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21st Century Native Leaders podcast explores the dynamics of leadership among entrepreneurs, entertainers, politicians, and activists.

Peter Deswood


    • Dec 10, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 117 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from 21st Century Native Leaders

    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2023 27:04


    In this episode, I read Chapter 10 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter. This book can be purchased from Amazon, use this link: https://amzn.to/30YZV8O   Thanks for listening. #navajo #navajonation #navajohistory

    Ginger Sykes Torres: Candidate New AZ Congressional District 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 30:04


    In this episode, I have a conversation with Ginger Sykes Torres who is a candidate for New Arizona Congressional District 1. Ginger shares her educational journey to becoming a candidate for congress. She also talks about her experiences working with the Phoenix and Native American communities. Follow Ginger on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. You can also donate to her campaign: https://www.gingerforarizona.com #navajo #arizona #congress

    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 23:23


    In this episode, I read Chapter 9 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter. This book can be purchased from Amazon, use this link: https://amzn.to/33WKTC4 Thanks for listening. #navajo #navajonation #navajohistory

    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 26:37


    In this episode, I read Chapter 8 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter. This book can be purchased from Amazon, use this link: https://amzn.to/30YZV8O Thanks for listening. #navajo #navajonation #navajohistory

    Interview with Duane Humeyestewa and Kyle Sumatzkuku

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 57:10


    In this episode, I chat with Duane Humeyestewa and Kyle Sumatzkuku (both Hopi). Kyle is a Native American endurance runner from the Hopi tribe in Northern Arizona recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to enable his travel and participation in the 125th Boston Marathon on October 11, 2021. The goal of the campaign is to raise funds that will cover the long trip from Moenkopi, Arizona to Boston, Massachusetts. Duane Humeyestewa is tracking Kyle on this journey with a documentary project, stated, "As Hopi people, we have the inherent strength and resilience to run the highest mesas and hike the highest mountains, so running and finishing a marathon is a testament of that endurance built into our DNA. We can't let anything stop us from achieving our dreams." Link to GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4bgege-hopi-runner-kyle-sumatzkuku-chases-a-dream?member=13654923&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer  

    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 19:29


    In this episode, I read Chapter 7 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter.  This book can be purchased on Amazon.   Thanks for listening. #navajo #navajonation #navajohistory 

    Interview with Craig Young a Math Educator

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 45:41


    In this episode, I chat with Craig Young (Navajo) who is a math and robotics teacher in Tuba City, Arizona. Craig and I talk about his journey to becoming and educator. We also talk about how he teaches students to overcome math illiteracy. Finally, he discusses publishing an article in a book about teaching students math and science with robotics. Links below are to follow the work he is doing at Tuba City Boarding School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMJZE1NEExY https://navajomathcircles.org/ https://aimathcircles.org/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzeJtfjFjiwMmkhm1cDYuDw Contact Email: arrowheadmathcircle@gmail.com Facebook: Arrowhead MathCircle

    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 15:49


    In this episode, I read Chapter 6 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter.  This book can be purchased on Amazon.   Thanks for listening. #navajo #navajonation #navajohistory 

    Interview with Kendall Augustine from Analytical Technologies Incorporated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 61:09


    In this episode, I chat with Kendall Augustine (Navajo) who is the owner of Analytical Technologies Incorporated in Farmington, New Mexico. Kendall's business offers circuit board repair for the oil and gas industry, solar adaptation, circuit manipulation, solar generators and solar maintained street lights. Most importantly, Kendall has 11 solar generating units that he is donating to families on the Navajo Reservation. He will even install the solar units.   Checkout his website: http://analyticaltechnologiesincorporated.com #navajo #smallbusiness #newmexico

    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 15:00


    In this episode, I read Chapter 5 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter.  This book can be purchased on Amazon.   Thanks for listening.

    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 4

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 20:44


    In this episode, I read Chapter 4 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter.  This book can be purchased on Amazon.   Thanks for listening.

    Interview with Jaroleen Smith from The People's Homecare

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 35:43


    In this episode, I interview Jaroleen Smith (Navajo) who is the owner of The People's Homecare, PLLC. Jaroleen provides home health care options for families in the Four Corners area. Jaroleen talks about navigating the process to be recognized a Navajo priority one business. She is licensed to operate in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and on the Navajo Nation. Checkout their website: https://www.thepeopleshomecarepllc.com #navajo #smallbusiness #newmexico

    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 22:51


    In this episode, I read Chapter 3 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter.  This book can be purchased on Amazon.   Thanks for listening.

    Interview: Danielle Romero from There is a Cloud

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 40:03


    In this episode, I interview Danielle Romero (Natchitoches Tribe of Louisiana) who is the founder of There is a Cloud. Danielle's non-profit focuses on providing support for Native American communities. There is a Cloud supports non-profit organizations working in Native communities through fundraising, visibility, marketing + strategy.   Check out their website: https://www.thereisacloud.org #nonprofit #nativeamerican #podcast

    3rd Stimulus Check and Tax Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 10:30


    In this episode, I talk about the 3rd Stimulus Check and Tax Updates. Thanks for following.  Link to stimulus check calculator: https://www.freetaxusa.com/stimulus-calculator.jsp  

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    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 17:39


    In this episode, I read Chapter 2 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter. This book can be purchased on Amazon.

    Hosteen Klah - Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 17:15


    In this episode, I read Chapter 1 in Hosteen Klah: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter.  This book can be purchased on Amazon.   Thanks for listening.

    Hosteen Klah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 28:00


    In this episode, I read a book I read in college that talks about Navajo history. This book can be purchased on Amazon.

    Short Story about Canyon De Chelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 10:39


    I found this short write up on Facebook, but I added some context because my family is from the Tsaile/Lukachukai, Arizona communities. Thank you for listening.

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    Chef: Nephi Craig Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 53:19


    In this episode, Nephi Craig (White Mountain Apache/Navajo) talks with me about his path to becoming a chef and opening up Cafe Gozhoo. Nephi talks about living and cooking in other countries around the world. He also talks about his journey to overcoming addiction. Lastly, Nephi talks about being featured in the movie, Gather (https://gather.film). Follow Nephi on all social media platforms. #chef #apache #navajo PC: Ari Carter Craig

    Designer: Dewayne Dale, Jr. Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 46:31


    In this episode, Dewayne Dale, Jr. (Navajo) talks with me about his design career and how he created designs for Keen, Leatherman, and other brands. He also talks about living 1,000 miles from the Navajo reservation during college. Lastly, we talk about his new shoe that looks like a Navajo moccasin. Check out Dewayne's work: http://www.indigenousdezigner.com Pre-order his shoe: https://www.rockdeep.com/products/fifth-trail?fbclid=IwAR0j8hq4_KprE4hAWc89IhBS1wyUZ9QStbGHFtEWQY0z216GVlR2g6uZw_w&variant=37176411193510  

    Director Loretta Sarah Todd Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 45:26


    In this episode, Loretta Sarah Todd (Cree & Metis) talks with me about her amazing career. She also talks about the movie, Monkey Beach, which is a "testament to Indigenous women’s ability to not just endure trials but emerge from them empowered."   Follow Loretta and Monkey Beach: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monkeybeachthemovie/ Website: https://www.monkeybeachmovie.com/ Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9PBWP9D15k&t=2s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monkeybeachmovie/   #monkeybeach #movie #firstnations

    Lacey Trujillo: Nike Color Designer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 51:24


    In this episode, Lacey Trujillo (Navajo) talks with me about how she started her career working for Nike as a Color Designer. Lacey overcame two rejections for internships and ended up landing a life changing job with Nike. She talks about working with several Nike professional athletes. Lacey is available to speak with students. She can be reached at Lacey@laceytrujillo.com or on her website http://www.laceytrujillo.com #nike #navajo #designer

    Navajo Fire Dance Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 4:27


    Navajo Fire Dance Part 2

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    Josh Lucio with American Indian Graduate Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 44:36


    In this episode, Josh Lucio (Zuni) talks with me about financial aid for two- & four-year, graduate and doctoral degrees. Josh discusses some of the barriers to attending college and the types of scholarship American Indian Graduate Center provides. Follow American Indian Graduate Center on all social media platforms to get updates on the scholarships.

    Jason Allison: CEO DreamCatcher Financial Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 60:24


    In this episode, Jason Allison (Navajo) talks with me about financial literacy and the importance of planning for your future. Jason and his wife own DreamCatcher Financial Strategies. Jason is available to help people prepare their finance. Call him at 480-415-5764 to attend one of his Zoom sessions. Check out their website: https://www.dreamcatcherfinancialstrategies.com

    Teaching from an Equity, Culturally Responsive and Student Centered Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 79:38


    In this episode, I talk about teaching from an equity, culturally responsive and student centered perspective. On October 25th, 2020, I presented this topic at San Juan College, in Farmington, New Mexico.  #equity #culturallyresponsive #studentcentered 

    Navajo Fire Dance Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 7:42


    Navajo Fire Dance Part 1

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    Erickson Billy: Owner Blue Naadaa Sweets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 41:11


    In this episode, Erickson Billy (Navajo) talks about what inspired him to start Blue Naadaa Sweets. He also talks about some of the challenges he faced opening his business, how he overcame the fear of failing, and how he is responsible for every aspect of running his business as a sole proprietor.  Follow Blue Naadaa Sweets on Facebook and Instagram.   

    Navajo Blessing Song Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2020 5:26


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    Navajo Blessing Song Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 5:25


    Navajo Blessing Song Part 3

    Paulette Jordan: Candidate for the United States Senate in Idaho

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 42:09


    In this episode, Paulette Jordan (Coeur d’Alene Tribe) talks about her path to leadership and her platform as she is running for the United State Senate in the State of Idaho. Paulette Jordan talks about prioritizing people over politics. Follow Paulette on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.  Paulette's webpage: https://pauletteforsenate.com  

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    Navajo Blessing Song Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 5:32


    Navajo Blessing Song Part 2

    Navajo Blessing Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 5:23


    Navajo Blessing Song

    Jennifer Jackson Wheeler: Navajo Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 39:58


    In this episode, Jennifer Jackson Wheeler talks with the Dine Community Development Corporation (DCDC) staff about food sovereignty amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. She also shows us how she prepares Navajo kneel down bread, which is a traditional Navajo food.   I worked with Dine Community Development Corporation on this project. You can watch the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Wvnk4o-cgLY  

    Cyndi Frank owner of Cynergy Dine Body Therapies

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 50:19


    In podcast episode 130, I talk with Cyndi Frank (Navajo) who is the owner of Cynergy Dine Body Therapies in Shiprock, New Mexico. Cyndi talks about her experience opening her small business on the Navajo reservation. Follow Cyndi on Facebook at Cynergy Dine Body Therapies. Checkout the services Cyndi provides: http://www.dinecynergy.com  

    Introduction to Food Sovereignty with Brandon Francis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2020 58:13


    In this webinar Brandon Francis talks with us about the Navajo Nation food system and Dine knowledge & food. Dine Community Development Corporation created this webinar. Funding was provided by the Native American Agriculture Fund.   I worked with Dine Community Development Corporation on this project. You can watch the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wA_ErG78Cag  

    Dr. Ernestine Chaco, J.D. and M.D.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 60:48


    In podcast episode 129, Dr. Ernestine Chaco (Navajo) talks about how she completed her juris doctorate and medical degree simultaneously. She shares some of the specific details about each degree and provides some tips to successfully complete each degree. This is one of the most amazing stories I have heard.  Dr. Chaco is available to speak with students. Contact her on Facebook.

    Be Matriarch, Not Feminist: Perpetuating Dine Asdzaa

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 26:27


    In this episode, Venaya Yazzie (Diné) talks about utilizing matriarchal power over feminism. One of my students sent me the audio file.

    Navajo Patriarchy with Lloyd Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 29:03


    In this episode, Dr. Lloyd Lee (Navajo) talks about Navajo patriarchy. Dr. Lee is a Professor at the University of New Mexico. One of my students sent me the audio file.  

    Kelsey Dayle and Aresta Tsosie-Paddock talk about Navajo Relocation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 107:29


    In this podcast episode, Kelsey Dayle John and Aresta Tsosie-Paddock talk about Navajo Relocation, the impact fences have on Navajoland and how horses can give us guidance to decolonize. A Dine College student who follows my podcast sent me the audio recording.  

    Noreen Kelly Candidate NM Senate District 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 64:03


    In this episode, Noreen Kelly (Navajo) talks about her platform as she is running for the New Mexico State Senate for District 4. Noreen Kelly is tódích’íi’nii. Bit’ahnii are her fathers. Haltsooí are her maternal grandfather. And Táchii’nií are her paternal grandfather. Follow Noreen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noreen4nm/

    Homer Hubbell and Lorene Legah talk about the Blessing Way songs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 84:44


    In this podcast episode, Homer Hubbell and Lorene Legah talk about the Blessing Way songs.  A Dine College student who follows my podcast sent me the audio recording.  

    Brian Bradley and Farrah Begay Talk COVID-19 in Chilchinbeto, AZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 31:12


    In this episode, Brian Bradley and Farrah Begay share their experiences with COCID-19. They are from the Chilchinbeto, Arizona area the first hotspot on the Navajo Nation.   I received approval from Farrah Begay to share the audio.

    The Role of Law in the Navajo Nation Since the Treaty of 1868

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 30:01


    In this episode, Paul Spruhan, J.D., talks about the role of law in the Navajo Nation Since the Treaty of 1868.  A Dine College student who follows my podcast sent me the audio recording.  

    Avery Denny, Adrian Lerma and Michael Lerma - Tobacco Saved the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 108:09


    in this episode, Avery Denny, Adrian Lerma and Michael Lerma talk about how tobacco saved the world from destruction and healed the people.  A Dine College student who follows my podcast sent me the audio recording.

    James McKenzie - Navajo Language and Culture Revitalization

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 107:12


    In this episode, James McKenzie (Navajo) talks about Navajo Language and Culture Revitalization.  One of my listeners sent me the audio recording.  

    Possible $2,000 Stimulus Check & Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 9:00


    In this episode, I provide some updates and talk about a possible $2,000 per month additional stimulus check for 6 months. If you need help preparing your taxes text me at 505 330 6853.

    Answers to the Common Questions I have Been Receiving about Stimulus Checks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 22:39


    In this episode, I answer question about the following topics: Accessing Get My Payment (0:43) Payment Status (4:36) Payment Status Not Available (6:20) Bank Account Information (7:44) Locked/Status Unavailable (14:40) Error Message (16:19) Address Changes (17:18)   IRS link: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center#locked

    Part 1: Six Native Americans Share their Experiences with COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 69:00


    In this episode, I speak with six Native Americans about how they are dealing with COVID-19 and the stay at home orders in their area. The six individuals are Mason Nez (Navajo), Francine Chavez-Piaso (Navajo), Marne Smiley (Otoe-Missouria), Rashaan Ramon (Navajo), and Michael & Adrian Lerma (P'urhépecha & Navajo). I am doing a second round of interviews tonight. If want to share your experience text me at 505 330 6853.

    12 types of people who might not get a stimulus check

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 9:06


    In this video I talk about the 12 types of people who might not get a stimulus check. If you need help with your taxes, please contact me at 505 330 6853

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