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Photo: Mrs. Crystal Claus, Peppermint the Elf, and Solte Santa, as portrayed by Colleen Payne, Qalch'ema Friedlander, and Jerry Payne, visit the Chifin Native Youth Center in Springfield, Oreg., Sunday, December 14, 2025. (Buffalo's Fire/Brian Bull) It's the holiday season with many families across Indian Country waiting for Santa's visit to reward all good children with presents. And while the mainstream depiction is of a jolly old elf who's white and decked out in a red, fur-lined suit, some Native Santas are inspiring yuletide cheer in their own ways. Brian Bull of Buffalo's Fire shadowed one across Oregon. At the Chifin Native Youth Center in Springfield, Oreg., a packed classroom welcomes Solte Santa, accompanied by Mrs. Claus, Peppermint the Elf, and others from the North Pole. Jerry Payne, the man behind the curly beard, explains his role. “'Solte' in Salish means 'warrior', so I wanted to honor that. And I'm a veteran myself. Every community has their own style of Santa so I wanted to make sure that the Indigenous Natives got to be represented as well.” Solte Santa has made nine appearances across Portland, Eugene, and other places this month, listening to kids' wish lists and posing for family photos. With a feathered bustle, candy cane staff, and festive beadwork, he contrasts sharply with the Coca-Cola Santa that's been widely iconic since the 1930s. But Payne says that's a plus. “The mall Santa or typical Santa that everybody knows like the Coca-Cola Santa … for whatever reason, kids are scared of that Santa. But I've had kids that … their parent would say that they would never come up to take a picture with me. Next thing you know, they're hugging me and jumping in my lap and we take a good picture. Their parents are crying because they never got a good picture with their kid.” A study involving an Oregon State University scholar looked at non-traditional Santas. Bori Csillag, Stirek assistant professor of management, said for many Father Christmases, spreading love and joy for the holidays surpassed the need to conform 100% to the mainstream depiction of Santa Claus. “They see the fit, they hear the calling in their heart, they know that they are able to portray their role successfully.” Besides Solte Santa, a First Nations dancer called Powwow Santa has been firing up social media, and there are many others across tribal communities, reminding people that the Christmas spirit exists for everyone. A Navajo children's television show returned this month with a holiday special. Jill Fratis reports. The “Navajo Highways” special is titled “Ya’ah’teeh Keshmish,” which is “Merry Christmas” in Navajo. It's the show's first full holiday themed episode. The creator of the series, filmmaker, and musician Pete Sands, says the show teaches Navajo language and culture. “Parts of it is my childhood, and part of it is how I wish my childhood was. It's a balance of both, and I think shining positivity on Indigenous cultures is important to do.” The series blends puppetry, storytelling, and Navajo humor, all set along the winding highways of the Navajo Nation. Sands says that a memory he had of a teacher using puppets to help children listen, gave him the idea to use them in his show. “Seen a teacher friend of mine who was trying to tell her first grade students to clean up, but they wouldn't listen to her, so she reached into her desk and she pulled out a hand puppet and started talking to her class, and they listened to her, through the puppet actually, and a lightbulb went off in my head like wait, maybe there's something to this. Maybe I can use this.” The holiday episode highlights traditional winter teachings, including family gatherings, gratitude, and the meaning of giving. Season two of the series begins production next year. Sands says there will be new puppets and new locations, but says the heart of the show remains the same: teaching children simple Diné words and phrases through everyday scenes and conversations. The “Navajo Highways” holiday special, and season one, is now streaming on the First Nations Experience (FNX) platform. View this post on Instagram A post shared by FNXTV First Nation Experience (@fnxtv) Get National Native News delivered to your inbox daily. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. Download our NV1 Android or iOs App for breaking news alerts. Check out the latest episode of Native America Calling Thursday, December 25, 2025 – Mental health experts point to personal connections to maintain winter mental health

Brian Bull is a contributing reporter and former interim News Director at KLCC in Eugene, Oregon.

Brian Bull, award-winning reporter and member of the Nez Perce tribe, speaks with Mike Green about media and society from the perspective of a Native American journalist.

Dr. Harish Ahuja on alcohol and cancer risks, Brian Bull on Leonard Peltier's commutation, and a Midwest farmer's legal challenge to ‘Swampbuster.'

Brian Bull, a member of the Nez Perce tribe and award-winning reporter offers insight on media and society.

A conversation with Brian Bull of KLCC and University of Oregon Journalism School about the career of journalist and the venue of public media.

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As KLCC's Brian Bull reports, operations are set to resume at Washington state and Oregon locations as early as next week.

We are joined by our good friend and Edward R. Murrow award winning journalist, Brian Bull. So it's only natural Andrew blindsides him with Murrow trivia and it turns out Brian knows less-o about Murrow. Spotting fake headlines may make your lizard skin crawl. “Gary” or maybe that's just Lizard Barry has notes about Brian or maybe it's Lizard Brian. Who you got in a fight? Paul Harvey or Walter Cronkite? Joe has fun facts about Bulls which differ wildly then fun facts about Brians. Dave gives Barry a chance to redeem himself on prog-rock trivia. If you give a yard a beehive…strange things happen. Plus, introducing Blindsided, the Game! Rate, review, and subscribe. Email us your thoughts and suggestions at GetBlindsidedpod@gmail.com and if you want to be a guest on a future episode, let us know.

Whale totem pole used to remove federal dams in Pac NW Residential school survivors want Pope Francis to visit Saskatchewan

Retired Police Commissioner has passed away at the age of 87.  David MacDonald, the President of the Western Australia Police Historical Society says that Brian was one of the first police officers he met when he joined the police force as a cadet in 1959. Brian was a life member and former president of the historical society. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UO President Michael Schill gets a $100-thousand bonus despite objections from students and staff members. The University has also settled an age-discrimination lawsuit. Oregon has only raised about half the 40 million dollars it needs to host the 2021 World Track and Field Championships in Eugene. A clowder of cats in Veneta gets help from animal advocates And an all-electric plane makes its maiden voyage. Those stories and more on this week’s Northwest Passage with KLCC News Director, Morning Edition host Anni Katz, and reporter Brian Bull.

Three Democrats have declared they’re running for Oregon Secretary of State in 2020, Springfield raises flags to celebrate Indegenous People’s Day, The University of Oregon opens its new Black Student Union, Eugene holds coffin races this month, Great Oregon Shake-Out Those stories and more in this edition of the Northwest Passage podcast. Join KLCC's News Director Rachael McDonald, Morning Edition host Anni Katz, and reporters Elizabeth Gabriel and Brian Bull.

In Episode 20, I tackle the question: Where is the Garden of Eden? Many scholars believe that the Garden of Eden was physical Garden. I do not follow that line of thinking. Gardens are a symbol of consciousness and as such, I believe that when God created a garden, he was creating a spiritual "plain" of existence. The name “Eden” derives from the Akkadian term edinu, which means ‘plain’ suggesting that God was creating a spiritual plain instead of an actual Garden. However, I do not believe that God created just one Garden. I believe he required the existence of three (3) Gardens to ensure man's salvation. The first Garden of Eden was the "multiverse" which had in it the trees of Life and Knowledge. Man was created to exist in this Garden as a Light being in the image of God. The second Garden was eastward of Eden and it was created to exist in this plain, a plain with four dimensions (height, length, depth and time). Adam and Eve corrupted this Garden by taking from the Tree of Knowledge forcing the creation of a third Garden. This third Garden was formed when Jesus visited the Mount of Olives after the last supper. Please note: The three Gardens (holy trinity) are part of a heavenly fight to maintain a pure consciousness or blood that will reconnect us to the Holy Swarm Intelligence Network (as referenced in Episode 12). I know I promised to ask the Question: Who is God in this episode, but as I researched, it became apparent that I had to go down this path first. Think I have lost my mind yet? Come with me and take a walk into the paranormal. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hebeheberadio/ and Twitter at @EventHo14339589, and Instagram @EventHorizon. Give me your feedback and let me know just how crazy you think I amI promised to put these references in the show notes.1. Dr. Emoto Ice Crystal Studies https://thewellnessenterprise.com/emoto/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvzsjcBtx82. Peter Edwards, Tracking Down the Forbidden Fruit - http://www.godandculture.com/blog/tracking-down-the-forbidden-fruit3. Brian Bull, Fritz Guy THE GENESIS ACCOUNT: SIX HEBREW WORDS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE https://spectrummagazine.org/article/brian-bull/2012/11/11/genesis-account-six-hebrew-words-make-all-difference November 11, 20124. BIBLICAL MYSTERY OF THE OLIVE TREE https://olyvenbosch.co.za/biblical-mystery-of-the-olive-tree/ AUGUST 29, 2018

In Episode 20, I tackle the question: Where is the Garden of Eden? Many scholars believe that the Garden of Eden was physical Garden. I do not follow that line of thinking. Gardens are a symbol of consciousness and as such, I believe that when God created a garden, he was creating a spiritual "plain" of existence. The name “Eden” derives from the Akkadian term edinu, which means ‘plain’ suggesting that God was creating a spiritual plain instead of an actual Garden. However, I do not believe that God created just one Garden. I believe he required the existence of three (3) Gardens to ensure man's salvation. The first Garden of Eden was the "multiverse" which had in it the trees of Life and Knowledge. Man was created to exist in this Garden as a Light being in the image of God. The second Garden was eastward of Eden and it was created to exist in this plain, a plain with four dimensions (height, length, depth and time). Adam and Eve corrupted this Garden by taking from the Tree of Knowledge forcing the creation of a third Garden. This third Garden was formed when Jesus visited the Mount of Olives after the last supper. Please note: The three Gardens (holy trinity) are part of a heavenly fight to maintain a pure consciousness or blood that will reconnect us to the Holy Swarm Intelligence Network (as referenced in Episode 12). I know I promised to ask the Question: Who is God in this episode, but as I researched, it became apparent that I had to go down this path first. Think I have lost my mind yet? Come with me and take a walk into the paranormal. Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hebeheberadio/ and Twitter at @EventHo14339589, and Instagram @EventHorizon. Give me your feedback and let me know just how crazy you think I amI promised to put these references in the show notes.1. Dr. Emoto Ice Crystal Studies https://thewellnessenterprise.com/emoto/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAvzsjcBtx82. Peter Edwards, Tracking Down the Forbidden Fruit - http://www.godandculture.com/blog/tracking-down-the-forbidden-fruit3. Brian Bull, Fritz Guy THE GENESIS ACCOUNT: SIX HEBREW WORDS MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE https://spectrummagazine.org/article/brian-bull/2012/11/11/genesis-account-six-hebrew-words-make-all-difference November 11, 20124. BIBLICAL MYSTERY OF THE OLIVE TREE https://olyvenbosch.co.za/biblical-mystery-of-the-olive-tree/ AUGUST 29, 2018

Welcome to this week's episode of Roguelike Radio. Episode 15 features 3 Angband variant developers taking a quick time out from their grinding schedules to discuss Quickband, and Angband variants in general. Talking this week are Andrew Doull, Tom Demuyt and Brian Bull.Read more »