Monday, June 11, 2018 – The case against Standing Rock pipeline protesters
Prosecutors brought 835 cases related to the Dakota Access Pipeline protests in North Dakota. Almost 40 percent of those were dismissed, according to the Water Protector Legal Collective. Since the end of the demonstrations more than a year ago there have been a handful of acquittals. About a fifth of those charged are still awaiting trial. We’ll get an update on the remaining legal cases and hear about how some of the individual cases turned out.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 – Through the Generations: Continuing subsistence
Every year the Navajo Nation Department of Fish and Wildlife hosts an Annual Youth Hunt for Navajo youth who have never hunted before. It’s a program that pairs youth and elders together to promote the cultural and practical skill of hunting. In Utah, Native youth who attend Camp Yevingkarere are also partnered with tribal elders to learn about the cultural significance of the land by touring Zion National Park. There are many programs like these across Native America because it’s important for tribes to give opportunities to Native youth to learn about the importance of the land, hunting and subsistence.
Wednesday, June 13, 2018 – Reorganizing Interior
The entire Department of Interior is currently going through a reorganization ordered by the president to create efficiency and cut waste. The proposal would increase the number of Bureau of Indian Affairs regions from 11 to 13 based on watersheds and ecosystems. Chairperson Aaron Payment (Sault Ste Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians) calls the reasons justifying the administration’s reorganization is like “lipstick on a pig”. Some tribes, like the Navajo Nation, are already voicing opposition to the plan. But others welcome what they see as an opportunity.
Thursday, June 14, 2018 – Political rhetoric takes a turn
South Dakota Senator Neal Tapio recently called for abolishing reservations. He told the Sioux Falls Argus Leader “We need to renegotiate the treaties that are holding down a once very proud people.” President Trump said “we tamed a continent” in a recent commencement speech at the Naval Academy. And Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke suggested sending kids in the foster care system on the Fort Peck reservation to a boarding school in Oklahoma. Comments like this from politicians are nothing new, but they often spark concern from people on the receiving end. We’ll break down the context and intent of each of the latest political messages.
Friday, June 15, 2018 – Auto Maintenance
Do you know what to do Auto maintenance is an important skill especially if you’re living in a rural area. Learn about doing basic DIY mechanic work, the training it takes to be a car mechanic, and the gender gap inequity that can occur when getting your car fixed. Call-in on the next Native America Calling and share your auto stories and tips.
