Monday, April 23, 2018 – Stitching together the U.S. and Mexico
A documentary called “Through the Repellent Fence” premieres on “America Reframed” on April 24. It tackles the Indigenous view on the timely subject of the U.S.-Mexico border. The documentary focuses on the creation of a two-mile-long art installation across the border meant to figuratively stitch together the two countries. It was made by Native artists Raven Chacon, Cristóbal Martínez and Kade Twist, collectively known as “Postcommodity”.
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 – Music Maker: Lakota John
Lakota John is a blues slide guitar player from the Lumbee and Oglala Lakota Nations. He’s been harnessing his musical abilities since he was a child alongside his family who centered their life around music. In his solo release “The Winds of Time” he gives new life to classic ragtime sounds and rhythmic picking. Help us get into the blues with our April Music Maker Lakota John.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 – Student support helps graduation chances
The Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe School finds providing the right support for students in the small K-12 school can provide dividends in the way of graduation rates. School administrators say addressing social issues such as drug addiction, poverty and historical trauma can improve the likelihood of a student getting a diploma. The school originally opened in the 70s as an act of tribal self-determination by the tribe. As part of our series in the American Graduate initiative, we learn more about the school’s history and their efforts to create a healthy environment for learning.
Thursday, April 26, 2018 – April in the news
A nine month investigation by High Country News found $1.4 million raised for veterans to travel to the Standing Rock oil pipeline protest is mostly unaccounted for. We’ll talk with the reporter and editor who uncovered the story. We’ll also talk with other journalists about the important issues in Native America on our round-up of the news.
Friday, April 27 – The 35th Gathering of Nations Powwow
It’s time for the popular Gathering of Nations Powwow in Albuquerque. We take the opportunity to get a snapshot of the action in the arena and some of the voices behind the scenes. Thousands of dancers, musicians, vendors, horses, and spectators all stop in for the event, one of the largest powwows in the world.
