Podcasts about Confederated Tribes

Chad and Mike invite Dr. David Lewis, a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and an anthropologist from Oregon State University, onto the podcast. David talks with us about what this land looked like and how land was managed for thousands of years.Also check us out on social media.

Bonus Episode - The Armchair ExplorerHello and welcome to this week's episode! I've got something a little different—and very exciting—for you. Today, I'm sharing a powerful episode from The Armchair Explorer, hosted by my good friend Aaron Millar. It is called "IMMERSION: Homecoming: Chief Joseph's Promise and the Flight of the Nez Perce" from the Hidden Trails of Oregon Series.The episode is called Homecoming, and it tells a moving story about the Native American tribes of Eastern Oregon—specifically, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla. It uncovers a nearly forgotten chapter of history involving two chiefs and a sacred promise to bring their people home.The Armchair Explorer is a phenomenal travel podcast that blends immersive audio, rich storytelling, and a deep sense of human connection and adventure. It's a huge inspiration to me, and I think you'll find yourself transported by the vivid way these stories are told. I am absolutely delighted to share this episode today, as quality content is the most important aspect, and Aaron has that in abundance with his podcast.See the shownotes below for all the links to the Armchair Explorer Podcast and everything mentioned in the episode. You have to check in to Aaron's podcast like I do every week!So sit back, relax, and let this journey take you somewhere unforgettable. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.ShownotesWelcome back to the Hidden Trails of Oregon! In the first episode of our new season, host Aaron Millar heads to the eastern edge of the state, far from the bustle of coastal cities and the craggy heights of the Cascade Mountains.We're going on location in the traditional lands of the Nez Perce to uncover a piece of history unknown to most outsiders. In the late 19th century, the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce tribe were driven from their homeland. 200 warriors, protecting hundreds more women and children, fought for five days against 520 US soldiers. Their leader, before surrendering, promised his people that one day they would come home. After nearly 200 years, his promise may just be starting to come true. This is a unique story of generational resilience, cultural preservation, and the ongoing work for recognition and ancestral lands. RESOURCESTo plan your next Oregon adventure:traveloregon.comAdventure Along With The Hidden Trails of Oregon - https://traveloregon.com/plan-your-trip/destinations/lakes-reservoirs/adventure-along-with-the-hidden-trails-of-oregon-podcast/Visiting the Nez Perce Homeland and the Tamkaliks Celebration powwow:wallowanezperce.orgLocal and cultural history at the Josephy Library: library.josephy.orgThank you to our guests: Bobbie Conner, Rich Wandschneider, Jacey Sohappy, and Nancy Crenshaw.CREDITSThis series was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Find out more at armchair-productions.comBrian Thacker: pre-productionCharles Tyrie: assistant audio editingJason Paton: writing, recording, mixing, sound designAaron Millar: host, writing, executive producerLearn more about your ad choices. Visit

Shippentower is named Co-Captain of the Oregon Ravens Football Team!Kola Shippentower is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. She has co-founded and is the Director of The Wisáwca Project - Enough Iz Enough, a non-profit organization working together for change, for better communication and involvement.Kola has developed a Safety Plan to be utilized by anyone in identifying safety methods, contacts, and procedures to keep one safe whether in an abusive relationship or a plan to track a missing person. She is a professional fighter and brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Welcome back to the show Kola!!!And we talk women's football and MMIW . . .Oregon RavensSRTN Website

“Hands of the Ancestors” is an exhibit currently taking place at Linfield University’s Miller Fine Arts Center in McMinnville. It showcases the work of Stephanie Craig, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and a seventh-generation basket weaver and artist. Oregon ArtsWatch recently profiled Craig and her exhibit, which is on display until May 2.  Craig spends nine months of the year locating and harvesting traditional materials such as hazel, rushes, bigleaf maple and western red cedar from across the state. She uses them to shape baskets and other woven items with the aid of tools like an antler awl and kupin, a traditional digging stick. But “Hands of the Ancestors” offers visitors more than just a window into Craig’s skills and artistry. It opens up a bridge linking the past to the present and future with an array of family photos and texts honoring the elders who taught Craig the Kalapuya tradition of basket weaving and the new generations Craig teaches today, including her 4-year-old daughter. Craig joins us to talk about the exhibit and the messages of resilience and Native pride embedded in her work.  

A federal law passed in the 1950s gave six states, including Oregon, civil and criminal jurisdiction over tribal reservations. Tribal nations have argued that the law undermines their sovereignty.Oregon tribes have been able to petition the governor to repeal the law on their land, but there’s no official procedure or timeline for that process to take place. Senate Bill 1011 would change that by laying out clear guidelines for federally recognized tribes to regain control over civil and criminal matters that take place on tribal land.Brent Leonhard is an attorney in the Office of Legal Counsel for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. He joins us with more details about the bill and its implications for tribal sovereignty.

Elise Paschen's (Osage) new book of poetry, “Blood Wolf Moon”, weaves Osage stories from the Reign of Terror with her experience as the daughter of famous major prima ballerina, Maria Tallchief. m.s. RedCherries' (Northern Cheyenne) first poetry book, “mother”, was a 2024 National Book Award for Poetry finalist. It follows the Cheyenne protagonist who is exploring Indian identity as a former boarding school student reconnecting to her roots and larger Native community through the backdrop of the American Indian Movement. “Indigenous Poetics” is a collection of essays illustrating how Native poets use their craft as a critical tool to help readers understand, question, and realize deeper layers of Indigenous life and community. Aligning with National Poetry Month, we'll dive into these new and recent publications by Indigenous poets. GUESTS Dr. Elise Paschen (Osage), poet and author of “Blood Wolf Moon” Inés Hernández-Ávila (Nez Perce and enrolled with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), co-editor of “Indigenous Poetics” with Molly McGlennen m.s. RedCherries (Northern Cheyenne Tribe), poet and author of “mother”

There are plenty of incredible overnight destinations in Oregon, but what about Warm Springs? Home of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs, the reservation has not only beautiful rolling high desert hills, but also the immensely popular Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort and the Museum at Warm Springs. On this week's episode of Peak Northwest, we outline a brief itinerary for a great overnighter to the central Oregon destination. Here are some highlights from this week's show: A beautiful Oregon state park is worth taking the longer route to Warm Springs. What you'll find at the Museum at Warm Springs. What it's like to stay in a tipi at Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort. How to find a moment of relaxation at the busy Kah-Nee-Ta pools. Subscribe to Peak Northwest on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Trump administration scrapped a civil rights agreement 14 years in the making with the Rapid City, S.D. school system. The agreement was aimed at correcting inequities for Native American students. Data show Native students in the district are given harsher punishments than their white counterparts. The students also are less likely to be in higher level classes. The decision comes as President Donald Trump has terminated nearly half of the federal Education Department's Office for Civil Rights staff. We'll also look at a Virginia tribe's suit against the commonwealth for what the tribe says is withholding Medicaid reimbursements for tribal citizens' health care. GUESTS Walt Swan Jr. (Miniconjou Lakota), Rapid City Area Schools board member and executive director of Friends of the Children – He Sapa Tyresha Grey Horse (Oglala Lakota), chair of Title VI Parent Advisory Committee for Rapid City Area Schools and program director of Friends of the Children – He Sapa Sarah White (Oglala Lakota), executive director of the South Dakota Education Equity Coalition Thomas Badamo (Nansemond), tribal council treasurer for the Nansemond Indian Nation  Jessie Barrington (Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians), attorney with Cultural Heritage Partners

The recent winter proved deadly for honey bee colonies. The Washington State University's Honey Bees and Pollinators Program reports mass die-offs for commercial beekeepers. Honey bees, butterflies, and even small vertebrates like bats and birds are important to agriculture and are indicators of a healthy ecosystem. Their populations fluctuate and are affected by pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Tribes and Native groups like the Euchee Butterfly Farm are among those devoting resources to pollinator restoration work. We'll talk with Native pollinator protectors about efforts to help turn the threat to pollinators around. GUESTS Nathan Moses-Gonzales (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), entomologist and CEO of M3 Agriculture Technologies Jane Breckinridge (Muscogee and Euchee), director of the Euchee Butterfly Farm and the Tribal Alliance for Pollinators Melanie Kirby (Tortugas Pueblo), professional beekeeper, founder of Zia Queen Bees Farm and Field Institute, extension educator and pollinator specialist at IAIA, and a founder of Poeh Povi Flower Path Network Pam Kingfisher (Cherokee Nation), beekeeper and water protector

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in western Oregon signed away their subsistence hunting and fishing rights in exchange for federal recognition in 1980. Now, after years of work, those rights are fully restored, opening up a rich store of traditional food for tribal members. Author Brook Thompson was inspired to write her children's book, I Love Salmon and Lampreys, after witnessing a salmon kill in the Klamath River in 2002. Her book, illustrated by Anastasia Khmelevska, is an approachable story about environmental stewardship. Indigenous chef and restaurateur Bleu Adams reimagines American cuisine at her new eatery, The Continental, in Provo, Utah, "celebrating the land, the seasons, and the stories that shape us." GUESTS Brook Thompson (Yurok and Karuk), author, civil engineer, activist, artist, and full-time Ph.D. student at the University of California, Santa Cruz in environmental studies Bleu Adams (Diné, Mandan and Hidatsa), owner and chef of The Continental and served as an emissary for the U.S. State Department's Diplomatic Culinary Partnership Robert Kentta (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians), Siletz Tribal Council member

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in western Oregon signed away their subsistence hunting and fishing rights in exchange for federal recognition in 1980. Now, after years of work, those rights are fully restored, opening up a rich store of traditional food for tribal members. Author Brook Thompson was inspired to write her children's book, I Love Salmon and Lampreys, after witnessing a salmon kill in the Klamath River in 2002. Her book, illustrated by Anastasia Khmelevska, is an approachable story about environmental stewardship. Indigenous chef and restaurateur Bleu Adams reimagines American cuisine at her new eatery, The Continental, in Provo, Utah, "celebrating the land, the seasons, and the stories that shape us."

Bobbie Conner is a cultural leader and enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR). For nearly 30 years, she has been the director of the Tamaslikt Cultural Institute on the Umatilla Reservation in Eastern Oregon. She works to preserve the languages and rich cultural heritage of the Cayuse, Umatilla, Walla Walla, Nez Perce and other Indigenous nations from this region of the west. She offers funders insights into funding Native American causes and projects—spoiler alert—casino income isn't making these tribes wealthy.

Indie, Rock, Punk, Country, New Wave, Pop, Experimental, Hip Hop, Rez Metal and Techno. From musicians of the Dakota, Cherokee, Ojibwe, Choctaw, Paiute, Apache, Lakota, Cree, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Yup'ik, Metis, Oneida, Navajo, Mi'kmaq, Nisenan and Washoe Nations. Brought to you by Tunes From Turtle Island and Pantheon Podcasts. If you like the music you hear, go out and buy/stream some of it. :) All these artists need your support. Tracks on this week's show are: KWAHARANI - Parking Lot The Band Blackbird - Hellfire Dead Pioneers - Mythical Cowboys Samantha Crain - Gumshoe Lindy Vision - These Boys Natasha Fisher - Holes Ryan Littleeagle & Abbey Leach - With You (Melody) Tchutchu - Jealous Of A Mirror Isaac Tonasket - See You In The Sunsets Byron Nicholai - Goin' Up (Mayurtuq) Don Amero - Break The Glass Chevy Beaulieu - If We Want To Nige B & Txreek - Say Yes Sage Cornelius - Back From The dead Dallas Arcand - Fast On The Water Eye - Your Exit, Is My Entree SCND CRCL & CGK & Darksiderz - Sex Magick Extended Mix (Darksiderz Remix) All songs on this podcast are owned by the artist(s) and are used for educational purposes only. All songs can be found for purchase or streaming wherever you get your great music. Please pick up these amazing tracks and support these artists. More info on the show here.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Kola Shippentower. Her tribal name is Tumhiya, and she is from Nixyaawii country, in Eastern Oregon as an enrolled tribal member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation. She is a two-time professional athlete, and a passionate advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIW). She shares her deeply personal journey into advocacy—a role she never sought but felt compelled to take on as violence against Indigenous women continues to impact her community. Kola reflects on the weight of this work, the pain of losing loved ones, and the responsibility she carries to fight for justice, not just for her family but for future generations.Through raw and heartfelt storytelling, she challenges misconceptions about Indigenous identity, the erasure of Native voices, and the way non-Native audiences often consume these tragedies without taking meaningful action. She emphasizes the urgent need for funding, systemic change, and allyship that goes beyond passive sympathy. Guided by her father's wisdom, Kola has shifted her approach—moving beyond sorrowful storytelling to empowering and mobilizing her people to reclaim their strength, resilience, and rightful place in the fight for justice. This conversation is a wake-up call to all who listen: real change requires more than awareness—it demands action.

The thousands of homes that burned in Los Angeles this January included the home of Marketplace Morning Report Host David Brancaccio. He shares what he's learning about the challenges of rebuilding with a limited supply and huge demand for contractors. David says there's an opportunity to rebuild a more wildfire-resistant Altadena, and to heal the community itself.  Also, sea otters were hunted out from Oregon and Northern California more than a century ago amid the fur trade, but the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians and conservation partners are now working to bring them back. How reintroducing sea otters can help revive the kelp ecosystem and restore a vital cultural connection for Native people. And major fossil fuel projects like LNG terminals could become harder to oppose on environmental grounds because of a Trump executive order that tries to weaken agency compliance with NEPA, the National Environmental Policy Act. Environmental concerns may take a backseat under the new project review process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earlier this month, J.D. Tovey was appointed the executive director of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation following a vote by its board. Tovey is an enrolled member of the CTUIR, and he had been serving as the interim executive director since last May.         An urban planner by training, Tovey was appointed by Gov. Kotek as co-chair of the Housing Production Advisory Council in March 2023. The council finished its work with a report released last year containing recommendations on how to meet the state’s target of building 36,000 new homes a year over the next decade.   Tovey joins us to talk about his work on the council and his priorities for the CTUIR, including the development of the Nixyáawii neighborhood within the Umatilla Indian Reservation to ease the housing shortage for tribal members. He also shares how the Trump administration’s policies and directives could affect tribal relations with the federal government.    

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians recently purchased roughly 2,000 acres of land near the Table Rocks preserve north of Medford. The property is part of the ancestral homeland of several tribes that were forced out of the Rogue Valley in the mid-1850s. The tribes were relocated to the newly-created Siletz reservation on the coast, forcing them to adapt to an unfamiliar climate and way of life. The tribe plans to use the Table Rocks property for conservation and the cultivation of first foods going forward. Robert Kentta serves on the Siletz Tribal Council. He joins us to share more about the cultural, spiritual and historical significance of the site.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.comNothing like a trip to the ocean to start a new year! I feel so fortunate to live just over an hour away from one of the most beautiful coastlines on this planet.This recording was made at Yoakam Point, near Coos Bay Oregon, about 4 hours down the coast. It's a uniquely beautiful sounding surf here, I have to say.And you might think to yourself, all beaches sound nice, Chad. And well, it would be hard-hearted of me to try to argue with you on that point. They all do sound nice, but some just sound more nice. The tuning here must have something to do with the rocks that reach into the ocean lake a giant hand, as if playing the surf like so many harp strings. The scarp ridges reflect the sound waves of the tumbling surf like a giant instrument, but not in a way that sounds like mush. The contours are clean and the details are sharp. If you listen closely you'll hear the distant moan of a fog horn on the low end (though I did soften it considerably with a low scoop EQ) and the peals of Pigeon Guillemot on the high end of this soundscape. Now if you're like me, you might wonder, why is it called “Yoakam Point”? And, if you're like me, not finding an answer at the ready makes this one of life's little mysteries that needs to be solved. I expected it to be named for some ship captain or crew mate. If not that, then certainly a white man, probably a pioneer or politician, or both. So, wading through numerous Google results for modern country singer Dwight Yoakam, I finally chanced upon a couple fascinating stories tracing the Yoakam surname in Coos County. And, to my surprise these stories enobled no man, but spoke to the perseverance of two generations of Yoakam women. How refreshing!Tragedy of the Burning TreeIn 1855 newly arrived settlers Eliza and John Yoakam lost five daughters to a tree aflame falling on their home, as detailed in this 1906 obituary:In 1855 they moved to a homestead about six miles from Empire City on [what] is now known as the Cammon wagon road.It was here that the awful tragedy of Mrs. Yoakam's life occurred—one that would only be possible in pioneer days, when a large, burning tree fell with terrific force upon their little cabin, shattering it and instantly killing five of their children, one a babe in its mother's arms. The accident happened in the evening, when the children were nearly all asleep, and when later the anguished parents searched amid the ruins of their little ones, they found four of them dead where they had slept. Two little boys, Jasper and George, aged 7 and 5 years, still missing, were found in their little trundle bed alive and fast asleep. The branches of the tree had fallen in such a manner as to shield their little bed, and the commotion had not even awakened them. The scene of the accident is known as Yoakam's Hill, and stately firs, spreading cedars the graceful rhododendron now grow in wild luxuriance where these hapless children lie in their dreamless sleep.The homestead was abandoned, as the poor mother could find no happiness there, and after a few sad months in Empire City and Eastport, they moved to the Coquiller River, where they remained until 1867, when they bought the William Jackson farm on South Coos River, and literally hewed for themselves a home out of the wilderness. In this home probably the happiest years of Mrs. Yoakam s life were spent; other children came to her almost empty arms, and listening to their happy laughter, her old sorrow gradually faded away. For many years “Yoakam's” was synonymous with good cheer and hospitality.Mrs. Yoakam was a woman of rare type, well fitted by nature for the struggles and adventures of pioneer life. Mr. Yoakam died in 1876, and for many years his widow successfully managed the farm, failing health finally compelling her to leave it. She was the mother of twelve children, five of whom survive her. (Coquille Herald)One of her children, George Yoakam, died in 1901, gored by a neighbor's wayward bull, leaving his wife Sarah, three daughters and a son. Taking a page from her mother-in-law, Sarah successfully managed the family farm in the wake of the tragedy.Sarah Yoakam Forges AheadThat a woman can conduct a dairy farm most successfully is nicely proved in the case of Mrs. Sarah Yoakam of Coos county, near Marshfield, Ore., whose husband, a prominent rancher, was killed by a vicious bull some thirteen years ago. In the years Intervening since she and her two daughters have conducted and developed the dairy business in which her husband was engaged. For a good share of the time they have done all the work on the farm, including the care of the dairy herd and the securing of the farm crops. (Union Star)Indeed Sarah not only succeeded on her farm, but went on to become a leader in the trade.Sarah Yoakam, who ran her husband's Coos County dairy upon his death seven years earlier, was voted the first female vice-president of the Oregon State Dairyman's Association. The next year she became the superintendent of the Dairy Department of the Oregon State Fair. (cooshistory.org)Now, how exactly this headland came to be known as Yoakam Point is not crystal clear. The acreage was one of 19 locations purchased by the state in 1968. The state wayside simply carried over the accepted name. Oregon Geographic Names suggests the name was in use for “many decades” prior to 1952, attributed to the pioneer family:For many decades this name has been applied to a small promontory about a mile west of Coos Head just south of the entrance to Coos Bay. It commemorates a family well known in the history of the county. (Oregon Geographic Names, 1952)Mussel ReefI think it's important to include the settler prehistory here. Before the name Yoakam Point gained acceptance among the settlers of the area, it seems like “Mussel Reef” was in play. The area was inhabited by the Coos people from time immemorial. This particular shoreline was an abundant intertidal zone rich with mollusks and crustaceans used for both food and regalia. Sites of archeological importance are documented here. A half mile west of Yoakam Point, sits Chiefs Island, on which stands the defunct Cape Arago Lighthouse. The island was repatriated to the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw in 2013. That site contains a very large, deep midden, indicating an extended presence on the island. It is closed to the public.Coos Bay was a distinctly rich cultural area prior to Euro-American settlement. it brought together five tribes speaking as many different languages (or dialects) within short distance each other: Miluk (Coos), Hanis (Coos), Quuiich (Lower Umpqua) Nasomah dialect (Lower Coquille) and Athabaskan (Upper Coquille).Noting the abundant natural resources and prospects for establishing a port, early settlers converged on the peninsula in the center of the bay, incorporating the town of Empire City next to a Miluk village, about 10 miles inland from Yoakam Point. Empire City is today the Empire neighborhood of the city of Coos Bay. Within just a few years of the first settlers arriving, the tribes were forcibly removed and eventually relocated to the Siletz Agency of the Coast Reservation. Like most treaties in the west, promises were broken when the US congress systematically failed to ratify them. Thanks for reading and listening. I'm grateful for your interest. Coast Headland Suite is available under the artist name Listening Spot on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple, Tidal, Amazon, YouTube…) Friday, January 17th.

At the start of every month, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton preview what's coming up on Armchair Explorer, play their favorite clips, and reveal the stories they're most excited to share. A cross between a highlight reel, an interview, and two people telling travel tales down the pub, our Pathways episodes are your guide to choosing your adventures with us. October episodes: ADVENTURE: Adventure filmmaker Chris Burkard takes us surfing in the Northern Lights, and bike-rafting along Iceland's 300-mile Forgotten Coast. PERFORMANCE: We head to Chattanooga, Tennessee - one of the original homes of The Blues -for a hotel room jam, and interview, with local Blues legend Rick Rushing. IMMERSION: Hear the alternative story of the Oregon Trail, told On Location in Eastern Oregon by an elder of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla. We Will Never Fade is the title, and spirit, of this rarely told history of the West. BUCKET LIST: Host Aaron Millar tells us about the most spectacular place he's ever stayed. Sheldon Chalet is perched on a nunatak in the middle of the Ruth Glacier, looking out to the eastern face of Denali, and the Alaskan Range. JOURNEY: Travel writer Alex Robinson takes us on a canoe journey through the lakes and rivers of Ontario, Canada, and discovers a deep connection to nature and the thrill of white-water canoeing. IMMERSION: Discover the story of the female St Patrick, in an immersive On Location journey across Ireland. St Brigid's story was buried for over a millennia, but now it's discovered, it's set to take on Patrick, and his worldwide famous day. *** If you enjoy the show, please subscribe on whatever podcast player you're reading this on right now. Go on, do it. It means you get to choose what episodes you listen to, rather than the algorithm guess (wrongly) and kick us off your feed. Reviewing the show helps other people discover it and helps us continue to produce it. If you like episode, please consider a quick review on your favorite podcast platform. You don't have to write anything just click those five (hopefully) stars! Following the show on socials will definitely maybe bring you good travel karma! Facebook: @armchairexplorerpodcast Instagram: @armchairexplorerpodcast Armchair Explorer is produced by Armchair Productions. Aaron Millar and Jason Paton presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Our theme music is by the artist Sweet Chap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians purchased more than 2,000 acres of private land at the iconic Table Rocks, which were previously part of native ancestral lands.

Tune in with Alyssa Macy, a proud member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and CEO of Washington Conservation Action. Listen as we discuss the work she's involved in, overcoming cancer, and how she takes care of her mind, body, and spirit.Healing Women Heals Mother Earth is a podcast series highlighting the unique role Indigenous women play in cultural preservation, environmental stewardship, and leadership. Most importantly, we will share how women take care of themselves while being involved in high level advocacy work.

The Oregon State Land Board recently approved a plan to enroll the Elliott State Forest in the voluntary carbon credit market.  The forest spans more than 80,000 acres in southwestern Oregon near Coos Bay. Oregon is the second state behind Michigan to dedicate an entire state forest to storing harmful carbon emissions and selling the credits. State officials say the plan will help the state meet its conservation and carbon emission goals, but it isn’t without controversy. Critics say the voluntary market lacks sufficient government oversight and regulation, and Oregon State University and the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians dropped out of the project late last year. Brett Brownscombe is the Elliott State Research Forest transition director at the Oregon Department of State Lands. He joins us with more details about the plan. 

At the end of September, when the federal government canceled Oregon's first-ever offshore wind lease sale, many people were left with questions about why and what's next. The announcement from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management came after Gov. Tina Kotek sent a letter to the agency asking it to stop the Oct. 15 auction. Kotek cited tribal opposition and a tribal lawsuit among the reasons for halting the lease sale. That lawsuit was filed by the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians, which has emerged over the past two years as one of the most vocal opponents of offshore wind, demanding the bureau conduct in-depth reviews of the impacts of floating turbines on marine life and fishing areas. Despite the lawsuit and the canceled auction, the tribal confederation has continued talks with the federal agency. Because the reality is that the turbines are badly needed to generate clean electricity and help achieve state and federal climate goals. The questions remain: how and where should these projects be built? Brad Kneaper, Tribal Council chair with the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians and Rick Eichstaedt, the tribes' attorney, talked on Beat Check about why his tribes decided to sue to halt the auction and what the path forward for Oregon's offshore wind is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fire that killed 101 people and destroyed much of the town of Lahaina on Maui Island left financial, environmental, and emotional damage in its wake that will require years and significant resources to overcome. Not least on the list is a mountain of toxic burned debris that residents and officials are having trouble finding a suitable place for. Officials are studying whether the charred landscape will harm the delicate coral reef just offshore. Somewhere in the country, a new wildfire appears at least once a week during the most active season, and many of those leave lasting implications for tribes and residents. GUESTS Dr. Andrea Kealoha (Native Hawaiian), assistant professor of oceanography at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Don Gentry (Klamath Tribes), natural resources specialist for and former chairman the Klamath Tribes Bodie Shaw (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), deputy regional director for the Northwest Region of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Blaze Lovell, reporter for the Honolulu Civil Beat

Victor Miguel Curiel Valadez, a 40-year-old Mexican national, recently pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering charges. An associate of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Valadez was involved in laundering over $1.5 million in drug proceeds between 2016 and 2019. His operations spanned multiple countries, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. He recruited individuals across major U.S. cities—such as Chicago, Atlanta, and Detroit—to collect drug profits, which he then funneled back to Mexico through financial networks.Additionally, Valadez coordinated the distribution of three kilograms of methamphetamines in Houston in 2018. He now faces a potential life sentence in federal prison, with fines of up to $10 million for the drug charges, and additional penalties for the money laundering conspiracy. His sentencing is scheduled for November 20, 2024.Next up:The latest surge in violence in Michoacán stems from the ongoing conflict between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Cárteles Unidos. This battle has spread across multiple municipalities, including Aguililla, Tepalcatepec, Buenavista, and Apatzingán. The Tierra Caliente region, a hotspot due to its proximity to key drug trafficking routes and resources, remains a fierce battleground.Recent reports highlight narco-blockades, firefights, and the use of drones to drop explosives, particularly by CJNG, as they attempt to expand their control over this valuable territory. Notably, Buenavista has been the site of intense clashes, with CJNG forces engaging their rivals, causing widespread terror among civilians. Local residents have been displaced in large numbers, with more than 500 fleeing their homes in just a few weeks.Next up:The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation have been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants program. This funding is aimed at combating active gang and cartel-related drug activity and violent crime on the Yakama Nation reservation. Vanessa R. Waldref, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced the grant as part of efforts to support community safety and strengthen law enforcement resources on tribal lands. The initiative will focus on reducing crime rates and addressing the underlying causes of gang and cartel violence on the reservation.And in our final segement:Rene Hernandez-Cordero, a 52-year-old from Ciudad Juárez, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute, 15 years for straw purchasing and trafficking firearms, and five years for conspiracy to smuggle bulk cash. All sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve them at the same time. The charges stem from Hernandez-Cordero's involvement in drug trafficking, illegal firearms transactions, and cash smuggling, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office(commercial at 12:01)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexican national admits laundering $1.5 million on behalf of Cartel – FINCHANNELHuman Rights Groups in Mexico Claim Cartel Violence Causing Exodus in Michoacan (breitbart.com)CONFEDERATED TRIBES AND BANDS OF THE YAKAMA NATION AWARDED MORE THAN $1 MILLION TO FIGHT GANG AND CARTEL CRIME – DailyflyCJNG cartel member sentenced to 25 years for firearm trafficking, distributing meth | BorderReport

Victor Miguel Curiel Valadez, a 40-year-old Mexican national, recently pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering charges. An associate of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Valadez was involved in laundering over $1.5 million in drug proceeds between 2016 and 2019. His operations spanned multiple countries, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. He recruited individuals across major U.S. cities—such as Chicago, Atlanta, and Detroit—to collect drug profits, which he then funneled back to Mexico through financial networks.Additionally, Valadez coordinated the distribution of three kilograms of methamphetamines in Houston in 2018. He now faces a potential life sentence in federal prison, with fines of up to $10 million for the drug charges, and additional penalties for the money laundering conspiracy. His sentencing is scheduled for November 20, 2024.Next up:The latest surge in violence in Michoacán stems from the ongoing conflict between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Cárteles Unidos. This battle has spread across multiple municipalities, including Aguililla, Tepalcatepec, Buenavista, and Apatzingán. The Tierra Caliente region, a hotspot due to its proximity to key drug trafficking routes and resources, remains a fierce battleground.Recent reports highlight narco-blockades, firefights, and the use of drones to drop explosives, particularly by CJNG, as they attempt to expand their control over this valuable territory. Notably, Buenavista has been the site of intense clashes, with CJNG forces engaging their rivals, causing widespread terror among civilians. Local residents have been displaced in large numbers, with more than 500 fleeing their homes in just a few weeks.Next up:The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation have been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants program. This funding is aimed at combating active gang and cartel-related drug activity and violent crime on the Yakama Nation reservation. Vanessa R. Waldref, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced the grant as part of efforts to support community safety and strengthen law enforcement resources on tribal lands. The initiative will focus on reducing crime rates and addressing the underlying causes of gang and cartel violence on the reservation.And in our final segement:Rene Hernandez-Cordero, a 52-year-old from Ciudad Juárez, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute, 15 years for straw purchasing and trafficking firearms, and five years for conspiracy to smuggle bulk cash. All sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve them at the same time. The charges stem from Hernandez-Cordero's involvement in drug trafficking, illegal firearms transactions, and cash smuggling, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office(commercial at 12:01)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexican national admits laundering $1.5 million on behalf of Cartel – FINCHANNELHuman Rights Groups in Mexico Claim Cartel Violence Causing Exodus in Michoacan (breitbart.com)CONFEDERATED TRIBES AND BANDS OF THE YAKAMA NATION AWARDED MORE THAN $1 MILLION TO FIGHT GANG AND CARTEL CRIME – DailyflyCJNG cartel member sentenced to 25 years for firearm trafficking, distributing meth | BorderReport

Victor Miguel Curiel Valadez, a 40-year-old Mexican national, recently pleaded guilty to drug trafficking and money laundering charges. An associate of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), Valadez was involved in laundering over $1.5 million in drug proceeds between 2016 and 2019. His operations spanned multiple countries, including the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. He recruited individuals across major U.S. cities—such as Chicago, Atlanta, and Detroit—to collect drug profits, which he then funneled back to Mexico through financial networks.Additionally, Valadez coordinated the distribution of three kilograms of methamphetamines in Houston in 2018. He now faces a potential life sentence in federal prison, with fines of up to $10 million for the drug charges, and additional penalties for the money laundering conspiracy. His sentencing is scheduled for November 20, 2024.Next up:The latest surge in violence in Michoacán stems from the ongoing conflict between the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) and the Cárteles Unidos. This battle has spread across multiple municipalities, including Aguililla, Tepalcatepec, Buenavista, and Apatzingán. The Tierra Caliente region, a hotspot due to its proximity to key drug trafficking routes and resources, remains a fierce battleground.Recent reports highlight narco-blockades, firefights, and the use of drones to drop explosives, particularly by CJNG, as they attempt to expand their control over this valuable territory. Notably, Buenavista has been the site of intense clashes, with CJNG forces engaging their rivals, causing widespread terror among civilians. Local residents have been displaced in large numbers, with more than 500 fleeing their homes in just a few weeks.Next up:The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation have been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grants program. This funding is aimed at combating active gang and cartel-related drug activity and violent crime on the Yakama Nation reservation. Vanessa R. Waldref, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced the grant as part of efforts to support community safety and strengthen law enforcement resources on tribal lands. The initiative will focus on reducing crime rates and addressing the underlying causes of gang and cartel violence on the reservation.And in our final segement:Rene Hernandez-Cordero, a 52-year-old from Ciudad Juárez, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute, 15 years for straw purchasing and trafficking firearms, and five years for conspiracy to smuggle bulk cash. All sentences will run concurrently, meaning he will serve them at the same time. The charges stem from Hernandez-Cordero's involvement in drug trafficking, illegal firearms transactions, and cash smuggling, as detailed by the U.S. Attorney's Office(commercial at 12:01)to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Mexican national admits laundering $1.5 million on behalf of Cartel – FINCHANNELHuman Rights Groups in Mexico Claim Cartel Violence Causing Exodus in Michoacan (breitbart.com)CONFEDERATED TRIBES AND BANDS OF THE YAKAMA NATION AWARDED MORE THAN $1 MILLION TO FIGHT GANG AND CARTEL CRIME – DailyflyCJNG cartel member sentenced to 25 years for firearm trafficking, distributing meth | BorderReportBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Justin Martin joins Reagan on the program while Bryan is traveling. Justin represents the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. They talk about Grand Ronde's opposition to more casinos. Justin explains gambling law and the negative impacts of expansion.* In Oregon, a Bid for Urban Casinos Threatens a Gambling ‘Arms Race'* Oregon Tribal Gaming Alliance* Online sports betting hurts consumers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crosstabs.studio

In this episode of The Sentinel, we uncover the devastating effects that dams have on Indian Country. The construction and maintenance of dams cause flooding of sacred sites, displacement of people from their ancestral lands, and permanent disruption of the ecosystem and fish populations. These irreparable consequences result in the loss of traditional ways, vital resources, and quality of life in tribal communities. Join us and take a look back at the history of NCAI's advocacy efforts against dam construction on tribal lands, which began shortly after the organization's founding in 1944 and has continued through today. This episode also features an interview with Corrine Sams, elected Board of Trustees Member for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Treasurer of the Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission. Sams discusses recent progress in the Pacific Northwest as Tribal Nations defend their sovereignty and advocate for the removal of dams and restoration of salmon populations in the region. She also sheds light on the Biden administration's recent report on the detrimental effects of dams in the Columbia River Basin, marking the first time the federal government has acknowledged the decades of harm tribal communities have endured. Listen now to learn more about the impacts of dams on Native people, the environment, and their intrinsic rights.

A growing number of Oregon tribes have been investing in equine therapy for youth struggling on reservations and in foster care. Both the Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation and the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs have developed programs in the last three years. And the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Klamath Tribes and Burns Paiute Tribe have plans to launch programs, some as soon as this summer. Nancy Marie Spears is the Indigenous children an d families reporter for The Imprint. She has been reporting on this trend and joins us to share more.

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in Room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold a legislative hearing on the following bills: H.R.6489, the Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2023 H.R.8942, the Improving Tribal Cultural Training for Providers Act of 2024 H.R.8955, the IHS Provider Integrity Act H.R.8956, the Uniform Credentials for IHS Providers Act of 2024 Witness List Mr. Benjamin Smith [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Deputy Director Indian Health Service U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Rockville, Maryland The Hon. Jarred-Michael Erickson [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Chairman Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Nespelem, Washington Ms. Amber Torres [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Chief Operating Officer National Indian Health Board (NIHB) Washington, D.C. Ms. Jerilyn Church [H.R. 8955, H.R. 8942, and H.R. 8956] Executive Director Great Plains Tribal Leader's Health Board (GPTLHB) Rapid City, South Dakota Mr. Ben Mallott [H.R. 6489] [Minority Witness] Vice President for External Affairs Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Anchorage, Alaska More Info: https://indianz.com/News/2024/07/22/legislative-hearing-on-h-r-6489-h-r-8942-h-r-8955-h-r-8956/

Host Tiokasin Ghosthorse talks with Max Wilbert, who is a frequent guest on "First Voices Radio." Max is a writer and biocentric community organizer. He has been part of grassroots political work for 20 years and is the founder of Protect Thacker Pass. Max is the author of two books, most recently "Bright Green Lies: How The Environmental Movement Lost Its Way and What We Can Do About It," published by Monkfish in 2021. He is currently studying for a Masters in Degrowth. Max's work has been featured on CNN, The New York Times, NPR, Le Monde, BBC and elsewhere. Tiokasin and Max discuss Max's June 14, 2024 column on Max's Substack, "120 Questions About Offshore Wind Energy." Find Max's column here: https://substack.com/home/post/p-145624811. Check out Max's new website, Protect the Coast PNW: https://www.protectthecoastpnw.org/"There is so much momentum behind wind turbines and the federal government wants them to be built fast. They're ignoring opposition, they're ignoring concerns from the public, and they're ignoring the fact that the Yurok Tribe, Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria, Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw, and the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation have all called for the government to stop offshore wind energy projects. The National Congress of American Indians have called for a stop, a moratorium on them." - Max WilbertProduction Credits:Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive ProducerLiz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), ProducerKaren Martinez (Mayan), Studio Engineer, Radio KingstonTiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio EditorKevin Richardson, Podcast EditorMusic Selections:1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song)Artist: Moana and the Moa HuntersAlbum: Tahi (1993)Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand)2. Song Title: This is not America (Remaster)Artist: David Bowie and Pat Metheny GroupAlbum: Best of Bowie (2002)Label: Virgin Records3. Song Title: The 1975Artist: The 1975Album: Being Funny in a Foreign Language (2023)Label: Dirty Hit4. Song Title: American DreamArtist: OndaraCD: Tales of America (2019)Label: Verve Forecast RecordsAKANTU INTELLIGENCE Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse

In recent weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court has hampered the federal government's ability to enforce environmental protections and set workplace safety rules, and allows cities to prosecute people without homes for sleeping outside. The rulings are a boon for some tribes and individual Native Americans and a problem for many others. We'll find out some of the places the court's apparent new direction helps or hurts the issues that Native Americans deem important. GUESTS Derrick Belgarde (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians and Chippewa Cree), executive director of the Chief Seattle Club Dr. Victoria Sutton (Lumbee), distinguished professor at Texas Tech University and visiting professor at Vermont Law and Graduate School

For the first time, the federal government acknowledges the devastation to Native America tribes caused by a century of dam building on rivers in the Pacific Northwest. The report by the U.S. Department of Interior notes the benefits for the region's burgeoning population in need of cheap power, irrigation, and steady jobs. But that same push dismissed the needs of the tribes that already occupied the land, resulting in flooding homes and sacred sites, and the decimation of salmon runs, their chief reliable food source. GUESTS Erik Holt (Nez Perce), chairman of the Nez Perce Tribe Fish and Wildlife Commission Corinne Sams (Cayuse, Walla Walla, Cocopah), chair of the Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission and member of the board of trustees and chair of the Fish and Wildlife Commission for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation Keola Awong (Kanaka Maoli), program manager interpretation and education James Pepper Henry (Kaw and Muscogee), vice chairman of the Kaw Nation and director emeritus at the First Americans Museum

Indigenous scientists often have a foot in two worlds: modern science and the wisdom that comes from sacred and traditional knowledge. Each has their strengths and their own bearing on ways to achieve ecological sustainability. First Nations ecologist Dr. Jennifer Grenz, author of Medicine Wheel for the Planet, says Western institutions have the right idea with inclusion — but their methods can still be detrimental to Indigenous scholars and communities. GUESTS Dr. Jennifer Grenz (Nlaka'pamux mixed ancestry), Indigenous scholar and assistant professor and faculty of Forestry and Faculty of Land and Food Systems at the University of British Columbia – Vancouver Dr. Samantha Chisholm Hatfield (Cherokee and enrolled in the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians), assistant professor, senior research at Oregon State University in the Department of Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Sciences

An early summer heat wave just scorched the Southwest, breaking high temperature records, and another potentially record-breaking weather system is on it's way. 2023 was the worst year on record for heat-related deaths in Phoenix, Ariz. A 14-year study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) finds Indigenous populations in the U.S. suffer a higher percentage of heat-related deaths than any other population. NASA is just one of the agencies documenting the increasing frequency of high heat and drought, both of which put fire management officials on alert for the potential of another destructive wildfire season. We'll find out how Native American emergency management and public health officials are gearing up to prepare for potentially deadly weather conditions. GUESTS Bodie Shaw (member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), deputy regional director for the northwest region of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Dr. Tolani Francisco (from the Pueblo of Laguna and Catawba), owner of Native Healing, LLC and wild horse and burro coordinator for the U.S. Forest Service Trevor Boucher, meteorologist at the National Weather Service

About the author of "DEALS DANGER DESTINY"So, if you thought a Renaissance Man was a thing of the past, think again. That opening quote was made by Dr. John LaCasse, who has ricocheted through life with ups and downs - ultimate highs and dismal lows. This high ridge walker from Montana became a wizard of wealth in Seattle as a successful yacht broker for 25 years. It brought him into relationships with business magnates such as Boeing, and Weyerhaeuser, political figures such as Secretary of State George Shultz, actor Gene Hackman, Prince Rainier III of Monaco, oceanographer Jacques Cousteau, Adriana Salinas de Gortari, and organized crime bosses Meyer Lansky and Johnny Carbone.Fast and Furious with Penthouse style, fast cars, and outlaw bikers…Being handed checks in the millions, drinking and smoking to excess—it was all real until one day it hit him: “Why am I living this life? Why am I letting this happen?”Even though marriage and fatherhood provided new sources of happiness and responsibility, the loss of two sons brought unimaginable grief. The piles of money meant nothing. Curiosity and education meant everything. John returned to school in middle age, but his attitude got him kicked out of three universities as he became reacquainted with "Who has the power." John ultimately prevailed with three terminal degrees including a Ph.D., in Education eLearning.Fearless John has waded into more than one situation with some interesting results. On a large transaction involving a meeting with the Chairman of Native Northwest Tribes, he realized he had no experience with Native Americans. When he showed up for the meeting, the tribal chairman motioned for John to take his seat across from him. John sat. The Chairman sat. They stared at each other. John raised his right hand and said, “How.” The Chairman leaned in and in a soft voice replied, “I have a master's degree, and I'm writing my Ph.D. dissertation on Biomass at the University of Washington, and I speak English.” That became a friendship that lasts to this day, and John carries a Chief Honor Blanket from The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. ******************John LaCasse is the founding principal of Silvertip Research. A team organization connected through companion disciplines in Factor Analysis for Statistics, Economics, Econometrics, eLearning, and Education. He is a private pilot on land and sea. CAPT United States Merchant Marines. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/charles-perry/message

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: Tue, 05/07/2024 - 1:00 PM Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515 Witnesses Jeffrey Gill Councilor, Seneca Nation Wema Supernaw Chairwoman, Quapaw Nation Carson Ball Self Governance Coordinator, Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) Chuck Hoskin, Jr Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation John Pettigrew Acting Chief of Police, Oglala Sioux Tribe-Dept. of Public Safety Julius T Murray, III Chairman, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation Dustin Klatush Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation Cindy Marchand Secretary, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Maulian Bryant Ambassador, Penobscot Nation Darnell Maria Executive Director, Ramah Navajo Chapter Thora Padilla President, Mescalero Apache Tribe Victoria Kitchenyan Chairwoman, Winnebago Tribe Greg Hitchcock Vice Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Jeremy Takala Councilman, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Ron Allen Chairman and CEO, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Brian Harris Chief, Catawba Nation Gloria O'Neill President and CEO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council/Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Jill Sherman-Warne Councilmember, Hoopa Valley Tribe Catalina Villa Montes Treasurer, Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc Russell Attebery Chairman, Karuk Tribe Charmaine McDarment Chairperson, Tule River Indian Tribe Committee Notices: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/public-witness-hearing-american-indian-alaska-native-day-1-afternoon-session https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=117269

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: Tue, 05/07/2024 - 1:00 PM Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515 Witnesses Jeffrey Gill Councilor, Seneca Nation Wema Supernaw Chairwoman, Quapaw Nation Carson Ball Self Governance Coordinator, Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) Chuck Hoskin, Jr Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation John Pettigrew Acting Chief of Police, Oglala Sioux Tribe-Dept. of Public Safety Julius T Murray, III Chairman, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation Dustin Klatush Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation Cindy Marchand Secretary, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Maulian Bryant Ambassador, Penobscot Nation Darnell Maria Executive Director, Ramah Navajo Chapter Thora Padilla President, Mescalero Apache Tribe Victoria Kitchenyan Chairwoman, Winnebago Tribe Greg Hitchcock Vice Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Jeremy Takala Councilman, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Ron Allen Chairman and CEO, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Brian Harris Chief, Catawba Nation Gloria O'Neill President and CEO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council/Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Jill Sherman-Warne Councilmember, Hoopa Valley Tribe Catalina Villa Montes Treasurer, Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc Russell Attebery Chairman, Karuk Tribe Charmaine McDarment Chairperson, Tule River Indian Tribe Committee Notices: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/public-witness-hearing-american-indian-alaska-native-day-1-afternoon-session https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=117269

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: Tue, 05/07/2024 - 1:00 PM Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515 Witnesses Jeffrey Gill Councilor, Seneca Nation Wema Supernaw Chairwoman, Quapaw Nation Carson Ball Self Governance Coordinator, Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) Chuck Hoskin, Jr Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation John Pettigrew Acting Chief of Police, Oglala Sioux Tribe-Dept. of Public Safety Julius T Murray, III Chairman, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation Dustin Klatush Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation Cindy Marchand Secretary, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Maulian Bryant Ambassador, Penobscot Nation Darnell Maria Executive Director, Ramah Navajo Chapter Thora Padilla President, Mescalero Apache Tribe Victoria Kitchenyan Chairwoman, Winnebago Tribe Greg Hitchcock Vice Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Jeremy Takala Councilman, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Ron Allen Chairman and CEO, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Brian Harris Chief, Catawba Nation Gloria O'Neill President and CEO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council/Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Jill Sherman-Warne Councilmember, Hoopa Valley Tribe Catalina Villa Montes Treasurer, Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc Russell Attebery Chairman, Karuk Tribe Charmaine McDarment Chairperson, Tule River Indian Tribe Committee Notices: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/public-witness-hearing-american-indian-alaska-native-day-1-afternoon-session https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=117269

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: Tue, 05/07/2024 - 1:00 PM Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515 Witnesses Jeffrey Gill Councilor, Seneca Nation Wema Supernaw Chairwoman, Quapaw Nation Carson Ball Self Governance Coordinator, Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) Chuck Hoskin, Jr Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation John Pettigrew Acting Chief of Police, Oglala Sioux Tribe-Dept. of Public Safety Julius T Murray, III Chairman, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation Dustin Klatush Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation Cindy Marchand Secretary, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Maulian Bryant Ambassador, Penobscot Nation Darnell Maria Executive Director, Ramah Navajo Chapter Thora Padilla President, Mescalero Apache Tribe Victoria Kitchenyan Chairwoman, Winnebago Tribe Greg Hitchcock Vice Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Jeremy Takala Councilman, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Ron Allen Chairman and CEO, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Brian Harris Chief, Catawba Nation Gloria O'Neill President and CEO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council/Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Jill Sherman-Warne Councilmember, Hoopa Valley Tribe Catalina Villa Montes Treasurer, Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc Russell Attebery Chairman, Karuk Tribe Charmaine McDarment Chairperson, Tule River Indian Tribe Committee Notices: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/public-witness-hearing-american-indian-alaska-native-day-1-afternoon-session https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=117269

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: Tue, 05/07/2024 - 1:00 PM Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515 Witnesses Jeffrey Gill Councilor, Seneca Nation Wema Supernaw Chairwoman, Quapaw Nation Carson Ball Self Governance Coordinator, Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) Chuck Hoskin, Jr Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation John Pettigrew Acting Chief of Police, Oglala Sioux Tribe-Dept. of Public Safety Julius T Murray, III Chairman, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation Dustin Klatush Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation Cindy Marchand Secretary, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Maulian Bryant Ambassador, Penobscot Nation Darnell Maria Executive Director, Ramah Navajo Chapter Thora Padilla President, Mescalero Apache Tribe Victoria Kitchenyan Chairwoman, Winnebago Tribe Greg Hitchcock Vice Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Jeremy Takala Councilman, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Ron Allen Chairman and CEO, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Brian Harris Chief, Catawba Nation Gloria O'Neill President and CEO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council/Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Jill Sherman-Warne Councilmember, Hoopa Valley Tribe Catalina Villa Montes Treasurer, Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc Russell Attebery Chairman, Karuk Tribe Charmaine McDarment Chairperson, Tule River Indian Tribe Committee Notices: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/public-witness-hearing-american-indian-alaska-native-day-1-afternoon-session https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=117269

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: Tue, 05/07/2024 - 1:00 PM Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515 Witnesses Jeffrey Gill Councilor, Seneca Nation Wema Supernaw Chairwoman, Quapaw Nation Carson Ball Self Governance Coordinator, Muscogee (Creek) Nation (MCN) Chuck Hoskin, Jr Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation John Pettigrew Acting Chief of Police, Oglala Sioux Tribe-Dept. of Public Safety Julius T Murray, III Chairman, Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation Dustin Klatush Chairman, Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation Cindy Marchand Secretary, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Maulian Bryant Ambassador, Penobscot Nation Darnell Maria Executive Director, Ramah Navajo Chapter Thora Padilla President, Mescalero Apache Tribe Victoria Kitchenyan Chairwoman, Winnebago Tribe Greg Hitchcock Vice Chairman, Cowlitz Indian Tribe Jeremy Takala Councilman, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation Ron Allen Chairman and CEO, Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Brian Harris Chief, Catawba Nation Gloria O'Neill President and CEO, Cook Inlet Tribal Council/Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Jill Sherman-Warne Councilmember, Hoopa Valley Tribe Catalina Villa Montes Treasurer, Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc Russell Attebery Chairman, Karuk Tribe Charmaine McDarment Chairperson, Tule River Indian Tribe Committee Notices: https://appropriations.house.gov/events/hearings/public-witness-hearing-american-indian-alaska-native-day-1-afternoon-session https://docs.house.gov/Committee/Calendar/ByEvent.aspx?EventID=117269

In Oregon, the natural world doesn't just inspire awe -- it gives a touch of the sublime. In the words of one guide, it's "timeless...important for the soul of humankind." And today, we're immersing ourselves in those sublime experiences along the Central Nature Trail in Oregon! Follow along as we snowshoe to the top of Watchman Peak, for the best view over Crater Lake in the park – “like a sapphire embedded in the Earth”, as Aaron describes it. It's exposed, it's hair-raising and it's worth every shaky step.  After that we head to Bend, one of Oregon's premier adventure towns, for some sunset paddling along the Deschutes River surrounded by thousands of swallows, baby ospreys and a surprise visit from Oregon's state animal.  Then it's time to head underground for a spine-chilling 1000-foot descent into a lava tube, formed by a “River of Fire” over 7,000 years ago. We crawl through 18-inch-wide cracks, turn off our head lamps to experience true darkness and marvel at the geologic forces that could create this uniquely beautiful landscape.  We finish at the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation for some “river therapy” and a fly-fishing lesson from a native guide. We learn about conserving native first foods, experience some river therapy and even catch a fish. Through it all, we're going to explore the wonder and awe of the natural world in all its forms, from mile-high views to quiet moments listening to birdsong on the river.  CONNECT Interested in visiting Oregon and seeing the Central Nature Trail for yourself? Find out more at www.traveloregon.com or follow along on Instagram and Facebook @TravelOregon. CREDITS This episode was produced by Armchair Productions, the audio experts for the travel industry. Find our other shows at armchair-productions.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two recent events are major wins for tribes in Washington State fighting to restore natural salmon runs. A federal judge just sided with the Puyallup Tribe in their lawsuit aiming to remove a dam on the Puyallup River because it harms endangered salmon and other fish. And a coalition of a half-dozen tribes just signed a $1 billion plan with the federal government to restore salmon populations in the Columbia River Basin. GUESTS Corinne Sams (Cayuse, Walla Walla, Cocopah), chair of the Columbia River Intertribal Fish Commission and chair/board of trustees member of the Fish and Wildlife Commission for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation   Erik Holt (Nez Perce), chairman of the Nez Perce Tribe Fish and Wildlife Commission   Jeremy Takala, member of the Yakama Nation tribal council

The Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative draws together water users In Central Oregon who are often put in the position of competing for water. Irrigators, fish and wildlife advocates and managers, the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, cities and county residents using groundwater from private wells have been working together for more than 20 years with notable successes. Those include funding and implementing programs that have both preserved water for agriculture and provided for drinking water and fish and wildlife. The collaborative model is different from other kinds of negotiating, like mediation or lawmaking.But the ongoing drought conditions are posing challenges that even those with decades of experience managing water resources have not faced. We talked with those integrally involved with and affected by water supply and water policy in front of an audience in an event space overlooking the Deschutes River. We bring you that conversation today, slightly edited for clarity and brevity, with: Bend Mayor Melanie Kebler and utility director Mike Buettner; Redmond Mayor Ed Fitch; Deschutes County Commissioner Phil Chang;  Bobby Brunoe, CEO for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and one of the co-chairs of the Deschutes Basin Water Collaborative; Kate Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Deschutes River Conservancy; farmers in two different irrigation districts in the Basin, Phil Fine and Matt Lisignoli; and Tod Heisler, River Advocate with Central Oregon Landwatch. This show is the last in our solution-oriented series funded by the Oregon Community Foundation.

For the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News and World Report has named Oregon State University one of the top 10 places in the nation to obtain an undergraduate degree online. OSU is ranked fourth, along with Arizona State University and North Carolina State University, for best online bachelor’s programs which were evaluated on factors such as faculty credentials and graduation rates.   OSU was an early adopter of remote learning, making its first leap into the space more than 20 years ago. Today, students in all 50 states and nearly 60 countries attend courses virtually through OSU’s Ecampus. The online offerings cover more than 100 different subjects that are taught and developed by the same faculty who teach students seated in lecture halls or science labs. According to Lisa Templeton, the vice provost of Ecampus, online enrollment grew more than 10% last year, with about 3 in 10 students learning exclusively online last fall. Templeton joins us to talk about the expansion of online learning at OSU, along with Joann Malumaleumu, an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, who graduated last year with an online bachelor’s degree from OSU.  

Scott Kalama is an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. He works as a certified prevention specialist at the Warm Springs Indian Reservation to mentor youth and raise awareness about the risks associated with drug and alcohol use. Growing up on the reservation, his older brother handed down CDs and mixtapes of Tupac and other hip hop artists which sparked Kalama’s own musical calling and journey. Performing under the name “Blue Flamez,” he raps about life on the reservation, celebrates pride in being Native American and the teachings he learned from tribal elders, while acknowledging how violence and substance use have scarred his family and community. Last month, Kalama was awarded $150,000 for winning a 2024-2026 Fields Artist Fellowship from Oregon Humanities and Oregon Communities Foundation. He joins us in the studio for a performance and to share how he plans to use this fellowship to reach a wider audience. 

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