Native America Calling

The current Off-Broadway play by Larissa FastHorse (Sičháŋǧu Lakota) is a timely satire aimed at the pitfalls of well-meaning Native allies. “The Thanksgiving Play” humorously exposes the accepted mythology celebrated every fourth Thursday in November. It also puts on notice all those who feel compelled to “honor” Native Americans through artistic expression. We’ll hear more about the play and what drives Larissa FastHorse.

The current Off-Broadway play by Larissa FastHorse (Sičháŋǧu Lakota) is a timely satire aimed at the pitfalls of well-meaning Native allies. “The Thanksgiving Play” humorously exposes the accepted mythology celebrated every fourth Thursday in November. It also puts on notice all those who feel compelled to “honor” Native Americans through artistic expression. We’ll hear more about the play and what drives Larissa FastHorse.

As Thanksgiving approaches there is some irony in the tribe that met the Pilgrims when they landed are in a fight over whether they meet the legal definition of the word ‘Indian’. Mashpee Wampanoag leaders are pushing for congressional intervention to keep the more than 300 acres of land originally put into trust in 2015. The tribe lost a court ruling and the Trump Administration is siding with the court. The stakes are high. Among other things, it puts plans for a $1 billion dollar resort and casino into jeopardy.

As Thanksgiving approaches there is some irony in the tribe that met the Pilgrims when they landed are in a fight over whether they meet the legal definition of the word ‘Indian’. Mashpee Wampanoag leaders are pushing for congressional intervention to keep the more than 300 acres of land originally put into trust in 2015. The tribe lost a court ruling and the Trump Administration is siding with the court. The stakes are high. Among other things, it puts plans for a $1 billion dollar resort and casino into jeopardy.

As Thanksgiving approaches there is some irony in the tribe that met the Pilgrims when they landed are in a fight over whether they meet the legal definition of the word ‘Indian’. Mashpee Wampanoag leaders are pushing for congressional intervention to keep the more than 300 acres of land originally put into trust in 2015. The tribe lost a court ruling and the Trump Administration is siding with the court. The stakes are high. Among other things, it puts plans for a $1 billion dollar resort and casino into jeopardy.

Georgina Lightning (Samson Cree Nation) is an award-winning First Nations actress, filmmaker, screen writer and advocate. She’s appeared on TV shows like “The West Wing” and “Blackstone” and had a role in the 2018 film “Land.” Lightning is also a co-founder of Tribal Alliance Productions, a film production company focused on Indigenous perspectives that produced the award-winning film “Older Than America”. We’ll talk with her about her career and upcoming projects.

Georgina Lightning (Samson Cree Nation) is an award-winning First Nations actress, filmmaker, screen writer and advocate. She’s appeared on TV shows like “The West Wing” and “Blackstone” and had a role in the 2018 film “Land.” Lightning is also a co-founder of Tribal Alliance Productions, a film production company focused on Indigenous perspectives that produced the award-winning film “Older Than America”. We’ll talk with her about her career and upcoming projects.

Georgina Lightning (Samson Cree Nation) is an award-winning First Nations actress, filmmaker, screen writer and advocate. She’s appeared on TV shows like “The West Wing” and “Blackstone” and had a role in the 2018 film “Land.” Lightning is also a co-founder of Tribal Alliance Productions, a film production company focused on Indigenous perspectives that produced the award-winning film “Older Than America”. We’ll talk with her about her career and upcoming projects.

Whether it’s moccasins, mukluks or some other traditional footwear, Native people are showing them off this week at work, school, or running errands. Rock Your Mocs is an annual pride campaign to spread awareness of Native people and culture. We’re celebrating too by sharing stories about the origins of moccasins and learning about their place in Native culture. Tell us about your moccasins.

Whether it’s moccasins, mukluks or some other traditional footwear, Native people are showing them off this week at work, school, or running errands. Rock Your Mocs is an annual pride campaign to spread awareness of Native people and culture. We’re celebrating too by sharing stories about the origins of moccasins and learning about their place in Native culture. Tell us about your moccasins.