Hosted by Dr. David Derose

Title: "Life-changing Opportunities"

Guests: Julia Hendrickson, Dawn Coley, Lorena Kaplan, & Geradine Simkins

Description: Today’s show features life-changing opportunities for First Nation peoples. We first look at Native scholarships and programs at Grand Canyon University. We then turn to Tribal Diagnostics, a reference lab offering help with blood testing from a culturally competent perspective. Finally, we examine opportunities for decreasing the incidence of SIDS among tribes.

For further information: www.gcu.edu; www.tribaldiagnostics.com; and www.safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov

Title: “Rising Above Loss”

Guest: Karen Nichola, M.Ed., Grief Recovery Counsellor, Author: “Comfort for the Day”

Description: Loss is a normal part of living. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a job, one's independence, or a home, losses can overwhelm us—or we can rise above them. Karen Nicola shares secrets for rebounding from grief and loss, providing insights from her book, “Comfort for the Day.”

For More Information: www.comfortfortheday.com

Title: “Changing Lives, Worlds Apart”

Guests: Michelle Schulte (Ojibwe, Red Cliff Band, Chippewa), Michigan Tribal Food Access Collaborative; Sohab Arif, CRIHB

Description: Learn practical lessons from, and be inspired by, two people who are making a big impact in Indian Country. Michelle Schulte has deep Native roots. She has been making a profound impact on children and seniors alike. Sohab Arif grew up in a poor Pakistani family. His life journey has brought him halfway around the globe to make a powerful difference in Indian Country.

For More Information: [email protected], www.keepitsacred.org

ASI2018 Smith

Title: “Healthier Native Communities”

Guests: Stacy Hammer, RDN, LD, Lower Sioux Health Care Center; Tammi Meissner (Tlingit), SEARHC; Joshua Hudson (Ojibwe), National Native Network

Description: Practical examples from throughout Indian Country provide motivation to make a difference in your own life and community. Today’s show features insights from diabetes education in the Northern Plains and the "Keep It Sacred" program from the National Native Network.

For More Information: www.lowersiouxhhs.org, www.keepitsacred.org, [email protected], or 906-632-6896.

Title: “Surviving to Thriving”

Guests: Denetra Gary, LCSW, Radio Host, “Surviving to Thriving”; Jean Marie Smith, ND

Description: Can you help others when you are mentally and emotionally challenged? Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Denetra Gary, shows how you can more than survive in difficult times—you can thrive—and help others in the process.

For More Information Contact:

www.VoiceAmerica.com ; www.W4cy.com; or

www.complementandcomplete.com

Title: “Opportunities in Indian Country”

Guests: Jeanne Greene, Maniilaq Association; A. Michael Stolarski, Premier Shockwave; Gretchen Dobervich, NDSU

Description: Opportunities for personal growth and practical help about in Indian Country. Today’s show explores diverse opportunities from working with Native Alaskans, getting help for diabetic ulcers, and bringing new tools to measure public health progress in your tribe.

For more information: [email protected] or www.maniilaq.org; www.premiershockwave.com or [email protected]; www.ndsu.edu/publichealth.

Title: "Clarifying Your Values"

Guests: Tom and Alane Waters, Co-Founders of Restoration International

Description: When you re-order your life based on what you feel is most important, you will impact far more than just yourself and your family. Popular guests, Tom and Alane Waters, return to the show to share their own life-changing story.

For Further Information: www.restoration-international.org

Title: Nurturing First Nations

Guests: Loren Fish, Will Maya, Julian Jacobs, Micah Wright

Description: Whether it's educating native youth, preserving indigenous language, caring for the environment, or championing Native TV programming, there are a variety of ways to nurture First Nation Peoples and their cultures This weeks' show provides a window into this nurturing work that is taking place across Indian Country.

Contact Info: holbrookindian school.org

928-524-6845

www.languageconservancy.org

[email protected], FNX.org

Title: “Cancer Education in Alaska”

Guest: Katie Cueva ScD MAT MPH: Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Health, University of Alaska Anchorage, Institute of Social and Economic Research

Description: Dr. Katie Cueva and her family have been making an impact in Indian Country from decades. You’ll enjoy her personal story as well as her insights into cancer prevention among indigenous peoples. Of special importance, Katie discusses free cancer resources that are of value to health professionals and indigenous peoples alike.

For more information: www.AKchap.org.