Monday, July 25, 2016 – Tiny Tots on the Powwow Arena
It’s a proud moment to see your kid dressed in traditional regalia dancing in the powwow arena for the first time. Many powwows have a “Tiny Tots” category where the young ones can dance for fun. Many times everyone gets a prize. We’ll speak with parents about introducing their kids to the powwow.
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 – July Book of the Month: “Thunder Boy Jr.” by Sherman Alexie
Author and poet Sherman Alexie (Coeur d’Alene) gears his latest book toward young readers. “Thunder Boy Jr.” is a colorful story about a boy who shares the same name as his father. But he wants a name that’s all his own, one that celebrates something cool that he’s done. We’ll hear from Alexie about his literary path.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 – Ask a nutritionist
A grilled chicken breast with a red leaf lettuce salad is the health option. But a burger and a diet coke from the drive-thru is a lot easier. Exactly how many Indian tacos are we allowed to eat in a month’s time? We’ll speak with a nutritionist about the right eating choices for you.
Thursday, July 28, 2016 — Is food more expensive in Native communities?
The First Nations Development Institute released the working paper on the cost of things like bread, milk and eggs. In addition, a study published by the National Institutes of Health suggests living in food deserts—like some rural reservations—contributes increases food costs.
Friday, July 29, 2016 – July in the news
Several high profile police shootings have the country once again discussing where social justice and safety collide. Where does Native America fit into this discussion? Also the political conventions are coming to an end and we are formally in the presidential election home stretch.
