Monday, August 20, 2018 – TV for Native children: “Frybread Flats”
Raven’s friends include a bear cub, a beaver, a red fox, a turtle and a bald eagle. She’s the main character in the children’s TV series “Frybread Flats”. Her friends offer important life lessons like getting along with siblings. Along the way she teaches both the Cheyenne and Arapaho languages during the show. The production is the first of its kind for the Cheyenne and Arapaho Television channel. It’s one of a growing number of children’s shows for and about Natives.
Tuesday, August 21, 2018 – Increasing urgency over VAWA
If Congress doesn’t act on an extension offered by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), the Violence Against Women Act will expire September 30th. The extension bill would include some key updates that include expanding the Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction. The previous reauthorizations passed with bi-partisan effort, but is there enough support on both sides this time around?
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 – Through the Generations: Asset-building and land
Tribes hold more than 56 million acres of land in trust. Much of it comes with a complex set of legal and tribal expectations making it tricky to leverage the land’s intrinsic value. Elders and other tribal leaders are working to create paths for current and future land stewards to tap into the value of land while also preserving traditional practices.
Thursday, August 23, 2018 – For the love of volunteering
For decades, various studies have confirmed that volunteering is good for you. It has measurable health benefits like lowering stress and increasing a sense of purpose. It’s also good for Native communities. Many tribal organizations call on volunteers to fulfill their missions and help people—from feeding elders to increasing literacy. The Cherokee Nation has a volunteer program to help elders around the house. Many reservations have volunteer programs to collect and distribute donated food.
Friday, August 24, 2018 – Definition of Resilience: Native hip-hop heals
Thomas X turned to composing hip-hop songs to cope with the aftermath of the Red Lake school shooting. Hip-hop helped Tall Paul connect to his language and restore his identity. Those are two of the stories of resilience through song portrayed in the Indigifi audio documentary “Definition of Resilience”. We’ll talk to the producers and hear from those who found healing through music.
