Native Talk Arizona

Guests include:

• Timian Godfrey, DNP - Director of Clinical Research at Tribal Health, connecting underserved Indigenous communities to medical expertise and advanced healthcare models.
• Kyle Mitchell - The Storytelling Institute, an academic and community program within Maricopa Community Colleges, that teaches oral storytelling for personal, educational, and professional growth.

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Guest include:

• Joey Clift - Two-time Emmy Award-nominated comedian, writer, director, producer, and author of We’ve Been Here The Whole Time! A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America.
  
  

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Guests include:

• Christoper Luna - Founder of Native Men Run, an inspiring group that helps build community among Native Men Runners by maintaining physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional balance.
• Dan Golding and Roberto Nutlouis will tell us about KNOWLEDGE KEEPERS, a new documentary on the PBS series, NOVA, that shows how First Nations and Native American communities have developed scientific knowledge rooted in relationships with the environment.

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Guests include:

• Sonya Brooks - Behavioral Health Clinician at Native American Connections, will tell us about the upcoming 42nd Annual Native American Connections Day Parade and Art Show, happening Saturday, October 10th.
• Brooke Davis - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health Case Manager - Domestic Violence Prevention and Education, will talk to us about National Domestic Violence Awareness Month #DVAM2026 #WithSurvivors , a time designated to acknowledge victims and survivors, raise awareness about domestic violence.

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Guests include:

• Patty Talahongva -  Chief Programming and Engagement Officer, Heard Museum, will tell us about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at the Heard Museum.
• Taiya  Snyder -  Communications Specialist, Phoenix Indian Center, will discuss the upcoming Phoenix Indian Center Silver and Turquoise Ball and other upcoming events.
• Daris Laffoon -  Executive Director, Miss Indian Arizona Association, dedicated to the education and cultural advancement of native women throughout the state.

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Guests include:

• Cassandra Pena - Tribal Program Manager at Molina Healthcare, will tell us about the upcoming Molina Healthcare 4th Annual Tribal Health Symposium, happening on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
• Alana Yazzie - Creator of The Fancy Navajo, lifestyle and food blogger, who will discuss her new children’s book entitled, The Blue Corn Kitchen: A Navajo Story of Food, Family, and Tradition.

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Guests include:

• Larrell Tessay - Outreach Coordinator, Ndee Bikiyaa, The People’s Farm, a community food sovereignty initiative established by the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
• Marcus Elison Denetdale - Regional Associate Director, Home Base Arizona, a national non-profit organization that provides free clinical care, support for veterans, active duty service members and their families.

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Guests include:

• Sonya Brooks - Clinical Supervisor, Native American Connections, talks to us about the upcoming 2026 Native American Connections Parade in October
• Kyrie Dukepoo - Tribal Liaison, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice-Medicaid Health Plans, about the upcoming 13th Annual Tribal Summit, hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice
• Sheila Iyengar - CEO / Founder of NAGI Foundation, providing animal medical and support programs to assist Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community members

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Guest include:

• Waylon "Pee" Pahona, Jr. - Motivational speaker, health and wellness trainer, and the founder of the HEALTHY ACTIVE NATIVES!!! Facebook page. He works extensively across Native American communities to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

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Guests include:

• Vanessa Todechine - NATIVE HEALTH Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, who tell us about National Breastfeeding Month #NationalBreastfeedingMonth
• Korina Emmerich and Liana Shewey about the upcoming Indigenous Fashion Week, celebrating the breadth and innovation of contemporary Indigenous design, happening September 10-14 in New York City

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