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When news broke last week that a Paris auction included several sacred Native American items, including human remains, people were furious. Many—including tribal leaders, organization leaders and government officials expressed their disappointment and dismay. Just one sacred item out of hundreds was spared from the sale at the Eve auction house. How do these important items leave the Native community? How do they end up overseas? Is there a way to stop the unscrupulous trade of sacred Native items?

The word “Navajo” is not famous enough to be considered a trademark. That is the ruling by a federal judge this month in the Navajo Nation’s suit against the clothing retailer Urban Outfitters. Who has the right to make money from names, images, designs and even ideas that originated from Native peoples? Also, when outsiders research Native American customs can they do it without stealing intellectual property? We’ll explore the complex issue of Native trademark infringement and talk about ways tribes can protect their intellectual property.

Fishing is about the water, the quality time with your buddies and the thrill of the sport. It’s also about getting into the mind of a simple trout and finding out what he’s willing to bite. It taps into our hunting instincts and using trickery and skill. Sometimes it’s to catch food, other times it’s just for fun. We celebrate one of our favorite pastimes. Tell us about your biggest catch.

The proposed 1,168-mile Dakota Access Pipeline already has approval from four states and a majority of private landowners in its path. Supporters say it will bring hundreds of jobs and will boost the economy. But tribes and others oppose the plan. They’re worried about the possibility of a catastrophic leak endangering precious water resources. Where’s the line between job-creation and environmental protection? Why do you support or oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline

Native America Calling: Wednesday, May 4, 2016: Frontier of Change: an audio project on climate change in Alaska (LISTEN)

The producers of “Frontier of Change” gathered stories from Alaska Native people whose lives are being affected by climate change. The project includes interviews, environmental audio and other sounds that bring this important story to life. We’ll hear from the producers about the project and how Indigenous communities are struggling with disappearing land, vanishing wildlife, erosion, and other catastrophes brought on by climate change. Are you seeing the effects of climate change in your Native community? How can storytelling address the issue?

Native America Calling: Friday, April 29, 2016 – Live from the Gathering of Nations
Thousands of dancers, hundreds of tribes: the annual Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque is among the biggest powwows in North America. We’ll take you inside the Gathering with a special live broadcast. We’ll learn about the history of the event and preview a few of the dozens of great musicians. We’ll get insights on what makes a great competitor and talk with the reigning Miss Indian World. We take a snapshot of the powwow experience at the 2016 Gathering of Nations.

Native America Calling: Yellowstone grizzly bears bounce back? – Monday, April 18, 2016 (LISTEN)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  proposes taking  grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem off the list of Endangered Species. They say that the bears are a conservation success. Critics say the bears are still endangered and delisting will open up the possibility of trophy hunting outside of Yellowstone National Park. Some tribes, including the Shoshone Bannock Tribes, who retain a seat on the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, oppose the delisting. How much influence will tribes have in the process of delisting the grizzly bear?

Guests:

Dr. Dave Mattson – lecturer and senior visiting scientist at Yale University and a grizzly bear expert

Ben Nuvamsa (Hopi) – president of the Kiva Institute and member of the GOAL Tribal Coalition

Donovin Sprague (Mnikȟówožu Lakota) – university instructor and author and archivist for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

Link to submit a public comment on grizzly bear delisting

Link to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service tribal grizzly bear page