Native America Calling

The husband-wife duo Twin Flames recently took home the Pop/Alternative/Rock Album of the Year award at the inaugural Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards for their album “Omen.” We connect with band members Jaaji, (Inuk and Mohawk) and Chelsey June (Métis/Algonquin Cree) to hear about their blend of rock, pop and folk and who they are honoring with their songs. We’ll also hear about the work the duo does with schools to help youth realize their potential through music and Indigenous culture.

The husband-wife duo Twin Flames recently took home the Pop/Alternative/Rock Album of the Year award at the inaugural Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards for their album “Omen.” We connect with band members Jaaji, (Inuk and Mohawk) and Chelsey June (Métis/Algonquin Cree) to hear about their blend of rock, pop and folk and who they are […]

Native Hip-Hop artists are getting broader acclaim with each new release. And now they have a forum for recognizing their achievements. The first-ever International Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards honored more than a dozen artists for their musical and lyrical talents. Some of the standouts include Mi’kmaq producer and engineer, David Strickland, who cleaned up with single, collaboration and producer of the year awards, the Snotty Nose Rez Kids with the album of the year, and The Ra11n for best female artist. We’ll talk with some of the winners and hear about the rise of Indigenous Hip-Hop.

Native Hip-Hop artists are getting broader acclaim with each new release. And now they have a forum for recognizing their achievements. The first-ever International Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards honored more than a dozen artists for their musical and lyrical talents. Some of the standouts include Mi’kmaq producer and engineer, David Strickland, who cleaned up with single, […]

Scientists have deemed the current drought in the western states a “megadrought.” That’s because the extreme dry conditions have already lasted two decades and there’s no end in sight. The U.S. Drought Monitor calls it the worst on record. The resulting constrictions on surface and ground water is creating hardships for Native farmers and ranchers. It’s also further endangering salmon and other wildlife important to tribes.

Scientists have deemed the current drought in the western states a “megadrought.” That’s because the extreme dry conditions have already lasted two decades and there’s no end in sight. The U.S. Drought Monitor calls it the worst on record. The resulting constrictions on surface and ground water is creating hardships for Native farmers and ranchers. […]

The panel that oversees health recommendations for the U.S. is lowering the age that adults should get colon cancer screenings. In May, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force reduced the recommended screening age from 50 to 45. Native American colon cancer rates are higher than the population as a whole. We’ll talk with experts about the types of colon cancer screenings available and who should consider talking to their doctor about them.

The panel that oversees health recommendations for the U.S. is lowering the age that adults should get colon cancer screenings. In May, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force reduced the recommended screening age from 50 to 45. Native American colon cancer rates are higher than the population as a whole. We’ll talk with experts about […]

How many apples grow on a tree? All of them.

Bad puns, one-liners to nowhere, and corny punchlines. Dad jokes are infamous for being real groaners. Most dads aren’t comedians, but that doesn’t stop them from dispensing their own brand of humor. Many dads also consider themselves creative pranksters. For Father’s Day we’ll zero in on the special humor that only Native dads know about. Do you have a funny story about your funny dad?

How many apples grow on a tree? All of them. Bad puns, one-liners to nowhere, and corny punchlines. Dad jokes are infamous for being real groaners. Most dads aren’t comedians, but that doesn’t stop them from dispensing their own brand of humor. Many dads also consider themselves creative pranksters. For Father’s Day we’ll zero in […]