Monday, May 21, 2018 – The cultural perspective of Kilauea
The ash plume, flowing lava and what the U.S. Geological Survey calls “ballistic rocks” from the volcano, Kilauea, are all causing disruptions for people and property on Hawaii’s Big Island. At the same time many Native Hawaiians are taking in the volcanic activity as a time to recognize and honor the presence of the fire goddess Pele. We’ll talk to Native Hawaiians, including cultural practitioners, about traditional ways of understanding volcanic activity.
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 – Music Makers: Quantum Tangle
Tiffany Ayalik and Greyson Gritt are Quantum Tangle. Their debut album “Shelter as we go…” uses their Inuit, Anishinaabe and Métis backgrounds to help their sound spiral out. When you jump into their tracks you are introduced to traditional throat singing mixed with blues, folk and electronic dance samplings. The group prides themselves in being able to educate through music against the colonial slashes of the past that still create challenges today. Join us as we visit with these artists about their latest creation.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 – The Navajo Nation Treaty of 1868
The Navajo Nation is marking the treaty signing 150 years ago by telling their side of the story. It’s a celebration of resiliency, but it’s also a bitter reminder of suffering. Navajo leaders signed the Treaty of 1868 to release the Navajo people from Fort Sumner, a prison camp 400 miles from their homelands. The forced march back is referred to as The Long Walk. We’ll discuss the importance of the treaty and how it shaped the largest reservation in the country.
Thursday, May 24, 2018 – Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto
Ontario’s capital city is bringing together dozens of First Nations fashion designers and artists for the first time for a four-day event (May 31 to June 3) that includes workshops, panel speakers and runway showcases. Artists include Sho Sho Esquiro, Evan Ducharme, Dorothy Grant, Warren Steven Scott and Meghann O’Brien. We’ll hear from some of the designers about their work in the fashion industry and what makes First Nations fashion unique.
Friday May, 25, 2018 – May in the News
Tribes are helping clear the path in the legal fight against prescription opioid addiction. Tribal sovereignty is a tool tribes are turning to in order to combat rates of addiction for tribal members that far outpaces other populations. We’ll hear from the reporter who paints the human portrait of the cases tribes are making against pharmaceutical companies. We’ll also hear about the significance of Idaho gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan’s Democratic primary win in Idaho.
