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I'll Ask An Alaskan is a human interest series of six 3 1/2 minute episodes featuring real life first-hand accounts and stories from Alaskans, both Native and non-Native. Episode 1: Mindy What's the next best thing to Alaska? The Emerald City, otherwise known as Seattle. A lot of Alaskans relocate there to escape the winters, or join family. That's exactly what Mindy Heyano (Yup'ik) did. She's a commercial fisherman who grew up in Dillingham with a love for sports and snowmobiling. She likes the city life of Seattle, but also enjoys going home to Dillingham too.

The Horse Nations Indian Relay Council, Championship of Champions concluded September 23, 2018 crowning a Washington team from the great Colville tribe called NW Express as the world champions. Walla Walla, Washington hosted the event for the first time, it was a beautiful facility and well received by very enthusiastic fans. History was made as we watch the largest gathering of Indian relay teams ever. Over 13 tribes from Canada and the United States were represented. $30,000 was paid out in three laps for the championship race. Today we have results and a short interview with Ashley Abrahamsson.

The Horse Nations Indian Relay Council, 2018 Championship of Champions enjoyed big crowds for the second of the three day event in Walla Walla, Washington. Friday and Saturday were qualifying races in the seven relay heat races, maidens, chiefs and warriors racing for championship Sunday afternoon. Over $50,000 in prize money will be distributed among the winners in each of the categories. We make history in Washington this week as it is the largest gathering of Indian relay horse race teams from the great horse nations with 38 in contention for the championship representing 13 tribes from the First Nations of Canada and American Indian tribal affiliations.

The 4th Annual Horse Nations Indian Relay Council, Championship of Champions, first performance concluded Friday night in Walla Walla, Washington. An enthusiastic audience enjoyed Americas first extreme sport made history having the largest gathering in the history of the sport, with 38 Indian relay teams that included nine teams from the First Nations of Canada. We visit with Ashlee Abrahamsson from a winning team about this years competition.

Definition of Resilience is a four episode radio and video documentary series highlighting the dynamic stories of Native American hip-hop MCs. INDIGEFI host Alexis Sallee travels to document their contribution to modern music. Each episode follows two artists who share their story and Indigenous history. Through interviews, we hear personal stories from addiction and identity to boarding schools and generational trauma. We see these artists’ powerful lyrical and artistic expression work to uplift their communities and inspire youth. From Minnesota to Alaska, eight rappers bring insight and emotional rawness in exploring disconnection and reconnection to Native culture. Find out more at INDIGEFI.org

“Alaska” featuring AK Rebel and AKU-MATU Representing Alaska Native culture, AK Rebel and AKU-MATU talk about the effects of colonization. As they share their stories, we hear how they bring healing and a warrior mentality to their music.

“The People” featuring Quese IMC and Calina Lawrence Visiting the local hip-hop community in Oklahoma and the Suquamish reservation in Washington, Quese IMC and Calina Lawrence show us what happens when we come together as a People.

“Identity” featuring Mic Jordan and Tall Paul Mic Jordan and Tall Paul share personal stories around identity. We find out how, despite growing up without a parental figure, struggling with alcohol or dealing with anxiety, they became the role models they wanted as kids.

“Teachers” featuring Giizhigookwe and Thomas X Preserving language, battling stereotypes, and rising up from trauma, we follow Giizhigookwe and Thomas X as they give back to their communities. Taking lessons from elders, these two MCs from Northern Minnesota use their music to empower the next generation.

In early 2018, some game-changing things happened concerning the proposed Pebble Mine in Southwest Alaska. The EPA backtracked, leaving its proposed protections for the Bristol Bay Watershed on the Table. In addition, Pebble Limited Partnership's plans submitted as part of their application to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the build the mine, became public. The company that wants to build the Pebble Mine is forging ahead while tribes opposing the mine say they will keep fighting it even as it progresses through the permitting process.

A mother seeks to break the cycle of family violence – A tribe deals with the pain in silence – A daughter finds strength by sharing her word - Healing will begin when – Our Voices Will Be Heard 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.

Reconnecting with a Healthy Lifestyle is a special broadcast from National Native News with a focus on traditional foods to improve the health and wellness of Native people. We hear from tribal leaders, health advocates and grassroots coalition members who are taking on wellness initiatives, promoting food sovereignty programs to increase access to fresh produce, and are seeking new ways to improve the overall health of their communities. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Native Americans and Alaska Natives are more likely to report their health is fair or poor compared to other groups, particularly Caucasians. Rates of diabetes, suicide and chronic illnesses are often higher in Native communities. Indigenous people across the United States are taking control of their mental and physical health using both traditional methods and Western medicine. From urban gardens and tribal seed banks, to Indigenous smartphone apps to sharing traditional recipes, Native people are reconnecting

Alaska's Bristol Bay is home to one of the most valuable salmon fisheries in the world. It's also a place where a company has been wanting to build an open-pit copper and gold mine for years. The Obama-era EPA proposed limits for Pebble Mine to protect waters in the region. The EPA under President Donald Trump considered rolling those proposed restrictions back but then suspended the process, leaving the proposed restrictions on the table as the mine moves into the permitting process. Complicating matters, the Alaska Native people who live there are divided on whether the mine should go ahead. https://www.alaskawaterwars.org

The 59th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo concluded Saturday night December 16, 2017 in the city of lights, Las Vegas, Nevada. High-fives all around in Indian country as Navajo team roper Erich Rogers wins a world title with his partner from Arizona, Cory Petka. We have results and interviews with the 32nd rendition of the WNFR since it’s arrival in Las Vegas in 1985.

The 9th of 10 go rounds of Wrangler National Finals Rodeo competition concluded Friday December 15, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was the 329th sold out performance at the Thomas and Mack Event Center in the past 32 years the WNFR has been in the city of lights. We have results and interviews of the go round champions and interviews for NV1 Radio Network supported by Wrangler Jeans and Shirts.

Day #8 of 10 concluded in Las Vegas December 14, 2017 of the 59th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Navajo Erich Rogers is still in contention for a world championship with his team roping partner Corey Petska of Arizona. We have results and interview's with champions from a Thursday night in the city of lights for NV1 Radio Network supported by Wrangler.

The thrill of victory and agony of defeat has unfolded each night of the 59th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, NV. $10 million dollars is up for grabs as well as world titles in each event of the PRCA and WPRA sanctioned competitions. Indian Country is well represented with team ropers Navajo Erich Rogers and Blackfeet Dustin Bird. We have the results from round 7 of 10 and interviews with winning cowboys for today's episode of Word With A Champ.

Hailey Kinzel of Texas has set an arena record in Women's Professional Rodeo Association Barrel Racing at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. The record beat every contender vying for world championships over the last 32 years. Navajo Erich Rogers and his partner Corey Petska from Arizona are winning the world in the team roping after round 6 of 10 at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. We have a report and interviews for this episode supported by Wrangler Jeans and Shirts for NV1 Radio Network.

Navajo Cowboy Erich Rogers and his team roping partner Russell Cardoza of OR took over the lead for the world championships of ProRodeo in the city of lights, Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday. Rogers and Petska won round 5 of 10 splitting first with Clay Tryon, MT and Jade Corkill of NV. We have result and interviews of the winners Monday, December 11 in today's episode for NV1 Radio Network, supported by Wrangler Jeans and Shirts.

Go round number 4 of 10 of the 59th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo concluded December 10, 2017 Sunday in Las Vegas, NV. The money won throughout the 2017 Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association season plus big money won in the city of lights determine the PRCA World Champion in each event. Thank you to Wrangler Jeans and Shirts for this coverage.