Monday, May 9, 2016 – Putting Pe’ Sla into trust
State and tribal governments are currently clashing over a sacred area known as Pe’ Sla or ‘The Heart of All That Is’. The Bureau of Indian Affairs approved putting the 2,000-acre parcel of South Dakota Black Hills land into trust. Governor Dennis Daugaard, opposes the plan.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 — Dakota Access Pipeline
The proposed 1,168-mile Dakota Access Pipeline already has approval from four states and a majority of private landowners in its path. Supporters say it will bring hundreds of jobs and will boost the economy. But tribes and others oppose the plan. Where’s the line between job-creation and environmental protection?
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 – Shining the light on skin cancer
May is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month. How can you tell if a mole is cancerous? Do you put on sunscreen every day? We’ll speak with an expert about the best ways to prevent and detect skin cancer.
Thursday, May 12, 2016 — Protecting our babies
The infant mortality rate in Native America is 1.5 times higher than whites. In some places, it’s even higher. If our children are sacred, why are so many of them dying before their first birthday?
Friday, May 13 – Literacy: Reading between the lines
Does your idea of reading begin and end with text messages on your phone? The Literacy Project links higher levels of reading with increased income and lower levels of incarceration. Several programs are working to get more books in the hands of Native Americans.
