An update from Starla Green on operations at the newly reimagined Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort on the Warm Springs Reservation

St. Charles – Madras held an annual Native Market in November. There were several vendors who set up at the event, and a good crowd of browsers and shoppers showing appreciation and support for local small businesses.

Details on the upcoming Elks Hoop Shoot competition including tips and background with Ed McDaniels.

A focus on Pancreatic Cancer with an interview featuring Dr Claymore Killsfirst to increase awareness of the disease.

Caldera Arts works with 6th thru 12th grade students using a fusion of arts, environment, and mentorship to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills that youth can apply to their lives in meaningful ways.

Dillon Kolar is the middle school mentor for Central Oregon.

In November – Native American Heritage is recognized and celebrated. The Indian Reading Series is a collection of 140 stories and legends written and illustrated by Native authors and artists from twelve Northwest reservations. Education Northwest (formerly the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory) received funding from the National Institute of Education for the project. The materials were developed between 1972 and 1983, authenticated by participating Tribes, and field tested. We share one of their stories plus lessons in Numu, Kiksht and Ichishkiin languages and people talking about what being Indian is to them.

Jonathan W. Smith, Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Tribal Council Chairman, discusses the 2025 Tribal Budget.

Rez Ball is a recently released film on Netflix that has made a big impact on the film industry. The film’s director, Sydney Freeland, was an Indigenous Honoree at the 2024 Bend Film Festival. She stopped in the communities of Warm Springs and Madras to do meet-and-greets and screenings of the film at the local movie theater. Joining her was Tazbah Rose Chavez, a film producer who has been a part of many films and shows that she mentions in her interview.

Pancreatic Cancer in Native Americans

Guests: Frank Smith, Warm Springs Community Health Education Team

Claymore Kills First, PharmD, BCOP

Dr. Claymore Kills First (Oglala Sioux) is a board-certified clinical oncology pharmacist at Oregon Health and Sciences University. He studies pancreatic cancer in Native American Communities. His research focuses on identifying and addressing disparities in cancer care for indigenous populations.

Students share November 2024 Happenings from the Warm Springs K-8 Academy. This is the podcast version of our morning segment on KWSO.