Monday, May 28, 2018 – Remembering artist and musician T.C. Cannon
For Memorial Day we have a special remembrance of Caddo/Kiowa artist T.C. Cannon. An exhibition of his work is now at the Peabody Essex Museum that reflects the influences on his work, including his upbringing in Oklahoma and his service during the Vietnam War. Native America Calling will hear from friends, members of his family, and others who were inspired by his work.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 – Navajo Nation’s public safety crisis
The homicide rate on the Navajo Nation is close to major U.S. cities like Chicago, says the Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch. She calls the situation on the largest Indian reservation a public safety crisis. The chief of police estimates he needs 450 patrol officers to address residents’ needs on the reservation roughly the size of West Virginia. He has less than half that. On this show we’ll talk with the attorney general, police chief and others about the work being done to address issues of public safety on the Navajo Nation.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 – REZARTX gathers strength
It’s the third year for the annual REZARTX event in Albuquerque and for the third time we open up a preview of the Indigenous performers and artists. This year the music and arts event is adding video and mural installations. That’s on top of Indigenous musical artists like Jordan T, Johnny Luv, Tall Paul and Calina Lawrence. We’ll talk with organizers and performers about this growing event.
Thursday, May 31, 2018 – Keep breathing: Maintaining healthy lungs
The top recommendation for healthy lungs from the American Lung Association is to never smoke cigarettes. Beyond that, they say to avoid exposure to air pollution and other contaminants, prevent infections and get regular check-ups. Some of those are easier to follow than others. Lung cancer remains the second leading cause of death among America Indians and Alaska Natives. We’ll talk with health experts about some simple ways to protect the organs responsible for the one of the most basic functions that sustains life.
Friday, June 1, 2018 – Graduates chart their next chapter
As graduates get ready to look at the next chapter in their lives, we take a moment to recognize the academic excellence of Native students. It’s a time of year to hear from graduating seniors, proud parents, teachers and administrators about what it took to get to this point. Some high school graduates might be thinking about their first steps on a college campus. College grads are working toward starting a career. Join us to celebrate Native graduates.
