Podcasts about Indian country

Oklahoma is now officially getting a new state superintendent.A case involving state taxes in Indian Country could be headed to the U.S. Supreme Court.The Trump Administration is making changes to rural broadband efforts.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, Tik Tok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

The National Congress of American Indians pays tribute to the late Ernie Stevens, Jr., the longtime chairman of the Indian Gaming Association. Stevens was a citizen of the Oneida Nation from Wisconsin. He passed away on September 26, 2025. He was 66 years old.  "Ernie was a tireless advocate for tribal nations," NCAI Executive Director Larry Wright, Jr., a citizen of the Ponca Tribe, said on September 29, 2025. "He was a bridge builder whose leadership elevated Indian Country and whose generosity lifted up so many of us," Wright said.  "We lost a warrior and diplomat on Friday in Ernie Stevens, Jr.," said NCAI President Mark Macarro, the chairman of the Pechanga Band of Indians. Wright and Macarro spoke at the beginning of a webinar hosted by NCAI to discuss the looming shutdown of the federal government.

Another true crime doc set in Indian Country has dropped on Hulu. Inupiat creative James Dommeck Jr. has adapted his Audible original "Midnight Son" now titled Blood & Myth. Our true crime expert Monica discusses the ins and outs of Natives and true crime this week. Is it exploitative? Condescending? And are the iñuktuŋs the cause?

Employee voice is transforming HR practices across Indian Country, creating both opportunities and challenges for Tribal organizations. This episode, REDW National Tribal Practice Leader Wes Benally welcomes Taryn Reynolds, MSL, THRP II, and Jessica Goodfox, THRP, TMP, from REDW's Human Resource Consulting team to discuss the heightened focus on HR accountability, proper documentation practices, and the unique cultural considerations that shape Tribal workplace policies. From developing bereavement policies that honor four-day traditional burial practices to managing investigations in close-knit communities where "everyone knows everyone," Taryn and Jessica share practical insights for HR professionals navigating these complex dynamics. They also preview their upcoming presentations at the NNAHRA Conference, including executive coaching for HR practitioners and compensation clarity sessions.Whether you're a seasoned HR professional or a new manager dealing with employee relations for the first time, this conversation offers valuable guidance on documentation best practices, cultural competency, and leveraging external expertise when needed.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Welcome02:04 - The Rise of Employee Voice in Indian Country HR07:17 - Top Three Things for New Managers10:22 - Cultural Competency Beyond Buzzwords13:21 - NNAHRA Conference Experience and Networking16:38 - What to Expect at NNAHRA 2025TakeawaysEmployee needs and investigations are increasing across Indian Country, requiring proper documentation and legal complianceHR professionals should document employee interactions immediately and avoid promising complete confidentiality during investigationsCultural competency in Tribal HR means aligning policies with traditional practices, such as four-day bereavement periods for burial ceremoniesThe NNAHRA Conference provides transformative networking opportunities and professional development for Tribal HR professionalsExternal HR consulting can help remove bias and provide objective investigation services in close-knit Tribal communitiesResourcesLearn how to design effective compensation strategies amid ongoing financial uncertainty in our latest blog, “Navigating Compensation: Creative Strategies Amid Uncertainty” | READ MOREDownload our FREE white paper, “Addressing Pay Compression: Strategies and Best Practices” | LEARN MORENNAHRA'S 29th Annual Conference - September 29 - October 1 - Pechanga Resort CasinoREDW's Human Resource Consulting team will be front and center at NNAHRA's 29th Annual Conference with presentations on executive coaching and compensation clarity, plus our popular booth featuring chair massages and great swag. Stop by to learn how REDW can support your Tribal organization's HR needs. | Connect with REDW at NNAHRAREDW Advisors and CPAs is proud to bring you the Insight in Indian Country Podcast, covering important advisory, accounting, and finance topics that impact Tribal Nations and business affairs. Thanks for listening!

As the midterm campaign approaches, the political winds are starting to kick up around Minnesota.Places that used to send Democrats to St. Paul or Washington no longer do — or at least not as much. Meanwhile, Republicans are working to head off the historical trend of the president's party losing ground.On this special broadcast of Politics Friday, MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst heads to Moorhead, Minn., where he and his guests talk about the shift toward Republicans in the northwestern part of the state. Plus, we learn how the parties are trying to connect with voters in these tense political times.  Then, a conversation about the relationship between local, state and federal government and how it's also undergoing a makeover. What does that mean for how the public gets served? A county commissioner offers her take. Later, we'll meet the newest MPR News reporter based in Moorhead, followed by a politics panel with Dan Gunderson and Dana Ferguson. Guests: Sen. Robert Kupec is a Democrat representing District 4 — the Moorhead-Detroit Lakes area of the state. He is a former TV meteorologist for KVRR in the Red River Valley.  Paul Harris is the DFL chair for Clay County. Rodney Johnson is the Republican chair for Clay County.  Jenny Mongeau is the District 3 Commissioner for Clay County. Her current term expires in January 2027. Mongeau has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2015.  Dana Ferguson is a senior politics reporter for MPR News covering Minnesota politics and state government for Forum News Service. She has also reported on state legislatures in South Dakota for the Argus Leader and in Wisconsin for The Associated Press and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.  Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval is a reporter for MPR News based in Moorhead focusing on agriculture.   Dan Gunderson is a correspondent based in Moorhead. He covers general news for a wide swath of western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota with a focus on the environment, agriculture and Indian Country. He has been reporting for MPR News since 1987.      This discussion was recorded at the Trollwood Performing Arts School in Moorhead, Minn. on Sept. 17. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. Subscribe to the Politics Friday podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or RSS. 

In 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled, in a surprise decision, that treaties still on the books as US law meant that the Muscogee people of Oklahoma maintained legal jurisdiction over a large portion of the state; in short, that much of Oklahoma remained Indian Country. McGirt v. Oklahoma has been fought over in the court system since, but the implications are ongoing, in Oklahoma and elsewhere. In By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land (Harper, 2024), award winning journalist, writer, and podcaster Rebecca Nagle tracks this story back hundreds of years, through the history of the Muscogee and other Southeastern Indigenous nations, to the era of removal in the 1830s, and up through the present day. This includes the case of Patrick Murphy, and the murder that kickstarted McGirt's surprising and unlikely trek through the courts. A powerful of story of what can happen when people simply follow the laws as written, Nagle argues that Indigenous resistance, resilience, and power as just as much of the story of the West as disposession and land loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled, in a surprise decision, that treaties still on the books as US law meant that the Muscogee people of Oklahoma maintained legal jurisdiction over a large portion of the state; in short, that much of Oklahoma remained Indian Country. McGirt v. Oklahoma has been fought over in the court system since, but the implications are ongoing, in Oklahoma and elsewhere. In By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land (Harper, 2024), award winning journalist, writer, and podcaster Rebecca Nagle tracks this story back hundreds of years, through the history of the Muscogee and other Southeastern Indigenous nations, to the era of removal in the 1830s, and up through the present day. This includes the case of Patrick Murphy, and the murder that kickstarted McGirt's surprising and unlikely trek through the courts. A powerful of story of what can happen when people simply follow the laws as written, Nagle argues that Indigenous resistance, resilience, and power as just as much of the story of the West as disposession and land loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled, in a surprise decision, that treaties still on the books as US law meant that the Muscogee people of Oklahoma maintained legal jurisdiction over a large portion of the state; in short, that much of Oklahoma remained Indian Country. McGirt v. Oklahoma has been fought over in the court system since, but the implications are ongoing, in Oklahoma and elsewhere. In By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land (Harper, 2024), award winning journalist, writer, and podcaster Rebecca Nagle tracks this story back hundreds of years, through the history of the Muscogee and other Southeastern Indigenous nations, to the era of removal in the 1830s, and up through the present day. This includes the case of Patrick Murphy, and the murder that kickstarted McGirt's surprising and unlikely trek through the courts. A powerful of story of what can happen when people simply follow the laws as written, Nagle argues that Indigenous resistance, resilience, and power as just as much of the story of the West as disposession and land loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled, in a surprise decision, that treaties still on the books as US law meant that the Muscogee people of Oklahoma maintained legal jurisdiction over a large portion of the state; in short, that much of Oklahoma remained Indian Country. McGirt v. Oklahoma has been fought over in the court system since, but the implications are ongoing, in Oklahoma and elsewhere. In By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land (Harper, 2024), award winning journalist, writer, and podcaster Rebecca Nagle tracks this story back hundreds of years, through the history of the Muscogee and other Southeastern Indigenous nations, to the era of removal in the 1830s, and up through the present day. This includes the case of Patrick Murphy, and the murder that kickstarted McGirt's surprising and unlikely trek through the courts. A powerful of story of what can happen when people simply follow the laws as written, Nagle argues that Indigenous resistance, resilience, and power as just as much of the story of the West as disposession and land loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/native-american-studies

In 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled, in a surprise decision, that treaties still on the books as US law meant that the Muscogee people of Oklahoma maintained legal jurisdiction over a large portion of the state; in short, that much of Oklahoma remained Indian Country. McGirt v. Oklahoma has been fought over in the court system since, but the implications are ongoing, in Oklahoma and elsewhere. In By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land (Harper, 2024), award winning journalist, writer, and podcaster Rebecca Nagle tracks this story back hundreds of years, through the history of the Muscogee and other Southeastern Indigenous nations, to the era of removal in the 1830s, and up through the present day. This includes the case of Patrick Murphy, and the murder that kickstarted McGirt's surprising and unlikely trek through the courts. A powerful of story of what can happen when people simply follow the laws as written, Nagle argues that Indigenous resistance, resilience, and power as just as much of the story of the West as disposession and land loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-west

In 2020, the US Supreme Court ruled, in a surprise decision, that treaties still on the books as US law meant that the Muscogee people of Oklahoma maintained legal jurisdiction over a large portion of the state; in short, that much of Oklahoma remained Indian Country. McGirt v. Oklahoma has been fought over in the court system since, but the implications are ongoing, in Oklahoma and elsewhere. In By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land (Harper, 2024), award winning journalist, writer, and podcaster Rebecca Nagle tracks this story back hundreds of years, through the history of the Muscogee and other Southeastern Indigenous nations, to the era of removal in the 1830s, and up through the present day. This includes the case of Patrick Murphy, and the murder that kickstarted McGirt's surprising and unlikely trek through the courts. A powerful of story of what can happen when people simply follow the laws as written, Nagle argues that Indigenous resistance, resilience, and power as just as much of the story of the West as disposession and land loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

Host: David DeRose, MD, MPH Guests: Camie Shaw, CEO, (Lower Muskogee Creek), Perfect Choice Medical Technologies; Connie Tucker, DO, Chief Development Officer, Ascend Healthcare; and Joni Bokovoy, DrPH, (Cherokee), Associate Producer, American Indian and Alaska Native Living Radio Description: Dr. DeRose interviews three individuals who are making a difference in Indian Country from the venue of the National Indian Health Board's National Tribal Health Conference (September 2025). For further information contact: camieshaw@perfectchoicemed.com or 800-665-3412 (for Camie); www.ascendtelehealth.com or ctucker@ascendtelehealth.com (for Dr. Tucker); and www.AIANL.org (for Dr. Bokovoy)

Matthew Rantanen grew up in Washington State, near Nez Perce, Coeur d’Alene, Colville and Spokane communities — an experience that shaped his decades-long work expanding broadband in Indian Country. Rantanen has been a leading ally in tribal digital equity and shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Matthew Rantanen grew up in Washington State, near Nez Perce, Coeur d’Alene, Colville and Spokane communities — an experience that shaped his decades-long work expanding broadband in Indian Country. Rantanen has been a leading ally in tribal digital equity and shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Five years after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark McGirt v. Oklahoma decision affirmed much of eastern Oklahoma as Indian Country, some towns are still issuing traffic and municipal tickets to tribal citizens. In this episode, we talk with reporters Clifton Adcock and Allison Herrera about their investigation into why this happens, how it plays out in municipal courts, and what that means for tribal sovereignty.The conversation looks into the tension between local governments and tribal nations, the burden on everyday citizens caught in the middle, and the patchwork of settlements and agreements reshaping law enforcement. We also explore whether tribal courts and police departments have the resources to handle the cases being shifted their way, and what models of cooperation might point the way toward a lasting solution.This is Listen Frontier, a podcast exploring the investigative journalism of the Frontier and featuring conversations with those on the frontlines of Oklahoma's most important stories. Listen to us Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.To donate to The Frontier and help support our efforts to grow investigative journalism in Oklahoma, click here.

Heather Tanana (Diné), a law professor at the University of Denver and associate faculty member with the Center for Indigenous Health at Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, joins host Farina King to discuss her chapter in COVID-19 in Indian Country: Native American Memories and Experiences of the Pandemic. Her chapter, “The Intersection of the Law and Health: Water (In)security in Indian Country,” asserts that access to clean water is essential for health, culture, and community well-being, yet nearly half of Native American homes lack safe drinking water or basic sanitation compared to less than 1% nationwide. This episode examines the ongoing crisis of tribal water insecurity and the work still needed to close the gap.Resources:tribalcleanwater.org is a website that contains a lot of resources, including some reports such as "Universal Access to Clean Water for Tribal Communities"In the episode, Heather makes a reference to this grassroots and community organization: https://tonizhoniani.org/"Water Is Life: Law, Systemic Racism, and Water Security in Indian Country," an article by Heather Tanana, Julie Combs, and Alia Hoss: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/hs.2021.0034 "Abandoned Mines, Abandoned Treaties: The Federal Government's Failure to Remediate Abandoned Uranium Mines on the Navajo Nation," an article by Nadine Padilla: https://lawreview.colorado.edu/print/volume-96/abandoned-mines-abandoned-treaties-the-federal-governments-failure-to-remediate-abandoned-uranium-mines-on-the-navajo-nation-nadine-padilla/Heather Tanana, "The Intersection of the Law and Health: Water (In)security in Indian Country," in COVID-19 in Indian Country: Native American Memories and Experiences of the Pandemic, eds. Farina King and Wade Davies (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024).

Trump 2.0 is causing mass anxiety throughout “Indian Country” and across Turtle Island so far in 2025. As of mid-June 2025, the Trump Administration's proposed Fiscal 2026 federal budget calls for nearly $1 billion in cuts to the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and other federal Native American programs. In addition, President Trump signed “Birthright Citizenship” Executive Order 14160 on January 20th, 2025, where the Trump Administration believes it could denaturalize Native American U.S. citizenship, especially if the U.S. Supreme Court in Trump v. CASA, Inc. agrees with the Trump Administration. But Native America nations have an extra-constitutional relationship with the United States government, and this extra-constitutional relationship is the result of more than 380 signed and ratified treaties between Native American nations and the U.S. government – an approximate similar number of treaties were signed but never ratified. The U.S. government, however, must legally and adhere to its “Trust” responsibilities its treaty obligations. Enduring questions are guest addresses: Do the Trump Administration's proposed budget cuts along with the DOGE cuts to federal programs violate the Treaties between Native American nations and the Trust Doctrine? In addition, does President Donald Trump's Birthright Citizenship executive order place Native Americans in real threat of losing their U.S. citizenship contrary to the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924? Lastly, does the combined actions of the Trump Administration plausibly suggest the possibility of new “Terminations” reminiscent of the 1950s? Today on American Indian Airwaves, our guest for the hour provides an in-depth description and analysis on the Trump 2.0 Administrations actions within the context of the understanding the legalities and constitutionality of the treaties between the Native American nations and the U.S. federal government. Today's interview was conducted prior to the four recent SCOTUS and lower court decisions on the Birthright Citizenship executive order. Guest: David E. Wilkins, a citizen of the Lumbee Nation, is a political scientist specializing in federal Indian policy and law. He is the E. Claiborne Robins Distinguished Professor in Leadership Studies in the University of Richmond's Jepson School of Leadership Studies and professor emeritus of the University of Minnesota. He studies Indigenous politics, governance, and legal systems, with a particular focus on Native American sovereignty, self-determination, and diplomacy. Professor Wilkins is the author of numerous books including, but not limited to: Indigenous Governance: Clans, Constitutions, and Consent (2024), Of Living Stone: Perspectives on Continuous Knowledge and the Work of Vine Deloria, Jr. (2024), Documents of Native American Political Development, 1933 to Present (2019), Red Prophet: The Punishing Intellectualism of Vine Deloria, Jr.(2018), Dismembered: Native Disenrollment and the Battle for Human Rights (2017), American Indian Politics and the American Political System, second edition, 2017, Hollow Justice: A History of Indigenous Claims in the United States (2013), The Hank Adams Reader (2011), The Legal Universe: Observations of the Foundations of American Law (2011), Documents of Native American Political Development, 1500 to 1933 (2009), On the Drafting of Tribal Constitutions - Felix S. Cohen (2006), Native Voices: American Indian Identity and Resistance (2003), Uneven Ground: American Indian Sovereignty and Federal Law (2002), and Tribes, Treaties, and Constitutional Tribulations (2000). Archived programs can be heard on Soundcloud at: https://soundcloud.com/burntswamp American Indian Airwaves streams on over ten podcasting platforms such as Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Audible, Backtracks.fm, Gaana, Google Podcast, Fyyd, iHeart Media, Mixcloud, Player.fm, Podbay.fm, Podcast Republic, SoundCloud, Spotify, Tunein, YouTube, and more.

This week on We're Still Here, Simon and Julie join John to cover big wins and ongoing battles across Indian Country. A female federal judge (matriarchy for the win!) has temporarily halted construction of the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in the Florida Everglades. The Pennsylvania State Museum is returning thousands of stolen Native artifacts to Tribal Nations. And in California, the Presbytery of San Gabriel has made history by returning ancestral land to the Gabrieleno Tongva Tribal Council. They also highlight how Native Nations are pushing back against anti-trans legislation, affirming that sovereignty includes the right to protect LGBTQ2S+ and Two-Spirit citizens with dignity, safety, and culturally grounded care. Plus: Jonathan Nez, and they take listener calls!Simon Moya-Smith - instagram.com/simonsaidtakeapic threads.com/@simonsaidtakeapicSubstack - The Fire I Keep https://open.substack.com/pub/juliefrancellaBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/juliefrancella.comX: https://x.com/juliefrancella?s=21See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Show: An update on Leonard Peltier back home in Indian Country and healing. Also fighting back against Trump's shock troops and growing number of violent street arrests: organizing the resistance to the Trump plan to turn Alcatraz back into a high security prison for mass deportation: and the fast for Justice in Sonoma County California continues a pace The post An Update on Recently Released Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier appeared first on KPFA.

Chuck Hoskin Jr. has served as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation since 2019, leading the tribe through a period of historic legal shifts, economic investment, and political tension. At the center of much of it is McGirt v. Oklahoma, the landmark 2020 U.S. Supreme Court decision that affirmed much of eastern Oklahoma remains reservation land. That ruling reshaped how justice is administered in Indian Country and how tribal sovereignty is understood and exercised today.On this episode of Listen Frontier, Hoskin pushed back on critics who claim the McGirt decision led to “legal chaos.” He also reflected on the strained relationship between tribal nations and Gov. Kevin Stitt, discussed how he hopes the next governor will mend that relationship, and talked about how the Cherokee Nation is working to lift up long-neglected communities while simultaneously facing the challenges that come with increased jurisdictional authority.This is Listen Frontier, a podcast exploring the investigative journalism of the Frontier and featuring conversations with those on the frontlines of Oklahoma's most important stories. Listen to us Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.To donate to The Frontier and help support our efforts to grow investigative journalism in Oklahoma, click here.

Today on Bubbles & Books, Amanda and Ellyn are joined by author Shoba Rao! Her upcoming novel Indian Country first caught their eye with its stunning cover, and completely captivated them with its brilliant opening. A conversation not to be missed, and be sure to grab your copy of Indian Country when it hits shelves on Tuesday, August 5! ____________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

House Committee on Natural Resources Full Committee Markup Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | 10:00 AM On Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources will meet to consider: H.R. 178 (Rep. McClintock), To require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out activities to suppress wildfires, and for other purposes. H.R. 179 (Rep. McClintock), “Proven Forest Management Act of 2025” H.R. 345 (Rep. Harder), “Fire Department Repayment Act of 2025” H.R. 528 (Rep. Pettersen), “Post-Disaster Reforestation and Restoration Act of 2025” H.R. 839 (Rep. Arrington), To prohibit the implementation of a Land Protection Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. H.R. 1045 (Rep. Kennedy of UT), “Utah Wildfire Research Institute Act of 2025” H.R. 1276 (Rep. Comer), To remove restrictions from a parcel of land in Paducah, Kentucky. H.R. 2290 (Rep. Dingell), “World War II Women's Memorial Location Act” H.R. 2294 (Rep. Ezell), To reauthorize the Integrated Coastal and Ocean Observation System Act of 2009. H.R. 2302 (Rep. McClintock), “Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025” H.R. 2400 (Rep. LaMalfa), “Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025” H.R. 3620 (Rep. Begich), “Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025” H.R. 3857 (Rep. Hurd), “Snow Water Supply Forecasting Reauthorization Act of 2025” H.R. 4285 (Rep. Maloy), "Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access to Recreation Sites Act" or the "STARS Act." Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=418285

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

The House Committee on Natural Resources approves three Indian Country bills at a markup on July 23, 2025. The bills were approved by unanimous consent due to their bipartisan support. They follow: H.R. 2302, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Land Transfer Act of 2025 H.R. 2400, the Pit River Land Transfer Act of 2025 H.R. 3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025 The bills can now be considered by the full U.S. House of Representatives.

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | 2:00 PM On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., in room 1334 Longworth House Office Building, the Committee on Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Trump Administration's Work Combatting Transnational Cartels in Indian Country.” Panel I (Administration Witnesses) Mr. Charles Addington Principal Director of Justice Services and Law Enforcement for Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC Mr. Justin Garris Acting Section Chief Violent Crimes Unit Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, DC Panel II (Outside Experts) Ms. Stacy Zinn Former Resident in Charge, Rocky Mountain Division Drug Enforcement Administration Billings, Montana The Hon. Frank White Clay Chairman Crow Tribe Billings, Montana Mr. Anthony Hillaire [Minority witness] Chairman Lummi Nation Bellingham, Washington Mr. Joshua Roberge Chief of Police Fort Belknap Law Enforcement Fort Belknap, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/07/22/house-subcommittee-on-oversight-and-investigations-holds-hearing-on-cartels-in-indian-country/

Basketball and skateboarding are powerful tools for building community across cultures. For tribal communities, these sports provide a unique avenue for cultural expression and mentorship. Tuesday on Midday Edition, we hear from the author of the new book "Rezballers and Skate Elders: Joyful Futures in Indian Country" about his research into sports culture among tribal communities. We also discuss his work with San Diego State University's Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social Change.Guest:David Kamper, professor of American Indian Studies at SDSU, associate director of the Center for Skateboarding, Action Sports, and Social Change

Simon and Julie went live with John to explore powerful stories from Indian Country. They covered the Miccosukee Tribe's lawsuit over “Alligator Alcatraz”; reflected on 80 years since the U.S. detonated the first nuclear bomb on stolen Mescalero Apache land; and discussed how Medicaid cuts threaten Native healthcare. They also highlighted the water crisis on reservations, where half of households still lack reliable clean water. Listeners called in to share their stories—one even asked about burning sage (smudging) at an Indian Health Services clinic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Haley Omeasoo was at the University of Montana, she remembers hearing the news that her friend, classmate and relative, Ashley Loring Heavyrunner went missing. Years later, Haley, a doctoral student in forensic anthropology, has founded a growing nonprofit organization focused on bringing crime scene investigation services to reservations. After meeting while searching for Ashley, Haley and I sat down to discuss her journey.To find out more about her forensic science firm:https://www.ohkomiforensics.com/Contact me at silverliningshandbookpod@gmail.comCheck out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://www.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookJoin our Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1361159947820623Visit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-storeVisit The True Crime Times Substack at:https://truecrimemessenger.substack.comThe Silver Linings Handbook podcast is a part of the ART19 network. ART19 is a subsidiary of Wondery and Amazon Music.See the Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and the California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: New urgency around investments in climate adaptation and resilience in the wake of the tragic flooding in Texas. How Community Development Financial Institutions in Indian country are positioned to step up – with or without promised federal funding (09:02). And, highlights from David's recent interview with Blue Haven Initiative's Liesel Pritzker Simmons about the ways that family offices are engaging with impact investing during these perilous times (14:15).“Investments in adaptation and resilience acquire new urgency as the climate future arrives,” by Amy Cortese“Native CDFIs are positioned to step up, even without promised federal funds,” by Erik Stein“Blue Haven's Liesel Pritzker Simmons on family office impact investing in perilous times (Q&A),” by David Bank

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editor David Bank. Up this week: New urgency around investments in climate adaptation and resilience in the wake of the tragic flooding in Texas. How Community Development Financial Institutions in Indian country are positioned to step up – with or without promised federal funding (09:02). And, highlights from David's recent interview with Blue Haven Initiative's Liesel Pritzker Simmons about the ways that family offices are engaging with impact investing during these perilous times (14:15).Story links:“⁠Investments in adaptation and resilience acquire new urgency as the climate future arrives⁠,” by Amy Cortese“⁠Native CDFIs are positioned to step up, even without promised federal funds⁠,” by Erik Stein“⁠Blue Haven's Liesel Pritzker Simmons on family office impact investing in perilous times (Q&A⁠),” by David Bank

Sahela “Shy” Sangrait is a 21-year-old Native woman from South Dakota who went missing in August 2024. Shy's remains were found seven months later, and an airman from Ellsworth Air Force Base has been charged with her murder.We break down what's known so far, the ongoing legal process, and how overlapping jurisdictions continue to delay justice for Shy — and for so many families across Indian Country.Sources:Ellsworth airman pleads not guilty to murder of Sahela SangraitU.S. airman charged with murdering woman who vanished in August : NPRhttps://kbhbradio.com/court-documents-show-second-person-charged-in-murder-investigation/https://www.newscenter1.tv/update-ellsworth-airman-arrested-in-sahela-sangrait-caseSupport the show

Chairman John L. Lowery of the Lumbee Tribe discusses efforts to secure federal recognition for his people in North Carolina. Lowery said he's been meeting with other tribes as the Lumbees seek federal recognition through an act of Congress. He has also made frequent visits to Washington, D.C., and said he was going to attend a meeting at the White House. " By the way, we have a lot of support throughout Indian Country," Lowery said during his State of the Tribe Address on June 30, 2025. Lowery thanked Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) for introducing S.521, the Lumbee Fairness Act. He said the Republican lawmaker's decision to retire from the U.S. Senate won't have an effect on the legislation. " It will not have any kind of negative impact on our bill moving forward," Lowery said at the Lumbee Boys and Girls Club in Pembroke. "Matter of fact, Senator Tillis texted me last night and said, by the way, we just add another co-sponsor." The Lumbees are recognized by the state of North Carolina. They have been unable to secure federal recognition from the U.S. government amid long-standing questions about their legitimacy.  "We pretty much have North Carolina on lock," Lowery said. "We're good there, but outside of North Carolina, we need your support. So ask your friends, your family and colleagues to call their congressman and their senators. Tell them it's time to take action on the Long Fairness Act and to become a co-sponsor of our bill." Lowery said his meeting at the White House was taking place on July 1, 2025.

Commemorate Juneteenth and reflect on its origins, history, meaning, and traditions.Learn about the prevalence and acceptance of slavery in world history (such as in Mesopotamia, Egypt, Athens, Rome, Britain, England, and Europe) and its development in the colonies and the United States. Examine the cruel and barbaric slave trade and Middle Passage across the ocean from first hand accounts.Explore how some Founding Fathers such as Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Alexander Hamilton opposed slavery, and George Washington emancipated his slaves. Learn how Thomas Jefferson trembled for the future of the country because of slavery, and how he banned slavery in the Northwest Territory and signed the law banning the slave trade in America. Learn how the opposition to slavery led to sharp divisions in the country, eventually exploding into the Civil War.Review how President Abraham Lincoln shifted his original position and supported the emancipation of the slaves as a wartime measure, and implemented emancipation through the first and final Emancipation Proclamations. Learn how the final Emancipation Proclamation only freed those enslaved by the Confederate States of America.Learn how many enslaved first learned of the Emancipation Proclamation for the first time on June 19, 1865 by virtue of Union General Gordan Granger General's Order No. 3 issued in Galveston, Texas after the Union army occupies the city, but only after the 25th Army Corps — primarily composed of African American Union troops — liberate Galveston.Review how slavery was finally abolished through the ratification of the 13th Amendment and treaties with Native American tribes (who held slaves) such as the Cherokee, Creek, and Chickasaw.Explore how June 19 becomes a new celebration - called Jubilee Day, Emancipation Day, and finally Juneteenth - and the celebration spread across the nation, and was finally recognized as a federal holiday in the wake of the George Floyd killing in 2021. Listen to several Juneteenth Presidential Proclamations by Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden.Focus on how commercialism is starting to creep into the Juneteenth celebrations.Highlights include Christina Snyder's book Slavery in Indian Country, The Changing Face of Captivity in Early America,  Olaudah Equiano (Gustavus Vassa), the Great Awakening, chattel slavery, Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, Eli Whitney & the cotton gin, Missouri Compromise, Bleeding Kansas, Lincoln Douglas debates, "A House Divided" Abraham Lincoln speech, presidential election of 1860, Declaration of Independence, abolitionists, Fort Sumter, Civil War, Grand Army of the Republic, Horace Greeley, Gideon Wells, William Seward, Antietam, Gettysburg Address, Lincoln First Inaurual Address, Lincoln Second Inaugural Address, Richard Hofstadlter's American Political Tradition, bill of lading, General Robert E. Lee, Appotomattox Court House, CSS Shenandoah, Union General Gordan Granger General Order No. 3, and much more.To learn more about America & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more.Check out Judge Michael Warren's book America's Survival Guide, How to Stop America's Impending Suicide by Reclaiming Our First Principles and History at amazon, or other major on-line retailers.Join us!

Today's episode is all about these two bitches talking about their bitchmance. Inspired by Dolls on the Brain, Amanda and Ellyn go through all the types of bitchmancery in the bitchdom and real and fictional bitchmances they admire.    Ellyn's Currently Reading | The Perry Pickers by Amanda Peters & Indian Country by Shobha Rao Amanda's Currently Reading | Perfect Little World by Kevin Wilson & My Friends by Fredrik Backman ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we welcome back a previous guest Marine Corps Veteran and Veteran Advocate Dean Dauphinais. Dean is an enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, and was born and raised on the Spirit Lake Dakota Reservation in North Dakota. Dean and I talk about his work and his role on an advisory committee for PsychArmor to ensure cultural responsivity in content for Native and Tribal Veterans.  Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestDean Dauphinais served in the United States Marine Corps from 1995 to 1999 with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division. He is the President and CEO of Native Eco Solutions, a consulting firm that has a goal of connecting tribal communities with opportunities to improve the quality of life of their people by inspiring collaboration in Indian Country and matching Indigenous values with strong business fundamentals in order to improve tribal communities·      Enrolled Member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians·      Bachelor of Education degree - University of North Dakota·      AA Liberal Arts, Cankdeska Cikana Community College·      United States Marine Corps Veteran, Honorable Discharge·      National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), member·      California American Indian Business Chamber of Commerce, member·      Minnesota American Indian Chamber of Commerce, member·      Government Contract Consulting, Project Management, Community Organizing, Veterans Advocacy, Nonprofit Leadership& Management·      Strong network for collaborations in Indian Country, Veterans' Affairs and underserved communities Links Mentioned During the EpisodeDakota 38 FilmPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's resource of the week is the previous two podcast episodes featuring Dean's colleagues on the PsychArmor American Indian and Alaska Native Advisory group, episode 214 with Dr. Chepa Rank and episode 220 with Retired Army Command Sergeant Major Julia Kelly.  You can find the resource here:  https://psycharmor.org/podcast/dr-melita-chepa-rank https://psycharmor.org/podcast/julia-kelly Episode Partner: This week's episode is brought to you by Humana, a leading health and well-being company that has joined forces with PsychArmor to develop campaigns and courses that support veterans and their families in achieving their best health. To learn more about how Humana honors and serves veterans visit healthequity.humana.com/veterans Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

The problem of syphilis infections and congenital syphilis cases in the U.S. is extremely alarming and has hit Indian Country very hard. Co-Host Anne Keala Kelly (Kanaka Maoli) talked with Amanda Singer (Diné), Executive Director of the Navajo Breastfeeding Coalition/Diné Doula Collective in Window Rock, Arizona about this serious issue. Amanda is a Certified Lactation Counselor and Indigenous Doula.The organization's mission is to improve the health of Navajo families by providing compassionate unbiased, and accessible care to improving all birthing families and Infant health through holistic traditional practices and to promote healing.Production Credits:Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive ProducerAnne Keala Kelly (Kanaka Maoli), Co-HostLiz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), ProducerOrlando DuPont, Studio Engineer, Radio KingstonAnne Keala Kelly, Audio 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: Little OneArtist: Sharon BurchAlbum: Yazzie Girl (1989)Label: Canyon Records3. Song Title: Grandmother's WaysArtist: Sharon BurchAlbum: Touch the Sweet Earth (1995)Label: Canyon Records4. Song Title: The Peacemaker is BornArtist: Joanne ShenandoahAlbum: Peacemaker's Journey (2000)Label: Silver Wave RecordsAbout First Voices Radio:"First Voices Radio," now in its 32nd year on the air, is an internationally syndicated one-hour radio program originating from and heard weekly on Radio Kingston WKNY 1490 AM and 107.9 FM in Kingston, New York. Hosted by Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), who is the show's Founder and Executive Producer, "First Voices Radio" explores global topics and issues of critical importance to the preservation and protection of Mother Earth presented in the voices and from the perspective of the original peoples of the world.Akantu 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

Join in on our interview with Ryan Flynn the Director of You're No Indian Documentary and our discussion on disenrollment in Indian Country. The documentary is set to premiere on June 28th. For more information on the documentary visit www.yourenoindian.com Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook @ Native Sisters Podcast 

We are heading into summer and all the reading lists are coming out. Some are thoughtfully curated, and others… sloppily slapped together by AI. But today, we present you with an “AE” (Amanda & Ellyn) generated summer reading list—and trust us, it's way better than whatever the bots cooked up. Whether you're into breezy rom-coms, twisty thrillers, or something a little more unexpected, they've got you covered. Check out the Book Riot summer reading list HERE. Please enjoy our "AE" generated summer reading list, and let us know which ones you pick up! Ellyn's Currently Reading | Run For the Hills by Kevin Wilson & Indian Country by Shobha Rao Amanda's Currently Reading | Endling by Maria Reva Books coming out this week | Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood & Never Flinch by Stephen King Catch up on these books that everyone's been talking about that you haven't gotten to you. Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman James by Percival Everett I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman  The Names by Florence Knapp Heartwood by Amity Gage Beach Reads One golden Summer by Carley Fortune Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston (out June 17) Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood (out this week) Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry Remarkable Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Here Beside the Rising Tide by Emily Jane Road trip books Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson The Road to Tender Hearts by Annie Hartnett If You Love Us, you'll make sure you read: So Far Gone by Jess Walter (out June 10) O Sinners! by Nicole Cuffy For fuck's sake, if you haven't read American Mermaid by Julia Langbein yet, do it. You won't regret it Read Only One Book This Summer Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty Hot Titles Coming Out This Summer Bury the Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab  (out June 10) Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid (out June 3) Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson  (out July 22) ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

The Rights of Nature movement launched internationally in 2006 and is growing fast. Driven primarily by tribes and citizen-led communities, more than three dozen cities, townships and counties across the U.S. have adopted such laws to create legally enforceable rights for ecosystems to exist, flourish, regenerate and evolve. Native American attorneys, Frank Bibeau and Samantha Skenandore, and legal movement leader Thomas Linzey report from the front lines how they are honing their strategies to protect natural systems for future generations. Featuring Frank Bibeau, an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, is an activist and tribal attorney who works extensively on Chippewa treaty and civil rights, sovereignty and water protection. Thomas Linzey, Senior Legal Counsel for the Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights (CDER), an organization committed to advancing the legal rights of nature and environmental rights globally. Samantha Skenandore (Ho-Chunk/Oneida), Attorney/Of-Counsel at Quarles & Brady LLP, has vast knowledge and experience in working on matters involving on both federal Indian law and tribal law.  Resources ⁠Mari Margil and Thomas Linzey – Changing Everything: The Global Movement for the Rights of Nature⁠ ⁠The Rights of Nature Movement in Indian Country and Beyond: From Grassroots to Mainstream⁠ ⁠Bioneers Rights of Nature Deep Dive⁠ This is an episode of the Bioneers: Revolution from the Heart of Nature series. Visit the ⁠radio and podcast homepage⁠ to learn more.

Tribal colleges and universities have endured decades of chronic underfunding, relying heavily on federal support to stay afloat. Now, the Trump administration’s broad cuts to federal programs are hitting Indian Country hard, posing a serious threat to the future of these vital institutions. Stephanie Sy reports for our series, Rethinking College. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

What does it mean to say that rape is not a crime of passion, but a tool of conquest? In this searing episode, Matika sits down with Chief Justice Sarah Deer—legal scholar, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, and longtime advocate for Native women—to break down the root causes of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People (MMIWP) crisis. Together, they trace the systemic failures—from jurisdictional loopholes and underfunded Tribal justice systems to harmful stereotypes and state indifference—that enable violence against Native people to persist across generations.Sarah shares insights from decades of research, courtroom advocacy, and lived experience. She explains why the word “rape” still matters, how U.S. law continues to reflect colonial patriarchy, and what tribal sovereignty has to do with personal safety. With clarity and care, she connects the dots between land theft, gender-based violence, and narrative erasure—and offers a vision for Indigenous feminist legal theory that centers survivor agency and collective healing.This is a vital episode for anyone who wants to understand the roots of violence and the pathways to justice in Indian Country.Learn more about Sarah Deer's work at sarahdeer.com.Educational Reading & Reports• Sarah Deer's The Beginning and End of Rape is essential reading on how U.S. law enables violence against Native women—and how we can reclaim justice through sovereignty and Indigenous feminist legal theory. Purchase the book here.• Broken Promises: Continuing Federal Funding Shortfall for Native Americans is a 2018 report by the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights detailing chronic underfunding of Native programs. Read it here.• Justice Denied: The Reality of the Tribal Law and Order Act by Amnesty International explores how systemic legal gaps harm Native women. View the report.Advocacy & Action•The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center offers toolkits, trainings, and support for survivors and advocates working to end violence against Native women.•The Sovereign Bodies Institute collects data and honors MMIW2S cases, centering Indigenous-led research and action.•MMIW USA provides direct services and support for families of the missing and murdered, offering healing and justice-centered care.•The Urban Indian Health Institute provides data, reports, and resources on urban Native health disparities, including MMIWP-specific studies.++++Send us your thoughts!Support the showFollow us on Instagram @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon. Show notes are published on our website, Allmyrelationspodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now! T'igwicid and Hyshqe for being on this journey with us.

In this episode of All My Relations, Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) and Temryss Lane (Lummi Nation) are joined by Gina Amato Lough, Directing Attorney of Public Counsel's Immigrants' Rights Project, to unpack the realities of ICE in Indian Country. We dive into the self-made crisis at the southern border of what is now known as the United States, and the dangers that face not just (im)migrant and Native communities, but everyone living here.With the expertise of someone who has over 20 years of experience working in direct service with asylum seekers, immigrants in detention, survivors of violent crime, unaccompanied children, and victims of notario fraud, Gina guides this conversation with grace in contextualizing where we are right now. She reminds us that the inhumane actions taken by the Trump Administration like the implementation of Remain in Mexico Program and the removal of the CBP App, which eliminated the only lawful way for people to enter the border through – is rooted in U.S. imperialism and has devastating consequences for us all. We explore the unintended consequences and ongoing ramifications of our rapidly eroding democracy; how Trump's deportation machine, if successful, ensures catastrophic consequences for our economy, our education systems, and the base of what supports all our communities. We are reminded that this is not a single issue. ICE in Indian Country impacts all of our livelihoods at every level. So, what does it mean to be a good relative right now? We must return to solidarity with one another. Gina reminds us that focusing on our shared history, cultures, goals and values binds us, and it is by design that communities of color are pitted against each other. The Trump administration's “shock and awe” tactics are not just policy decisions—they are deliberate strategies meant to exhaust us, burn us out, and keep us on the defensive. So start by staying informed, knowing your rights, and sharing resources in the community. From a monetary standpoint, there are organizations you can support like Public Counsel or ACLU – links to all resources mentioned are listed below. This is a call to all relatives—Indigenous and non-Native alike. Keeping our communities safe requires knowing the tactics being used against us and resisting together. We must move beyond defense and take the offensive—leveraging our power through advocacy, spending, voting, and boycotts. Our creativity is more crucial than ever. Together, we are powerful.Public Counsel Donation: https://publiccounsel.org/donate/ACLU: https://www.aclu.org/ Northwest Immigrant Rights Project: httpSend us your thoughts!Support the showFollow us on Instagam @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon. Show notes are published on our website, Allmyrelationspodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now! T'igwicid and Hyshqe for being on this journey with us.