Thursday,
June 2 - Celebrating 10 Years of Native America Calling!
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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:
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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 Susan
Braine (Assiniboine), Executive Producer, Antonia Gonzales-McConkey
(Navajo), Associate Producer, and Jaclyn Sallee (Inupiat) President
& CEO of Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, and Richard Towne,
General Manager/ KUNM.
Monday, June 6 - Current Events:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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.
Monday, June 13 - Health Tune-Up
for Native Men:
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Men! Who can figure them out? Most of them can rattle off statistics
on just about any sport or athlete but they have no idea what
their own stats are in terms of blood pressure or cholesterol
count. And they usually know all about automobiles, in fact
knowing what weight of oil their car takes is basic information
for most. Yet, how many know what a PSA test is for their own
bodies? It’s time for a “tune-up” for Native
Men. This week is “National
Men’s Health Week.” Native men, what should
you be aware of when it comes to keeping your bodies in tip
top shape? Guests include: Dr. Charles North, Medical Director/Albuquerque
Indian Hospital.
Tuesday, June 14 - Careers
in TV & Movies for Native People: (Download MP3…)
Mainstream America is familiar with Native actors like Wes Studi
and Tantoo Cardinal, but who are the Native people working behind
the scenes of television and Hollywood movies? Several years
ago the networks were reprimanded for their lack of minority
representation in primetime programming. So the network executives
established diversity initiatives. ABC and Disney are investing
their efforts in a summer television and film workshop for Native
people. They hold their training at the Institute
of American Indian Arts in the summer. What Native people
have attended this training and have been hired by the network
or Disney? What does the training entail? Guests include Pierre
Barrera (Lakota), Writer/ABC; Carmen Smith, Vice President/ABC
Talent Development Team and Della Warrior (Otoe-Missouri), President/Institute
of American Indian Arts.
Wednesday, June
15 - Native in the Spotlight: Marilyn Delgado:
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Life has been quite interesting for Marilyn Delgado. She’s
from the Nor-Rel-Muk Band of Wintu Indians in California. Her
degree in Business Management has led her to careers with the
California Highway Patrol, the California Lottery and the Office
of Small and Minority Business. Eventually she was appointed
by then-California Governor Gray Davis as the Director of Office
of the American Indian Coordinator. She advised the governor
on tribal issues in the state of California and even had a hand
in helping renegotiate gaming compacts for tribes. She’s
a strong advocate for tribal sovereignty. Marilyn Delgado is
our June Native in the Spotlight.
Thursday,
June 16 -
Planning for Your Spirit Journey: (Download MP3…)
Death is a topic many Native cultures traditionally don’t
encourage talking about. But when a loved one dies there are
several decisions the family needs to make in this modern day
and time. Funerals usually cost thousands of dollars. Many Native
families pool their money together to help pay for the funeral
because some funeral homes ask for cash up front. How are tribes
and Native people, today, dealing with planning the spirit journey?
Guests are Marcia Racehorse-Robles (Shoshone Bannock) Owner/Bannock
Pride, and Kurt Soffe, Spokesperson and Funeral Director/
National Funeral Directors Association.
Friday, June 17 - Salute
to Single Fathers!:(Download MP3…)
Did you know the first Father’s Day was observed on June
19, 1910? The idea came from a woman who wanted to honor her
father because he raised his six children, including an infant,
after his wife died in childbirth. Today many fathers face the
same challenge of being a single parent. But, how do Native
men who are single dads cope with parenting? If they come from
a matrilineal society does that have an impact on their role
as single fathers? What single dads would you like to commend
on this Father’s Day program? Guests include Monte Tilden
(Navajo) 2003 Learning Circle “Parent of the Year,”
& Single Dad; Stewart Dukepoo (Hopi) Single Dad; Wallace
Youvella (Hopi & Tewa) Single Dad.
Monday, June 20 - Cultural Preservation:
Best Practices:
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What are the necessary components a tribe should consider when
looking at historical preservation? How do tribes interact with
federal agencies in this process? A report entitled, “Tribal
Consultation: Best Practices of Tribal Historic Preservation,”
has just been released. The goal was to provide a model for
consultation between federal agencies and tribes on how to work
with the National Historic Preservation Act. Guests include
Kelly S. Jackson (Chippewa) Tribal Historic Preservation Officer/Lac
du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Dr. Sherry Hutt/Main
Report Author/National Association
of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers.
Tuesday, June 21 - Aboriginal
Day in Canada:
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Today is National Aboriginal Day in Canada! People across Canada
are celebrating the cultures and contributions of the First
Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples of Canada. In 1996, former
Governor General Romeo LeBlanc declared June 21st as National
Aboriginal Day after consulting with several Aboriginal
groups. How do the Aboriginal people feel about this national
holiday in their honor? What cultural celebrations are held
on this day in Canada? Guests include Mosha Floger (Inuit),
Communications Officer/ Inuit Tapiriit
Kanatami.
Wednesday, June
22 - Living with Dialysis:
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One of the complications of Diabetes is “end stage renal
disease.” This is the result of damage to the small vessels
in the kidney due to diabetes. Once the kidneys are damaged,
dialysis is the only way to treat the patient. Many Native Americans,
Alaska Natives, and Aboriginal people have to undergo dialysis.
What is the process of dialysis? What are the complications?
And what are some other diseases that lead to dialysis? Guests
include Gordan Quam (Zuni) Nurse Community Educator/ Albuquerque
IHS Dialysis Unit and Andrew Narva, MD/Chief Clinical Consultant-Nephrology
IHS Kidney
Disease Program.
Thursday,
June 23 -
Casinos: Blinded By The Light:
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Any business owner will tell you the way
to get customers is to advertise. In Indian gaming, that advertising
often means big, bright neon or flashing lights shining the
way to the casino. Now, a rainbow of colors streak across the
night sky that once was only lit by stars. Is this light pollution?
How have the bright lights affected the Native community? What
other ways can tribes attract patrons without changing the night
sky? Guest to be announced.
Friday, June 24 - Music
Maker: Carlos Reynosa, “For The People:”
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Singing has always been a part of life for Carlos Reynosa. He
says he wrote his first song when he was eight-years-old! He
sang in school choirs and started his professional singing career
by the time he was 17. Today, many bands and CD’s later,
he’s releasing his latest album, “For the People.”
It’s the first recording since the birth of his son and
the music reflects his happiness in being a father. His music
also reflects his mixed heritage of Cherokee, Yaqui, Mexican,
Irish, French and German descent. The album is a combination
of contemporary tunes as well as Native flute. Carlos
Reynosa is our June Music Maker.
Monday,
June 27 - National HIV Testing Day:
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It’s been about three decades since HIV (Human immuno-deficiency
virus) became widely known. The virus is most commonly transmitted
through sexual contact or through contact with bodily fluids.
HIV can lead to AIDS (Acquired immuno deficiency syndrome) but
who is at risk? How has HIV and AIDS affected Indian country?
How do you know if you should get tested? This is “National
HIV Testing Day.” What is your Native community doing
to help treat HIV positive people in your community? Guests
include Rick Haverkate (Chippewa) Director Health Services Division/Intertribal
council of Michigan.
Related
Link:
www.embracingourtraditions.org
Tuesday, June 28 - How
Does Your Native Garden Grow?:
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Many Native tribes are well known for their farming and gardening
techniques. They’ve found ways to grow food in dry climates
or irrigate their fields with large canals. Like any farmer
or gardener Native growers found ways to scare off the birds.
But today with so many Native people moving into urban areas,
how has gardening changed? What are the benefits of having a
garden? What traditional plants from your people do you still
grow? Guests include Jeff Metoxen (Oneida) Manager/TSYUNHEHKWA
Oneida Nation Farms and Alex Sando (Jemez) Native American Program
Director/Native
Seeds.
Wednesday, June
29 - Iraq: One Year of Sovereignty:
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On June 28, 2004 at 10:26 AM Baghdad time, coalition civil administrator
Paul Bremer turned over Iraq’s sovereign status to the
Interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi. Now, one year later, where
does Iraq stand in terms of sovereignty? How has the interim
government dealt with the rash of suicide bombers and insurgents
who have not let the country rest in its first year apart from
Saddam Hussein’s dictatorship? With the number of casualties
for all forces growing each day, are the Iraqi people any closer
to peace in their homeland? What does sovereignty mean to the
Iraqi people? How does the issue of sovereignty concern Native
people of Turtle Island? Is there a correlation between sovereignty
for Iraq and sovereignty for Native people in the United States?
Guests are Isam al-Khafaji/contributing editor of Middle East
Report/Iraqi Social Scientist, and N. Bruce Duthu/Vice Dean-Academic
Affairs-Professor of Law Vermont Law School.
Thursday,
June 30 -
Book of the Month: Coyote Wisdom:
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What is the tradition of storytelling
in your tribe? Some Native people only tell stories in the winter
time and some stories are told to teach the listeners a moral
lesson. But stories can also heal people. In his book, “Coyote
Wisdom,” Dr.
Lewis Mehl-Madrona shares several stories from various Native
cultures and shows how everyone can learn from them. “Coyote
Wisdom” is our June Book of the Month. Medrona, who is
of Cherokee and Lakota heritage, mixes his formal education
in medicine and psychology with traditional stories to show
how healing can take place in all people.
Friday, July 1 - Facts
on Fireworks:
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As we head into the 4th of July weekend,
chances are you might be setting off some fireworks or at least
going to see a fireworks display somewhere. What are some of
the precautions you should heed if you are going to buy your
own fireworks and set them off? What other factors should you
consider like dry brush in your area? And what do you do when
someone is injured by a firecracker? Learn how to keep safe
during this holiday weekend. Guests include Doreen Milne (Muckleshoot)
Fireworks Vender and Fireworks Commissioner/ Muchleshoot Tribe,
Jim Winner, Public Relations Spokesman
/ National Council on Fireworks Safety, and Barbara Green, Nez
Perce Tribal Member.
Monday,
July 4 - No
Wasting Leftovers:
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If you’re enjoying a cookout or picnic today and preparing
some huge feast don’t think you have to eat it all today!
Holiday cooking can be overdone and then you’re left with
piles of leftovers. Instead of just warming them up and eating
them all week long, what other creative ways can you prepare
leftovers? Some Native chefs are on hand to give you’re
their best recipes for holiday leftovers. Guests include Loretta
Barrett Oden (Citizen Potawatomi Nation) Chef/Corn Dance Enterprises,
Inc. and Dale Carson (Abenaki) Food Columnist/ Indian Country
Today.
This show is Pre-Recorded. No phone calls will be taken during
the 4th of July program.
Tuesday, July 5 - Current
Events:
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July starts off with a bang and not just because of Independence
Day! Across Indian country there many are conferences, seminars
and social gatherings taking place this month. From health care,
youth and small business development, there are conferences
on various issues to help folks in Indian country. Plus there
is a good opportunity to tell you about if you’re a student
looking at a career in the science field. For folks planning
on visiting Alaska make some time to take in the World
Eskimo Indian Olympics which gets underway this month. All
that plus our list of powwows taking place this month, round
out the July Current Events program.
Wednesday, July
6 - Vanishing
Footprints: Update on Missing Natives:
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The so called “Run-Away-Bride” received major attention
in newspapers, radio and television newscasts. And currently
the young woman missing in Aruba is getting a lot of news time.
Yet, these are not the only cases of missing people. In the
U.S. and Canada many Native people are missing and their cases
have not been as well covered in the news media. This week marks
a year since six-year-old Tamara Keepness disappeared. The little
girl is from the Muscowpetung Cree Reserve in Canada. She is
just one of many Aboriginals missing for a year or more. Have
all the leads in their cases dried up? Who’s still searching
for missing Natives? Guests include Phyllis Hallatt, President/
Child Find Saskatchewan, Fran Flores, Crime Victim Specialist/
Laguna Police Department, and Loreena Keepness (White Bear Cree),
Mother of Tamra Keepness, a 6 Year Old Missing Child.
Thursday,
July 7 -
Native Hawaiians
Struggle for Recognition: (Download MP3…)
Unlike Native Americans on the mainland, Native Hawaiians don’t
have the same federal status and government to government relationship.
But for the past six years they’ve tried to gain federal
recognition. Earlier this year Senator Daniel Akaka (D) Hawaii,
sponsored the, “Native
Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act.” It was heard
by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs who voted to adopt
an amended version of the Act. It is now set to be heard by
the full senate by August 7, 2005 for a roll-call vote. What
does this bill mean for Native Hawaiians? How will it differ
from the federal recognition status enjoyed by Native American
tribes on the mainland? And how will Native Hawaiian enrollment
criteria be established? Guests are Jade Danner (Native Hawaiian),
Spokesperson/ Council
for Native Hawaiian Advancement, and Kekuni Blaisdell (Kanaka)
Convenor/ Ka Pakaukau.
Friday,
July 8 - DNA Testing
for Tribal Enrollment:
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Many people have stories in their family of
a grandparent or some other relative who was Native but the
family never talked about that heritage for various reasons
and now the bloodline can’t be traced. There are other
reasons why tracing ones Native ancestry might be difficult
but those issues may be over. Some tribes are turning to DNA
testing to determine if a person is of Native heritage. How
will DNA testing impact tribal membership roles? Should science
determine who is or isn’t Native? Guests include Jennifer
Clay, Director-Native American Marketing/ Orchid
Cellmark, Inc.
Monday, July 11 - Empowering
Native Women:
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Historically many Native tribes had matriarchal societies. However,
with the influence of European cultures, the role of the Native
women was reduced and in some cases eliminated. Men became the
sole leaders and held the power of decision making in all tribal
matters. Even today, when Native women attain high leadership
roles there is friction. Yet there are many Native women who
are interested in leadership roles and helping mentor other
young Native women to be leaders in their personal and professional
lives. What are the leadership qualities of Native women? Guests
are Susan Masten (Yurok) Co-President/ Women
Empowering Women for Indian Nations and Melanie Benjamin
(Mille Band Ojibwe)Treasure/ Women Empowering Women for Indian
Nations.
Tuesday, July 12 - Native
in the Spotlight: Jesse Frankson: (Download MP3…)
Have you ever heard of the “One Foot High Kick?”
Can you even imagine what the “Kneel Jump,” competition
looks like? These are some of the events in the World Eskimo-Indian
Olympics held each year in Alaska. Jesse Frankson is Inupiaq
and lives in Point Hope, Alaska. He holds four world records
in the World Eskimo Indian Olympics.
This young Alaska Native is preparing to defend his records
at the upcoming Olympic games to be held in Fairbanks later
this month. His amazing abilities to jump, kick and reach stunned
television audiences of a national program a few years ago.
Besides competing in the four events where he holds the world
records, Jesse will compete in six other games. Jesse Frankson
is our July Native in the Spotlight.
Wednesday, July
13 - Proposed
Changes in the WIC Program: (Download MP3…)
The “Supplemental
Nutrition Program,” Women, Infants & Children,
otherwise known as WIC, was established by the U.S. Congress
in 1972. It provides financial assistance and health education
to indigent women. A recent change in the program requires that
all WIC sites must have a Registered Dietician on staff by October
1, 2005. Some tribes are having trouble meeting this new requirement.
One office was forced to close in Montana because of this new
law. How will the changes affect WIC programs that primarily
serve Indian people? Guests are Doris McGuire, Nutrition Coordinator/
Navajo Nation WIC Program, Nicole Bittle (Chickasaw), and Miranda
Nirvaz (Chactow), Mothers participating in the WIC program.
Thursday,
July 14 -
Supreme Court Vacancy:
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With the announcement of Sandra Day O’Connor’s resignation
from the United States Supreme Court, leaders in Indian country
are keeping an eye on who will take her seat. Ruling from the
nation’s highest court has a major impact on Indian tribes
and nations. A recent report shows that in the past decade the
justices have ruled against the tribes in approximately 80%
of cases brought before them. The Native American Rights Fund
along with the National Congress of American Indians established
the Supreme Court Project to monitor the cases brought before
the U.S. Supreme Court. They also coordinate the advocacy of
issues before the Supreme Court. Why should Native people be
concerned about the candidates being considered for the Supreme
Court bench? Guests include Lucy Simpson (Navajo) Attorney/
Indian Law Resource Center.
Friday, July 15 - Thumbing
A Ride: National Hitchhiking Month: (Download MP3…)
Hitchhiking is a way to get around whether or not you have other
means of transportation. In the past it’s been hugely
popular and relatively safe. Today there are a number of websites
and books about the “art” of hitchhiking. For many
Native and Aboriginal people “thumbing a ride” is
part of their daily routine, especially on reservations, in
villages and on reserves. July is “National Hitchhiking
Month.” How has hitchhiking changed over the years? What
states ban hitchhiking? Guests include Milt Lee (Cheyenne River
Sioux) Documentary Producer and Morgan Strub, Spokesperson/
Digihitch.
Monday,
July 18 - Cancer, Natives, and the Health Disparities Summit:
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Cancer rates among Native Americans and Alaska Natives show
an alarming disparity when compared to the rest of the US population.
Health care services for Native people who’ve been diagnosed
with cancer are dependent upon the Indian Health Service, in
most cases. And in most cases, cancer patients don’t receive
the care they need due primarily to inadequate federal funding
of the IHS. A national conference meets this week to examine
and problem-solve the factors that contribute to the disparities
in health care for Native cancer patients. What are some of
the cancer care needs in your community and how may they be
met? Guests Alberta Tippeconnic (Navajo), Assistant Director/
Inter-Tribal Council of
Arizona, Dr. Judith Kau, Medical Director/ Native American
Programs of the Mayo Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Dr. Roland
Garcia, Program Director/ Center
to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities.
Tuesday, July 19 - Violence
Against Women Act:
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In 1994, the National Organization for Women got the Violence
Against Women Act passed. Congress allocated funds to begin
the prevention and healing process for many battered and abused
women. This raised national awareness of the increasing numbers
of violence against women. There are now a number of shelters
across the country. But, for Native women, it’s not so
easy leaving an abusive relationship. They risk losing their
children to foster care and many don’t have a safe place
to escape to. Does your tribal community have a safe place nearby
to house abused women and their children? Where can Native women
seek help when their families may be hundreds of miles away?
Guests include Karen Marlene Artichoker (Oglala Lakota/Hochunka)
is the co-founder of Cangleska, Inc., a Domestic Violence and
Assault program located within the exterior boundaries of the
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
Wednesday, July
20 - Indian Country Tourism: Promoting Native
Culture:
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The
erroneous stereotype of Native Americans, sadly perpetuated
by Newsweek and other forms of media, has changed from the ‘hangs-around-the-fort
Indian’ to the ‘casino Indian’. Not every
tribe relies on gaming for its economic development. Some tribes
sell or promote their individual culture to draw the US tourism
dollar. A conference that focuses on Indian tourism will bring
together a number of Native people whose effort is to promote
Indian culture to the American ‘tourista’. What
are some of the success stories in your area? How might tribes
help one another to be successful in the tourism business? Guests
are Camille Ferguson (Tlingit), President/ American
Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association, Daphne Richards-Cook
(Oglala Sioux), Executive Director/ Alliance
of Tribal Tourism Advocates, Ramus Suina (Chochiti), Coordinator
of the Cultural
Tourism Training Workshop.
Thursday,
July 21 -
Washington Redskins Lawsuit
Update:
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In 1992 a group of Native Americans filed
a lawsuit against the National Football League’s Washington
Redskins team. The petition noted the Redskins’ logo was
dehumanizing to Native peoples. Six years later, they won their
case in federal court. But the ruling was appealed by Pro-Football,
Inc. on the grounds the statute of limitations has expired.
Last week that decision was reversed by another judge. He ruled
that one of the plaintiffs still had grounds to sue since he
was just two-years-old when the logo was registered. Mateo Romero,
a Cochiti artist, now finds himself at the center of this lawsuit
against the NFL team. What is the next step in this process?
Do all, some, or just a few Native people find such logos offensive?
Guests include Mateo Romero (Cochiti) Plaintiff and Suzan Shown
Harjo (Cheyenne & Muskogee) Plaintiff.
Friday, July 22 - Music
Maker: Randy Wood, “Our Love Will Never Die:” (Download MP3…)
Randy Wood’s first venture into the world of recording
music was less than three years ago. That first release made
quite an impression and he received a GRAMMY nomination in the
U.S. and a JUNO nomination in Canada. Since then he’s
added three more CD’s. His latest one, “Our Love
Will Never Die,” is a collection of lullabies and love
songs arranged to a Round Dance rhythm. Wood is Cree and originally
from Saddle Lake First Nation in Alberta Canada. He’s
our July Music Maker.
Monday,
July 25 - Indian Health Services: 50 Years of Serving Native
Amerians and Alaska Natives: (Download MP3…)
Fifty years ago, the “Transfer Act,” removed the
Indian Health Services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and
placed it under the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.
At the time, President Dwight D. Eisenhower opposed the move
because he said it wasn’t cost effective. Yet the IHS
has survived. How has the IHS served Native people through the
years? What major changes have they endured? What’s in
store in the next 50 years for IHS? Guests include Dr. Charles
Grimm (Cherokee) Director/Indian Health Services and Dr. Everett
Rhoades (Kiowa) Former Director/Indian Health Services.
Tuesday,
July 26 - Native Youth at the Helm!:
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How often have you heard the phrase, “Our youth are our
future.” While that might be the case, what are Native
youth doing today that’s noteworthy? Some are excelling
in academics, or sports and others are working to retain their
culture and language. While most students are still taking a
summer break from school, we’re going to take a look at
some of the outstanding Native youth across Indian Country.
Guests to be announced.
Wednesday, July 27 - Book of the
Month: “Little Woman Warrior Who Came Home:”(Download MP3…)
The tragedy of the Navajo people’s infamous “Long
Walk” is told from a child’s viewpoint in the book,
“Little Woman Warrior Who Came Home.” In 1864 approximately
8,000 Navajos were rounded up and marched to Fort Sumner, more
than 300 miles away. Dr. Evangeline Parsons Yazzie writes about
this historic tragedy in a way young children can understand.
Alongside the English words she writes the story in Navajo.
Dr. Yazzie is Navajo and teaches the language at Northern Arizona
University. The book is named after her two grandmothers as
a tribute to them. “Little Woman Warrior Who Came Home,”
is our July Book of the Month.
Thursday, July 28 - FCC Indian
Telecommunications Workshop:
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Where does Indian Country stand in this “age of technology
and information?” The world is so connected via the internet
these days that it might surprise some people to know how much
of Indian Country remains in the dark when it comes to logging
on and surfing the web. The Federal Communications Commission
is trying to address the issues of telecommunications in Indian
Country. They have partnered with the National Congress of American
Indians to host workshops and roundtable discussions on or near
several Native communities, including Albuquerque, NM. What
are the telecommunication issues when it comes to Indian Country?
How does homeland security impact telecom policy? Guests are
Valerie Fast Horse (Coeur d'Alene), Director of Information
Technology/ Coeur d'Alene Tribe, and Geoffry Blackwell (Muscogee
Creek), Senior Attorney and Liaison to Tribal Governments/ Consumer
and Governmental Affairs Bureau, FCC.
Friday, July 29 - Misusing Native
Symbols:(Download MP3…)
Dream Catchers, Kokopelli, Totem Poles…you name it and
you’ll probably see these items or symbols on sale in
any number of stores or swap meets. Quite often the purpose
of the item or symbol is lost on the buyer or they get limited
information about the true traditional nature of the item. What
does the Dream Catcher really stand for and how was it used
in the past? Why won’t some Native people consider hanging
a picture of Kokopelli in their home? The use and misuse of
Native symbols may offend some Natives but it remains big business
for many shop keepers. How does it impact you? Guests are Jodell
Meyer (Mille Lacs Ojibwe) Assistant Site Manager/ Mille Lacs
Indian Museum & Trading Post, Andy Abeita (Isleta), President,
Founder/ Council for Indigenous Arts and Culturs, Leslie Ramirez,
Owner/ Kokopelli's Treasures.
Monday,
August 1 - August Current Events:(Download MP3…)
For young people, August
means summer vacation’s almost over and many are getting
ready to head back to school. For others, it means only a month
left to make as many powwows as possible! This includes the
National
Museum of the American Indian Powwow in Washington, D.C.
For government employees various conferences will be taking
place this month. Also on the schedule of events there are conventions
on land issues, business development and health care. This month
also brings the annual Indian Market in Santa Fe, NM. What’s
going on in your part of Indian Country?
Tuesday,
August 2 - World Breast Feeding Week:
(Download MP3…)
According
to a 2003 government report, 70% of all infants in the U.S.
are breastfed. Researchers and health care providers know the
benefits of breastfeeding. It builds up resistance to disease
and reduces infant mortality. For the mother, studies show women
who breastfeed have a lower risk of breast cancer. Native women
tend to breastfeed their children longer than the national average
age. This is, “World Breastfeeding Week.” It’s
an effort to bring more awareness to the importance of breastfeeding.
Guests are Barbara Stoddard, Program Manager/ Honoring the Children,
Marinah (Indigenous Northern Mexico Tribes, Pima) Midwife/ Sage
Midwifery, and Julianne (Eskimo), Woman Infant Child Counselor/
Resource Center for
Parents and Children.
Wednesday, August 3 - Preparing
for College:(Download MP3…)
Who in your family is going off
to college this fall? Are they the first person in your family
to go to college? For many Native families, this is still the
case. So how do you support the college-bound student? How can
families work at home to ease the pain of separation and even
guilt? First time college Native students need help and support
to stay in school and graduate. Guests are Rudy Preston (Navajo),
Arizona State University Student, and Melinda Polk (Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs) Haskell Indian Nations University Student.
Thursday, August 4 - Native Youth
Perspectives on Resource Development:(Download MP3…)
Across Indian Country there are
a number of unsung heroes who work tirelessly to protect Mother
Earth. They watch out for threats to traditional treaty lands
from pollution, resource development and the impact of human
beings. Some tribes have been successful in fighting corporations
and governments when it comes to mining and other resource development
cases. How is this knowledge passed on to the youth? At the
31st
Annual International Treaty Council Conference there will
be several sessions on what the youth need to know when it comes
to resource development on Indian lands. Guests are Danika Littlechild
(Ermineskin Cree), Youth Track Co-coordinator/International
Indian Treaty Council Conference, and Troy
Earthchild Dressyman-Lavallee Askiawasis (Plains Cree),
Youth Counselor/Motivational Speaker.
Friday, August 5 - Native Men
Stepping Up:
(Download MP3…)
Across Indian Country
you will find programs and services that support Native women,
children and teenagers. In 2001 the Native American Fatherhood
and Family Association was established on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community. The program helps incarcerated fathers become
more involved with their families and children. A few tribes
have adopted the NAFFA program because of its successful track
record. What other programs are geared specifically toward Native
men? Guest Albert Pooley (Navajo/Hopi), is the President and
Founder of the Native
American Fatherhood and Family Association.
Monday,
August 8 - Signing
The Energy Bill:
(Download MP3…)
It has taken an exorbitant amount of political wrangling, partisan
bickering and late hours of negotiating to put together and
pass the Energy Policy Act of 2005. It will be signed today
in New Mexico. One provision of the bill covers Indian Energy
and creates a framework to help Indian tribes develop their
natural resources. Which tribes will benefit from this bill?
What will be the impact on Indian Country overall? Guests include
Jim Grey (Osage) Principal Chief/Osage Nation, A. David Lester
(Muscogee Creek) Executive Director/Council of Energy Resource
Tribes, and Senator Tim
Johnson (D-SD)/ Member -Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resouces.
Tuesday,
August 9 - Careers
of Native Journalists:
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What is it like covering the news in both tribal media and mainstream
media? For more than 20 years the Native American Journalists
Association has worked to increase the number of Native journalists
in all news media outlets. Who are the Native journalists working
in both mainstream and tribal media? What experiences have they
had in their careers? Why is the media so important to Native
peoples? Guests are Brian Bull(Nez Perce)/Acting News Director/-Wisconsin
Public Radio, Joe Martin (Cherokee), Editor Cherokee One Feather
(Tribal newspaper), Matt Kelly (Ojibwe), Reporter/ Pentagon
Coverage USA Today, Dixie Hutchinson (Tlingit),
News Director/ KNBA Alaska Public
Radio.
Wednesday,
August 10 -
Native in the Spotlight: Frank
Blythe:(Download MP3…)
Frank Blythe spent more than 15 years working in commercial
television at a time when few Native people were even considering
any media career. He took those skills and launched Native American
Public Television, a distribution house for Native films, videos
and radio productions. Frank continued his quest to bring more
Native programs to the airwaves and created the American Indian
On Radio Satellite Network. He’s Eastern Band Cherokee
and Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota. Frank Blythe is a pioneer in the
world of media. He’s our August Native in the Spotlight.
Thursday,
August 11 -
Native Journalists and Free Press
Issues:(Download MP3…)
Over the years tribal communities have developed their own radio
stations and newspaper publications to bring the news to their
community members. Their perspective is rarely heard in mainstream
media. Yet some of the tribal news outlets have a hard time
operating because of restrictions placed on them by their tribal
governments. How do these journalists still manage to do their
job of informing the people? What tribes have had success in
creating a free press? Guests include Dan Lewerenz (Ioway) President/Native
American Journalists Association, Abbey Thompson (Ojibwe) Public
Relations Director/ Lac Du Flambeau Tribe and Patty Wenzel,
Reporter/ Lakeland Times
Friday,
August 12 -
Native Journalists Covering Indian Gaming: (Download MP3…)
Indian gaming has been and continues to be a controversial subject
for both Native and non-Native people. How do Native journalists
cover this issue? How do casino managers view the coverage they’ve
received about their business venture in mainstream and or tribal
media? A Town Hall meeting will be held in association with
the NAJA convention. What do tribal leaders have to say about
media coverage? Can journalists cover this particularly sensitive
issue in an in depth manner?
Monday,
August 15 - Immunizations
and Autism:
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More than 500,000 children suffer from autism in the United
States. It's a neurological disorder that affects the normal
development of the brain in the area of reasoning, social interactions
and communications. New research studies have linked some vaccines
to autism. What are the health factors and risks involved in
immunizing your children? Guests include: Dr. Rozlyn Singleton
and Dr. Steve Holve, Pediatric Senior Clinician/ Indian Health
Service, Glen Nowak, Spokesperson/ Centers for Disease Control.
Tuesday,
August 16 - No
Child Left Behind: School Plans in Indian Country:
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In 2002 President Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act.
It aimed to improve the educational standards for all American
students. President Bush also approved a significant increase
in funding for Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. How does that
funding help schools on reservations and tribal communities
comply with the No Child Left Behind Act? How are schools in
Native communities planning on meeting all the requirements
of the No Child Left Behind Act? What should parents know about
the new standards in education? Guests include: Victoria Vasques
(Diegueno San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians) Secretary/ U.S.
Department of Education and Ed Parisian (Chippewa-Cree), Director/
Office of Indian Education Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Wednesday, August 17 -
Sacred Grain:
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The end of August and early September is the time for
harvesting wild rice. The healthy grain can be found growing
on the lakes of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Canada.
The Ojibwe regard wild rice as their "sacred grain." Some families
still harvest and process wild rice in the traditional manner.
Wild Rice can be found in gourmet shops in the U.S. and in Europe.
How can you tell the difference between paddy grown and traditional
wild rice? Guests include: Winona LaDuke (White Earth Ojibwe)
Director/ White Earth Land Recovery Project, Paul Schulz (Ojibwe),
Spiritual Advisor, and Joe LeGarde (Ojibwe), Ricer.
Thursday,
August 18 - Native Cinema:
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Art comes in many forms at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market
held each year in August. Besides jewelry, paintings, and beadwork
you can find films made by Native people. The Native Cinema
Showcase screens several films during the two-day market. Who
are some of the new Native film makers? What topics are they
tackling? Guests include: Gary Farmer (Six Nations) Actor, Writer,
Director, Tazbah Chavez (Paiute, Navajo), Film Major, Santa
Barbara City College, and Danis Goulet (Metis), Executive Director/
imagineNative Film and
Media Arts Festival.
Friday, August 19 - Book
of the Month: Po'pay Leader of the First American Revolution:
(Download MP3…)
In 1680, Po'pay a man from San Juan Pueblo, led a successful
and historic attack against Spanish colonizers. For the first
time ever Pueblo historians are writing their own accounts about
that period of time in their history. The revolution led by
Po'pay changed the area of what later became the state of New
Mexico. For the Hopi, August 10 th is an official tribal holiday
called, "Pueblo Revolt Day." How do the other Pueblos
mark this day in history? Guests include: Joe S. Sando (Jemez
Pueblo) Co-Editor, and Herman Agoyo (San Juan Pueblo) Co-Editor
of "Po'pay Leader of the First American Revolution."
Monday,
August 22 - Acne & Other Skin Disorders
Affecting Native People:
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According to the Centers for Disease Control more than 60 million
people in the United States have a skin disorder that needs
medical attention. The most common skin disease is acne. There
are different forms of acne or pimples and they don’t
just affect teenagers. The condition, mild or severe, can have
devastating effects on a person’s self esteem. Other skin
disorders like vitiligo, the lightning of pigment, can affect
people in other ways. How can you care for these conditions?
How do you learn to live with a skin disorder? Guests are Dr.
Sandy Tsao (Navajo); Dermatologist/ Massachusetts General Hospital,
Mellor Willie (Navajo), Acne Patient, and Luann Pennesi, Holistic
Nurse/ NY Metropolitan Wellness Center.
Tuesday,
August 23 - Cultural
Boot Camps For Native Youth: (Download MP3…)
Substance abuse and mental health programs for Native youth
are hard to find in Indian Country. Many young people who struggle
with alcohol and drug addictions are forced to participate in
adult programs. This lack of peer support and leadership can
be difficult for youth to handle. In Montana there’s a
program that instructs young boys to replace the euphoria they
get from drugs and alcohol with healthy high-risk activities.
Guests include Marcus Red Thunder (Cree), Cultural and Marketing
Director/ Four
Dances Outdoor Program.
Wednesday, August 24 -
Music Maker: Ardijah “Journey”: (Download MP3…)
From the other side of the world comes music from the
Maori people. The group Ardijah first wowed audiences in 1988.
Since then they’ve toured the world, made more CD’s,
and developed their unique sound. They’re currently touring
the U.S. with their new CD, “Journey.” Ardijah
is our Music Maker guests for the month of August.
Thursday, August 25 - Teaching
Native History & Government: (Download MP3…)
In some public schools there’s an effort to include Native
American history in their curriculums. In some states it’s
mandatory to teach Native history. In many cases only a few
tribes are mentioned but even their histories are not well covered.
In some cases teachers may be using outdated material. What
are the improvements in the public school system to ensure that
Native history is not forgotten? Why is it important for American
school kids to learn about Native history and government? Guests
include Carol Juneau (Mandan Hidatsa),
Montana State Legislator- Democrat, and David Bisonette ( Lac
Courte Oreilles Band of Ojibwe), Ojibwe History Teacher/ Lac
Courte Oreilles Ojibwe Community College.
Friday, August 26 - UFO's
In Indian Country:
(Download MP3…)
Recently something was spotted in the sky over Standing Rock,
New Mexico which is located on the Navajo Nation reservation.
Some local Native people believe it was an Unidentified Flying
Object or UFO. The object appeared five nights in a row and
the sightings lasted as long as 90-seconds each. UFO experts
say both of these factors are rare in UFO sightings. Some people
were able to take photos of the lights which were reprinted
in the local paper. Are there any traditional teachings about
UFO's? How do Native people who witness something like this
handle the situation? Do you believe in UFO's? Guests include
Robert Allen, UFO Expert/ Interplanetary Science Research Organization
and Preston Thompson (Ho Cak) Cirriculum Developer/ Ho Cak Nation.
Monday,
August 29 - Indian
Trust: Cobell V. Norton Update: (Download MP3…)
It’s
been nine years since the class action lawsuit led by Elouise
Cobell was filed against the United States government. In that
time they’ve won numerous court rulings and have seen
two Interior Department Secretaries held in contempt of court.
Now the plaintiffs have developed a list of 50 trust principals
to settle the case. But they face another battle in the courts
this time over the judge. The government’s representatives
have filed a motion to replace U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth
in this case. What are the other developments in this case?
Guests include Elouise Cobell (Blackfeet) Lead Plaintiff/IIM
Case and Bill Dorris, Attorney/Kilpatrick Stockton Law Firm.
Tuesday,
August 30 - Ruffling
Eagle Feathers:
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In
1940 the United States Congress passed the Bald Eagle Protection
Act and in 1962 they amended the law to include Golden Eagles.
The birds are also listed as “threatened” on the
Endangered Species list. Regardless of these protections and
the heavy penalties, the birds are still being illegally hunted
and killed. The Act does allow enrolled tribal members to possess
eagle feathers for cultural and ceremonial purposes but they
have to get the feathers from eagle repositories. For most repositories
the demand for the feathers out weighs the supply. Some say
the result is more illegal poaching. Some people argue the use
of eagle feathers in pow wows is a reason for more poaching.
Do you own eagle feathers, if so, how did you get them? Are
you aware of the laws that protect the bird? What rights do
you have as a Native or non-Native person to possess eagle feathers?
Guests to be announced.
Wednesday, August
31- Partnering For Higher
Education: (Download MP3…)
Universities across the country are starting
to team up with tribes in their states to form a better working
relationship. The idea behind these partnerships is to increase
the attendance and graduation rates of Native students. For
many years Arizona State University has had such a relationship
with tribes in Arizona. Now, the University of New Mexico hopes
to create a similar program. What are the other goals of such
programs besides increasing the number of college graduates?
Why are such relationships important to universities and tribes?
Guests to be announced.
Thursday, September 1
- Congress Back In Session:
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After
taking more than a month off, our nation’s lawmakers will
be returning to the halls of Congress. Refreshed and rejuvenated,
the Senators and Representatives will again tackle a variety
of issues. What does the upcoming congressional session have
in store for Native America? What proposed legislation from
the last congressional session will be reintroduced? What happened
in the last session that affected Native peoples? Guests are
Jackie Johnson (Tlingit and Haida), Executive Director/ National
Congress of the American Indian, Michael Wero (Navajo), Communications
Director/ Navajo Nation Washinton Office, and Laura Strickler,
Reporter/ Capital News Connection.
Friday, September 2 -
Meditation
Methods of Indigenous People:
(Download MP3…)
In
this busy world where stores are open 24-hours a day and people
work shifts round-the-clock, how does one take time to relax?
It’s a very different world today than that of our ancestors.
But even they took the time to relax, meditate, and rejuvenate.
How do Natives today meditate? Are tribal rituals being observed
in the big cities? Rather than reaching for that aspirin what
can you do to relieve the stress and tension from the day? Guests
include Karen Waconda-Lewis (Isleta/Laguna) Program Manager
and Traditional Healer for the First Nations Community Source
Center in Albuquerque, Robert John (Seneca/Tubotlobal Olhone)
Spiritual Advisor, and Nancy Willis, Vice-President of Marketing
at St. Alexis Hospital in Bismark, North Dakota.
Monday,
September 5 - Tribes
Affected By Hurricane Katrina: (Download MP3…)
Hurricane Katrina has destroyed major cities and towns along
the gulf coast states. As America assesses the damage, the projected
costs of clean-up and rebuilding escalates. In the midst of
the devastation stories of courage, humility and unity are emerging.
There are several federal and state recognized tribes along
the gulf coast who were impacted. The tribes who were spared
by Katrina are now stepping up to the plate to offer shelter,
food and other necessities to their tribal and non-tribal neighbors.
How are tribes in the area dealing with the devastation? How
can you help? Guests include Brenda Dardar Robichaux, Principal
Chief United Houma Nation, Frank Keel, Eastern Regional Director/Bureau
of Indian Affairs, Robert Holden (Chickasaw/Choctaw) NCAI Sr.
Staff, and Paula Shattuck Souther Pueblo Agency Fire Information
Officer.
Donations
can be sent to:
United
Houma Nation
20986 Highway 1
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-6640
N.C.A.I.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
1301 Connecticut Ave., N.W
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
www.ncai.org
Tuesday,
September 6 -September Current Events:
(Download MP3…)
The month of September is traditionally known as, “Indian
Summer.” In the last warm month of the year there are
many events taking place across Indian Country, including the
Milwaukee Indian Summer
Festival. It will feature a pow wow, boxing, LaCrosse games
and a Film and Video Image Awards program. Throughout Indian
Country there are dozens of other pow wows and seminars, including
one on Business Development. IBM is offering grants to help
Native communities with technology training. The state of California
is celebrating its 38th Indian Day. Join us for our September
current events program.
Wednesday, September 7 -
Update on the Office of Special Trustee:
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In 1994 the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform
Act was passed. Since then the Department of the Interior has
beefed up its efforts to assist account holders with their trust
accounts. Some new things include opening a toll-free telephone
center where account holders can get information on their leases.
Fiduciary Trust Officers are being hired to also assist Indian
Trust beneficiaries and there are a number of other programs
in place to help the Individual Indian Money account holders.
How are the programs working? What does the future look like
for account holders and their leases? Guests include Ross Swimmer
(Cherokee) Special Trustee for American Indians/ Department
of the Interior.
Department
of Interior Trust Benificiary Service Line:
1-888-678-6836
Thursday,
September 8 - Native In
The Spotlight: John Echohawk: (Download MP3…)
For more than three decades John Echohawk
has been defending Native people and lecturing about Federal
Indian Law. He has led the Native
American Rights Fund (NARF) as its Executive Director for
nearly 30 years. This year NARF celebrates its 35th Anniversary.
They have provided legal representation and technical assistance
to tribes, organizations and individuals. What lies ahead for
this Pawnee attorney and the organization he helped found? John
Echohawk, of the Native American Rights Fund, is our September
Native in the Spotlight.
Friday, September 9 - The
Legacy of Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist:
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On January 7, 1972 William H. Rehnquist took his seat on the
U.S. Supreme Court. The graduate of Stanford Law School and
lawyer from Phoenix, AZ was nominated by President Richard Nixon.
Then on September of 1986 President Ronald Reagan named him
Chief Justice of the nation’s highest court. For more
than 30 years the opinions of this man, his legal interpretations
of the law have impacted Americans greatly. He voted to end
the execution of juveniles and the mentally ill. But as a lawyer
in Phoenix he opposed an ordinance to require all restaurants
and businesses to serve people of color. What was his legacy
in terms of American Indians and Federal Indian Law? Guests
include Dr. Peterson Zah (Navajo) Former Tribal President/Navajo
Nation and John LaVelle (Santee Sioux) Professor of Law/University
of New Mexico Law School.
Monday,
September 12 - 9/11
Four Years Later:
(Download MP3…)
It’s
been four years since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade
Center and the Pentagon. Native people living in both cities,
like all Americans, were greatly affected by the plane crashes.
From the Mohawk iron workers who helped build the twin towers,
to the local Native community leaders and even the Native journalists
who covered the horrific story, the event that forever changed
America, changed them in many ways as well. What was the personal
impact of those events on their lives? How have they recovered
from the terrorist attacks? Guests include Charlie LeDuff (Anishinabee),
Reporter/ New York Times and Rosemary Richmond (Mohawk), Executive
Director/American Indian Community House.
Tuesday,
September 13 - Dealing With the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina:
(Download MP3…)
Two
weeks have passed now since Hurricane Katrina slammed into the
gulf coast states. Among the communities hit hardest by this
major storm is the United Houma Tribe in southeast Louisiana.
Help from Native America has poured in since then. Tribes have
sent food, water and even personnel to help in the search and
rescue effort. How are the tribes in the affected area doing
now? What has your tribal community done to support the gulf
coast state tribes? Guests are Jackie Johnson (Tlingit and Haida),
Executive Director/ National Congress of the American Indian,
Larry Frank, Editor/ Native American Housing News, and Lenore
Churole, Program Dircetor/ Vocational Rehabilitation Program,
United Houma Nation.
Donations
can be sent to:
United
Houma Nation
20986 Highway 1
Golden Meadow, LA 70357
(985) 475-6640
N.C.A.I.
Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund
1301 Connecticut Ave., N.W
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
www.ncai.org
Wednesday, September
14 - Absence of Abstinence:
(Download MP3…)
Parents
may ask their children to hold off having sex until they are
married but how many teenagers obey? There are several websites
and books that promote abstinence for people of all ages and
religious backgrounds. Yet in this culture that shows sexuality
on television, in magazines and on billboards, is it easy to
try to abstain from sexual activity? What are some Native teachings
on sexuality and abstinence? Guests include Alice Skenadore
(Oneida), Director/ Wise
Women’s Gathering Place and Leslie J. Unruh/ Founder,
National Abstinence Clearinghouse.
Thursday,
September 15 - Hispanic
