In this episode of the Talking Stick, we were able to catch up with the Native American Rights Fund and learn more about NARF’s unique history, and about the issues leading up to the establishment of the Tribal Supreme Court Project, which is co-staffed by NARF and the National Congress of American Indians.  We also have a brief discussion about Native religion and the law. Please enjoy!
Guests:
- John Echohawk, Executive Director, Native American Rights Fund
- Joel Williams, Senior Staff Attorney, Native American Rights Fund

Talking Stick - Discussion with the Native American Rights Fund

This month's episode of the Talking Stick, A Look at the Indian Health System, discusses the history of the federal government's provision of health care to American Indians and Alaska Natives and how the current system operates.

Guest Host:
- Michelle Castagne, J.D. Candidate 2021, Sandra Day O'Connor 
  College of Law at Arizona State University 

Guest:
- Mark Trahant, Editor, Indian Country Today

The Talking Stick - A Look at the Indian Health System

This episode of the Talking Stick is the first part of a series of episodes looking at juvenile justice in Indian Country.

Guests:

- Addie Rolnick, Professor of Law, UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
- Kelbie Kennedy, Policy Counsel, National Congress of American Indians

The Talking Stick - Juvenile Justice (1)

In this episode, we catch up with Professor Rhett Larson again and get updates on the recently passed Drought Contingency Plan, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ongoing rule making efforts concerning federal water quality regulation. 

Guest:

- Rhett Larson, Associate Professor of Law, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University

The Talking Stick - A Water Policy Update

In this episode, Professor Trevor Reed gives us an update on the Music Modernization Act and we also discuss indigenous representation in the opera.

Guest:

- Trevor Reed, Associate Professor of Law, Indian Legal Program

The Talking Stick - Indigenous Issues in Music and the Arts

This episode of the Talking Stick is the second part of a series of episodes looking at juvenile justice in Indian Country. In this episode, we discuss efforts to provide appropriate notice with respect to Native youth in state juvenile justice systems.

Guests:
- Michelle Brown-Yazzie, Chief Judge, Mescalero Apache Tribe
- Nick J. Costales, Deputy Director of Field Services, New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department
- Kelbie Kennedy, Policy Counsel, National Congress of American Indians

The Talking Stick - Juvenile Justice (2)

In this episode, we are joined by Stacy Leeds - the Vice Chancellor for Economic Development, Dean Emeritus and Professor at the University of Arkansas. Ms. Leeds discusses her recent experience as the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Distinguished Visiting Indian Law Professor at the ASU College of Law, as well as current work she is undertaking which looks at the legal underpinnings of the Indian Civil Rights Act.

Guest:
- Stacy Leeds, Vice Chancellor of Economic Development, Dean Emeritus & Professor, University of Arkansas

Talking Stick - Conversation with Stacy Leeds

In this episode, we catch up with former Acting Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs, Larry Roberts, and hear about the new and exciting work he's doing with the ASU College of Law and on behalf of Indian Country. Please tune in to this episode to learn more.

Guest:
- Lawrence Roberts, Professor of Practice and Executive Director, Indian Gaming and Tribal Self-Governance Program, ASU College of Law

Talking Stick Feb 2020 Larry Roberts Tribal Gaming

This episode on the Talking Stick is the third part of a series of episodes looking at juvenile justice in Indian Country. 

Guests:
- Gwen Evans Lomayesva, Researcher, National Congress of American Indians Policy Research Center
- Tasha Fridia, Assistant Director, Tribal Youth Resource Center at Tribal Law & Policy Institute
- Kelbie Kennedy, Policy Counsel, National Congress of American Indians

Talking Stick - Juvenile Justice (3)

On June 23, 2020, NCAI hosted a discussion with tribal leaders entitled "Protecting Tribal Lands and Sacred Places: Current Threats Across Indian Country." This episode of the Talking Stick is a recording of that informative session. Enjoy!
 
Guests:
- Cedric Cromwell, Chairman, Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe
- Mark Fox, Chairman, Mandan, Hidatsa & Arikara Nation
- Harold Fraizer, Chairman, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
- Ned Norris, Jr., Chairman, Tohono O'odham Nation
- Terry Rambler, Chairman, San Carlos Apache Tribe

Talking Stick - Protecting Tribal Lands and Sacred Places

The Talking Stick is brought to you through a partnership between the Indian Legal Program (ILP), at Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI).  

Through this partnership, the ILP and NCAI seek to educate the general public about tribal law and policy issues through a popular new medium–the podcast.  We hope you enjoy the content and we look forward to your feedback

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