Monday, July 31, 2017 – Native in the Spotlight: Fernando Cellicion
Zuni musician Fernando Cellicion once wrote a school essay declaring he would someday be famous. His teacher told him “Indians can’t be famous.” Cellicion eventually mastered the flute and more than a dozen other instruments. He also performs with a family dance troop. His talents have taken him to 40 different countries. He says that skeptical teacher came back to him to apologize and said “I’m glad you didn’t listen to me.” The New Mexico Music Commission Foundation recently honored Fernando Cellicion with a Platinum Music Award. We’ll talk with him about his passion for the flute, dance and teaching.
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 – Fish camp
In Alaska, fish camp is a carryover of a time when Alaska Natives traveled with the seasons to harvest food. Today, it is a time to gather with family and catch and process fish for the winter. Drying, smoking and canning are all part of the experience. Fish camp is hard work, but the rewards of having traditional food in the middle of winter are worth it. We’ll talk with Alaska Natives from a variety of areas about their fish camp experiences.
Wednesday, August 2, 2017 — Bowling in Native America
Whether you bowled a few games as a kid, or you’re still striving for that perfect 300 game, you know the fun bowling alleys offer. The sound of bowling pins crashing at the end of the lane is music to a bowling enthusiast’s ears. The sport has a significant Native following. There is a lot of talent heading to Native bowling tournaments year-round. We talk to a few Native bowlers about the sport and why Native leagues are so popular.
Thursday, August 3, 2017 — Teen pregnancy: what’s working
The birth rate in the U.S. has declined to its lowest rate in history. That decline applies to teenage mothers as well, according to 2016 data by the National Center for Health Statistics. The most recent (2015) data broken down by race shows the Native American birth rate went down or stayed the same for younger teens, ages 15 to 17. We’ll check in with experts on what’s behind the trends and what else needs to be done to prevent teen pregnancy.
Friday, August 4, 2017 — Cultural miscues and oversharing on social media
Posting photos of sacred dances and ceremonies on Facebook is not cool. Same with airing out your family’s dirty laundry on Twitter. But many people don’t seem to be familiar with the ins-and-outs of social media because these things keep happening. We’ll get tips about some of the unwritten rules of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
