Monday, October 14, 2019 – Indigenous Peoples Day
New Mexico is commemorating its inaugural Indigenous Peoples Day this year. So are Wisconsin, Washington, D.C. and Maine. The idea to set aside a day to recognize Native people rather than Christopher Columbus is growing. While celebrations are in order, the day doesn’t come without some backlash. In Flagstaff, a group of Native people are planning to boycott the city’s first Indigenous Peoples Day celebration, citing concerns over policies and data that indicate a lack of concern and collaboration with Native residents. We’ll get a status report on Indigenous Peoples Day from community leaders and others.
Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – Jurisdiction and justice for violence victims
The complicated legal agreements between federal, local and tribal agencies can hinder enforcement of sexual assault cases on reservations. A new documentary, “A Broken Trust” interviewed dozens of sources and accessed exclusive data about cases on two reservations. It paints a stark picture of failed communication, misguided policy and woeful underfunding that jeopardizes the safety of residents. We’ll explore the complexities of jurisdiction and the Trust Responsibility when it comes to protecting people and finding justice for victims of violence.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 – Learning from museum collections
A unique partnership between the Poeh Cultural Center and the National Museum of the American Indian may serve as a model for other institutions with collections of Native items. The Poeh Center is the conduit for members of the seven Tewa pueblos to interact with and share knowledge about dozens of pueblo pots. NMAI is loaning the pots—some are more than 150 years old—to the Poeh Center so more pueblo members can view them and share additional knowledge. The pots are starting to make their journey ‘home’ this fall in what the Poeh Center and NMAI are calling a ‘co-stewardship.’ We’ll hear about how the relationship came about and what it offers for tribes and museum collections.
Thursday, October 17, 2019 – Take care of your teeth!
The American Dental Association finds Native Americans have significantly higher rates of oral disease. There is usually adequate access to dental care, but many Native people don’t know how or where to go. It’s Dental Hygiene Awareness Month—a good time to review the basics of oral health care. We’ll talk with dental experts about why oral dental health is important for your overall health.
Friday, October 18, 2019 – Celebrating Native achievement in Hollywood
Two notable Native actors are getting recognition for their work. Cherokee actor Wes Studi will receive an honorary Oscar at the 11th annual Governors Awards. He is the first Native American actor to receive the award. Studi’s Dances With Wolves co-star, Tantoo Cardinal (Cree/Métis), is receiving a lifetime achievement award at the Santa Fe Film Festival. She recently landed a key role in the ABC series, Stumptown. We’ll take time to honor their recognition and celebrate the achievements of Native professionals in Hollywood.
