Native America Calling

Five young Native leaders are the latest to be recognized by the Center for Native Youth for addressing injustices and shaping their collective future. This 2022 class of Champions for Change includes individuals working “increase Native representation in research, restore Indigenous landscapes, end derogatory mascots, and preserve language, culture, and traditional ways of knowing.” We’ll talk with this year’s Champions about what inspires […]

The creator of the first all-Native comic-con brings you a new public television series exploring the contributions of Indigenous knowledge. Dr. Lee Francis IV looks into the scientific basis behind traditional methods for building materials, agriculture, clothing and even cosmetics. We’ll get a glimpse of what’s in store.

The creator of the first all-Native comic-con brings you a new public television series exploring the contributions of Indigenous knowledge. Dr. Lee Francis IV looks into the scientific basis behind traditional methods for building materials, agriculture, clothing and even cosmetics. We’ll get a glimpse of what’s in store. Guests: Anthony Rodriguez – concept creator and […]

This month kicks off the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages. The declaration aims to raise global awareness of the importance of language and to improve resources, especially for languages most in danger of being lost. To mark the occasion the First Nations Development Institute released its report highlighting the importance of immersion programs.

This month kicks off the United Nations International Decade of Indigenous Languages. The declaration aims to raise global awareness of the importance of language and to improve resources, especially for languages most in danger of being lost. To mark the occasion the First Nations Development Institute released its report highlighting the importance of immersion programs. […]

It’s no stretch to find Native influences in many of the defining dishes of African-American food in the South—grits, cornbread, beans, and barbecue. Southeastern and southern tribes introduced staples, spices and methods that were incorporated by slaves and European settlers alike and grew into a distinctive cultural cuisine.

It’s no stretch to find Native influences in many of the defining dishes of African-American food in the South—grits, cornbread, beans, and barbecue. Southeastern and southern tribes introduced staples, spices and methods that were incorporated by slaves and European settlers alike and grew into a distinctive cultural cuisine. Guest: Amethyst Ganaway – chef and food writer […]

The least favorite person on the Rezball court is usually the referee. The refrain “C’mon ref!” is just as likely to be heard shouted in exasperation from either side of the bleachers. But there is no one who isn’t glad there is an objective arbiter on the court. As it turns out, in a lot of places, the shortage of Native refs means those willing to put on the striped shirt are stretched thin. They are in such high demand they are paid a premium.

The least favorite person on the Rezball court is usually the referee. The refrain “C’mon ref!” is just as likely to be heard shouted in exasperation from either side of the bleachers. But there is no one who isn’t glad there is an objective arbiter on the court. As it turns out, in a lot […]

Do cloth masks work? Does the booster vaccine protect you against Omicron? How long before the next variant is a major threat? There are a lot of questions—and confusing answers—out there as the COVID-19 pandemic heads into its third year. We’ll get updates from Native medical professionals and tribal leaders about the key information to tune into.