Native Opinion Podcast An American Indian Perspective

EPISODE SUMMARY:What can Native American Indian tribes do to protect their burial and sacred sites from destruction?. What if the people doing the destruction is the Federal Government? In this episode, we look at the situation with the border nation of Tohon O' Odam who's a burial site and cultural grounds are being destroyed for Trump's Border Wall... _________________________________________________________________________________________How To Reach Our Show:E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.comTwitter: @nativeopinionFacebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/Our Website: nativeopinion.comCALL OR TEXT OUR SHOW!Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595In addition to using our Voice Mail system, you can now TEXT the show! You have the option of TEXTING or Leaving us a voice mail message. A great option if you would like to comment on things we talk about when we are broadcasting the show live!FOR THE FULL SHOWNOTES OF THIS EPISODE PLEASE VISIT: http://nativeopinion.com/shownotesTO SUPPORT NATIVE OPINION, PLEASE VISIT:

*PLEASE NOTE* This episode is being re-released due to a previous audio quality problem. There is also additional content that was not featured in the original release of this episode.EPISODE SUMMARY:Dr. Martin Luthor King's "I have a dream" speech is a narrative people so often take out of context. In America's history of the civil rights fight, Native people have been largely left out of that part of American History. We look at why, and how Native people did benefit from the work of, Dr. King through an article by Levi Rickert. (Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation) Also, we deconstruct a discussion about race in the New Hampshire democratic debates.For our full show notes, please visit: http://nativeopinion.com/shownotesTo support our show, please visit: http://nativeopinion.com/support

This is some bonus content for you guys. I am on the mend, slowly but surely. Short music clips are featured in this bythe following artists:JimmyWolf: http://jimmywolf.com/homeYARINA, Music from the Andes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nawi/115566138ROBBIE ROBERTSON: https://music.apple.com/us/album/making-a-noise/724750139?i=724751178Joseph Firecrow & Oliver Shanti:https://music.apple.com/us/album/best-of-oliver-shanti-friends-circles-of-life/301275627

Episode SummaryWith 2020 being an election year, and so much focus on politics, and what now divides this country. We look at history and a forgotten presidential candidate from 1904. Also, what has possessed a decision to move the National Archives at Seattle to Southern California and Kansas City, Missouri? Plus our weekly “racism in America” segment.For our full show notes, please visit: http://nativeopinion.com/shownotesTo support our show, please visit: http://nativeopinion.com/support

Episode SummaryHow do some academics look at history, and where do Indigenous people fit in? Co-Host Michael Kickingbear takes a personal look at some problematic ways historians and authors depict Indigenous histories. Also, an excerpt from an interview with the executive director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Plus, Native News, listener feedback and Voicemail.

Dr.Sarah Kastelic is the Executive Director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Dr. Kastelic became the executive director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association in January 2015, assuming the responsibility of founding director Terry Cross who had the responsibility for operations and management of the 28-year-old national child advocacy organization.

Episode SummaryWhat do we mean when we say “Fight The Good Fight!”? In this episode, we tackling Indigenous Issues at the state level. Also, how important is it for Indigenous people to be counted in the American Census? We look at the positives and the negatives of this for Indian Country.

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we take a look at an example of tribal leadership providing a POSITIVE example to their community by living a clean lifestyle. Also, Tribal Gaming in Oklahoma… why does the Governor want more money from the tribes? Is it a legitimate need, or a form of extortion?

Episode SummaryRace vs Politics. How does one affect the other in Indian Country? Also, what do we do when our government endorses assassination and tells Americans “We are Saving Lives”? Plus our “Racism In America” segment.

Episode SummaryStories covered in this episode:A GOP Lawmaker refuses to resign after the discovery of his anti-government positions related to the Bundy Standoff in 2016.A report from the Inspector general office brings more criticism of federal Indian Health Service and it’s Failure to Protect underage children Medical professionals who are preditors.Also, A 17-year-old Indigenous climate activist brings awareness and changes from Alaska lawmakers.Plus, our Racism In America segment.

Episode SummaryWE ARE CELEBRATING 4 YEARS OF OUR SHOW! This is episode 200! THANK YOU, our listeners for all your support of our show! In this episode, we welcome our Guests Jay Winter Nightwolf Host of the WPFW 89.3 FM Radio Show “The American Indian’s Truths -Justice For All- The Most DANGEROUS Show on Radio!” We also welcome Sandra Hope, CEO of Find a native.com, a resource that tracks both indigenous and mainstream expertise and skills.

Native Opinion Episode 199 COLONIALISM. IS THERE A VACCINE FOR THAT? ____________________________________________ How To Reach Our Show: E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Our Website: nativeopinion.com _____________________________________________ CALL OUR SHOW! Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595 _____________________________________________ Listen LIVE every Saturday Morning, 9am Eastern Standard Time Through Our Website or via the SPREAKER APP SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, i-Heart Radio, Spotify Radio Public or wherever you get your favorite podcasts from… ________________________________________________ NEED HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS? It’s the holiday season, and we want to promote native-run businesses, and so this year the Mohegan Trading Post is offering 10 percent off any order in their online store through the end of the holiday season! The Mohegan Trading Post showcases Fine handmade arts and cr

Episode SummaryIn this episode, we provide four examples of how some Native American Entrepreneurs are expressing their sovereignty by taking control of their destinies and lives through business. The Trump impeachment process seems to be on everyone’s mind as well as politicians’ perceptions of how the country was “founded”. We deconstruct Nancy Pelocy’s address to the nation, by focusing on her problematic use of history meme’s through an Indigenous lens.

Episode SummaryHow difficult is it for Indigenous students to adapt to attending college? we explore those challenges… also, Trump signs an executive order to “help” the situation of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and girls. but what exactly is “Operation Lady Justice”? And… why is Christopher Columbus STILL a hero to so many Americans?

Episode Summary“Coal Beautiful Coal… we love West Virginia Coal” that’s what the Cheeto said (Donald J. Trump) at one of his “it’s all about me” rallies. But many people do not share his enthusiasm for coal. In fact, it is a failing industry. In this episode, we look at those effects on the Navajo nation, and what options they might have, in an industry that is dying a slow death...

Episode SummaryAs we continue to work behind the scenes on our new podcast network, “Indigenous Voices” we wanted to give you a sneak peek of one of the shows that will appear on the Network… “Indigenous Peoples Music” hosted by Michael Kickingbear. This special episode will feature the Music of Martha Redbone, Derek Miller, Buffie Sainte Marie, and an Interview with Paul Larouche, founder of “Brulé, and the American Indian Rock Opera”.

Episode Summary:As of late, You can see examples of Indigenous people no longer willing to wait for governments to do the right thing(s). Every day there are visible examples of governments not willing to do what is right and just. In this episode of our show, we provide examples of tribes and individuals taking the bull by the horns and changing their futures without waiting for federal support which may never come.

What do we refer to when we talk about humanity? Would it be how we as human beings come together in the face of a natural disaster? Or when a neighbor’s house in on fire, and a community comes together to help them get back on their feet? why do we allow a LACK of humanity? Why do Americans and its government ignore the needs of its indigenous citizens? Deny them basic needs like proper health care? In this episode, we take a look at this inhumane behavior that exists for Native American Communities.

This is a heavy episode of our show. Discussions include Blood quantum and its use in Tribal Enrollment, American’s false love affair with President Abraham Lincoln and Christopher Columbus, and Canada’s Prime Minister puts political ambition over the assistance of 50,000 first nation children.

Native Opinion Episode 192 IF NOT NATIVE MEN, WHO WILL? How To Reach Our Show: E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Our Website: nativeopinion.com CALL OUR SHOW! Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595 _____________________________________________ Listen LIVE every Saturday Morning, 9am Eastern Standard Time Through Our Website or via the SPREAKER APP SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, i-Heart Radio, Spotify Radio Public or wherever you get your favorite podcasts from… _____________________________________________ How To Support Our Show! If you would like to help support our show, please consider becoming a patron! Just visit our patreon site: Donations through PATREON may be made here. Thank You all very much for supporting Native Opinion! ______________________________________________ Episode Summary Our beautiful Indigenous women are the foundation of our tribal communities. So when they go missing, it is