Monday, December 10, 2018 – Cold weather, warm traditions
Alaska’s below zero temperatures and severe weather requires attention to special winter gear. Parkas, gloves, hats, mukluks, snowshoes, and Inuit snow goggles are all unique and integral to the survival of several Alaska Native groups. They’re also an important cultural component. We’ll discuss the craft, beauty and practicality of the useful items that are woven into daily life in Alaska.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 – Migrants’ quest for asylum
A large group of migrants, mostly from Honduras, are hunkered down in Tijuana, Mexico awaiting to apply for asylum in the United States. Some are also weighing the risk of crossing the border illegally. Many of those in the so-called caravan are fleeing widespread violence and crime in their home countries, including the corrupt government’s blind eye to political assassinations of Indigenous people. We’ll speak with the nephew of slain activist Berta Cáceres (Lenca) about the situation in Honduras and get a better picture of what’s at stake for the migrants.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 – Music Maker: Henry Kapono
Close to a dozen artists have joined Native Hawaiian legendary artist Henry Kapono to bring “The Songs of C&K” album to life. Some of today’s most notable Hawaii-based Indigenous artists are adding their voice to the famed C & K songs which first reached audiences in the 70s and are the sounds that many grew up with in Hawaii. We’ll meet some of the voices on this album on our December Music Maker.
Thursday, December 13, 2018 – Taking Native business to the next level
A Native-owned company invented the Tanka Bar, a bison-meat bar based on the traditional Lakota dried bison mixture, wasna. But a non-Native competitor with a similar product swooped in and secured a $100 million deal with General Mills. In this program, we’ll talk about what Native businesses need to break through barriers and what pitfalls to avoid.
Friday, December 14, 2018 – Philanthropy: money as medicine
Many Native non-profits tap into the philanthropy of large foundations to fund their work. Relying on funders who don’t always have a full understanding of Native priorities and protocols carries the potential for significant implications. Edgar Villanueva, author of “Decolonizing Wealth,” also questions the wisdom of accepting funds from philanthropic endeavors built by corporate giants whose business is in direct conflict with Native sovereignty and sustainability. We’ll hear from Villanueva about some options for a new path for philanthropy.
