Monday, January 24, 2022 – Help for Native graduate students
A graduate degree can boost your earning potential and your job prospects. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports people with master’s degrees make an average $13,000 more per year than those with bachelor’s degrees. But getting there takes an enormous time and money commitment. Many Native students consider advanced degrees out of reach. But there are support programs that help Native student pay for and cope with the rigors of graduate school.
Tuesday, January 25, 2022 — Revamping tourism in Hawaii
Ah, Hawaii… sunny beaches, hotel resorts and swimming with dolphins. Hawaii is a major vacation destination…and that’s a problem, according to Native Hawaiians who are fed up with the relentless invasion of visitors. Crowds of outsiders and the pollution and lack of cultural understanding they bring are a constant sore spot. The governor of Hawaii and the Hawaii Tourism Authority are looking revamp tourism. They hope to attract more mindful visitors who might help clean up and care for the land. We’ll talk with locals about tourism’s effects on land and culture in Hawaii and whether re-branding is enough.
Wednesday, January 26, 2022 — Rethinking ‘Australia Day’
Much like Columbus Day in the United States, ‘Australia Day’ marks the start of colonial oppression. It’s a holiday celebrating the establishment of the first British colony in 1788. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders call this day ‘Invasion Day’ because, for them, the narrative is filled with conflict, massacre, forced assimilation and land theft. We’ll discuss the history and lasting legacy of colonization in Australia and rethinking the prevailing message of Australia Day.
Thursday, January 27, 2022 – Addressing generational trauma in 2022
Generational trauma is woven into the fabric of Native life. It comes from ancestors and elders experiencing violence, and the loss of land, language and culture. Those feelings of grief and depression are passed down in myriad ways to newer generations. So what does it take to stop the cycle of generational trauma? Programs like the Freedom Lodge and many others aim to help people recognize the counter the harmful manifestations of trauma. We’ll talk with program leaders about the work they do and how the new Native generations are addressing generational trauma.
Friday, January 28, 2022 — The Menu: Indigenous food news
A resurgence of COVID-19 is wreaking new havoc on the restaurant industry but that’s not stopping some of the toughest, long-standing Native establishments from closing. Also, the United States Department of Agriculture is working with a handful of Native non-profits to promote food sovereignty. Those are among the topics covered in our regular food feature, “The Menu.”
