Monday, August 19, 2019 –The long journey to protect the Nikwasi Mound
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians are gearing up for a celebration in North Carolina this weekend to honor the return of a sacred mound. It’s been a long journey for the Nikwasi Mound that was once the center of a Cherokee town, but is now surrounded by two busy roads. The mound languished under city ownership and was nearly bulldozed. Now, after years of discussions, the city is transferring control of the land to a non-profit run by tribal members. It’s the last of three mounds to be returned. We’ll hear about the mound’s unique history and the years-long effort to get it returned and protected.
Tuesday, August 20, 2019 – Radio’s enduring connection
It’s National Radio Day and we’re celebrating by highlighting a small sample of the radio stations that maintain an important place in their communities. Native language, music and news are just part of the line-up that goes out over the air every day—all at no cost to listeners. We’ll talk with some of the dedicated people who keep broadcast radio going. They range from low-power stations that have a listening area of a few blocks, to established stations heard miles away. In an age of internet streams, podcasts and digital television, radio continues to serve an important purpose.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019 – Native bush pilots
Some Alaskan villages have no over-land roads so they rely heavily on air transportation. The small aircraft that fly people and supplies in and out of Alaska communities and wilderness are commonly known as bush planes. We’ll talk with Native bush pilots about their passion for flying, what it takes to become a pilot, and hear their stories of memorable flights in Alaska’s renowned and sometimes unforgiving landscape.
Thursday, August 22, 2019 – Highlights from the presidential candidate forum on Native issues
Native issues are front and center at the Frank LaMere Native American Presidential Forum in Sioux City, Iowa. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Sen. Bernie Sanders, former HUD secretary Julián Castro and Mark Charles (Diné) are among the candidates scheduled to face a panel of Native questioners and give their views on Native-specific issues. In other debates, candidates rarely express their perspective on topics like the Trust Responsibility, treaty obligations, and tribal consultation. It’s an unprecedented opportunity to hear what the candidates offer the substantial Native American voting population. We’ll have some of the highlights from the forum and hear perspective about the event.
Friday, August 23, 2019 – Ready for another semester?
As college students get settled into their dorms they’re no doubt pondering all they need to do to have a successful and fulfilling experience at school. Getting to class, taking notes, making time for homework and keeping on top of assignments always presents a challenge. We’ll have some tips on what to expect in the coming weeks and what some of the longer-term deadlines new college students should put in their calendars now.
