Monday, May 31, 2021 – “Super Indian” returns
Hubert Logan, Wampum Baggs, Blud Kwan’Tum and the other characters created by Arigon Starr (Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma) are coming back to life in an audio podcast. It’s full circle for the Super Indian cast that started as radio theater in 2006 distributed by Native Voice One. Starr then developed the idea into a graphic novel. Now the enterprising writer, artist and musician revives the Super Indian story with three installments of a streaming audio podcast. We’ll catch up with Starr as she re-introduces the “Super Indian” team. This is an encore show from our recent archives so we won’t take live calls during the show.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 – Promising steps to increase broadband access
People living on tribal lands can now get up to $75 toward their monthly internet bill thanks to a new program from the Federal Communications Commission. It’s a step towards bridging the gap for Native people when it comes to broadband access. It’s one of several efforts to bring high speed internet to people, especially those living on rural tribal land. The lack of access hurts tribal economies, hinders communication and limits educational opportunities.
Wednesday, June 2, 2021 – New threats to voting rights
The state of Montana eliminated same day registration and put limits on ballot collection. The Native American Rights Fund is among those fighting the law, saying it puts barriers up for Native voters who often live in rural areas. It’s part of a renewed trend to restrict polling places, absentee voting, and mail-in registrations. Critics say they are designed to reduce participation by Native voters and other people of color. We’ll get a look at the latest voting laws and what voting advocates are doing to counter them.
Thursday, June 3, 2021 – What to expect if you are a crime victim
When a crime occurs, you call the police. There are questions, investigations and evidence-collecting. What happens then? Depending on the crime, you may not hear back for days or weeks about the status of the case. Does that mean nobody’s working on it? How much of what we see in TV shows and movies is accurate? We’ll hear about crime scene investigations, jurisdiction, and how crime victims can advocate for themselves to help law enforcement officials succeed.
Friday, June 4, 2021 – Changing the face of Indigenous modeling
A pair of Canadian models started their own modeling agency with the motto, “representation matters.” Supernaturals Modelling has a roster of Native talent and an insider’s perspective of the benefits and drawbacks of the often glamorous and equally often problematic industry. The agency’s co-creator, Joleen Mitton (Cree), says Indigenous models are sometimes subject to racist and insensitive environments. We’ll hear from Indigenous models working of professional modeling.
