Native Opinion Podcast An American Indian Perspective

"Tribes are discovering endless possibilities for Native communities whose time has come to move forward boldly."

Even after stolen land and court rulings favor Natives the stolen land and the favorable rulings are always at a price of some sort. It is never a case of something for nothing.

"There is a pervasiveness always to deny Native people what we are entitled to. The question begs an answer, why is that? The answer: Racism is the opinion."

In this episode of Native Opinion:NEWS: 1). Joe Manchin is facing calls from a powerful group close to his heart to reconsider his opposition to the Build Back Better Act: Coal miners.https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/21/business/coal-miners-joe-manchin/index.html 2). A new round of grant funding by the Department of Housing and Urban Development — $83 million — will benefit 74 tribes across the country and boost the total amount awarded so far to $209 million spread among 191 tribesHTTPS://INDIANCOUNTRYTODAY.COM/NEWS/TRIBAL-HOUSING-GRANTS-BENEFIT-74-TRIBES?FBCLID=IWAR184LA2D5FCMGSP5FZK_H-3B_VMUHYNPCXU4P56LWKPR4SMEOYQITFXZYQRACISM IN AMERICA:A bill introduced by Florida Governor, Ron Desantis, Might actually shield whites from feelings of "discomfort" of racist pastNATIVE MUSIC NEWS:We are deeply saddened to have to say goodbye to another Native Music Legend...this time from Canada...Vince Fontaine.MAIN DISCUSSION:We have a deep discussion about Political Violence... who is responsible for it, should social media n

"Many tribes have decided to improve their healthcare services instead of waiting on the Indian Health Service (IHS). The Cherokee Nation is one of those tribes grabbing the bull by the horns."

Why is money always the go-to solution to try to absolve wrong-doers of their injustices? To add insult to injury time is used as the salt in the wound until there is nothing else to be gained from the original harm.

"How dare lawmakers place unnecessary burdens on those they are supposed to serve. To vote against legislation that will ensure a little extra food in the house is a prime example of how lawmakers don't care about those they are supposed to serve. The actions of the lawmakers couldn't be more obvious."

There has always been a false and incorrect idea about what the beliefs of the US represent. Anyone who is paying attention will know the belief system of what the US represents is a false set of beliefs. In this Episode:1). Millions of Angry, Armed Americans Stand Ready to Seize Power If Trump Loses in 20242). The Shinnecock Indian Nation is fighting to save what’s left of its land as climate change prompts sea levels to rise and eat away the shoreline in Long Island, New York.3). We introduce Part 1 of a two part series "..."What Is Democracy, And How Does It Relate To Native American Tribes?"

Someone needs to inform the Republican Governors that it is time to stop the attacks against Natives, no matter what form those attacks are. I don’t believe those Governors know what time it is.

To start of the new year, we are introducing our first mini-series entitled "Indigenous Slavery...a History Obscured." This series is written, produced, and voiced by Michael Kickingbear Johnson, an enrolled member of The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe. This is Part one in the series. This Episode Covers:1.) A explanation of the participation of Cristobal Columbus in the selling and trading of Africans & Indigenous People.2.) The role of the Doctrine of Discovery and the Catholic Church had in Indigenous slaveryRunning time: 26 minutes.Resources worth checking out:1.) "Pagans in the promise land: Decoding the Doctrine of Christian Discovery" by Steven Newcomb. https://www.amazon.com/Pagans-Promised-Land-Christian-Discovery/dp/15559164222.) Documentary: "The Doctrine of Discovery, Unmasking The Domination Code"https://doctrineofdiscovery.org/the-doctrine-of-discovery-unmasking-the-domination-code/

It would seem some things need more of a nudge toward change than others. Will the fallout be any less? We submit no. Duck and Cover!

A year of years for sure! Not the strangest we have experienced but one in the running of the title of the strangest. Will we do what is needed to keep us solvent as a society or will we allow the powers that be finish their work?

It would seem the winds of pot are beginning to blow the smell of money through the halls of State and Federal lawmaking buildings.

For as many times as there are sunsets and sunrises the US had ample opportunity to do better by people of color. In most instances the choice was not to do better for all peoples of color. Why is it Native people are usually and most often the last people of color to receive better, and it is still a fight to obtain.

Johnnie Jae joins us as out guest in this episode, we discuss the challenges native people have in obtaining proper health care, earning proper living wage, our challenges with the political system in America and aspects of current events and pop culture. She also reveals her new project "Indigenous Flame" available on Twitter Spaces.Find out more and all things Johnnie at: (1.) http://johnniejae.com/about/(2.) https://twitter.com/johnniejae(3.) https://johnniejae.storeJohnnie Jae Bio:Johnnie Jae is an Otoe-Missouria and Choctaw rabble-rousing journalist, organizer, creator, and futurist who loves empowering others to chase their passions and create for healing and revolutionary change in the world. She is the founder of A Tribe Called Geek, an award-winning media platform for Indigenous Geek Culture and STEM, and (hashtag) #Indigenerds4Hope, a suicide prevention initiative designed to educate, encourage, and empower Native youth. Jae is a co-founder of Not Your Mascots and LiveIndigenousOK. She is a member

"Whenever the US government speaks, it is rarely if ever speech that is straightforward. The US usually speaks out of both sides of its mouth, so to speak; (pun intended) to appease whatever demographic, political or corporate benefit it desires to gain. Which side of the mouth is speaking today, and at whose expense?"

The word "lead" appears in another word...that of "leadership." Sometimes our tribal leaders take steps that they know must happen to achieve positive goals. In this episode, we look at one such example by the Cherokee nation and their new Tribally affiliated medical school in Oklahoma. Plus, what are petroglyphs, and why are they in danger of being destroyed?

"Why hasn’t trying to find solutions to missing and murdered Indigenous people been a priority until now? Lots of complaints, excuses, and evasion, but no concrete solutions."

"Lip service will only go so far before people see it for what it is lip service. The proof will be in the pudding, so to speak."

"Tribes are taking a stance against sub-standard, government-provided foods that have been the staple of many Native households for generations."