Monday, March 8, 2021 – Rematriation: Indigenous women restoring balance
Indigenous women in the United States and Canada are leading efforts to reclaim culture and knowledge through matrilineal power. On International Women’s Day, we’ll learn about re-matriation to honor Mother Earth and to change the narrative about Indigenous women.
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 – Are school sports safe yet?
With COVID-19 infection rates decreasing across the country, there’s added pressure on schools and rec leagues to start up again. A court settlement just opened up school sports in the state of California. Many states continue to hold off or are debating whether or not to resume. Sports are an important part of life for Native athletes and their parents.
Wednesday, March 10, 2021 – Another federal COVID relief bill: Is it enough?
The proposed $1.9 trillion COVID stimulus plan includes another $20 billion for tribes. It also includes additional funding for housing assistance and the Bureau of Indian Education. It’s another lifeline to offset the economic devastation in the wake of the pandemic. We’ll learn more about the current funding plan and whether it and the previous CARES Act money are enough to keep tribes afloat until the public health threat and its subsequent financial crisis passes.
Thursday, March 11, 2021 – Avoiding the top threats to kidney health
A new study just released by John Hopkins Medicine researchers suggests lab tests could help predict the likelihood of serious kidney problems. In the UK, health officials are trying out a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to diagnose kidney disease earlier. Those are among the advances that offer promise for earlier detection of kidney disease, one of the key factors for saving lives. It’s all the more important now, since one out of every 7 people hospitalized for COVID-19 end up with kidney injury. For Kidney Health Awareness Month we’ll learn the biggest threats to kidney health and how to avoid them.
Friday, March 12, 2021 – Music Maker: Sunburnt Stone
On their newest album, Sunburnt Stone invites listeners into soulful stories that travel from the dustiest rez roads to the hardest pavement. The band from the Navajo Nation says the title cut, “El Navajo,” oozes with spaghetti western undertones. From there they demonstrate their guitar mastery on songs like “Every Single Second”. We’ll hear from the band about the road they took to bring their music to life.
