Native Opinion Podcast An American Indian Perspective

Joe Biden has finally chosen his running mate. That of Senator Kamala Harris. She could become the country's first person of color to become Vice President of the United States. But what does Indian Country think of Biden's choice? Also...The United States Census and Tribes. Should Native Americans bother being counted for the census? Has the quality of life improved for native people in the past 30 years? (3 census counts constitute 30 years) We examine this.And...Trump's pick to head up the Bureau of Land Management should have Tribes DEEPLY on edge...

After 4 days without power and counting, co-host Michael Kickingbear conducts a deep rant regarding Connecticut’s energy supplying company known as Eversource. Plus, racist theology is deeply embedded in the DNA of white Christian churches, influencing even their theology on salvation, PRRI founder Robert Jones argues in a new book.

When groups of people are left out of matters that affect populations, injustices occur. Often thos exclusions are intentional. This has happened to Native people all too often.

In this special episode of Native Opinion, we simulcasted the Mark Charles presidential campaign's online virtual convention. This convention had two purposes. First, the campaign is working on getting Mark's name on the ballot in the state of Washington. To do that, they need to collect 1,000 signatures during a convention, and due to COVID-19, the state of Washington only allows that convention held virtually. The campaign is asking registered voters in the state of Washington to register on its website to demonstrate their attendance. They will also collect signatures on a petition to get Mark's name on the ballot.The second purpose of this convention is to rally our supporters throughout the country, and our campaign is thrilled to announce my running mate at this convention! With the announcement of Mark's VP, the door is now open for the campaign to begin the process of filing to be a write-in candidate in 36-38 states. We also need to get their names on the ballot in 3-5 states, thus ensuring that peop

While we are off on a 2 week "sabbatical" we wanted to produce a episode (maybe 2) for you guys. Here is "conversations" which is David Greyowl and Michael Kickingbear continuing to "opinionate current affairs". This discussion is less structured than our regular episodes. Native Opinion lives shows will resume on Saturday August 1st.

So, your federal government, led by a bafoon, keeps telling American People "We do more testing than anyone else" and that PPE supplies are "Very Strong". if that is the case, why is the VP now saying to healthcare workers to "Preserve and reuse" Personal Protective Equipment?Also in this episode...Another Supreme Court win for Indian County and True Genius Native Businesses.

Educational School systems in America are failing its students by not providing complete American history. Thereby a half-truth is still a lie.

There is no will nor desire to work toward stemming the increasing cases of COVID-19. We are on our own. The political climate being what it is in D.C these days leave people asking, "what now?" A question people ask on a daily basis.

It is not often we find times and or things to celebrate, but when those things appear, acelebration is in order, no matter how small the celebration may be.

The things that sustain us are things the nation does not choose to see. Things that are often whitewashed by history butvisible for all to learn from. Those things within our cultures as Native people will ensure our survival for generations to come.

In more instances than necessary, Natives are left out in the cold. Why would Native women not be considered women of color? Children are often the forgotten demographic when it comes to funding, especially where school lunch programs are concerned.For full show notes for this episode, please see: http://nativeopinion.com/shownotes/2020/7/1/episode-235-out-in-the-cold-again

For too long, Natives have always asked to have a seat at the tables of policy when it came to determining the futures of anything that involved tribes. Tribes have grown tired of asking for a seat at the policy tables that should have included tribes all along. We’re going to build our own tables.See Full Show Notes Here:http://nativeopinion.com/shownotes/2020/6/27/episode-234-were-going-to-build-our-own-table

In this episode, we are more than what people see, we explore some of the aspects of our culture that people rarely see or even know about, our cuisine. Learn about the rich and rewarding aspect of Native culture you have been missing your entire life! Also, Our hosts get into a spirited debate over Police Unions. Are they the cause of the racial divide and the Blue Wall of silence within police forces across the country?Complete Show Notes found Here:http://nativeopinion.com/shownotes/2020/6/24/episode-233-wednesday-we-are-more-than-people-see

Voices are speaking out against injustices like never before. But who is truly listening? We Explore. Plus your feedback.

We welcome David Greyowl back to the show after his Covid-19 with pneumonia scare!also in this episode... The concept of Racism isn't' difficult. It's pretty hard to avoid the subject when millions of people all around the world are marching in protest of the treatment by some American police officers as well as other municipal and government employees towards people of color. We look at the reaction by various groups & government officials to the marches, and how they intend to move forward with new policies for police departments.Plus...Great news for the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe of Massachusetts with a positive ruling by a federal judge in their land in trust case... we discuss.Discussions are around these stories, Plus your feedback.SEE FULL SHOWNOTES:http://nativeopinion.com/shownotes/2020/6/6/episode-228-now-do-you-know

Health Crisis of things that well.. are not always unseen...

Mark Charles is a dynamic and thought-provoking public speaker, writer, and consultant. Mark is an independent candidate for the US Presidency in the 2020 election. In this Bonus content, he lays out his first 100 days in office if elected as President of the United States.

In this episode, we are joined by Mark Charles, a leading thought-provoking public speaker, author, and independent candidate for the US Presidency in the 2020 election. We talk about the constitution and does it truly represent all the people in the United States? Plus, your feedback.See this episode's full show notes here:http://nativeopinion.com/shownotes/2020/6/14/episode-230-we-the-people-means-all-the-people

In this episode we look at how the plights of Indigenous and other people of color are closer than many want to admit. Also, have elected officials really heard the outcries of the people? We explore this & more

The United States is still in a pandemic and trying to re-open. A white cop kills a black man while on duty in Minnesota, and the entire nation justifiably protests. Despite all of this, Donald J. Trump, the guy some called "President" surrounds himself with military personnel and clears a path so that he can create a photo-op for himself. Discussions are around these stories, Plus your feedback.Full Show notes can be found here:http://nativeopinion.com/shownotes/2020/6/4/episode-227-it-is-what-you-think