Monday, June 29 – What Makes Us Native?
There’s been a lot of attention in recent weeks on the story of Rachel Dolezal, the NAACP president in Spokane who was born to white parents but says she identifies as black. Join our conversation about racial identity and the meaning of ethnicity.
Tuesday, June 30 – Aloha Movie Controversy
The film Aloha did terribly at the box office, but it also attracted negative attention for casting decisions and the portrayal of Hawaii. Do you care if Indigenous characters are played by Indigenous actors?
Wednesday, July 1 – Sewing in Native America
Sewing is an important tradition in Native communities. Do you sew? Who taught you how to sew? Join our conversation today about the art of sewing.
Thursday, July 2, 2015 – Bringing Language Home
Many communities across our Native nations are working hard to revitalize and grow their languages. But what happens if a student studies a language in school but then doesn’t speak it at home?
Friday, July 3 – **Encore** Tribal Constitutions
Modern tribal nations pass laws, exercise criminal jurisdiction, and enjoy extensive powers when it comes to self-governance and matters of sovereignty. Yet out of 566 tribal nations, just under half have adopted written constitutions. Does your tribe have a constitution?
