Native America Calling: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 – Generation Indigenous LISTEN HERE
Native communities around the nation have been talking about Generation Indigenous – a big push by the Obama administration to support Native youth – that focuses on “removing the barriers that stand between Native youth and their opportunity to succeed.” Sounds good, and the White House is playing up the projects being completed, networks being built, and the listening sessions and gatherings designed for youth. But what exactly is Generation Indigenous? Is it funded? Are its impacts measurable? What do it’s participant have to say? Join us as we learn about Generation Indigenous, and talk to the youth taking part in the initiative.
Archives for April 2015
NAC: April 27-May 1, 2015
Monday, April 27 –#NotYourHollywoodIndian Goes Viral
Late last week nearly a dozen Native actors walked off the set of a western parody starring Adam Sandler. The expectations for Native actors, the changes to the industry that may be coming, and why the actors that walked out took those roles in the first place, on the next, Native America Calling.
Tuesday, April 28 – Generation Indigenous
Join us as we learn about Generation Indigenous, and talk to the youth taking part in the initiative. Is it funded? Are its impacts measurable? What do it’s participant have to say?
Wednesday, April 29 – Do You Powwow?
Join us as we hear from folks who spend time on the powwow trail each year. What do powwows mean to you?
Thursday, April 30 – Retire Chief Wahoo?
Many people are pushing for the Washington Football Team to change its mascot. But what about the Cleveland Indians? Should the professional baseball team also change its Native-themed mascot?
Friday, May 1 – Current Events
Join our monthly roundup of events, gatherings and celebrations taking place around Native America. You can also call in and share details about events scheduled for May in your community.
Trahant Reports – Native youth and millions of lines of code
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Today’s Native American youth are digital natives. Even on remote reservations or Alaska villages this is the digital native generation. They have grown up collecting more data on their phones — music, Facebook posts, video and photographs — than any other generation in history. They grow up connected to other Native youth across the country making deep digital friendships with dozens, even hundreds of other Native American youth. That’s new. It’s exponential.
This represents a digital opportunity for young people who live in a remote community. You can live anywhere in the world and produce videos for YouTube. Or write computer code. In 1971 a Unix computer had a couple hundred thousand lines of code. Today the software for a modern car has more than 90 million lines of code. That’s a lot of jobs for young people who have the right skills. And why not Generation Indigenous?
#DoYouPowwow
Native America Calling live radio program wants to hear why you step into the powwow arena. Join us for this discussion and our live broadcast April 29th 1PM Eastern Time.
Stream online at https://www.nv1.org/
Tweet your thought to us @180099Native with the hashtag #DoYouPowow
Trahant Reports – Better Indian Health Funding
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Two states with large native populations, Montana and Alaska, continue to explore Medicaid expansion.
In Alaska the case for expansion is being made by Valerie Davidson, who’s Yupik, a longtime Native health advocate, and the former chair of a Medicare & Medicaid committee. In other words: She knows the process cold.
In Montana, the legislature has passed the legislation and Medicaid expansion will likely become law. The Kaiser Family Foundation estimates that one-third of IHS patients are uninsured and the cost to IHS for that care was at least $2.1 billion in 2013.
NAC This Week, April 20-24, 2015
Monday, April 20 – Indian Child Welfare Act Update
Join us as we discuss a proposed new rule, an ongoing lawsuit and proposed legislation in two states that could impact the future of ICWA.
Tuesday, April 21 – Emotions And Language Revitalization
Many people want to learn their Native language, but there are many emotions that can come up as we seek to learn or bring back our languages. What do you feel when you think about your language?
Wednesday, April 22 – Sainthood for Junipero Serra
Junipero Serra was an 18th-century missionary. Pope Francis intends to make him a saint but many tribes in California object with the idea of honoring Serra’s legacy.
Thursday, April 23 – Mister Native American Pageants
Join our conversation about pageants for young Native men. Do you think this trend is a good thing?
Friday, April 24 – **Pre-recorded** Indigenous Reggae Rhythms (Part II): Turtle Island
Reggae is popular in many Native communities. Are you a reggae fan? Tune in as we listen back to some of our best interviews with Native reggae musicians.
NAC – Autopsies vs. The Sacred
Native America Calling – Monday, April 13, 2015 LISTEN HERE
In February, the families of Autumn Irene Martineau (Fond du Lac) and Mushkoob Aubid (Mille Lac) successfully fought to keep their deceased loved ones from undergoing autopsies. According to the families, autopsies would have violated their religious and cultural practices. Minnesota state lawmakers are now considering legislation that would allow religious objections to autopsies. In some cultures, autopsies are considered a spiritual violation and a disruption to the grieving process. In other cultures, autopsies are viewed as a way to provide valuable information and bring people to justice. Do autopsies go against your values and traditions? Should families be required to compromise their values and allow an autopsy when there are unanswered questions about why a person died?
NAC, April 13-17, 2015
Monday, April 13 – Autopsies vs. The Sacred
Minnesota lawmakers are considering legislation to allow religious exemptions for autopsies. What does this proposed change mean for Native communities?
Tuesday, April 14 – Online Gambling For Tribal Nations
Online gaming is allowed in a few states but could be expanded to more stations. Could online gaming be a profitable venture for tribes?
Wednesday, April 15 – “Wakpá Wanági,Ghost River”
Our latest Book of the Month author is Trevino L. Brings Plenty (Cheyenne River Sioux). Join us for a conversation with this Native author as we celebrate National Poetry Month.
Thursday, April 16 – Honor Runs
Some Native groups trace the path of ancestors who survived atrocities through healing runs and bike rides. Do you think these events are positive or negative for individuals and communities?
Friday, April 17 – California Drought
The drought in California is in the headlines across the country. What does the drought mean for local tribes?
NAC- The Future of Public Media
Native America Calling – Wednesday, April 8, 2015 LISTEN HERE
Public television and radio receives funds from a variety of sources, including the federal government through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. For the past few years, Congress has voted to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Last week the House of Representatives voted again to defund the CPB, but the Senate passed a blueprint budget that would include funds for CPB. A joint budget resolution between the two houses is due April 15th. What does all of this mean for public media like NPR, PBS and tribal radio? What does public radio and television mean to you? Join us for a discussion about funding public media.
Guests:
Loris Taylor (Hopi Nation) – president and CEO of Native Public Media
Joseph Orozco (Hoopa) – station manager of KIDE
Shirley Sneve (Sicangu Lakota) – executive director of Vision Maker Media
Trahant Reports – Better funding for Indian health?
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Two states with large native populations are considering expanding Medicaid: Alaska and Montana. The decisions made in Juneau and Helena could add millions of dollars to improve Native health. In Washington state, Medicaid expansion has already increased revenues to Indian health clinics by 38 percent, adding some 14 million new dollars.