Monday, April 30, 2018 – Native in the Spotlight: Terrol Dew Johnson
Terrol Dew Johnson (Tohono O’odham) is known for his basketry in art circles. He’s also known as a food sovereignty advocate. His passions to contribute to a creative and healthy community derive from what he perceives needs to be done. He’s the CEO of TOCA (Tohono O’odham Community Action organization), a contemporary basket weaver and our April Native in the Spotlight.
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 – Laboring for sovereignty
Clashes between labor unions and gaming tribes surfaced once again when the U.S. Senate brought Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act to a vote. It failed. Tribal casinos are not exempt from the National Labor Relations Act, thanks to a 2004 labor board ruling. On this International Workers Day, or Mayday, we’ll talk with both sides about how organized labor fits in with tribal self-determination.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 – Art and the borders
Art has a way of conveying beauty to an audience. But it can also provide a creative way to tackle important and timely issues. We’ll look at how a handful of Native artists view borders through their work. The 2015 “Repellent Fence” project by the Native artist collective known as “Postcommodity” is a land art piece that stretched for two miles across the U.S.- Mexico border. It started conversations about how borders affect relationships between Indigenous people on both sides of the fence.
Thursday, May 3, 2018 – Women in art
Art made by Native women is a doorway to history and tradition. The legacies they create with each art piece brings more understanding about the resilience Native women bring not only to the family but the entire community. This hour we sit down with several Native women artists to hear their perspectives on what their craft has brought to them and their tribal nations.
Friday, May 4, 2018 – Vocational career readiness
Educators, parents and others often place emphasis on preparing for college. But some students see a more hands-on future for themselves. There are a number of traditional options including auto repair, heating and cooling systems and even housing construction offered at tribal colleges and vocational programs. On this show we’ll talk with different tribal vocational programs about the many fields Native students can consider when picking a career in vocational tech.
