Native America Calling

Research can provide vital information about a community including the prevalence and causes of diseases. Data collection, tests, analysis and surveys help zero in on solutions as well as problems. Unless studies specifically focus on Native Americans, research sample sizes are often too small to provide useful conclusions. A growing number of Native researchers are working to fill that gap by studies in their own communities in culturally appropriate ways.

Research can provide vital information about a community including the prevalence and causes of diseases. Data collection, tests, analysis and surveys help zero in on solutions as well as problems. Unless studies specifically focus on Native Americans, research sample sizes are often too small to provide useful conclusions. A growing number of Native researchers are working to fill that gap by studies in their own communities in culturally appropriate ways.

Ghosts, the Choctaw Trail of Tears and time travel provide the setting for Tim Tingle’s (Choctaw) latest book, “When A Ghost Talks, Listen.” In the second installment of the “How I Became A Ghost” series, ten year old ghost, Isaac, learns he can time travel. He returns to important moments in history to witness the events that shape the future of the Choctaw nation. We’ll speak with Tingle about the series, and how blending history with story creates moving and entertaining young adult fiction.

Ghosts, the Choctaw Trail of Tears and time travel provide the setting for Tim Tingle’s (Choctaw) latest book, “When A Ghost Talks, Listen.” In the second installment of the “How I Became A Ghost” series, ten year old ghost, Isaac, learns he can time travel. He returns to important moments in history to witness the events that shape the future of the Choctaw nation. We’ll speak with Tingle about the series, and how blending history with story creates moving and entertaining young adult fiction.

Ghosts, the Choctaw Trail of Tears and time travel provide the setting for Tim Tingle’s (Choctaw) latest book, “When A Ghost Talks, Listen.” In the second installment of the “How I Became A Ghost” series, ten year old ghost, Isaac, learns he can time travel. He returns to important moments in history to witness the events that shape the future of the Choctaw nation. We’ll speak with Tingle about the series, and how blending history with story creates moving and entertaining young adult fiction.

We're highlighting recent notable news, including discussions about the U.S. Supreme Court nominee’s track record on Indian Country and the ongoing reorganization of the Dept. of Interior. We track some of the most important issues that affect Native Americans.

We're highlighting recent notable news, including discussions about the U.S. Supreme Court nominee’s track record on Indian Country and the ongoing reorganization of the Dept. of Interior. We track some of the most important issues that affect Native Americans.

We're highlighting recent notable news, including discussions about the U.S. Supreme Court nominee’s track record on Indian Country and the ongoing reorganization of the Dept. of Interior. We track some of the most important issues that affect Native Americans.

Powwow specials add just a little bit extra. They can include couples contests, teams, tiny tots and themes like hats and boots. They are an extension of powwow dancing and always help to reinforce cultural ties. Most of all specials can bring extra fun.

Powwow specials add just a little bit extra. They can include couples contests, teams, tiny tots and themes like hats and boots. They are an extension of powwow dancing and always help to reinforce cultural ties. Most of all specials can bring extra fun.