Thursday,
January 1 -
Top Stories of 2003:
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in RealAudio…)
What were the top stories of the year in Native America? Certainly,
the U.S. invasion of Iraq has had a huge and lasting effect on
our tribal communities, families, and soldiers. The death of Pfc.
Lori Piestewa of the Hopi Nation made headlines as Indian Country
mourned her death and celebrated her life. The space shuttle Columbia
went down in flames in southern Texas and Native search crews
were on the scene to collect the debris. The BIA continued to
try to sell their reorganization plan to tribes. California tribes
found themselves battling the Terminator in the recall election
for the governor’s seat. And in a historic effort, Wisconsin
tribes bought out the Crandon mine developers.
Friday,
January 2- Who Killed Anna Mae?:
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in RealAudio…)
The
wounds from Wounded Knee during the turbulent 70’s have
still not healed for many of those who experienced the trauma
firsthand. And nearly 30 years after her death, a critical question
about the era remains unanswered, “Who shot Anna Mae Pictou-Aquash?”
She was from the Micmac Nation of Canada who has become a symbolic
figure in the AIM movement and whose execution has never been
solved. Two men have been arrested and charged with her kidnapping
and murder, John “Boy” Graham and Arlo Looking Cloud,
former members of AIM. Did they act alone? Or were other AIM leaders
behind the killing of Anna Mae? Guests include Denise Maloney
Pictou, daughter of Anna Mae.
Monday,
January 5 - Current Events:
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in RealAudio…)
After winning the national championship in 2001 and finishing
second in the world, Cheyenne/Arapaho/Mescalero skier Ross
Anderson is returning to the World Cup Speed Skiing circuit
after a brief absence. He has been labeled the “Fastest
American Indian on Mother Earth” because of his ability
to reach a speed of 146-plus mph. The countdown to the much-anticipated
Grand Opening of the National Museum of the American Indian on
the National Mall in D.C. has begun. And did you know that the
only company in the Indian gaming industry to create an entertainment
series specifically for Native American talent is Emergence Performance
at Acoma’s Sky City Casino?
Tuesday,
January 6 - After
the Holiday Feasts:
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in RealAudio…)
The holiday season throws curveballs at those who are, or should
be, very attentive to their dietary intake. With all the family
gatherings, get-togethers and parties there are a variety of foods
and desserts that are not necessarily healthy. Moreover, it’s
a time that overweight people, diabetics and others fall off their
diets. This can lead to their diabetes not being under control
or additional pounds to be shed. So what to do after the holidays?
And is there any creative ways that can assist those who do need
to watch their weight and diets to get back on track again after
the holiday feasts?
Wednesday,
January 7
- Music Maker: Annie Humphrey:
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in RealAudio…)
Annie Humphrey, on vocals, acoustic guitar and
piano, erases social boundaries with engaging lyrics about the
realities of life. Her singing and songwriting are a potent combination
of intelligence, wisdom and compassion. The title cut of her new
CD, Edge of America, was chosen by film director/producer Chris
Eyre to be a part of his new feature film’s soundtrack.
After working with Annie’s music, he renamed the film Edge
of America. Annie shines as an artist of substance and promise
focusing on the experiences of America. Join us for our Music
Maker Edition featuring Annie Humphrey of the Ojibway Nation.
Thursday,
January 8 - Discount Drugs on the Rez:
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in RealAudio…)
The
skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs is causing deep concern
for most Americans. This has led many folks to look across the
border to Canada to have their prescriptions filled. The Penobscot
Nation is reportedly looking into setting up a system with Canadian
drug makers to help combat the costs. And the Seneca Trading Post
in New York is reportedly advertising discount drugs. But according
to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetics Act, it is illegal for
anyone other than a U.S. manufacturer of a prescription drug to
import the drug into the U.S. Should the law be changed to make
it legal for Americans to buy cheaper prescription drugs from
foreign countries, such as Canada?
Friday,
January 9 - Who Killed Anna Mae?, Part II:
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in RealAudio…)
The
controversy surrounding the arrests of two Native men, Arlo Looking
Cloud and John "Boy" Graham, for the kidnapping and
murder of former AIM activist Anna Mae Pictou-Aquash continues
to swirl throughout Indian Country. Anna Mae, a Canadian woman
from the Mic Mac Nation, was shot and killed in South Dakota in
1975, but until recently no one had ever been charged with her
murder. Looking Cloud is behind bars in Rapid City awaiting an
early February trial and Graham is fighting extradition from Vancouver.
Many tribal people are now coming to their defense. Will this
be the end of the mystery or is it only the beginning?
Monday,
January 12 - Sisters in Spirit:
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in RealAudio…)
The Native Women’s Association of Canada has begun a project,
called Sisters in Spirit, which will be dedicated to the more
than 500 aboriginal women who have disappeared in the last 20
years. The campaign will begin with a poster and other resources
to call attention to these missing women. NWAC has dedicated Feb.
14 as a national day of honor and remembrance and in March it
will launch a nationwide public campaign to lobby the federal
government to commit $10 million for education programs, a hotline
for information and to document their cases. Why have these women
disappeared and who is responsible? Guests include Terri Brown
of the Tahltan Nation and President of NWAC.
Tuesday, January
13 - Battling the Bottle:
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in RealAudio…)
Sadly, there are those who have had pain, heartache
and losses attributed to the influence of alcohol. For those with
alcohol drinking problems each new day is a new challenge trying
to avoid alcohol related problems. So how do people with alcohol
problems stay dry? Does it take a drunken driving arrest or a
driving accident to say ‘yes, I have a problem?’ Several
new alcohol prevention projects use Native spirituality as one
method to address problem drinking in Indian Country. Is this
a good thing? And can traditional spirituality aid in the recovery
of a problem drinker? Guests include Dr. Reid Hester of Behavior
Therapy Associates.
Wednesday,
January 14
- Warrior’s Initiative:
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in RealAudio…)
A new movement in Alaska is gaining momentum and
creating hope for Native families. It’s called the Family
Wellness Warrior’s Initiative and its philosophy is to build
healthy relationships. It’s about men taking back their
place as protectors of family values and teaching their children
about dignity, anger, nurturance and love. It’s about women
taking back their place as instillers of family values and teaching
their children about respect and creating families that are a
fortress against harm. It’s about grandparents teaching
grandchildren and children teaching parents. Guests include Alaska
Natives Don Shugak and Ed Schubert, advocates and supporters of
FWWI.
Thursday,
January 15- Change by Consent or Conflict?:
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in RealAudio…)
Native
people take pride in our longevity and the survival of our traditional
cultures. Some Eastern tribes point out their traditional governance
being used as a model in the development of the U.S. Constitution.
Pueblo tribes in the Southwest call attention to the fact that
one of their governing structures has survived Columbus. However,
in Indian Country, there are instances where tribal governments
are under attack from within. Tribal members are recalling tribal
leadership and seizing tribal buildings under force. Then the
federal government and the legal system are called in to calm
tempers. Is resorting to antagonism the answer to changing leadership?
Friday,
January 16- Democratic Race for President:
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in RealAudio…)
One
can’t miss the advertisements and news of the contentious
battle for the 2004 Democratic Presidential nominee. And we are
just at the beginning – the first primary has not even taken
place. That won’t happen until next week, when Iowa voters
get the political ball rolling. It is an initial view of where
the Democrat candidates stand. Each has their own platform on
how they will, if elected, deal with the economy, the war, jobs
and health issues. But where do they stand on Native concerns?
Do they understand and support sovereignty? And, if they are sitting
in the Oval Office, will they uphold treaties between the federal
government and tribes? Do you have a favorite?
Monday,
January 19 - Native Civil Rights Leaders:
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in RealAudio…)
The third Monday of January is set aside to honor
the civil rights activist, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His tireless
efforts were instrumental in the U.S. government finally recognizing
the civil rights of African Americans. Native people have our
champions, too, who have sought, and fought, to right the injustices
and discriminatory policies against Native Americans and Alaskan
Natives. Who are these advocates who have shouldered the burden
of change for Native civil rights? Who do you think is a hero,
who has changed the lives for the better for Native people? Invited
guests include Wilma Mankiller of the Cherokee Nation.
Tuesday, January
20 - U.S. vs. Lara:
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in RealAudio…)
In 1990, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Oliphant vs. Suquamish, ruled
that tribes do not have criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians
who commit crimes on their reservation. It also ruled, in Duro
vs. Reina, that tribes do not have criminal jurisdiction over
non-tribal member Indians. Now, the court has been asked to decide
if a Turtle Mountain Ojibwe who committed a crime on the Spirit
Lake reservation and plead guilty in tribal court, and then was
charged in federal court, has been hit with double jeopardy. Just
how far does the arm of tribal sovereignty reach when it comes
to enforcing the law? Guests include Washington D.C. attorney
Greg Smith.
Wednesday,
January 21
- Show Us the Addiction Money:
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in RealAudio…)
No one can argue against the claim that casino revenue has allowed
gaming tribes the financial ticket to economic development. But
before signing on to open the doors of a gaming facility, tribes
have agreed to set aside some funds to aid those who don’t
know when to stop forking over the greenbacks at their casino.
The funds are used to support counseling services for gambling
addicts. A new trend, led by the governor of New Mexico, is asking,
if not demanding, tribes to open up their books to the money they
give to these counseling services. Are there shenanigans going
on in Indian casino bookkeeping? Is gambling entertainment or
a road to ruin?
Thursday,
January 22 - The
State of Native America:
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in RealAudio…)
The President of the National Congress of American Indians, Tex
Hall of the Mandan/Hidatsa/Arikara Nation, will have delivered
the second annual State of Indian Nations Address the day before,
relaying to the President, Congress and the general public a comprehensive,
contemporary picture of the challenges and opportunities that
lie before today’s American Indians and Alaska Natives.
We will broadcast excerpts of Hall’s speech, offer a post-address
analysis with prominent Native journalists and leaders, and open
up the phone lines to take your calls about the most serious and
pressing needs in Indian Country, as well as the strides that
have been made in the past year.
Friday, January 23 - Indian in the Spotlight: Anthony Miranda:
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in RealAudio…)
After his recent election as Chairman
of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (C-NIGA),
Anthony Miranda of the Pechanga Nation finds himself squarely
in the middle of the gaming battle between the state and tribes.
Tribal gaming has blossomed into a $4 billion dollar annual industry
and is expect to expand. Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger continues
to push for tribes to renegotiate their compacts and cough up
half a billion dollars a year to the state. Miranda has called
his efforts “amusing and troubling.” Also, card room
and racetrack supporters have placed a controversial initiative
on the November ballot to end tribes’ monopoly on Vegas-style
gambling.
Monday,
January 26 - Native Media in the ’04 Election:
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in RealAudio…)
As the November elections quickly approach, and
the Presidential primaries and caucuses go full swing, Native
Americans are organizing Get-Out-The-Vote campaigns throughout
Indian Country. Tribes and states with large Indian populations
are mobilizing their voting-age citizens and are planning to create
an impact at the polls. But where does the Native media fit in
to the plan? Can Native-owned and tribal media help to get out
the vote? Are political parties and their candidates utilizing
the Native media? And how can Native media influence local, state
and national elections? Guests include Frank King of the Rosebud
Sioux Reservation, publisher/owner of Native Voice newspaper.
Tuesday, January 27 - Living the
Loving Way:
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in RealAudio…)
So many of us believe that we are not loved and too many of us
believe that we are not worthy of love. But what is this love
that we all long for? Where does it come from and why don’t
we know how to give or receive it? Why do we, often times, know
more about war than we do about love? And why do we believe that
love is hurtful? If every problem, in whatever form it manifests,
is a result of the lack of love, how do we change consciousness
into acknowledging, appreciating and radiating compassionate love
abundantly? Is it time for indigenous people to awaken the healing
power of authentic love? Our guest is Patricia Anne Davis of the
Choctaw and Navajo Nations.
Wednesday,
January 28
- Book of the Month: Telling Stories
the Kiowa Way: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
Gus Palmer, Jr. is an anthropologist at the University of Oklahoma
who was raised in a traditional Kiowa family. In his latest book,
Telling Stories the Kiowa Way, he informatively examines the art
and culture of storytelling among the Kiowa, both throughout history
and in the modern day. From the close-knit environment of family
and good friends in which tales are shared; to the encouragement
of group participation; to the value of teasing and joking; and
the legacy of retold tales, this book is a thoughtful, scholarly
and fascinating study that is highly recommended for all of those
interested in Native cultures.
Thursday,
January 29 - Toxins in the Arctic:
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in RealAudio…)
For thousands of years, the Inuit people of Greenland have survived
the Arctic climate by means of specialized hunting skills and
knowledge of their environment. Their traditional diet of marine
animals has provided them an adequate and healthy food source.
But now a toxic threat has entered their food chain and is creating
a health crisis. Hazardous chemicals, that are believed to cause
neurological damage in newborns, have been detected in nearly
all tested Inuit people and other Arctic groups. What is the source
of this contamination? What cultural impact could this mean for
the Inuit? Guests include Dr. Gert Mulvad of the Nuuk Health Care
Clinic.
Friday, January 30 - Drug Courts & Traditional Justice:
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in RealAudio…)
Many crimes in Indian Country are triggered by
drug and gang activity. The malicious actions of offenders are
destabilizing reservation security. Tribal drug courts are trying
to deal with the onslaught, but some feel that those convicted
and sentenced are not taking full responsibility for their actions.
There are those who want to incorporate traditional means of justice,
including banishment, as part of their punishment. How are drug
related criminal activities affecting Native communities? Is traditional
justice an answer to the lawlessness? Guests include Ron Eagleye
Johnny, Marin County Drug Court Coordinator and Pine Ridge BIA
tribal officer John Mousseau.
Monday, February 2 - Current Events:
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in RealAudio…)
Famous Dave Anderson, a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band
of Ojibwe and founder of the Famous Dave barbecue restaurant chain,
will be sworn in as the Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Indian
Affairs. The Grammy Awards will be handed out in Hollywood and
the nominees for the Best Native American Album are Tom Bee, Black
Eagle, Black Lodge Singers, R. Carlos Nakai, and Northern Cree.
To raise awareness of the chronic lack of sufficient health care
in Indian Country, a disabled and diabetic man from the Iroquois
Confederacy is crossing the country in an electric wheelchair.
And the annual RES Summit promoting Native economic development
is right around the corner.
Tuesday, February 3
- Super Tuesday in Indian Country:
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in RealAudio…)
The primaries in seven states, including Arizona,
Delaware, Missouri, New Mexico, North Dakota and Oklahoma will
make or break the remaining Democratic candidates’ presidential
hopes. Who will lay claim to the largest share of delegates? And,
with a significant number of Native voters in four of the states,
who will collect the Indian swing vote that could prove to be
the difference in winning or losing? The candidates are soliciting
the Native vote like never before, and six of the seven actually
have Native websites. Join us as we provide analysis of the presidential
and congressional candidates and races, with the editors of Indian
Country Today – Tim Johnson, Jose Barreiro and Jim Adams.
Wednesday,
February
4 - New Mexico’s
Weapons of Mass Destruction: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
Since the search for weapons of mass destruction has come up empty
in Iraq, where are the WMD’s? They’re here –
in the Land of Enchantment. A new film entitled “Do It for
Uncle Graham” examines New Mexico’s 60-year history
developing, testing and storing nuclear bombs. As President Bush
and his administration push to build a new nuclear bomb factory,
concerned citizens charge that little has been done to clean up
contamination, help radiation exposure victims, or protect the
environment. Guests include professor Manuel Pino of Acoma Pueblo
and Len Ackland, author of “Making a Real Killing: Rocky
Flats and the Nuclear West.”
Thursday,
February
5
- Navigating the Medicare Maze:
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in RealAudio…)
General open enrollment for social security benefits ends in March.
This will directly impact many of our elder Native people who
are 65 years or older. Medicare, as it is more commonly known,
is a federal health insurance program adopted and put into effect
by Congress in the 60’s. A portion of payroll taxes of those
who have worked and/or are working now, finances Medicare. Even
with all the news about Medicare, many of us have limited or no
knowledge of how this bureaucratic maze works. So how does one
find out if and when they are eligible to claim these benefits?
And if you’re ready to retire at 65, what do you do?
Friday,
February 6 - Sacred Land: A Common Bond Shared By Jews and Indians:
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in RealAudio…)
The
history of humankind is marked with the best and worst of human
behavior. Racism and genocide inflicted by humans on other humans
is a heartbreaking legacy. Greed is one of the empty excuses for
the suffering around the world, past and present. In America,
tribes have and continue to suffer injustice in the name of Manifest
Destiny and eminent domain because others wanted the sacred land
they lived on. Jews were dispersed from the sacred lands of their
ancestors for much the same reason. But they’ve survived
the ages, claiming their birthright to the land. Will this inheritance
be their reason for survival or demise in the future? Guests include
Nora Yazzie and Gordon Bronitsky/Bronitsky & Associates.
Monday,
February 9 - Repatriating Sacred Items to Alaska:
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in RealAudio…)
Museums and other institutions have collected Native sacred items
from throughout North America and they’ve even retrieved
the bodies of Native people from burial sites, all in the name
of science. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation
Act (NAGPRA) requires them to correctly identify the items and
return them to their appropriate tribes. Tribes in Alaska are
finally having success in getting some of their sacred items returned.
Still there remain rules and regulations, along with cultural
beliefs, that hamper the repatriation of the Native artifacts.
What are these barriers? Guests include John Johnson of Chugach
Alaska Corporation and Irene Dundas of Cape Fox Corporation.
Tuesday, February 10
- Leaving Native Students Behind: (Listen
in RealAudio…)
One of the first acts of legislation the Bush
Administration pushed through Congress was the Leave No Child
Behind Act. The LNCB basically laid down academic benchmarks that
if not met, could result in institutions facing certain consequences.
From the beginning, Native educators and parents pointed out problems
for Native students in the areas of language and lack of quality
resources. Has the Act been good for Indian Country? Should Indian
students be expected to meet the same academic benchmarks as other
American students? Guests include Martina Whelshula of Gonzaga
University’s Indian Education Outreach Program and Sharon
Wells of the Office of Indian Education.
Wednesday,
February
11 - The Minority
Report:
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in RealAudio…)
Latinos have surpassed African Americans as the largest minority
group in the U.S. And per capita wise, Native Americans are the
fastest growing ethnic group in the nation. The browning of America
is causing the social, economic and political landscape of this
country to undergo tremendous growing pains. Even within minority
groups themselves, it is causing friction. Do America’s
minority groups share a common goal to catch up with the white
folks? Do the growing numbers necessarily mean growing animosity
towards one another? And do Native Americans have the same agenda
as other minorities? Guests include African-American reporter
Robin Washington of the Boston Herald.
Thursday,
February 12 -
Cutting Down the Tongass Forest:
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in RealAudio…)
The Tongass National Forest in southeastern Alaska is the largest
and most pristine forest in America, spanning 17 million acres.
Before he left office, former President Clinton signed into law
what is known as the ‘roadless rule’ – which
banned the building of new roads in national forests that had
not been previously altered by development. In December, President
Bush reversed the decision, opening up the possibility of bringing
back clear-cutting to the region, and jeopardizing one of the
most diverse ecological systems remaining in the world. The administration,
however, argues that 95 percent of the forest will remain protected.
Will the timber industry get their way?
Friday,
February 13 -
Fanning the Flames of Love:
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in RealAudio…)
What
is your idea of a romantic evening? A dinner that is cooked to
perfection for you and your sweetheart? Or going out and painting
the town RED, just the two of you – and no kids? Are Native
people just as romantic as anyone else? What is a uniquely Native
expression of romance? Is it the way your mate looks into your
eyes or the way he or she dresses up? And what is your idea of
romance? Spending quiet time with your lover or mingling at a
social event? What keeps the flames of love alive in your life?
Do you have a memorable romantic moment that you’d like
to share?
Monday,
February 16 - Music Maker Edition: Black Eagle:
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in RealAudio…)
The second time around was the charm for members of a drum group
from a northern New Mexico tribe. Not only has Black
Eagle, a drum group from Jemez Pueblo, been nominated for
a Grammy Award a second time, they are the one's bringing home
the coveted award for the Best Native American Music Album. The
CD, "Flying Free" is a unique blend of traditional powwow
style drumming, lyrics sung in the Towa language and the charisma
of Tom Bee of Sound of America Records. What's it like to be in
the glitter and spotlight of the entertainment world? How have
the ingredients of style and language afforded them an award-winning
album? Guests include George Toya/Black Eagle and Emmett Yepa/Black
Eagle and Tom Bee/Sound of America Records.
Tuesday,
February 17 - New Mexico Water Wars :
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in RealAudio…)
Water within the San Juan River Basin in Northwestern
New Mexico has been a source of contention for generations. Navajo
Nation and state representatives had apparently negotiated a settlement
plan about how to divide this precious resource. But now the state
legislature wants in on the act as joint memorials have been introduced.
State lawmakers claim many concerned citizens were left out of
the loop, but Navajo officials claim the doors have been open.
Navajo spokespeople say a settlement plan must be agreed upon
soon or they will miss the window of opportunity for federal funding.
Can they beat the clock? Guests include Navajo Nation Vice-President
Frank Dayish, Jr.
Wednesday,
February
18 - Songs of the Spirit:
A
groundbreaking, sometimes breathtaking, performance at the historic
KiMo Theatre in Albuquerque featuring Native musicians Joanne
Shenandoah (Oneida), R. Carlos Nakai (Navajo-Ute), and Bill Miller
(Mohican), along with the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, will
now be shared with a nationwide audience. This magical musical
experience was captured on camera in September and is scheduled
to air on PBS stations across the country in March. The performances
feature a variety of combinations of the entire orchestra, smaller
ensembles, the Native artists, and NMSO director Guillermo Figueroa
on violin. Join us as we celebrate Songs of the Spirit.
Thursday,
February 19-
Don't Eat the Salmon!:
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in RealAudio…)
Salmon is supreme; it's a hallowed symbol for Native American
tribes of the Pacific Northwest. The soul and essence of their
culture and heritage is personified in the life cycle of the fish.
Unfortunately, if you eat enough of it, it can kill you. A recently
released report says that dioxin and other cancer-causing toxins
are in salmon. It concluded that eating a certain amount is an
"unacceptable cancer risk". But there's disagreement
from the federal agency, whose responsibility it is to protect
America's food sources, to shun eating salmon. What's the real
story behind toxins found in salmon? What are the consequences
for tribes who hold the salmon as sacred? Invited guests include
Terry Williams/Northwestern Intertribal Fish Commission.
Friday,
February 20 - Straight From the Heart:
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in RealAudio…)
At one time, it was thought that the heart was the center of thought
and reasoning. When it was revealed that it was merely a pump,
it diminished the mysticism of this vital organ. Today, medical
science is able to diagnose the multitude of diseases that can
impair its function. And physicians have tools to diagnose, treat
and even surgically repair a damaged heart. What is the relationship
between diabetes and cardiovascular disease? And if you are among
the many who have a heart ‘condition,’ what can you
do about it? How much does diet have a role in keeping one’s
heart healthy? Invited guests include Dr. James Galloway of the
Phoenix Indian Medical Center.
Monday, February 23 - Same Sex Marriage:
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in RealAudio…)
The contentious debate over same sex marriages is blurring the
lines between politics and religion. One side quotes Biblical
scripture as the basis of their opposition, while the other side
points to the fact that it’s a personal decision and protected
by civil rights laws. Last week, the city of San Francisco gave
out marriage licenses and performed marriages to a number of same
sex couples. Those in Native communities that are of ‘two-spirits’
seek equality as well. What is Indian Country’s stance on
same sex marriages? Should those of the same gender be allowed
to have the same rights as those in a heterosexual relationship?
Tuesday, February 24
- Tribal Wildlife Recovery:
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in RealAudio…)
The White House has come under heavy fire for their environmental
policies favoring industry over natural resources. However, the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is awarding millions of dollars
to tribes to help them conserve and balance habitats and wildlife
in their regions. From the Eastern Band of Cherokees surveying
terrestrial fauna; to the Lac Du Flambeau restoring harvestable
lake sturgeon; to the Passamaquoddy Tribe assessing lynx, wolves,
and cougars in their forests; to the Wind River Reservation managing
large predators like grizzly; grants
totaling nearly $14 million are being sent out to 60 tribes. Guests
include Pat Durham, Native Liaison for USFWS.
Wednesday,
February
25 - Book of the Month: Deception on All Accounts:(Listen
in RealAudio…)
Is murder always a simple transaction? Don’t bank on it.
Sadie Walela is a blue-eyed Cherokee living in northeastern Oklahoma,
a half-blood who finds she sometimes has to adapt to get by in
the white man’s world. As she faces adversity at each bend
in the road, she adapts and moves forward, much as her father’s
ancestors did. But as she comes to terms with murder, romance
and her hopes for a career, Sadie finds "Deception
on all Accounts." This banker turned sleuth finds herself
under suspicion of robbing a bank and killing her co-worker. Will
she clear her name? Join us as we talk with author Sara
Sue Hoklotubbe of the Cherokee Nation.
Thursday,
February 26 -
Indian in the Spotlight: Linwood
Tall Bull:(Listen
in RealAudio…)
The Native American has been misunderstood since the invasion
of this so-called New World. From first contact, the most prevalent
misunderstanding has been the indigenous spiritual beliefs that
existed here on Turtle Island. Today, doctors, nurses, other health
professionals and clergy are seeking Native spiritual knowledge
and its impact on care giving and healing. Linwood Tall Bull is
the headsman of the Dog Soldier Society of the Northern Cheyenne
Tribe, a group that is teaching about the traditional practices
and philosophies of our old ones. He is on a mission to teach
not only Native people, but non-Natives as well, to bridge the
gap of misunderstanding.
Friday,
February 27 - Developing
Native Entrepreneurs:
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in RealAudio…)
Native American communities will soon be provided
with economic development assistance through a new entrepreneurial
development initiative from the U.S.
Small Business Administration. Last year the SBA approved
a record number of Native businesses and the new initiative will
take SBA’s relationship with Native American businesses
to an even higher level. The Southwestern
Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI) is launching a set of
training sessions in New Mexico and Arizona for potential entrepreneurs.
Is Native America ready to open for business? Guests include SBA/SIPI
Project Director Lester Tsosie, and Anson Arviso of ABC, Inc.
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