The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe formally welcomed home Celtics point guard, Kyrie Irving and his sister. Their mother has ties to the tribe. The Crow Tribe adopted President Barack Obama. A member of the Assiniboine Sioux Tribe adopted U.S. Department of Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke and a Comanche Nation member adopted actor Johnny Depp. We’ll explore the process and legacy of some high profile adoptions.

International visitors bring in almost $4,400 per trip to the United States on average according to the U.S. Travel Association. There are a number of tribes and organizations working for a share of those dollars. But attracting international visitors isn’t as easy as translating your website into another language. Tribes need to learn about the cultures they are trying to attract as well as offer a package of experiences instead of just one attraction. We’ll have a conversation with tribal tourism experts about what it takes to connect with international visitors.

International visitors bring in almost $4,400 per trip to the United States on average according to the U.S. Travel Association. There are a number of tribes and organizations working for a share of those dollars. But attracting international visitors isn’t as easy as translating your website into another language. Tribes need to learn about the cultures they are trying to attract as well as offer a package of experiences instead of just one attraction. We’ll have a conversation with tribal tourism experts about what it takes to connect with international visitors.

International visitors bring in almost $4,400 per trip to the United States on average according to the U.S. Travel Association. There are a number of tribes and organizations working for a share of those dollars. But attracting international visitors isn’t as easy as translating your website into another language. Tribes need to learn about the cultures they are trying to attract as well as offer a package of experiences instead of just one attraction. We’ll have a conversation with tribal tourism experts about what it takes to connect with international visitors.

Waila music, or chicken scratch, is a mix of norteño and polka dance music. It typically features a button accordion, electric guitar, and sometimes saxophones. It’s not entirely traditional but it has deep roots in the Tohono O’odham Nation. It also hearkens back to early European fiddle bands. It’s spread from there, and Tucson, Ariz. hosts a waila music festival every year. In this entertaining encore presentation, we learn about the history and characteristics of waila music and listen to some of the classics.

Waila music, or chicken scratch, is a mix of norteño and polka dance music. It typically features a button accordion, electric guitar, and sometimes saxophones. It’s not entirely traditional but it has deep roots in the Tohono O’odham Nation. It also hearkens back to early European fiddle bands. It’s spread from there, and Tucson, Ariz. hosts a waila music festival every year. In this entertaining encore presentation, we learn about the history and characteristics of waila music and listen to some of the classics.

Waila music, or chicken scratch, is a mix of norteño and polka dance music. It typically features a button accordion, electric guitar, and sometimes saxophones. It’s not entirely traditional but it has deep roots in the Tohono O’odham Nation. It also hearkens back to early European fiddle bands. It’s spread from there, and Tucson, Ariz. hosts a waila music festival every year. In this entertaining encore presentation, we learn about the history and characteristics of waila music and listen to some of the classics.

“Here we go sister.” That’s the friendly challenge Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Nation) issued to her opponent Donna Bergstrom (Red Lake Nation) after the Minnesota primary this month. The women are facing off as running mates for opposing parties in the Minnesota governor’s race. Whichever ticket wins will make history as electing the first Native woman in the position. Theirs is just one story of many Native women running for office this year. We’ll talk with Indian Country Today editor Mark Trahant (Shoshone Bannock) about this groundbreaking year and the other news stories from Native America.

“Here we go sister.” That’s the friendly challenge Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Nation) issued to her opponent Donna Bergstrom (Red Lake Nation) after the Minnesota primary this month. The women are facing off as running mates for opposing parties in the Minnesota governor’s race. Whichever ticket wins will make history as electing the first Native woman in the position. Theirs is just one story of many Native women running for office this year. We’ll talk with Indian Country Today editor Mark Trahant (Shoshone Bannock) about this groundbreaking year and the other news stories from Native America.

“Here we go sister.” That’s the friendly challenge Peggy Flanagan (White Earth Nation) issued to her opponent Donna Bergstrom (Red Lake Nation) after the Minnesota primary this month. The women are facing off as running mates for opposing parties in the Minnesota governor’s race. Whichever ticket wins will make history as electing the first Native woman in the position. Theirs is just one story of many Native women running for office this year. We’ll talk with Indian Country Today editor Mark Trahant (Shoshone Bannock) about this groundbreaking year and the other news stories from Native America.