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NAC – Tribal Marijuana Laws

February 26, 2015 By NV1

Native America Calling – Tribal Marijuana Laws LISTEN HERE Laws on growing and selling marijuana are up for debate across the country. Washington State and Colorado legalized the recreational sale of the drug in recent years. Voters in Alaska and Oregon also approved similar measures last fall. Tribes across the US are facing new decisions. The US Department of Justice issued a memorandum in December 2014 on how the federal government views potential new tribal laws on marijuana sales, growing or possession. Tribal leaders will meet this week in Washington State to hear about the many issues they would need to consider if they were to pursue a path in the marijuana industry. Should they follow state laws, federal law, or create their own new laws on cannabis? Guests: Rob Porter (Seneca), attorney and co-sponsor of the first Tribal Marijuana Conference Henry Cagey (Lummi Nation) – council member and former chairman of the Lummi Nation Troy Eid -former US attorney for Colorado and Chairman of the Indian Law and Order Commission, National Advisory Board to President and Congress Jacob Sullum – Senior Editor Reason magazine and Reason.com

Trahant Reports – Native Voting

February 26, 2015 By NV1

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Native American voters have been successful in recent years, helping to swing elections from Arizona to North Dakota. Just last year Alaska Native voters helped dump a hostile state governor and replaced him with Gov. Bill Walker, an ally, as well as electing Byron Mallott, a Tlingit leader, as the Lt. Governor.

But you want to know something really cool?

The demographic shift that reflects Native voting power is only beginning. What’s more the landscape is changing faster than expected and should bring about dramatic changes in states as “red” as Alaska and Oklahoma. A new report looks at the numbers and the results are stunning.

NAC This Week

February 20, 2015 By NV1

Monday, February 23, 2015 – Native in the Spotlight: Tom Goldtooth
Join our conversation with the executive director of the Indigenous Environmental Network. Tom Goldtooth talks about climate change, food sovereignty and more.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015 – February Book of the Month
First Nations educator and author Glen Coulthard, a citizen of the Yellowknives Dene Nation, explains the concepts covered in his new book “Red Skin, White Masks: Rejecting the Colonial Politics of Recognition.”

Wednesday, February 25, 2015 – Tribal Marijuana Laws
Tribes that want to take advantage of the growing marijuana industry have to consider many factors, including state and federal law, public health and culture. We learn why some tribal leaders are coming together to talk about how their Native Nations might regulate marijuana in the future.

Thursday, February 26, 2015 – Native American Art Greats
Today we ask our listeners and guests to tell us which Native artists should be recognized as significant influences in the global art work.

Friday, February 27, 2015 – Are You Afraid to Call the Police?
The relationship between minority communities and police officers is a concern across the country. Do the police in your area handle Native American cases with care and cultural sensitivity?

Trahant Reports – Tribal sovereignty remains Alaska’s unfinished business

February 20, 2015 By NV1

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State of Alaska Governor Bill Walker and Lt. Governor Byron Mallott (Photo by James Brooks)

Do Alaska Native tribes possess sovereignty?

A simple question that in Alaska is an act of defiance. The state and many of its citizens have assumed, planned, and operated on the premise that tribal powers no longer exist, so the state is free to impose its will on Alaska Natives (often expressed through litigation). But court rulings and a new Interior Department measure to affirm tribal authority has raised many questions about what will happen next. Mark Trahant suggests the best course ahead is for the state to work with tribes through a government-to-government relationship. That means recognizing tribal sovereignty in Alaska.

Pipelines

February 19, 2015 By NV1

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Although public lands owned by every American, the Bureau of Land Management has essentially handed over vast acreages to the oil and gas industry for drilling and fracking, leading to a construction boom of pipelines. Photo from WildEarth Guardians.

Thursday, February 19, 2015 – Pipelines

The US House of Representatives recently voted to approve the Keystone XL pipeline extension. President Obama is expected to veto the bill and cite the need for the US State Department to finish a review of the pipeline proposal. Many tribes oppose the construction of the pipeline. While debate over the KXL pipeline continues, Native America Calling takes a closer look at other proposed or existing pipelines in the US. According to the Association of Oil and Pipelines, the US has over 2.5 million miles of pipelines. Are pipelines a safe way to transport oil and gas? What are the alternatives to transporting oil and gas if not through a pipeline? Do you live near a pipeline? Do you support or oppose the development of additional pipelines like Keystone XL?

Guests:

Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe) executive director of Honor the Earth

Bill McCabe ( Navajo) principal of McCabe and Associates

Faith Spotted Eagle (Yankton) coordinator of the Brave Heart Society and chair of the Ihanktonwan Treaty Council

Trahant Reports – Tribal Colleges

February 13, 2015 By NV1

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Dine' College in Tsaile, Arizona, was the first tribal college, opening as Navajo Community College in 1968. (Photo from American Indian College Fund.)

Dine’ College in Tsaile, AZ, was the first tribal college, opening as Navajo Community College in 1968. (Photo from American Indian College Fund.)

Congress has recognized the importance and the value of tribal colleges — and that’s a good thing because 32 accredited tribal colleges and universities reach thousands of students, delivering higher education for a fraction of the cost of other public institutions.

Mark Trahant reports that tribal colleges serve another important role as “anchor institutions” contributing to reservation economies and generating new ideas

Mark Trahant is a longtime journalist, a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, and is active on Facebook, Twitter and Flipboard.

NAC This Week

February 13, 2015 By NV1

Monday, February 16 – *Encore: Smoke Signals Reunion*
It’s been more than 16 years since the film “Smoke Signals” made its way to audiences around the country. Join our encore conversation about the cultural significance of this Native film.

Tuesday, February 17 – Racism Against Our Children
Last month, a group of middle school students from the American Horse School on the Oglala Lakota Nation were allegedly assaulted with beer and racial slurs at a hockey game. How should we talk with our young people about racism?

Wednesday, February 18 – Fight Over Eagle Feathers
Eagles are a sacred animal to many Native tribes and their feathers are an important part of our blessings, prayers, ceremonies and other cultural events. Are federal laws now putting access to feathers at risk?

Thursday, February 19 – Pipelines
The Keystone XL pipeline extension was approved by Congress but President Obama is expected to veto the bill. What other proposed and existing pipelines around the US are creating controversies?

Friday, February 20 – Bipolar Disorder
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, bipolar disorder affects over 2 million adults in the US. Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with bipolar disorder?

Transgender Native Americans

February 13, 2015 By NV1

Native American in Phoenix Gay Pride Parade by Fritz Liess

Before assimilation, two-spirit people, including those who identify as transgender, played very important roles in tribal communities. Transgender people now face discrimination. According to a study by the National Center for Transgender Equality, over half of transgender people have attempted suicide. Native America Calling discusses the struggle to regain that historical acceptance and celebrate our Native people who call themselves transgender. We will also look at the roles of transgender people in their communities today. Guests: Ty Defoe (Oneida and Ojibw) – artist, social activist, musician and writer, tradition keeper Sydney Freeland (Navajo) – Director and writer of Drunktown’s Finest Robyn Silverfox (Navajo) – pre-med student

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Trahant Reports – Affordable Care Act

February 13, 2015 By NV1

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Mark Trahant calls the Affordable Care Act a national soap opera with twists and turns that make for a good story. Will the law survive? What sort of challenges does it face legally and politically? And, most important, what does this daytime drama mean to Indian Country?

The answers are important because any change in this law will have significant impact on the Indian health system. And yet Indian Country is really not a part of the larger debate. That must change because this law is how the United States delivers its treaty-promises for health care.

Trahant Reports is a weekly commentary about issues facing Native America. Mark Trahant is a longtime journalist, a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, and is active on Facebook, Twitter and Flipboard.

NAC This Week

February 6, 2015 By NV1

Monday, February 9, 2015 – Affordable Care Act Update Join us for an update on the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, one year after the law required that most people in the US get insurance. Native Americans/Alaska Natives are exempt but can sign up for coverage. Did you sign up?

Tuesday, February 10, 2015 – February Music Maker: Sister Says Our latest Music Maker is the Canadian duo Sister Says. Join us for a sample of their latest album “Heart Placement” and a a conversation about the influences that shape the artists’ work.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015 – Detecting And Treating Cancer Early detection of cancer can lead to early treatment, which can increase the chance that a person will survive. What more can be done to bring early detection and treatment options to Native communities?

Thursday, February 12, 2015 – Transgender Native Americans Two-spirit people, including those who identify as transgender, once had important roles in many tribes. Transgender people face unique challenges today. What’s the role of transgender people in our Native communities today?

Friday, February 13, 2015 – Shady Business Scams and unethical business deals can have a huge cost for individuals, families and communities. Do you know how to protect yourself against fraud?