For centuries, Native Americans have used talking circles to solve problems and provide healing. During the pandemic, these practices moved online and outdoors to help those in need.

(Audio by Gianluca D’Elia/Cronkite News)

Indigenous groups maintain talking circle traditions during COVID-19

Arizona’s senators are being urged to support the “Build Back Better” budget to provide funding for clean energy initiatives and jobs to address the effects of climate change as extreme heat becomes more common.

(Audio by Emma VandenEinde/Cronkite News)

Climate advocates urge Sinema, Kelly to support Biden budget plan

Q&A between Gaylord News reporter Nancy Marie Spears and US Poet Laureate and author Joy Harjo.

A conversation with Joy Harjo

The Gila River Indian Community is seeking payouts from the federal
government to conserve water in Lake Mead. Plus, why a shipping-container wall along the Arizona-Mexico border is likely to be challenged in court, and airports in the state work to become more sustainable.

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Host:  Damon Fairall
Producer: Athena Ankrah
Contributors: Alexia Stanbridge, Michelle Aerin, KUNC

Gila River tribe reverses decision on conserving water

Justis Brokenrope (Sičháŋǧu Lakȟóta) is a musician and educator currently residing in Bdé Óta Othúŋwe, Mní Sóta (Minneapolis, Minnesota). Wathéča Radio is an offshoot of Wathéča Records, a label and archival project focused on North American indigenous artists who were often overlooked in the canons of rock, folk, and country music.

Brokenrope hosts his radio shows completely in Dakhóta, the eastern dialect of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ (the seven Lakota and Dakota tribal nations), and the original language of the land he presently resides on. Anáǧoptaŋ po! 
https://www.nts.live/shows/guests/episodes/watheca-radio-w-justis-brokenrope-27th-october-2023

Wathéča Radio w/ Justis Brokenrope 271023

House Committee on Natural Resources
Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies
Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee
Thursday, February 15, 2024 |  10:00 AM

On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.”

Witnesses are by invitation only.

Witnesses and Testimony
Mr. Justin Ahasteen
Executive Director
Navajo Nation Washington Office
Washington, DC 
https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AhasteenJ-20240215.pdf

Ms. Sherry Rupert
CEO
American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association
Albuquerque, New Mexico
https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-RupertS-20240215.pdf

Mr. Lance Morgan
President and CEO
Ho-Chunk, Inc.
Winnebago, Nebraska
https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-MorganL-20240215.pdf

Mr. Raymond Bacon
Executive Director
Yurok Economic Development Corporation
Klamath, California [Minority witness]
https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BaconR-20240215.pdf

Committee Notice:
https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415536

Hearing Notice:
https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD001.pdf

Hearing Memo:
https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD002.pdf

Justin Ahasteen / Navajo Nation Washington Office

Road Is Calling

Sundowns Are No Lie

Lotafiasco

An old track from the 80s I repurposed and pieced together. 

Mixed by Dan Kearley

Unceded

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