Native America Calling

Former Indian Health Service pediatrician, Stanley Patrick Weber, was convicted of sexually abusing children at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana. He is also awaiting trial for sexually abusing children on the Pine Ridge Reservation in North Dakota. The PBS documentary program Frontline documents the abuse and uncovers how Weber was able to carry out abuses for decades. We’ll hear from those who have followed the case and the Native leaders who helped bring Weber’s crimes to light.

National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel delivers the State of Indian Nations address at the start of the NCAI Executive Council Winter Session. The address comes as Indian Country is watching a number of issues, including continued tribal economic development, threats to the Indian Child Welfare Act, concerns over pipelines and extraction industries on or near tribal land, and the potential for another federal government shutdown. Native America Calling will carry a recorded version of the address immediately following the live address from the Newseum in Washington, D.C. and will also carry comments from the congressional response.

National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel delivers the State of Indian Nations address at the start of the NCAI Executive Council Winter Session. The address comes as Indian Country is watching a number of issues, including continued tribal economic development, threats to the Indian Child Welfare Act, concerns over pipelines and extraction industries on or near tribal land, and the potential for another federal government shutdown. Native America Calling will carry a recorded version of the address immediately following the live address from the Newseum in Washington, D.C. and will also carry comments from the congressional response.

National Congress of American Indians President Jefferson Keel delivers the State of Indian Nations address at the start of the NCAI Executive Council Winter Session. The address comes as Indian Country is watching a number of issues, including continued tribal economic development, threats to the Indian Child Welfare Act, concerns over pipelines and extraction industries on or near tribal land, and the potential for another federal government shutdown. Native America Calling will carry a recorded version of the address immediately following the live address from the Newseum in Washington, D.C. and will also carry comments from the congressional response.

A number of states are working on legislation that affects Native residents. New Mexico is considering a bill to help Native public school students succeed by requiring a needs assessment. It’s proposed by Representative Derrick Lente (Isleta/Sandia Pueblo). Montana and Oklahoma are among the states discussing permanently setting aside a day to recognize Native Americans. Washington State is moving ahead with a bill to ensure Native voting rights. We’ll hear about the notable state laws proposed with Native people in mind that could be model legislation elsewhere.

A number of states are working on legislation that affects Native residents. New Mexico is considering a bill to help Native public school students succeed by requiring a needs assessment. It’s proposed by Representative Derrick Lente (Isleta/Sandia Pueblo). Montana and Oklahoma are among the states discussing permanently setting aside a day to recognize Native Americans. Washington State is moving ahead with a bill to ensure Native voting rights. We’ll hear about the notable state laws proposed with Native people in mind that could be model legislation elsewhere.

A number of states are working on legislation that affects Native residents. New Mexico is considering a bill to help Native public school students succeed by requiring a needs assessment. It’s proposed by Representative Derrick Lente (Isleta/Sandia Pueblo). Montana and Oklahoma are among the states discussing permanently setting aside a day to recognize Native Americans. Washington State is moving ahead with a bill to ensure Native voting rights. We’ll hear about the notable state laws proposed with Native people in mind that could be model legislation elsewhere.

A nurse at a Phoenix facility faces rape charges for impregnating a resident. The woman, an incapacitated San Carlos Apache tribal member, surprised the staff at the skilled nursing facility when she gave birth. A DNA investigation links the child to the accused nurse. It’s a troubling incident that triggers fears by those who have elders or other loved ones in the care of institutions. We’ll talk about questions families should ask and what they should look for when considering a care facility.

A nurse at a Phoenix facility faces rape charges for impregnating a resident. The woman, an incapacitated San Carlos Apache tribal member, surprised the staff at the skilled nursing facility when she gave birth. A DNA investigation links the child to the accused nurse. It’s a troubling incident that triggers fears by those who have elders or other loved ones in the care of institutions. We’ll talk about questions families should ask and what they should look for when considering a care facility.

A nurse at a Phoenix facility faces rape charges for impregnating a resident. The woman, an incapacitated San Carlos Apache tribal member, surprised the staff at the skilled nursing facility when she gave birth. A DNA investigation links the child to the accused nurse. It’s a troubling incident that triggers fears by those who have elders or other loved ones in the care of institutions. We’ll talk about questions families should ask and what they should look for when considering a care facility.