Monday, March 21 2016 – Carbon Credits in Native America
Can you buy forgiveness for environmental damage? Whether or not you align with the conventional scientific thinking on global warming, carbon credits could be an economic boon for tribes. Are carbon credits something Indigenous people should be banking on?
Tuesday, March 22 2016 – Christianity and tradition
Christianity in Native America has a complicated history. Early Christian missionaries discouraged traditional religious and spiritual practices within the tribes. But today many Native Americans adhere to a variety of Christian denominations including Catholic, Mormon, and Southern Baptist.
Wednesday, March 23 2016 — Breaking a leg: Native Theater
All the world’s a stage—and some stages are used to showcase Native American stories and talent. Whether it’s drama or comedy, classic or avant garde, Native-centered theater is reaching more and more audiences. What makes theater “Native”?
Thursday, March 24 2016 — The inevitability of menopause
It’s unavoidable. Women in their 40s and 50s face a whole slew of physical changes ranging from hot flashes to mood swings. What should Native American women know about menopause and how can they prepare for it? What potential health complications should they discuss with their doctors?
Friday, March 25 2016 – March in news
We catch up on all the top news stories from Native America. The presidential race keeps surprising us with each passing week. Meanwhile, what’s the effect for Native Americans more than two years since the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Voting Rights Act? Also, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau makes his first official visit to the U.S.
