Native America Calling

The Battle for Baby Veronica

LeeMerrill — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:11:03 +0000

Tue. 4/9 11a: The United States Supreme Court will hear arguments in the case Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl next week.

Native Fashion - When You’re In, You’re In

LeeMerrill — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:53:41 +0000

Mon. 4/8 11a: Right now the nation is watching Taos Pueblo designer Patricia Michaels as she continues to edge her way to the top of this season’s cable TV series “Project Runway.”

Gay Marriage and Tradition

LeeMerrill — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 20:54:47 +0000

Wed. 4/3 11a: The Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians in Michigan recently voted to allow same sex couples to marry on the reservation.

Book of the Month: The Seeds We Planted

LeeMerrill — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 21:54:13 +0000

Wed. 3/20 11a: “The Seeds We Planted: Portraits of a Native Hawaiian Charter School” by Noelani Goodyear-Ka’opua provides a view into Indigenous urban education.

Remember Our Mother Earth

LeeMerrill — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:31:43 +0000

Tue. 3/19 11a: Native American communities have a special reverence for the home many call Mother Earth. Every spring, groups around the country and the world celebrate our planet by setting aside one day to recognize its importance on Earth Day.

What Is Your Definition Of An Artist?

LeeMerrill — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:06:38 +0000

Mar. 3/8 11a: The development of art schools, like the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, has drawn many Natives away from their home to pursue their dreams of becoming an artist.

March Current Events

LeeMerrill — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:20:00 +0000

Fri. 3/1 11a: In March, the Southcentral Foundation of Alaska is hosting its 16th Annual Gathering and is inviting everyone for a day of activity and entertainment.

40th Anniversary of the Liberation of Wounded Knee

LeeMerrill — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:40:55 +0000

Wed. 2/27 11a: On this date 40 years ago the world’s attention was on Pine Ridge, South Dakota as the American Indian Movement or A.I.M. heeded the call to protect Native rights and freedom.

Book of the Month: “Decolonizing Museums”

LeeMerrill — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 22:31:53 +0000

Wed. 2/20 11a: Amy Lonetree’s (Ho-Chunk) new book “Decolonizing Museums: Representing Native America in National and Tribal Museums” opens a discussion about the role Native people might play in choosing how the story of our peoples is shared or displayed.

Heart Health

LeeMerrill — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:41:02 +0000

Tue. 2/19 11a: Heart disease is a leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

February Music Maker: Miracle Dolls

LeeMerrill — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:22:31 +0000

Fri. 2/15 11a: Since so much love went into their latest musical venture, the Miracle Dolls waited until Valentine's Day to release their new album “Kiss Me Auras.”

It’s Grammy Time, Where are All the Natives?

LeeMerrill — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:55:21 +0000

Fri. 2/8 11a: The 55th Annual Grammy Awards will take place Sunday, February 10th. Hundreds of music artists are eager to put their hands on the mini gold gramophone trophy, but where are the Natives?

Native, Single and a Parent

LeeMerrill — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:04:14 +0000

Thu. 2/7 11a: The joys of parenthood can be tested when you are raising a child on your own. Whether by choice or after a relationship has gone bad, raising a child on your own has unexpected twists and turns that can test limits of even the strongest person.

What support is available to single parents in your tribal community or village? How do you help a single parent when they refuse help from the family of the child’s other parent?

Join us and share your advice about dealing with the emotional, legal and financial challenges of raising a child alone.

Challenges of Finishing College

LeeMerrill — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:43:58 +0000

Wed. 2/6 11a: Graduating from high school and entering college are important issues in American Indian education, but what about finishing college?

'Tis the Season to Be Giving

LeeMerrill — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:55:45 +0000

Fri. 12/14 11a: Many people use this time of year to share with others. Some individuals make the best of this season by letting others know how much they appreciate them through gifts and other tangible tokens of their affections.

2012 December Music Maker: Sihasin

LeeMerrill — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 18:37:18 +0000

Fri. 12/7 11a: Sihasin is a Navajo word meaning to think with hope and assurance. It also means the process of making critical affirmative action of thinking, planning, learning and becoming experienced and confident to adapt.

Confessions of a Native Wannabe

LeeMerrill — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:01:34 +0000

Thu. 12/6 11a: When he was growing up playing Indian and reenacting scenes from Hollywood movies, Roger Welsch never dreamed that his life-long fascination with Native American culture would lead him on a journey of self-discovery and a vast knowledge of Native culture.

Is Peace Possible?

LeeMerrill — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:05:26 +0000

Wed. 12/05 11a: The term “peace activist” often engenders ideas of longhaired hippies holding flowers and flashing two fingers to the camera.

President Lincoln In Indian Country

LeeMerrill — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 22:27:45 +0000

Fri. 11/30 11a: Steven Spielberg's new film “Lincoln” is in theaters now and focuses on the famous president’s fight to end slavery.

Native Heritage Month Report Card

LeeMerrill — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 19:56:07 +0000

Tue. 11/27 11a: The pop band No Doubt ignited a firestorm of reactions over their recent video release for the song "Looking Hot." The video featured lead singer Gwen Stefani in a Native American style headdress tied up, a counter to her fellow band members dressed up as cowboys.

Book of The Month: "Blasphemy" by Sherman Alexie

LeeMerrill — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:28:40 +0000

Wed. 11/21 11a: This November we welcome back Native author and poet Sherman Alexie (Spokane/ Coeur d'Alene) as he debuts his latest novel "Blasphemy."

Twilight Saga’s Biggest Critics: Native America

LeeMerrill — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 21:46:43 +0000

Fri. 11/16 11a: At the stroke of Midnight this morning moviegoers around the country flooded into theaters to see the last movie chapter in the Twilight saga.

A Quivering Quality Healthcare System

LeeMerrill — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:38:56 +0000

Fri. 11/2 11a: Accessing quality healthcare and insurance is being called one of the most critical issues in Indian Country.

Costumes with Controversy

LeeMerrill — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 20:44:21 +0000

Wed. 10/31 11a: Every year on and around Halloween, controversy around inappropriate costumes finds a small place in the media landscape.

Bringing Balance Back: Life After Rape

Lee Merrill — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:35:04 +0000

Tue. 10/9 11a: Has sexual violence always existed in our Native communities? Are sex crimes just more acute in Indian Country making them more visible?

October Current Events

LeeMerrill — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:39:48 +0000

Tue. 10/2 11a: October marks the end of harvest time but, it's just the beginning of a busy month for many tribal leaders, teachers, elders, and students.

The Road to Federal Recognition

LeeMerrill — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:15:30 +0000

Fri. 9/28 11a: Today there are more than 560 bands and tribes that are listed as federally recognized governments.

Defending the Native American Flute

LeeMerrill — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:19:13 +0000

Fri. 9/21 11a: Native American flute music is known in some of the most far-reaching places on the planet.

Music Maker Crystal Shawanda

Tara Gatewood — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:37:50 +0000

Native Resilience

NV1 — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 19:02:27 +0000