Monday, June 21, 2021 – New ideas for preventing colon cancer
The panel that oversees health recommendations for the U.S. is lowering the age that adults should get colon cancer screenings. In May, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force reduced the recommended screening age from 50 to 45. Native American colon cancer rates are higher than the population as a whole. We’ll talk with experts about the types of colon cancer screenings available and who should consider talking to their doctor about them.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 – Severe drought increases tribal water woes
Scientists have deemed the current drought in the western states a “megadrought.” That’s because the extreme dry conditions have already lasted two decades and there’s no end in sight. The U.S. Drought Monitor calls it the worst on record. The resulting constrictions on surface and ground water is creating hardships for Native farmers and ranchers. It’s also further endangering salmon and other wildlife important to tribes.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 – Recognizing Indigenous Hip-Hop artists
Native Hip-Hop artists are getting broader acclaim with each new release. And now they have a forum for recognizing their achievements. The first-ever International Indigenous Hip-Hop Awards honored more than a dozen artists for their musical and lyrical talents. Some of the standouts include Mi’kmaq producer and engineer, David Strickland, who cleaned up with single, collaboration and producer of the year awards, the Snotty Nose Rez Kids with the album of the year, and The Ra11n for best female artist. We’ll talk with some of the winners and hear about the rise of Indigenous Hip-Hop.
Thursday, June 24, 2021 – Music Maker: Twin Flames
The husband-wife duo Twin Flames recently took home the Pop/Alternative/Rock Album of the Year award at the inaugural Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards for their album “Omen.” We connect with band members Jaaji, (Inuk and Mohawk) and Chelsey June (Métis/Algonquin Cree) to hear about their blend of rock, pop and folk and who they are honoring with their songs. We’ll also hear about the work the duo does with schools to help youth realize their potential through music and Indigenous culture.
Friday, June 25, 2021 – Greasy Grass: a day of victory
The Battle of Greasy Grass was over in an hour, but its legacy continues to this day. The fight continues over how the story is told and who deserves honors after the major defeat of the U.S. Army’s 7th Cavalry on the banks of Montana’s Little Bighorn River on this day in 1876. The combined force of the Oceti Sakowin along with other tribes ended Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer’s repeated violent attacks in violation of the Treaty of Fort Laramie. We’ll go over the history of the battle and its reverberations 145 years later.
