Native America Calling

If the news that the U.S. Supreme Court is about to overturn Roe v. Wade is accurate, states will soon have control over the ability for people to access legal abortions. That will further restrict abortions for many Native folx who already face major obstacles to the procedure. At the same time, many Native individuals […]

After decades of planning, the Yurok Tribe was instrumental in releasing two California condors into the skies over the redwoods of Northern California. The tribe’s chairman says it’s part of the ‘sacred responsibility to maintain balance in the natural world’. Other tribes are also working to restore habitat and manage reintroduction of the largest bird […]

Sage Mountainflower (Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, Taos Pueblo, and Navajo) draws from traditional designs for inspiration and applies them to her wearable creations meant to go well past traditional boundaries. Mountainflower is coming off a Blue Ribbon-winning exhibition at the Heard Indian Fair and Market and has a full schedule ahead. Scott Wabano (Cree) is another […]

Awareness of missing and murdered Indigenous people continues to grow, even in mainstream circles. In Colorado, an effort to establish an office to tackle MMIP cases is making progress in the legislature, but faces some opposition. In California, tribal leaders are pushing for more support to help tribes address the issue. Many other states are working on combating the problem in their own ways. But has that translated to action and policy? We’ll get perspectives on the National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day.

Handmade regalia, eagle feathers, and items handed down through the generations are among the items we keep in our homes and take with us to powwows and other events. Losing them or having them damaged would be a severe blow. Putting any kind of monetary value on them is difficult, but could provide some sense […]

Since the Cherokee Phoenix first started in 1828, Native newspapers have filled a vital role in informing the public and giving a critical Native perspective on issues. Broadcast news, online outlets, and social media have all cut into the reach of printed newspapers. But newspapers still hold a vital connection for many Native people wanting […]

A prominent Native artist is accused of serious—potentially criminal—conduct with young women he’s crossed paths with. The allegations are mostly playing out on social media. The incidents are a reminder of the near-constant threat people—mostly women—face from unscrupulous men. We get guidance on how individuals can recognize troubling situations as they arise and talk about raising awareness for responsible behavior on a broad scale.

Both big name Native acts and up-and-coming artists are sharing the bill with the Native Guitars Tour. It’s a celebration of Native music, art and fashion, emerging from the pandemic with renewed energy and vision to provide a space for Native talent. We hear from a handful of Native Guitars artists on day one of our special multimedia series Live From Studio ABQ, featuring performances in Albuquerque's National Native Voice Studios on Native America Calling.

Native ranchers support a bill that makes labeling beef from its exact country of origin mandatory. After years of hard work, Kus, a variety of corn, is rematriated and brought back for members of the Catawba tribe to grow. These are a few topics on The Menu, our regular roundup of Indigenous food news and stories with our resident foodie Andi Murphy, Native America Calling senior producer and host of the Toasted Sister Podcast.

After two dark years, the Gathering of Nations Powwow returns as an in-person event. That follows the successful completion of Denver March last month, and the Crow Fair last July. The events and the many others that are planned are a force of optimism even as coronavirus cases continue to climb in certain places. We’ll […]