Monday, March 16, 2020 – Preparing for Covid-19
Information about the coronavirus is changing fast. State by state, tribe by tribe, elected leaders and policymakers are responding to new details about Covid-19 on an hourly basis. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, you are no doubt dealing with the fallout from the response and the actions of public health directives. We will get the perspectives of a variety of tribal officials, health policy experts and others.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 – Making the Census count
The decennial census is now underway. Tribes and organizations are making a push to get an accurate count of all Native Americans. They are also working to see that residents receive factual information about filling out the Census form. For example, they urge tribal members to use the name of their tribe exactly as it’s listed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Otherwise they risk not having their tribal affiliation represented. We’ll talk with experts about what Native Americans need to know about the Census.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – The unique Woodland Art style
Woodland Art is often associated with colorful, two-dimensional representations of animals and natural landscapes. It’s a specific style that often incorporates spiritual imagery. It originates from the Great Lakes area and now includes artists from many Native Nations and regions. We’ll talk with some Woodland artists about their style and how they’ve adapted it to tell contemporary stories.
Thursday, March 19, 2020 – Keeping track of Covid-19
Fears of the evolving coronavirus pandemic have already shut down sports events, conferences, school functions and major powwows. It also has people wary of public places and fearful of anyone nearby who so much as sneezes. The threat of the virus poses a serious threat to both people’s health and the economy. We’ll get some updates on what the effect of Covid-19 might ultimately be, how long it might last and what experts recommend to avoid it.
Friday, March 20, 2020 – What TV gets right (and wrong) about Indian law
Goliath, Stumptown, and Longmire are among the popular TV shows that take a stab at storylines that feature Indian law. The fictional accounts sometimes attempt to delve into the real-life encounters with complex concepts such as Public Law 280, tribal-state memorandums of agreement and jurisdiction. We’ll flesh out whether city police have to break off a high speed chase when the suspects hit the reservation boundary, and how accurately shows portray the Indian Child Welfare Act. We’ll talk with attorney and avid TV watcher Matthew Fletcher and others about Indian law on the screen.
