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

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Roundtable discussion entitled “The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission’s Report on Native Children.”
Date: May 8, 2024
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Dirksen
Room: 628

Witnesses:
Gloria O’Neill
Chair of the Commission
President/CEO of Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.
Anchorage, Alaska

Tami Decoteau, PhD
Vice Chair of the Commission
DeCoteau, Trauma-Informed Care & Practice, PLLC
Bismarck, North Dakota

Anita Fineday
Commissioner
Implementation Director of Equity and Engagement
Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families
Brainerd, Minnesota

Leander (Russ) McDonald
Commissioner
President of United Tribes Technical College
Bismarck, North Dakota

Don Gray
Commissioner
Board Member of Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation
Anchorage, Alaska

Delia Ulima
Advisory Committee Member
Statewide Initiative Manager
HI H.O.P.E.S. Initiative, EPIC ‘Ohana Inc.
Honolulu, Hawaii

Gil Vigil
President of the Board
National Indian Child Welfare Association
Portland, Oregon

Sarah Kastelic
Executive Director
National Indian Child Welfare Association Portland, Oregon

Committee Notice:
https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/roundtable-discussion-entitled-alyce-spotted-bear-and-walter-soboleff-commissions-report-on-native-children/

The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission’s Report on Native Children

Opening Remarks

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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