Monday, August 1, 2016 — Police shootings and the state of race relations
Prosecutors cleared a Winslow, Arizona police officer who shot and killed a Navajo woman in March. The development revived ongoing concerns in the Navajo Nation border town and in other Native communities about racial bias and police relations. Are any solutions being discussed in any Native Nations that appear viable?
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 – August Music Maker: Clark Tenakhongva
We turn to the Hopi Nation to hear the latest from Clark Tenakhongva. His album “Su’Vu’Yo’Yungw” is a mix of music that pays tribute to his tribal Nation and resonates with many others.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016 — Responsible pet ownership and animal control in Native America
A pack of feral dogs mauled a three year old boy to death on the Navajo Nation last month. What more can be done about pets-turned-feral in Native America? Where does responsible pet ownership come into play?
Thursday, August 4, 2016 — The Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations
Landowners in several Native communities are facing deadlines with the Land Buy-Back Program for Tribal Nations. Trust land and land issues in Indian Country can get confusing very fast. We’ll get a status update on the program and review the basics of how it works.
Friday, August 5, 2016 –The Gold King Mine spill: One year later
The toxic yellow plume of mining waste that contaminated the Animas and San Juan rivers created numerous problems for businesses, farmers and residents downstream. Now, a year later, the yellow color is long gone. But is the water as safe to use as before the spill?
