Monday, September 26, 2016 – Alaska’s sacred resources
The Gwich’in community are among the Alaska Natives that traditionally hunted and lived on what is now the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It remains a significant area for them. Petroleum resources within ANWR, though, put pressure on how best to use the land. In our periodic exploration of sacred places, we’ll check in on the promises for and threats to ANWR and other culturally significant areas in Alaska.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 – Voting in Native America
This presidential election promises to bring a lot of people to the polls; will you be one of them? Historically, Native Americans are less likely to be registered to vote, and even less likely to show up at the voting booth. The people behind Native Vote Action Week hope to improve those troubling statistics. Are you registered to vote?
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 – Music Maker: Shining Soul
Shining Soul, with Tohono O’odham, Diné and Chicano roots, has a new album, “Politics Aside.” Once deemed “Arizona’s Public Enemy” the Hip Hop trio takes their musical inspiration inward, but don’t hold back on substance. And you can still dance to it. The album contains over a dozen tracks that wrangle in urban styles with lyrics that resonate in their Indigenous communities.
Thursday, September 29, 2016 — The White House Tribal Nations Conference
It’s President Barack Obama’s 8th—and last—conference with tribal leaders. We will go over the important moments from the conference. We’ll also discuss the importance of the past White House gatherings and the future of tribal relations with the next president. What is Obama’s legacy with Native America?
Friday, September 30, 2016 — Harvest time: nuts and berries
Picking wild berries and harvesting nuts is an important part of Native food culture. There’s still value in using one’s hands to gather food even though it’s a lot easier to buy an overflowing plastic container full at a grocery store. Is it berry season in your Native community? Are you gathering acorns right now?
