Calling: The Next 10 Years: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
There have been roughly 2,600 programs and more than 7,000 guests
on Native America Calling in the past ten years. Add to that
thousands of listeners who’ve called and joined the conversation
on any number of topics. Now we want to hear from you, our listener
about what topics you’d like us to cover in the next ten
years. From our daily discussions, to our specific programs
like our Native in the Spotlight, our Music Maker or Book of
the Month shows, who would you recommend for these exclusive
spots? It’s a time to celebrate ten years on the air and
look forward to shaping the next ten years. Guests include staff
members of NAC: Antonia Gonzales-McConkey (Navajo), Susan Braine
(Lakota, Assiniboine) COO National Programs/ Koahnic Broadcast
Corporation, Jaclyn Sallee (Inupiat) President & CEO of
Koahnic Broadcast Corporation and Richard Towne, KUNM General
Manager.
Monday, June 6 - Current Events: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
June is the half-way mark for the year! How has 2005 treated
you so far? For many students, school is out and it’s
time to start thinking about vacations. But all across Indian
Country there are many events happening- such as conferences
on substance abuse, mental health, and mining on Native lands.
In Canada, Aboriginal musicians can compete in three new music
categories for this year’s Canadian
Aboriginal Music Awards. The deadline to enter is this month.
There are plenty of sports camps and events taking place this
month-plus all the powwows! What’s happening in your part
of Indian Country?
Tuesday,
June 7 - IIM Update:
(Listen
in RealAudio…)
It’s been nine years since Eloise Cobell brought her class-action
lawsuit against the federal government for mismanagement of
Individual Indian Monies accounts. Her lawsuit is asking the
federal government to make good on its promise to keep an accurate
accounting of these trust fund accounts. They were established
in 1887 when government officials didn’t think Native
people could take care of their own business affairs. But time
has shown the government hasn’t done a great job managing
the accounts. What’s the latest in the IIM Trust Fund
lawsuit? Guests include Eloise Cobell (Blackfeet), Lead Plaintiff
and Keith Harper (Cherokee), Attorney/ Native
American Rights Fund.
Wednesday, June
8 - Native
Youth Suicide Hearings:
The extremely high rate of suicide among Native teenagers has
caught the attention of U.S.
Senator Byron Dorgan. He held the first ever Senate Hearings
on Native Teen Suicide last month in Bismarck, North Dakota.
He’s going to hold a second hearing later this month in
Washington, D.C. to bring this more attention to this crisis
in Indian country. How are your family and community affected
by youth suicide? How can you send your comments to this Senate
panel so they hear your concerns? Guests Dr. Paul Dauphinais
(Turtle Mountain Ojibwe) Psychologist/ Turtle Mountain Community
School, and Dr. Teresa LaFromboise (Maimi), Professor/ Standford
University.
You
can send your comments by June 14, 2005 to the Senate Oversight
Committee on Youth Suicide Prevention by contacting Senator
Byron Dorgan at:
senator@dorgan.senate.gov
Fax: 202-224-1193
You can watch a live internet broadcast of the Oversight Hearing
at the
US Senate Committee on Indian Affairs website: http://indian.senate.gov/
Thursday,
June 9 - Diagnosing Dyslexia:
Is your child having a hard time reading, speaking, spelling
or writing? Have you ever considered they might have dyslexia?
The National Institute of Health
estimates that about 15% of the U.S. population is affected
by some type of learning disability. The numbers may be low
but it’s very frustrating for those people who suffer
from dyslexia. What are the signs you should look for as a parent
if you suspect your child might be dyslexic? Guests are Sheldon
Horowitz, Director of Professional Services/ National
Center for Learning Disabilities, and Phillip Whiteman Jr.
(Northern Cheyenne), Diagnosed with Dyslexia.
Friday, June 10 - Into
the West Premiere:
What is written in history books is often from the point of
view of non-Natives. Imagine what Geronimo or Chief Seattle
would have said if they wrote history books about the events
that took place during their lifetimes. Turner
Network Television is set to air a six-week mini-series
on the settling of the American west. They hired Native advisors
who helped in the accurate portrayal of Native people and they
hired Native actors to play the parts of historical figures.
How can non-Natives learn about the history of Native Americans
from this television series? And how did the Native actors and
advisors help portray the Native perspective? Guests to be announced.
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