Monday, August 15, 2016 – The view from north of the border
Next month the Canadian government will begin a national inquiry into thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women. We’ll find out what that means for the families and the 1.4 million people with Aboriginal identity in the country. We’ll also take a look at other Aboriginal issues making headlines for our neighbors to the north.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016 – Asthma: drowning in air
Fighting to breathe is a scary experience. But that’s the reality for 1 out of every 12 people in the U.S. who have asthma, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. American Indian and Alaska Native children are 30 percent more likely to have asthma, according to the Office of Minority Health. We’ll talk with doctors about the symptoms and the most up-to-date treatments.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 – How publishing works
Many of us hope that we will someday write the great (Native) American novel. But what happens next after you type the words “The End” in your manuscript?
Thursday, August 18, 2016 –Kids and food: the cure for picky eaters
Do you have a picky eater in the family? Children can be stubborn when it comes to downing healthy foods like broccoli or green beans. Exasperated parents feel guilty when they end up feeding their kids chicken nuggets and Froot Loops. What’s the solution to the picky eater conundrum?
Friday, August 19, 2016 – Beer with a champagne attitude
Native American entrepreneurs are among those tapping into the craft beer boom. With a brew pub on every corner, how do you rise above the crowd? We talk to Native people in the beer business about when to have an IPA over a lager.
