The proposed 1,168-mile Dakota Access Pipeline already has approval from four states and a majority of private landowners in its path. Supporters say it will bring hundreds of jobs and will boost the economy. But tribes and others oppose the plan. They’re worried about the possibility of a catastrophic leak endangering precious water resources. Where’s the line between job-creation and environmental protection? Why do you support or oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline

Native America Calling: Wednesday, May 4, 2016: Frontier of Change: an audio project on climate change in Alaska (LISTEN)

The producers of “Frontier of Change” gathered stories from Alaska Native people whose lives are being affected by climate change. The project includes interviews, environmental audio and other sounds that bring this important story to life. We’ll hear from the producers about the project and how Indigenous communities are struggling with disappearing land, vanishing wildlife, erosion, and other catastrophes brought on by climate change. Are you seeing the effects of climate change in your Native community? How can storytelling address the issue?

Native America Calling: Friday, April 29, 2016 – Live from the Gathering of Nations
Thousands of dancers, hundreds of tribes: the annual Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque is among the biggest powwows in North America. We’ll take you inside the Gathering with a special live broadcast. We’ll learn about the history of the event and preview a few of the dozens of great musicians. We’ll get insights on what makes a great competitor and talk with the reigning Miss Indian World. We take a snapshot of the powwow experience at the 2016 Gathering of Nations.

Native America Calling: Yellowstone grizzly bears bounce back? – Monday, April 18, 2016 (LISTEN)

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  proposes taking  grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem off the list of Endangered Species. They say that the bears are a conservation success. Critics say the bears are still endangered and delisting will open up the possibility of trophy hunting outside of Yellowstone National Park. Some tribes, including the Shoshone Bannock Tribes, who retain a seat on the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee, oppose the delisting. How much influence will tribes have in the process of delisting the grizzly bear?

Guests:

Dr. Dave Mattson – lecturer and senior visiting scientist at Yale University and a grizzly bear expert

Ben Nuvamsa (Hopi) – president of the Kiva Institute and member of the GOAL Tribal Coalition

Donovin Sprague (Mnikȟówožu Lakota) – university instructor and author and archivist for Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

Link to submit a public comment on grizzly bear delisting

Link to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service tribal grizzly bear page

Native America Calling- Wednesday, April 6, 2016: Disenrollment (LISTEN)

Tribes have the power to determine their own membership. But with great power comes a great controversy in the form of disenrollment. A new group is speaking out against the practice of eliminating members. They say it is literally tearing tribes apart. One California tribe, Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, amended their own constitution to outlaw the practice. Tribes that are disenrolling members say it is a matter of correcting tribal records. How is it that some tribes reject the idea while others see it as the path to their future?

Native America Calling: March 25, 2016 (LISTEN)

The presidential race keeps surprising us with each passing week as a flamboyant businessman with no political experience continues his march to the GOP nomination. Meanwhile, what’s the effect for Native Americans more than two years since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act? Also, the outgoing president of the United States meets with the incoming prime minister of Canada and both have high regard in Indian Country. We catch up on all the top news stories from Native America.