For more than a century, county extension offices have worked to instill the importance of agriculture in young people through local 4-H programs. At first the programs attempted to bring outside practices to Native communities. But they evolved to incorporate Native farming and ranching methods to both educate young people and keep Native knowledge thriving.

For more than a century, county extension offices have worked to instill the importance of agriculture in young people through local 4-H programs. At first the programs attempted to bring outside practices to Native communities. But they evolved to incorporate Native farming and ranching methods to both educate young people and keep Native knowledge thriving. […]

Navajo sheep herders are busy at this time of year. Depending on the size of their herd, shearing sheep is is a process that can take weeks. Clipping raw wool from sheep is one of the first steps to making famous Navajo rugs and dresses. Weavers then take over to process and dye wool and spin it into yarn. We’ll talk with sheep herders and weavers about the cultural and artistic process of taking wool from sheep to the loom (this is an encore show so we aren’t taking calls live on the air).

Navajo sheep herders are busy at this time of year. Depending on the size of their herd, shearing sheep is is a process that can take weeks. Clipping raw wool from sheep is one of the first steps to making famous Navajo rugs and dresses. Weavers then take over to process and dye wool and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the educations, social lives and after-school opportunities for millions of high school students. Native students navigated online classes, spotty internet access, and isolation but many thrived and even secured scholarships and acceptance at choice colleges. Native America Calling and the Hechinger Report followed a group of students throughout the school year to document their struggles and triumphs during a school year like no other. Here are their stories.

The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the educations, social lives and after-school opportunities for millions of high school students. Native students navigated online classes, spotty internet access, and isolation but many thrived and even secured scholarships and acceptance at choice colleges. Native America Calling and the Hechinger Report followed a group of students throughout the school year […]

Indigenous people are calling on the Catholic Church to be held accountable after continued revelations of unmarked graves on grounds of residential schools the church operated. Christian-based boarding schools are an enduring symbol of forced assimilation of Native children in the United States. At the same time, Christianity is a strong component of many Indigenous people’s lives. We’ll explore the history and complexity of the Christian faith among Native traditions.

Indigenous people are calling on the Catholic Church to be held accountable after continued revelations of unmarked graves on grounds of residential schools the church operated. Christian-based boarding schools are an enduring symbol of forced assimilation of Native children in the United States. At the same time, Christianity is a strong component of many Indigenous […]

Rep. Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk, D-KS) took time from her busy schedule representing Kansas' 3rd District in Congress to write a children's book. "Sharice’s Big Voice" is a memoir illustrated for children and depicts her journey as an attorney, a mixed martial artist and one of the first two Native women elected to Congress. We'll talk with Davids about her life, her wins and losses and what she hopes her book can accomplish.

Rep. Sharice Davids (Ho-Chunk, D-KS) took time from her busy schedule representing Kansas’ 3rd District in Congress to write a children’s book. “Sharice’s Big Voice” is a memoir illustrated for children and depicts her journey as an attorney, a mixed martial artist and one of the first two Native women elected to Congress. We’ll talk […]