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NAC: Live from Santa Fe Indian Market

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Santa Fe Indian Market, the nation’s oldest and largest celebration of Native arts, draws more than 100,000 artists and collectors from around the world. Native America Calling continues its tradition of bringing a snapshot of the film, fashion, and other creative talent at the event organized by the Southwest Association of Indian Arts (SWAIA).

GUESTS

Dawn Houle (Chippewa Cree from Rocky Boy Montana), President and CEO of Sun Slinger Consulting; Vice Chairman of the SWAIA Board

Mandolin Rain Song (Taos Pueblo), Segment producer for Native America, season 2 on PBS

Jennifer Johns (Diné), Series Producer for Native America, season 2 on PBS

Jason Garcia (Santa Clara Pueblo), contemporary artist

Koahnic Broadcast Corporation is proud to mention, airing this Fall 2023
Native America Season 2
Premiering on PBS October 24 through November 14 at 9 p.m. ET (check local listings)

NAC: Summiting Mount Everest

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Jacob Weasel (Cheyenne River Sioux) goes down in history as the first Native American to summit Mount Everest. It’s a big step in his goal to climb the highest peak on every continent. The rest of the time, he’s an emergency and trauma surgeon at Monument Health Facility in Rapid City, S.D. He also works to mentor young Native Americans, drawing from his own accomplishments to inspire others to follow their dreams. Listen back to Native America Calling’s Native In The Spotlight to learn more about his historic climb.

NAC: Summer solstice traditions

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The longest day of the year is a significant marker of time for many tribes. The summer solstice is a time of traditional celebrations and ceremony. Dozens of tribes throughout history built structures around the sun’s position on June 21. Listen back to Native America Calling for some of the tribal stories and traditions as well as some modern acknowledgements of the day.

Alligator Adventures

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5 favorite quotes from Native America Calling’s gator show:

“I got alligators in my background.”

“Oh no. My son got eaten by an alligator.”

“It takes a good man to jump in the water with an alligator.”

“I don’t know how fast he was movin’, but I know how fast I was moving.”

“It’s not ‘if’ you’re going to get bit. It’s ‘when’ you’re going to get bit.”

Friday, January 20, 2023 – Cultural connection: alligators

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