Native America Calling

A graduate degree can boost your earning potential and your job prospects. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports people with master’s degrees make an average $13,000 more per year than those with bachelor’s degrees. But getting there takes an enormous time and money commitment. Many Native students consider advanced degrees out of reach. But […]

A Karuk girl embarks on a journey with her tribe’s revived coming of age ceremony; exploring the connection of creative expression balanced with Cherokee tradition, language and land; a virtual reality experience that uses humor, narrative and dream-like images that demand viewers bear witness to colonialism's legacy. Those are among the films utilizing Native filmmakers recognized at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.

A Karuk girl embarks on a journey with her tribe’s revived coming of age ceremony; exploring the connection of creative expression balanced with Cherokee tradition, language and land; a virtual reality experience that uses humor, narrative and dream-like images that demand viewers bear witness to colonialism’s legacy. Those are among the films utilizing Native filmmakers […]

The Indigenous Futures Survey is entering its third year. In that time it has been the most comprehensive data set for Native priorities, opinions and perspectives ever collected. The most recent survey counted more than 6,500 Native respondents. The results inform federal policy decisions and paint a more accurate picture of the issues important to Native people. We’ll review the contributions of the Indigenous Futures project and get a look at what else is in store.

The Indigenous Futures Survey is entering its third year. In that time it has been the most comprehensive data set for Native priorities, opinions and perspectives ever collected. The most recent survey counted more than 6,500 Native respondents. The results inform federal policy decisions and paint a more accurate picture of the issues important to […]

Clyde Bellecourt is among the handful of true giants of the American Indian Movement. He devoted his life to challenging injustices and building a more equitable world for Native Americans. From his early years patrolling the streets of Minneapolis to curb police brutality against Native residents, to his work helping establish job, education and health centers, Bellecourt formed a foundation that all Native people can now stand on.

Clyde Bellecourt is among the handful of true giants of the American Indian Movement. He devoted his life to challenging injustices and building a more equitable world for Native Americans. From his early years patrolling the streets of Minneapolis to curb police brutality against Native residents, to his work helping establish job, education and health […]

If you’ve been putting it off, January is a good time to prepare your financial goals for the coming year. Also, it’s never too early to start preparing your annual tax forms. We’ll talk about some steps you can take to get yourself financially ready for 2022.

If you’ve been putting it off, January is a good time to prepare your financial goals for the coming year. Also, it’s never too early to start preparing your annual tax forms. We’ll talk about some steps you can take to get yourself financially ready for 2022. Guests: Stephanie Cote (Potawatomi and Grand Traverse Band […]

Although his focus was primarily on improving conditions for African Americans, Dr. Martin Luther King often included Native people in his push to end racial oppression and segregationist policies. His monumental efforts to change the course of history built a foundation that Native Americans continue to build on. As we mark the federal holiday, we’ll reflect on the progress and setbacks since his historic civil rights fight.