Monday, March 7, 2016 – Clean water in Native America
Flint, Michigan captured the nation’s attention when its municipal water was deemed unsafe to drink. While Flint deals with its crisis, Native America has its own on-going water problems. The EPA estimates 13 percent of Native American and Alaska Native homes lack safe drinking water or adequate wastewater disposal.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016 — Housing homeless Native American veterans
More than two dozen tribes have nearly $6 million in new funding from HUD to help Native American homeless veterans. It’s a promising development to help a prevailing problem in urban areas and reservations. Which tribes are having the most success helping homeless veterans? What challenges remain?
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 – Know Your Party: Republicans
The only two Native American members of Congress belong to the Republican Party. Is that any indication of the types of politicians Native American voters prefer? Where do Republicans stand on Native issues like self-determination, the environment and honoring the trust responsibility? What does the Republican Party have to offer Native Americans?
Thursday, March 10, 2016 – Reviving ledger art
As buffalo hides became scarce in the late 19th Century, Plains tribes resorted to drawing on the next-most abundant material: paper from accounting books. The style became known as ledger art. Now, a new generation of ledger artists are reviving the art form.
Friday, March 11, 2016 — Debunking the alcohol myth
A new study counters the stereotype of Native Americans abusing alcohol. In fact, the study by the University of Arizona found a far higher percentage of Native Americans abstained from alcohol over a period of time than the majority population. Does the study finally put to rest the popular portrayal of the “drunken Indian”?
