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A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Hannah Bissett.

"Changing the Narrative About First Nations - Australia" details the efforts of the First Nations community to build out a messaging fellowship to fight for First Nation sovereignty and land rights, and to re-frame the narrative of "Australia Day." The January 26 official national day marks the landing of a British fleet on the island. For the average Australian, it's a summer holiday for barbecue and beers with friends. For aboriginal communities is marks invasion and the onset of genocide. Starting in 2019, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advocates began an ambitious two year effort to flip the script on sovereignty, self-determination and justice for First Nations. Now campaigners are making new gains on land rights and tackling damage to the climate. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/Narrative_Pod.mp3"]

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe chairman says discrimination by Rapid City, SD hotel will not be tolerated Puget Sound kelp forests under threat US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo reflects on historic term

The National Congress of American Indians hosts Violence Against Women Act Tribal Leader Town Hall The federal government will fund relocation efforts for six Alaska communities threatened by erosion and flooding Oregon tribes offer training on traditional controlled burns

KS education commissioner suspended for offensive joke about Native Americans NCAI and NARF celebrate SCOTUS nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson IHS transfer control of some South Dakota health services to tribally-operated clinic UNITY mourns loss of founder J.R. Cook, who died Friday at age 83 Read The Full Transcript https://media.blubrry.com/nationalnativenews/ins.blubrry.com/nationalnativenews/nnn022822.mp3

Four tribes are  asking a judge to block restrictive new election laws ahead of the November midterms The governor of New Mexico signed two bills to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives

The U.S. Department of Interior is releasing a list of proposed names to replace a derogatory anti-Indigenous word on public lands A representative of Wisconsin tribes challenges Republican-led efforts to change voting laws and restrict teaching about racism

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland talks about parallels between her own family's residential school experience and Japanese internment as she tours a former relocation camp The U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in two cases centering on Native American sovereignty

A hospital on the Navajo Nation near the Arizona-New Mexico border is suing the Indian Health Service after a steep cut to its budget. A new apartment building has opened in Seattle on low-income and un-housed Native Americans in the city

Bill in Maine Legislature seeks to change decades old tribal settlement Top young entertainers on UNITY lineup to encourage Native youthCivil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich honored on U.S. Senate Floor 

Native group funds South Dakota state position for MMIWP specialistResidential school survivors seek closure following discovery of gravesBill in Michigan Legislature encourages Indian boarding school lessons

Bill in Congress seeks to help tackle violence in Alaska Native villages Keeseekoose First Nation announces discovery of graves at former residential schools  

BIA announces reforms following investigative journalism Native youth leaders lay out three top priorities for NCAI NCAI president sees Indian Country strides, continues advocacy 

Fairbanks Native community holds vigil for Sophie SergieNational Congress of American Indians lays out priorities Bill seeks to boost funding for tribal wildlife management

Guilty verdicts reached in cold case murder of Alaska Native woman Navajo gaming and Seminole Hard Rock to launch digital sports betting

South Dakota state lawmakers try again to get bill approved to create Native-based schools Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe keeps its mask mandate as New York lifts indoor requirements Alaska State Tribal Recognition bill to be heard in Senate State Affairs Committee    

Indigenous groups oppose trucker protests A win for free speech for Haskell students Leaders gear up for NCAI winter session

Leonard Peltier supporters rally for his release from prison Minnesota city plans to rename park named Pocahontas Two North Dakota tribes file voting lawsuit in federal court  

Songs of the People: Indigenous Roots of Black Folk Music is hosted by Benjamin Mertz, a song leader in the Black Spiritual tradition. The program looks at pre-20th Century Black music as a folk tradition, exploring its connections to its African ancestry and its similarities to the traditional music of the First Nations in North America. With work songs, drum circles, sacred chants, and songs evoking the imagery of rivers and mountains, Black Spiritual music lives hand-in-hand with other Indigenous music traditions. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/content.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/759021763-native-voice-one-songs-of-the-people-indigenous-roots-of-black-folk-music.mp3"]

A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Tripp Crouse (Ojibwe).

A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Alice Glenn (Iñupiaq).

A five-minute newscast focused on activity at the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention, anchored by Alice Glenn (Iñupiaq).

Leaders from across Alaska work year-round on a number of key issues to Alaska Native people, from health care, education, justice to climate change. Many meetings, conferences and in-person gatherings continue to be held online due to COVID-19 safety precautions. Many leaders are taking part in the statewide virtual 2021 Alaska Federation of Natives Annual Convention.
Tribal leaders also advocated for their people at the first White House tribal nation's virtual summit hosted by President Biden and his cabinet. In music and culture news, an Alaska Native model shares her thoughts about breaking into the international fashion world and an Alaska Native performing artist talks about his first solo album. Alaska's Native Voice (ANV) 2021 is a two-part special, which airs during live coverage of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention. Hear stories and discussions with Alaska Native stakeholders and leaders, hosted by Antonia Gonzales of National Native News.

The pandemic has not stopped Alaska Native people from celebrating their cultures, languages and ways of life. Elders and youth from across Alaska did just that, in a COVID-19 safe way this fall. They spent a few days together virtually at the 2021 First Alaskans Institute's Elders and Youth Conference. After nearly two years of dealing with pandemic life, the time was used to connect. And, the U.S. government has finally acknowledged the dark history of Indian boarding school. A federal initiative has begun, which is investigating boarding schools. An Alaska Native boarding school survivor shares his personal story advocating for truth and healing. Alaska's Native Voice (ANV) 2021 is a two-part special, which airs during live coverage of the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention. Hear stories and discussions with Alaska Native stakeholders and leaders, hosted by Antonia Gonzales of National Native News.

Navajo, Erich Rogers, seeking his second world title, leads Indian country in competition, team roping at the 63rd Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Prior to round 2, Rogers was second in the header division standings at just $4,163.00 behind Dustin Egusquiza who had $157,516.00 including the $26,969.97 won in round 1, plus the money earned during the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association season. Thank you for following the Native Voice One Radio Network coverage during the 10 rounds in the super bowl of the sport. This episode includes interviews and results of winners in each of the seven events and a report of each of our American Indian contingency, from the city of lights with over 14 million dollars in cash and prizes up for grabs.

The 63rd Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo kicked off in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 36th time since 1985. The prestigious event will crown the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association 2021 world champions in each of the seven standard events, including the barrel racing sanctioned by the Women's Professional Rodeo Association. We will cover our American Indian contestants and all the winning cowboys and cowgirls throughout the 10 rounds of competition paying $26,996.97 to win each day, with the best on 10 worth $69,234 towards the title in each event. The coveted gold buckle and world standings in each event include both the season and WNFR prize money earned. We have results and interviews with winners of go-round number one, December 2, 2021 for the Wrangler Fall Sports Specials on Native Voice One Radio Network.

Ella Cara Deloria (1889-1971) was a Dakota Sioux scholar, ethnographer, anthropologist, writer, and translator who was a critically important recorder of Sioux culture and languages at a time when the traditional culture was in danger of being lost. She also brought a new perspective on the work, as she herself was born on the Yankton Sioux Reservation and was part of a traditional Dakota Sioux family. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/4_WOM_Ella_Cara_Deloria.mp3"]

Dame Whina Cooper (1895 - 1994) was a respected kuia (Māori elder), who worked for many years for the rights of her people, and particularly to improve the lot of Māori women. In one famous example, as an 80-year old she led 5,000 Māori land protest marchers as they walked from Te Hāpua (in the far north) to Parliament. Her wide influence and nationally recognized activity led her to be acknowledged with awards in both the British (Imperial) and New Zealand Royal Honours Systems, and by her own people, who bestowed the title Te Whaea o te Motu ("Mother of the Nation") upon her. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/3_WOM_Whina_Cooper.mp3"]

Ecuadorian civil rights pioneer Dolores Cacuango (1881-1971), also known as Mamá Doloreyuk, spent decades fighting fiercely for the rights of the country's Indigenous people, with a particular focus on land rights and women's rights. Cacuango was a dedicated advocate for accessible education and instrumental in establishing Ecuador's first bilingual schools, which practiced in Spanish and the Indigenous language of Quichua. She founded the Federación Ecuatoriana de Indios (FEI) in 1944. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/2_WOM_Dolores_Cacuango.mp3"]

Olivia Ward Bush-Banks (1869-1944) was an American poet and playwright best known for celebrating both her African-American and Montauk heritages in her works. She also founded the Bush-Banks School of Expression in Chicago to foster emerging African-American talents. Some of her plays supported an interracial culture controversial for her day and were not produced during her lifetime. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/1_WOM_Olivia_Banks.mp3"]

The 45th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo crowned its 2021 champions October 23 at the South Point Hotel, Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. It was a great event with tremendous competition in front of a packed house on a championship Saturday, in the city of lights. We have results and commentary with the INFR announcers, Navajo, Kyle Tom and Cherokee Cowboy, Randy Taylor. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/WWC102121_INFR_Day_5.mp3"]

The city of lights and South Point Equestrian Center hosted round three of four, at the 45th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo, October 22, 2021.  An enthusiastic, big crowd was not disappointed, especially with the bucking horses and bulls. We have results and interviews leading into Championship Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Thanks to Wrangler for these Fall Sports Specials on NV1 Radio Network. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/WWC102321_INFR_Day4.mp3"]

The Wrangler Fall Sports Specials, exclusively for NV1 Radio Network, reports from Las Vegas, Nevada, October 21, 2021 at the 45th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo. The South Point Equestrian Center hosted round number three of four towards season championships in each event, which will be awarded Saturday night in the city of lights. We have results and interviews following an electric Thursday night performance. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/WWC102221_INFR_Day3.mp3"]

The 45th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo concluded round number two of four, October 20, 2022 at the South Point Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The winners have had major league performances in each of the events and the best of four will earn undisputed titles in each discipline of the sport. It is a very exciting time in the lives of over 500 contestants that have qualified for this year's INFR. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/WWC102122_INFR_Day2.mp3"]

The 45th Annual Indian National Finals Rodeo concluded the first go round of four, October 19, 2021. We will crown the INFR world champions Saturday night at the South Point Hotel Casino & Spa in the city of lights, Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the first of five reports with results and interviews on our Wrangler Fall Sports Special's for Native Voice 1 Radio Network. [audio src="https://media.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/ins.blubrry.com/nativevoiceone/WWC102021_INFR_Day1.mp3"]

Photo Credit: David Toro Prensa Comunitaria The Central American country of Guatemala promotes its indigenous heritage to tourists, but its government has historically marginalized and discriminated against the Maya. Many endured terrible violence during a decades-long civil war and those memories are not gone. Twenty five years after the war's end, human rights leader Rosalina Tuyuc is promoting healing for her people based ancient Maya wisdom. This story is part of The Spiritual Edge podcast and its series, Sacred Steps. For more stories like this, subscribe to The Spiritual Edge on your podcast feed or visit http://spiritualedge.org.

Photo Credit: Brian Adams For most of her life, Neets'aii Gwich'in leader Sarah James has worked to protect her homelands, including the coastal plain of the nearby Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This story is part of The Spiritual Edge podcast and its series, Sacred Steps. For more stories like this, subscribe to The Spiritual Edge on your podcast feed or visit http://spiritualedge.org Photo Credit: Brian Adams . Photo Credit: Brian Adams

For most of her life, Neets'aii Gwich'in leader Sarah James has worked to protect her homelands, which include the coastal plain of the nearby Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It hasn't been easy. The United States government wants to lease the area for oil exploration and drilling. The region's longtime inhabitants say those plans threaten a beloved porcupine caribou population and land that they call sacred.

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association has risen to the occasion to host the 62nd Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, in spite of having to change venues in the pandemic year of 2020.  The 10th round winners, Wrangler NFR Average Champions and PRCA World Champions, were crowned in the eight standard events, Saturday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, USA.  In a sport where $1.00 is 1 point, the $10,000,000.00 prize money obtained to match Las Vegas in 2019 was appreciated by the top 15 qualifiers in each event.  It is our privilege to provide coverage of our Indian contestants for Native Voice One Radio Network. The 2017 World Champion Team Roper, 10X WNFR qualifier, Navajo, Erich Rogers and his partner, heeler, Payden Bray of Texas won 1st in the Wrangler NFR Average Championship Team Roping. Rogers and Bray were fastest in the 10 rounds with 80.20 seconds on 10 head, paid $67,269.23.  They placed fifth in round 10 adding to the total of $122,961.54 they've won through the WNFR. Erich  finished #3 in the world standings as a header and Payden #2 in the world standings as a heeler with $175,503.11 each, earned through the season and the finals. Congratulations on a beautiful NFR victory. Cherokee team roper Brenten Hall and his partner, Chase Tryan of Montana were no time in round 10. They are fourteenth in the average qualifying on 5/10 head.  Hall and Tryan finish #14 in the world standings heading and heeling with $90,144.92 including the $43,000.00 they have won in ten days in Texas. The 4X WNFR qualifier and defending Indian World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's, Cole Elshere has had a tough finals after an awesome year finishing 6th for the PRCA Season. Cole missed his horse out in round 10 and made one qualified ride. He is fifteen in the average and has dropped from #6 to #13 in the world standings he won with a total of $64,351.14 season and finals earnings, good job Cole. WNFR saddle bronc riding rookie, Cheyenne River Sioux Indian cowboy, Shorty Garrett was 83.5 points in round 10. He rode 8/10 bucking horses and finished eighth in the average worth $6,346.00  Shorty has won $28,615.38 at the finals totaling $118,620.84 and has went from #4 to #10 in the world saddle bronc riding standings. A stellar rookie year at the WNFR. Dec. 8-10 for the first time in history the 2020 WNFR hosted Ladies Breakaway Roping. Navajo sisters Cassie and Anna Bahe of Utah fared very well. Cassie won 1st for the Women's Professional Rodeo Association Season Championship.  She finished #5 in the final world standings with money won at the WNFR addition to her season for a total of $33,038.57. Navajo, Anna Bahe had a great WNFR winning two of the 10 rounds to add to season earnings for a total of $20,731.94 and #9 for the 2020 WPRA inaugural WPRA Ladies Breakaway Roping contest. It has been a popular addition to ProRodeo.  From all of us in the PRCA Media Room at the WNFR and families at NV1 Radio Network, Merry Christmas and may God bless America. Thank you very much: #4BearsCasinoAndLodge, #JustinBootCompany, #4BWebDesign, #HeartRanchesND and #Wrangler.  Long live Indians!

The 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo contestants of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association have been riding on a sliding scale the first portion of the event in Arlington, Texas, USA. The PRCA announced the $10,000,000.00 equal money to Las Vegas came to fruition prior to the 9th performance Friday night, due to ticket sales and the WNFR being able to conclude all 10 rounds.  It is good news for the sport. It is our privilege to provide coverage of our Indian contestants for Native Voice One Radio Network. The 2017 World Champion Team Roper, Navajo, Erich Rogers and his partner, heeler, Payden Bray of Texas have been taking advantage of the situation. Rogers and Bray are the fastest with 74.60 seconds on 9 head, it will be worth $67,269.00 if they are the fastest on 10 for the Wrangler NFR Average Championship.  They placed sixth in round 9 adding to the total of $48,923.08 they've won through the WNFR and are #11 in the world standings with $101,464.65 earned through the season and the finals. Cherokee team roper Brenten Hall and his partner, Chase Tryan of Montana were no time in round 9. They are thirteenth in the average qualifying on 5/9 head.  Hall and Tryan are #14 in the world standings with $90,144.92 including the $43,000.00 they have won this week In Texas. Four time WNFR qualifier and defending Indian World Saddle Bronc Riding Champion, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's, Cole Elshere has had a dismal finals. Cole bucked off in round 9 and has only made one qualified ride. He is fifteen in the average and has dropped from #6 to #13 in the world standings. He can still win $26,230.77 that each round pays in each event to add to his $64,351.14 season and finals earnings, go Cole! WNFR saddle bronc riding rookie, Cheyenne River Sioux Indian cowboy, Shorty Garrett was 78.5 points in round 9. He has ridden 7/9 bucking horses and is tenth in the average.  Shorty has won $22,269.23 at the finals totaling $112.274.69 and has dropped from #4 to #8 in the world saddle bronc riding standings. One more round to go for the PRCA Championships of the World at the Wrangler NFR. Thank you very much: #4BearsCasinoAndLodge, #JustinBootCompany, #4BWebDesign, #HeartRanchesND and #Wrangler.  Long live Cowboys!

Canada night and the conclusion of the inaugural Ladies Breakaway Roping event added to the seven standard events in ProRodeo, are the highlights of the 62nd Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Arlington, Texas, round number 8 of 10.  We celebrate the success and support the challenge of our six American Indian contestants that have qualified in the top 15, by money won for the year end finale of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. A very exciting event. Navajo sisters, Anna and Cassie Bahe of Utah did well in Texas. Cassie Bahe won the world championship ladies break away roping.   Anna Bahe finished #8 with the three day, 10 round, with a top 8, then top 4 round competition.  This is huge, congratulations to a very fun and talented family.  we look forward to seeing them at the Indian National Finals Rodeo. Team roping, no money won with Navajo, Erich Rogers, whom is #10 in the world standings, Cherokee Brenten Hall is #13.  Erich was 9.6 seconds with partner Payden Bray of Texas for no money and Brenten Hall posted a 19.1 second time with partner Chase Tryan of Montana.  Rogers is fastest on 8 towards the $67,269.00 to win the rodeo and his second world championship.  Hall is eleventh in the aggregate after round 8 of 10 rounds. Saddle bronc riding Indian country WNFR qualifiers, Cheyenne River Sioux, WNFR rookie, Shorty Garrett was 84.5 and won fifth in the round for his second paycheck of the week worth $6,769.00. Cole Elshere, Standing Rock Sioux was 0 in round 8 at his forth Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Shorty Garrett is #9 in the PRCA world standings and Cole is #13, with 2 rounds to go for the 2020 World Championships in ProRodeo. Thank you very much: #4BearsCasinoAndLodge, #JustinBootCompany, #4BWebDesign, #HeartRanchesND and #Wrangler.  Long live Indians!

Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas held the 2020 MLB World Series and now, the 62nd Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association. We hope you are enjoying our coverage of six American Indian cowboys and cowgirls that have qualified in the top 15 in the world standings in each of their respective events to earn a spot and vie for a world title in Texas. We have concluded round 7 of 10 with matinees for the ladies breakaway inaugural WNFR event Dec. 8-10, and the rest at night. Navajo sisters, Cassie and Anna Bahe of Utah are in the hunt for the break away roping championship. Cassie split third in the 5th round; fourth in round 6 and sixth in round 8, she is sixth in the aggregate and #2 in the world standings. Anna won round 6, split first in round 7 and is #14 in the ladies breakaway world standings. Team ropers, Navajo, Erich Rogers roping with Paden Bray of Texas are #1 in the aggregate, fastest on 7 rounds worth $67,269.00 towards the gold buckle if they win, they placed sixth in round 7 and won round 1.  Cherokee team roper Brenten Hall, heading for Chase Tryan of Montana, won round 4 and has earned $43,000.00 to this point.  Rogers is #9 and Hall is #12 in the world standings header division, team roping. Our Indian country saddle bronc riders did not fare so well in round 7, each bucked off.  Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Cole Elshere has dropped from #6 to #13 in the world standings and Cheyenne River Sioux, Shorty Garrett has moved from #4 to #9 in the saddle bronc riding world standings. WNFR rookie, Shorty has ridden 5/7 and has won money,  4X WNFR qualifier Cole has ridden 1/7 and will be looking for his checks, in the final 3 rounds of this year's Wrangler NFR. Thank you so much to our friends at: #4BearsCasinoAndLodge, #JustinBootCompany, #4BWebDesign, #HeartRanchesND and Wrangler.  Long live cowboys!

The 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is celebrating 62 years, the pride of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association since 1959, this year being held in Arlington,Texas, USA. The sixth of ten performances sees a grateful field of contestants happy to compete and introduce ladies breakaway roping to the WNFR. The 2020 PRCA Ladies Breakaway Roping Season Champion is Navajo, Cassie Bahe of Utah, she won money in two of the four rounds held today and is fourth in the aggregate.  Cassie's sister, Anna Bahe also finished in the top 15 in the season to qualify for the inaugural WNFR Ladies Breakaway Roping. Anna won money in the forth and is ninth best on four head. The ladies battle again, during matinee at Globe Life Field, December 9 & 10, for the $200,000.00 up for grabs in their event. Cherokee, Brenten Hall with partner Chase Tryan  were no time in the sixth, they have won $43,000.00 each. Navajo, Erich Rogers and partner Payden Bray broke out, losing their first place spot in the aggregate prior to the sixth round, now in second for the $67,269.00 for best on ten.  Rogers and Hall have each won earlier rounds, heading for their heeling partners in team roping. Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Cole Elshere scored 79.5 in the sixth round, after bucking off the first five horses, at his fourth qualification for the WNFR in saddle bronc riding.  Cheyenne River Sioux tribes, Shorty Garrett enjoying his WNFR rookie year, was 83 points in round six of the saddle bronc riding and had won money once earlier this week.  There are four go rounds to go for the 2020 PRCA World Championships concluding Saturday night, WNFR, Round 10, December 12, 2020. Support for this program is provided by:  #4BearsCasinoAndLodge, #JustinBootCompany, #4BWebDesign, #HeartRanchesND and #Wrangler.  Long live cowboys!

The 2020 Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night (TETWP) at the 62nd Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, was held in Arlington, Texas, USA. TETWP is a tradition to support breast cancer awareness and is the halfway mark of the 10 round competition in each of the eight standard events. The World Championships are the culmination of the season earnings and the big money won during the 10 rounds of the WNFR. In team roping former world champ, Navajo, Eric Rogers and his partner, Paden Bray of Texas were 5 seconds placing sixth in the money and moved to first in the aggregate worth over $67,000.00, if they win the best on ten. Cherokee, Brenten Hall and partner Montana's Chase Tryan were 9 seconds for no money team roping in five.  Both of our Indian country Headers have won rounds, Rogers in the first, and Hall in the fourth.  Indian saddle bronc riders: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Cole Elshere has bucked off all 5 at his forth WNFR qualification; WNFR rookie Cheyenne River Sioux, Shorty Garrett was 83 points for no money in round 5, he won money in the third and is #7 in the world standings. Navajo sisters, Carrie and Annie Bahe will compete the next three days in the first ever WNFR ladies breakaway roping world championships in ProRodeo, Carrie is the #1 PRCA season standings winner. We are grateful for the support of this program provided by our friends: #4BearsCasinoAndLodge, #JustinBootCompany, #4BWebDesign, #HeartRanchesND and Wrangler.  Long live cowgirls!

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo celebrates it's 62nd Annual NFR since it's inception in 1959 in Dallas, Texas, there again in 1960 and 1961. Los Angeles, California hosted the years of 1962 and 1963.  The marquis of sports finals, found a home in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 1964, with Clem McSpadden, it grew and prospered in 'OKC until 1984.  In 1985 the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctioned event increased prize money immensely when the Wrangler NFR moved to the "city of light's" in Las Vegas, Nevada. It has grown from 1.8 million dollars in prize money in 1985 until 2019, worth over 10 million, for 10 rounds in each event. This year, 2020, we're in Arlington, Texas, U.S.A..  Indian country has two individuals in the top 5 in the world standings, prior to round 4.  The 2017 World Champion and 10X WNFR qualifier, Navajo, Eric Rogers, Round Rock, Arizona, header in team roping, won round 1, earning 26,730.77 with healer Payden Bray of Texas. Shorty Garrett, WNFR Rookie, of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, in South Dakota, won money in round 3.  Four time WNFR saddle bronc riding qualifier, Standing Rock Sioux Tribes, Cole Elshere has bucked off all 4.  Cherokee of Oklahoma, Brenten Hall won round 4 in the team roping, heading for his partner, healer, Chase Tryan from Montana, to a winning time of 4.2. It's the finals, the NFR, the series of the sport, hey rookie can you take ten head, have you got the heart? Native Voice One Radio Network appreciates Wrangler and Heart Ranch, ND for their support of this program. Also #4BearsCasinoAndLodge, #JustinBootCompany, #4BWebDesign and #Wrangler. Long live cowboys!

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, 62nd Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Arlington, Texas, USA, is history in the making.  A rank pen of bucking horses in the bareback and saddle bronc riding was brutal on the contestants, yet very entertaining to an enthusiastic, masked audience.  Indian countries highlight included Cheyenne River Sioux, Shorty Garrett of South Dakota winning his first check, placing in the saddle bronc riding at his first WNFR in round three of ten. With each round, in each event paying $26,230.77 and, the best of ten rounds awarding $67,269.00 to the aggregate winner in each of the seven standard events, the week is young and much money is still at stake, in addition to PRCA World Championships. Wrangler proudly supports these reports covering our Indian cowboys and cowgirls  exclusively for Native Voice One Radio Network.  Many thanks to: #4BearsCasinoAndLodge, #JustinBootCompany, #4BWebDesign and #Wrangler. Long live cowboys! 

The 62nd Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association concluded Round 2 of 10 at the Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, USA. This series of results and interviews is covering six Indian cowboys and cowgirls that have qualified in the top 15, by money won throughout the 2020 season, earning their spot to vie for millions of dollars at the WNFR and a World Championship in the PRCA.  Our Native American contestants are participating in three of the eight respective events, saddle bronc riding, team roping and the new event, ladies breakaway roping.  It is a very exciting time in their lives, all have the capacity to earn money at the Wrangler NFR to add to their season earnings that make up a World Championship in ProRodeo. Each episode features our contestants, the round winners, current world leaders in each event, interviews, and later in the week we will add the aggregate leaders which is worth over $67,000 to win, towards each event title.  Support for this Native Voice 1 Radio Network Program is provided by: #4BearsCasinoAndLodge, #JustinBootCompany, #4BWebDesign, #HeartRanchND and #Wrangler.  Long live Indians!