Monday, February 7, 2022 – 2022 Champions for Change
Five young Native leaders are the latest to be recognized by the Center for Native Youth for addressing injustices and shaping their collective future. This 2022 class of Champions for Change includes individuals working “increase Native representation in research, restore Indigenous landscapes, end derogatory mascots, and preserve language, culture, and traditional ways of knowing.” We’ll talk with this year’s Champions about what inspires them and what the coming year holds.
Tuesday, February 8, 2022 – A victory against the opioid epidemic
Tribes reached a $590 million settlement against pharmaceutical companies in ongoing legal fights to hold them accountable for the opioid addiction and overdose crisis. The money will be divided among all federally recognized tribes. The settlement is with Johnson & Johnson and three drug distributors. We’ll learn about the details of the settlement and how it might help tribes build back healing from the disproportionate effect opioid addiction has had among Native Americans.
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 – The Native connection to Black Wall Street
As the nation just marked the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre along what was known as Black Wall Street, there’s one story that is largely overlooked. Allotments by Oklahoma tribes for their former slaves were among the key reasons the Black residents—including Freedmen—were able to build wealth.
Thursday, February 10, 2022 – Is now the time to invest?
Wall Street uncertainty, inflation, meme stock, and wide swings with crypto currency might have you wary of investing, whether you’re new to the stock market or a veteran investor. But investing has never been more accessible and it’s a viable option for Native people to build wealth. We’ll get a run down on the current investor market and some starter tips.
Friday, February 11, 2022 – Indigenous sports milestones
It’s a big week for Indigenous landmarks in sports. The U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team welcomes Abby Roque (Wahnapitae First Nation), their first-ever Indigenous player. She is one of at least four Indigenous athletes at the Olympics in Beijing. The coming weekend also marks the most-watched American sports match-up of the year: the Super Bowl. This year, neither team uses Native mascots or imagery. At the same time, we welcome the Washington Commanders to the NFL.
