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Archives for March 2015
NAC This Week: March 30 – April 3
Monday, March 30 – **Pre-recorded** Indigenous Reggae Rhythms (Part I): Hawaii & New Zealand
Today we start a journey through the sounds of Indigenous reggae, beginning with some island-hopping.Who are your favorite reggae artists?
Tuesday, March 31- The “Native” Accent
The film Smoke Signals made “Hey Victor” an Indian Country catchphrase and example of a “rez” accent.Do you have a rez accent? Are you proud or ashamed of how you speak?
Wednesday, April 1 – Current Events
Join us for our monthly round up of conferences, fundraisers, powwows and fairs in Native communities.
Thursday, April 2 – VAWA – 2 Years Later
Congress reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act two years ago. Are tribes using the law to protect women? Join us as we learn about a pilot program used by some tribes to exercise new powers under VAWA.
Friday, April 3 – Fashion Forward Or Fashion Backward?
At New York Fashion Week last month, one designer showcased clothes that featured a Native image. What do you think when you see Native symbols, especially sacred ones, on the runway?
NAC – Racism on Campus
Monday, March 23, 2015 – LISTEN HERE
Earlier this month, a video showing members of a fraternity at University of Oklahoma, singing racist chants surfaced on YouTube. The national chapter of the fraternity, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, responded swiftly by closing the OU chapter and developing an initiative to address racism. Two students who led the chant were expelled from OU. While many are applauding the quick action by the university and fraternity, others are wondering if expulsion is the right answer. When racism occurs on campus, can universities help students learn about the harm of racism? Over 1,000 Native American students attend the University of Oklahoma. Have those students experienced racism at the school? What can we learn from this incident that can help address racism in the future?
NAC This Week, March 23-27, 2015
Monday, March 23 – Racism on Campus
A video recently surfaced of fraternity members at the University of Oklahoma singing a racist chant. What do you think about the response to the video? What does it tell you about racism on college campuses?
Tuesday, March 24 – Special Needs Youth In Our Native Communities
Are young people with special needs welcomed at local events? How can parents and caretakers make sure their children and teens are involved in the community?
Wednesday, March 25 – March Book of the Month: “Sinking Suspicions”
Join our conversation with Cherokee author Sara Sue Hoklotubbe. She’s our March Book of the Month author and her new book is the latest in a series set in Oklahoma.
Thursday, March 26 – Tribal Constitutions
Today we discuss government power, sovereign status, and whether modern tribal nations are serving the needs of their citizens by adopting constitutions.
Friday, March 27 – Starting A New Business
What does it take to start a business in Native America? Join us as we learn about resources available to Native Americans who want to start a business.
NAC – Managing Bison Herds
Native America Calling. Tuesday, March 17 – Managing Bison Herds LISTEN HERE
The bison population in Yellowstone National Park is the oldest in the United States. Bison are unique because of their return from virtual extinction, but tensions rise each year over the management of the bison population in the park. Some groups oppose limiting or slaughtering the population on the Montana side of the park. Other concerns include the spread of brucellosis from bison to cattle. Yellowstone management works with tribes to provide bison for consumption and raising herds. What are the keys to managing bison herds? Are tribes being included in the management process?
Trahant Reports – Budget
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NAC This Week
Monday, March 16 – The Impact of Indigenous Music
Join our conversation with a few Native bands that are making an appearance this year at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.
Tuesday, March 17 – Managing Bison Herds
The bison herd in Yellowstone National Park is the oldest in the country but management of the animals is sometimes controversial. How are tribes engaging with the government in bison management?
Wednesday, March 18 – Cesarean Sections
Native American women have the lowest rate of cesareans in the US. What does this mean for Native moms and babies?
Thursday, March 19 – Born From The Stars: Native Astronomy
Today we learn how Indigenous communities have used the stars to tell stories about their origins and future.
Friday, March 20 – Bureau of Indian Education Changes
The federal government is looking for ways to improve education at BIE schools. What might those changes mean for Native students?
NAC – Oak Flat
Trahant Reports – This messy Congress could work for Indian Country
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Every once in a while there is a melt down in tribal government. One side or the other refuses to budge and government stops. Then, after a while, that divide is healed and the work goes on.
That’s exactly what happened in Congress. And it’s messy. But a recent coalition, a majority vote, shows there is another way to move forward with Republicans and Democrats working together. If this holds, it’s great news for Indian Country.
NAC This Week
Monday, March 9 – On The Move: Native Food Trucks
Food trucks are popular across the US. Do you have a favorite food truck in your community?
Tuesday, March 10 – After a Suicide Attempt
Join our conversation about how people can recover and heal after attempting to end their lives.
Wednesday, March 11 – Oak Flat
Oak Flat in the Tonto National Forest is considered a sacred, ancestral place to the San Carlos Apache but it also home to a huge copper deposit. A mining company now wants to operate on the land. We discuss the issue live.
Thursday, March 12 – March Music Maker: Cary Morin
Crow Nation recording artist has a new release – “Tiny Town.” Join our conversation with this month’s Music Maker on Native America Calling.
Friday, March 13 – Recognizing Native Americans
Some Native people report that they are having trouble using their names on Facebook. Does this signal a broader attitude about Indigenous people in the US today?