Monday, September 5, 2016 – Remembering Jim Northrup
Ojibwe writer, Vietnam veteran and Anishinaabe culture advocate Jim Northrup combined personal tragedy with a dry wit. He had a keen sense of observation that turned into poems, books, and his popular newspaper column, “Fond du Lac Follies.” Northrup walked on Aug. 1 after battling cancer. We honor his memory by talking with the people who knew him best.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 —Confronting sexual harassment
From the head of Fox News to tribal council chambers to the everyday office environment, sexual harassment is a pervasive problem. Branches of the Navajo Nation are reviewing their policies and training after the only female delegate recently went public with harassment allegations. We’ll brush up on what sexual harassment is and how to prevent it.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 – Standing up for patriotism?
Do you stand with Colin Kaepernick? The San Francisco 49ers quarterback decided to remain seated for the national anthem during football games. He says it’s in protest over the United States’ treatment of people of color. His actions are creating a national conversation about patriotism, free speech and racism. It’s customary to stand during veterans’ songs at Native gatherings. Are you ambivalent about honoring the Stars and Stripes?
Thursday, September 8, 2016 – Challenging the Bering Strait migration theory
A recent study finds the timeline for the Bering Strait ice bridge migration theory doesn’t hold water. On this show, we’ll discuss competing views about how the Americas were originally populated. Is the Native perspective included?
Friday, September 9, 2016 — Stressed out over stress
Many of us get stressed out about work deadlines that come and go. But when we’re stressed all the time, it can lead to some serious health problems like weight gain or even heart disease. We’ll learn some common causes and symptoms of stress. We’ll also ask the experts about the best ways to cope.
