Native Opinion Podcast An American Indian Perspective

The more things change the more they stay the same. We have witnessed many changes in Indian Country since our show’s beginning. What a journey it has been!

Why do many non-Natives feel we need oversight or mentoring? What is the matter with them? They just can’t help themselves.

"Again, big oil is trying to conflate food prices with ethanol production. The biggest lies always sell."

Things were fine with the environment in this country, and water “management” was not a problem until the arrival of the colonizers. In this episode, we take a look at a long-standing and recently overturned federal rule which was used to limit tribal sovereignty.

"The US is quick to provide aid to other countries in crisis. Natives and other people of color face crisis' every day with little to no assistance from this government."

Tradition comes in many forms. For our indigenous communities, one way they are preserved are through our food systems. In this episode of our show, we present two examples of how tribes are using traditional food systems for the continuance of traditional ways. In our "Racism in America" segment, we focus on a hotel in South Dakota who refuses to allow Native folks to rent rooms, resulting in a federal law suit. Hosts: Michael Kickingbear (Mashantucket Pequot) David Greyowl (Echoda Cherokee)

"All we hear about climate change is what we all hear on the news. But who those changes affect are rarely if ever talked about."

It really feels like the desire of some folks to embarrass themselves and the country as a whole has finally reached the pinnacle of Lowes. In this episode, we run another story about the Port Neeches Grove High school in Texas, and their continued disgusting behavior of appropriating Native American culture through their athletics sports program, this time thier cheerleader squad performing at Walt Disney World.Also in this episode... a discussion of the national embarrassment known as the republican clown show that took place during the confirmation hearing of President Bidens Supreme Court pick, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.

TITLE DESCRIPTION: We can only dream and continue to fight.

They still don’t understand or don’t want to understand.

The theory of the census count favoring and skewing the census numbers to favor non- melaninated people has been proven by the census bureaus’ own confession.

"Why?"

In relation to Native cultures non-Natives have no interest in the preservation of our cultures. There are many non-Natives who will more times than not do everything possible to either destroy our cultures or stand in the way of our pursuits of our cultures. At this stage of the game, it is no longer a guess as to why this happens. The actions speak loudly for themselves.

"The high prices of goods had already affected Native peoples adversely. Now even higher prices will make it even more difficult for many Native families who are already struggling."

In This Episode:1). Academics, artists, and allies have signed a petition to stop the infamous Theodore Roosevelt statue from being relocated from a storage facility to the ancestral homeland of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) people in North Dakota.2). Nooksack Tribal leaders say UN’s call for the U.S. to stop evictions of dis-enrolled citizens is filled with ‘misinformation’Plus listener feedback.

The return of Bison to the American plains is significant for many reasons.

"Why do non-Natives have to think about whether or not to give tribes and nations the rights to govern themselves?"

Realization is a real eye-opener and a motivator. When we as Native people realize outside forces will usually lie with their false promises of help and assistance, Native people will take action to move ahead and work around the obstacles.DISCLAIMER:This week's episode of Native Opinion will not be this episode will containing explicit language. Please consider using headphones when listening. Thank You.

"The powers that be would be believed more often if they just come right out and say they refuse to consult with Native people."

Will the curse ever be lifted?Natives continue to suffer because of colonialism despite the paltry, token amounts offered as appeasement.