Native America Calling

Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota) just won a 2019 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award for his work increasing awareness of Native food through his non-profit North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems. Last year he also won a James Beard Award for his cookbook, “The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen.” In addition to his successful restaurant ventures, Sherman has traveled the world educating others about traditional Native American food. We’ll sit down with Sherman to learn about his passion and skill for connecting with others through food.

Indian Country Today is branching out into television news. The operation is moving to Phoenix, Ariz. We’ll talk with editor Mark Trahant about big plans for the future. Also journalism students at the University of Montana are gearing up for the annual project to report on the state’s Native residents. We’ll talk with the program director about this year’s focus on missing and murdered Indigenous women. Tune in for our news round up.

Indian Country Today is branching out into television news. The operation is moving to Phoenix, Ariz. We’ll talk with editor Mark Trahant about big plans for the future. Also journalism students at the University of Montana are gearing up for the annual project to report on the state’s Native residents. We’ll talk with the program director about this year’s focus on missing and murdered Indigenous women. Tune in for our news round up.

Have you gotten a call from someone at the “security department” warning you about an outstanding warrant? Or the caller says you need to reveal personal information to them or you will lose your Social Security benefits. The Federal Trade Commission says 1.1 million people reported being scam victims in 2017. Most of those scams were over the phone. Romance scams reported to the FBI tripled over the past five years. A Navajo Nation Council delegate admitted on social media that he used poor judgement by sending a compromising video of himself to someone who contacted him online. The recipient then demanded money, threatening to release the video publicly. We’ll get an update on different kinds of scams and how to avoid them.

Have you gotten a call from someone at the “security department” warning you about an outstanding warrant? Or the caller says you need to reveal personal information to them or you will lose your Social Security benefits. The Federal Trade Commission says 1.1 million people reported being scam victims in 2017. Most of those scams were over the phone. Romance scams reported to the FBI tripled over the past five years. A Navajo Nation Council delegate admitted on social media that he used poor judgement by sending a compromising video of himself to someone who contacted him online. The recipient then demanded money, threatening to release the video publicly. We’ll get an update on different kinds of scams and how to avoid them.

Organizers bill it as the ‘world’s largest powwow.’ This year’s Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque is again expected to draw thousands of powwow dancers and spectators from across the country. We’re broadcasting live from the arena to connect you with the drums, dances, events and music.

Organizers bill it as the ‘world’s largest powwow.’ This year’s Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque is again expected to draw thousands of powwow dancers and spectators from across the country. We’re broadcasting live from the arena to connect you with the drums, dances, events and music.

Dene Nation folk singer Leela Gilday was raised in Canada’s Northwest Territories and her love for the area comes through in her songs. We welcome Leela as our April Music Maker artist. She’ll share music from her much-anticipated upcoming album, “North Star Calling" which is about healing as well as cultural resurgence. Feel the power of her music that she says is a source for strengthening family and connecting generations.

Dene Nation folk singer Leela Gilday was raised in Canada’s Northwest Territories and her love for the area comes through in her songs. We welcome Leela as our April Music Maker artist. She’ll share music from her much-anticipated upcoming album, “North Star Calling" which is about healing as well as cultural resurgence. Feel the power of her music that she says is a source for strengthening family and connecting generations.

Understanding and acknowledging past trauma can help guide how to interact with each other. For Native Americans it can inform how the history of colonialism might influence a person’s reaction to certain words or behaviors. Experts are developing methods for approaching situations in schools, offices and businesses from a trauma-informed perspective to avoid conflict, de-escalate tension and promote healing. In this hour we’ll talk with professionals about what trauma-informed approaches look like.