Native Voice One Podcast

America's attempt to separate Native children from their families didn't end with boarding schools. In the decades after World War II, the U.S. government created the Indian Adoption Project, an effort designed to place Native kids with white parents. In this one-hour documentary, producer Melissa Olson explores the personal and historical impact of this policy. Her Ojibwe mother, Judy Olson, was raised by a white family. So were the mothers of several friends. The emotional impact of the Indian Adoption Project — and similar state projects — continues today. Produced by Melissa Olson and Ryan Katz. Edited by Todd Melby.

Testimonies zeros in on the problem of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls. It's a problem that burst into public awareness across the Upper Midwest in the summer of 2017. That's when a young indigenous woman who was eight months pregnant was found murdered near Fargo, North Dakota. But the issue isn't new news within tribal communities. Rather it's an ongoing problem that has deep roots.

Congresswoman Sharice Davids presides over House vote on VAWA

Tribal college hosts missing and murdered Indigenous women roundtable

Native Women Lead host second Native Women Business summit

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Our Voices Will Be Heard is a radio theater adaptation of a play about a powerful mother- daughter journey that reveals how generations face the choice of continuing to perpetuate—or disrupt—family violence. Through the lens of fiction, and the palette of Alaska Native Storytelling, the playwright tells the true story of her mother’s strength against impossible pressure. Our Voices Will Be Heard weaves together legend and truth in a fierce call for healing and forgiveness.

Arizona wildlife program provides items to tribes for cultural and ceremonial use

Missing and murdered Indigenous women healing center is open in Rapid City

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Grassroots group creates Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition

Navajo Nation announces clean energy development as its priority

Indigenous Peoples Day becomes official holiday in New Mexico

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Chickasaw Nation governor talks about 2020 Census

Tribal health advocates discuss work on HIV/AIDS

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Native women’s advocate speaks at Haskell Indian Nations University

Blessing ceremony held for Native hall at Montana State University

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Lawsuit filed as South Dakota pipeline protest bills become law

Politicians condemn hateful vandalism at Chickasaw Nation office

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Ruth Buffalo sees progress on Native issues in North Dakota legislature

Cheyenne River Sioux tribe urges residents in flood area to evacuate

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