Native America Calling

Technology that eliminates diabetes. A holographic treaty that fully realizes and compensates all tribes for their sacrifices to colonization. Virtual reality that allows all members to speak and understand their language fluently. Several innovative scholars and artists are envisioning what is possible for Native Americans far in the future while considering the context of the past. The science fiction genre has always imagined the future, but Indigenous people are largely invisible. For example in the HBO series “Westworld,” Native characters are only robots replaying the past. On this show we’ll talk with individuals imagining the Native future.

Technology that eliminates diabetes. A holographic treaty that fully realizes and compensates all tribes for their sacrifices to colonization. Virtual reality that allows all members to speak and understand their language fluently. Several innovative scholars and artists are envisioning what is possible for Native Americans far in the future while considering the context of the past. The science fiction genre has always imagined the future, but Indigenous people are largely invisible. For example in the HBO series “Westworld,” Native characters are only robots replaying the past. On this show we’ll talk with individuals imagining the Native future.

Technology that eliminates diabetes. A holographic treaty that fully realizes and compensates all tribes for their sacrifices to colonization. Virtual reality that allows all members to speak and understand their language fluently. Several innovative scholars and artists are envisioning what is possible for Native Americans far in the future while considering the context of the past. The science fiction genre has always imagined the future, but Indigenous people are largely invisible. For example in the HBO series “Westworld,” Native characters are only robots replaying the past. On this show we’ll talk with individuals imagining the Native future.

Sex workers—including exotic dancers, escorts and film actors—are in a stigmatized industry. Numerous studies also point out that many sex workers face higher risks for violence, drug abuse, and disease than other occupations. Now, a new law designed to cut down on sex trafficking has the potential to push some sex workers into even more dangerous situations. And there are few places for sex workers to turn for help. We hear from people who work to help keep Indigenous sex workers safe and healthy.

Sex workers—including exotic dancers, escorts and film actors—are in a stigmatized industry. Numerous studies also point out that many sex workers face higher risks for violence, drug abuse, and disease than other occupations. Now, a new law designed to cut down on sex trafficking has the potential to push some sex workers into even more dangerous situations. And there are few places for sex workers to turn for help. We hear from people who work to help keep Indigenous sex workers safe and healthy.

Sex workers—including exotic dancers, escorts and film actors—are in a stigmatized industry. Numerous studies also point out that many sex workers face higher risks for violence, drug abuse, and disease than other occupations. Now, a new law designed to cut down on sex trafficking has the potential to push some sex workers into even more dangerous situations. And there are few places for sex workers to turn for help. We hear from people who work to help keep Indigenous sex workers safe and healthy.

The United States refused to endorse an otherwise uncontroversial World Health Organization resolution to promote breast-feeding. U.S. delegates also pressured other countries to reject the resolution. The move shocked health officials around the world who consider breast-feeding the healthiest, most natural and most accessible food source for infants. Breast-feeding advocates told the New York Times the U.S. position aligns with baby formula companies and the dairy industry. Native advocates are among those struggling to raise breast-feeding rates, partly to improve health outcomes for children. We’ll hear from Native breast-feeding experts about what this new revelation about the Trump Administration’s position means for their efforts.

The United States refused to endorse an otherwise uncontroversial World Health Organization resolution to promote breast-feeding. U.S. delegates also pressured other countries to reject the resolution. The move shocked health officials around the world who consider breast-feeding the healthiest, most natural and most accessible food source for infants. Breast-feeding advocates told the New York Times the U.S. position aligns with baby formula companies and the dairy industry. Native advocates are among those struggling to raise breast-feeding rates, partly to improve health outcomes for children. We’ll hear from Native breast-feeding experts about what this new revelation about the Trump Administration’s position means for their efforts.

The United States refused to endorse an otherwise uncontroversial World Health Organization resolution to promote breast-feeding. U.S. delegates also pressured other countries to reject the resolution. The move shocked health officials around the world who consider breast-feeding the healthiest, most natural and most accessible food source for infants. Breast-feeding advocates told the New York Times the U.S. position aligns with baby formula companies and the dairy industry. Native advocates are among those struggling to raise breast-feeding rates, partly to improve health outcomes for children. We’ll hear from Native breast-feeding experts about what this new revelation about the Trump Administration’s position means for their efforts.

The Trump administration recently removed some protections for transgender inmates instituted in the waning months of the Obama administration. The new rule requires transgender inmates to be housed according to their biological sex and not the gender they identify with. It also restricts hormone treatments and other gender transition therapies. That’s one instance that creates confusion and possibly dangerous conditions for LGBTQ and two spirit people in jail or prison. We’ll talk with Native LGBTQ2 people about the unique challenges they face behind bars.