Monday, August 13, 2018 – Help for grandparents raising grandchildren
Grandparents usually welcome the chance to dote on their grandchildren. But taking them in on a full time basis is another story. President Donald Trump signed the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act into law in July that could offer some relief. It creates a federal task force that focuses on supporting grandparents. It also creates a one-stop resource center that connects elders to social services. Native American grandparents are most likely to live with and take care of their grandchildren According to The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2014 American Community Survey. The agency also found from the 2000 Census that about a third of Native elders live in poverty and only a quarter of those utilize social services.
Tuesday, August 14, 2018 – Voting rights in San Juan County, Utah
San Juan County, Utah remains at the center of disputes over the collective voting power of Navajo residents. Just last week, a judge forced elections officials to return Navajo county commission candidate Willie Greyeyes to the November ballot. The judge admonished the county clerk for falsifying the official election form alleging Greyeyes lived outside the district. The county also faced contempt charges for not complying with a court order in December mandating officials redraw district boundaries. The judge said the existing boundaries were gerrymandered to contain Navajo voters. And, the Navajo Nation recently filed an election complaint with the state over what they see as voting irregularities during the June primary.
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 – What’s the word for….?
Dictionaries are a handy reference. Native language dictionaries are also a resource for those learning or re-learning their languages. The process of creating a Native language dictionary can be a difficult and time-consuming task. The Crow Language Consortium hoped to document 10,000 words at a recent 10-day session specifically for collecting words from fluent speakers. They ended up with 15,000. The words will go into an online and print dictionary. We’ll learn more about how various tribes are working to write down their languages.
Thursday, August 16, 2018 – Writing for young adults
Angst, drama, and identity issues are common themes in young adult fiction. It’s a genre rich with willing readers offers thousands of new titles every year. Native authors. We’ll talk with two Native writers—one seasoned and one newly published—about getting into the minds of young people and the process of writing for them.
Friday, August 17, 2018 – Live from the Santa Fe Indian Market
We’re packing up Studio 49 and heading to the largest gathering of Indigenous artists in the world. The Santa Fe Indian Market, put on by the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, is in its 97th year. It brings in an estimated 100,000 visitors to the city. The event has grown over the years to include events like Native Art Week and the Haute Couture Fashion Show. We’ll talk with some of Native America’s notable artists about how this juried arts market elevates their work.
