Monday, January 25, 2016 — Missing More Than School
Missing school affects more than a student’s attendance record. It can hamper success in school and everything that comes after. Studies show Native American students have the highest rates of school absenteeism. Why are Native kids missing so many days of school?
Tuesday, January 26, 2016 — Traumatic Brain Injuries
Violence, car crashes and other accidents are causing traumatic brain injuries in Native Americans at a higher rate than other groups. Is there a way to slow the trend?
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 – January in the News
A militia group in Oregon continues its stand-off near Burns Paiute tribal land, President Obama’s State of the Union Address, the counterpart from the National Congress of American Indians, and more Native American issues at the U.S. Supreme Court. These topics and sports are on our monthly news round up.
Thursday, January 28, 2016 – Where are all the Native television shows?
Canada is airing an enviable number of TV shows produced by and starring aboriginal talent. The shows aren’t available on regular U.S. television. But the push is on to get U.S. distributors like Comcast to carry Aboriginal Peoples Television Network.
Friday, January 29, 2016 – January Book of the Month: “The Beginning and End of Rape” by Sarah Deer
Native scholar and author Sarah Deer’s new book opens up the dialogue on the effects of sexual violence in Native nations and how tribes can seek redress and make their communities safer. “The Beginning and End of Rape: Confronting Sexual Violence in Native America” is our January Book of the Month.
