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A Kanaka Maoli student at Yale is working on an AI tool to help clear criminal records of fellow Native Hawaiians. A Kiowa writer and artist is developing creative pathways to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. And a Tohono O'odham knowledge protector is archiving recordings and pictures from her tribe. Those are among this year's young people selected as Champions for Change by the Center for Native American Youth. We'll hear from them and get their stories of inspiration.

A Kanaka Maoli student at Yale is working on an AI tool to help clear criminal records of fellow Native Hawaiians. A Kiowa writer and artist is developing creative pathways to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. And a Tohono O'odham knowledge protector is archiving recordings and pictures from her tribe. Those are among this year's young people selected as Champions for Change by the Center for Native American Youth. We'll hear from them and get their stories of inspiration.

A Kanaka Maoli student at Yale is working on an AI tool to help clear criminal records of fellow Native Hawaiians. A Kiowa writer and artist is developing creative pathways to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. And a Tohono O'odham knowledge protector is archiving recordings and pictures from her tribe. Those are among this year's young people selected as Champions for Change by the Center for Native American Youth. We'll hear from them and get their stories of inspiration. GUESTS Lily Painter Kiowa name is Brings Water (Kiowa & Winnebago), 2025 Champion for Change Lourdes Pereira (Hia-Ced O'odham and Yoeme and a citizen of the Tohono O'odham Nation), 2025 Champion for Change and community memory protector Katie Lynch (Citizen Band Potawatomi Nation), 2025 Champion for Change and PhD student at the University of Michigan Joshua Ching (Native Hawaiian), 2025 Champion for Change and student at Yale University

A Kanaka Maoli student at Yale is working on an AI tool to help clear criminal records of fellow Native Hawaiians. A Kiowa writer and artist is developing creative pathways to address Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. And a Tohono O'odham knowledge protector is archiving recordings and pictures from her tribe. Those are among this year's young people selected as Champions for Change by the Center for Native American Youth. We'll hear from them and get their stories of inspiration.

The Native American Youth and Family Center has hosted a series of events throughout November that celebrate survival and solidarity with the Portland Native community. The tending days at NAYA’s gardens at the Neerchokikoo Campus allow people to connect with the land and honor indigenous resilience. We learn more about the events from Lucy Suppah, Indigenous Food Sovereignty Coordinator for NAYA.  

For the past three years, the Center for Native American Youth has been offering kids the Brave Heart Fellowship. It's a chance for native youth voices to be heard as they look for ways to help preserve our environment.

On today's show, we welcome Jessica Forgette, an English teacher at Niagara Falls High School. Jessica recently started the Native American Youth Club, a program meant to connect students at Niagara Falls High School to their Indigenous backgrounds by fostering an environment of education and cultural understanding. Alex Simone sat down with her to discuss the club's mission, her journey with her own Indigenous roots, as well as dive into the world of Native American education in Western New York.

Do you have a deep connection with your culture? If so, do you strive to embrace individual and communal histories, ancestral traumas and gifts, nurture creative expressions, and advocate for a more equitable and compassionate world? Today's guest brings us her journey of pursuing healing across generations, healing her younger self, the resilience of the human spirit, and the unbreakable bonds of community through her Native American ethnicity. Her name is Roxy Sprowl. More below!From this conversation you'll learn:How to embrace your cultural identity.How to advocate for change & overcome adversity.How to begin healing the inner-child.The transformative power of creative endeavors.How to use laughter as medicine.The importance of ancestral gifts & healing.The difference between activism and advocacy & why they both require creativity! And Much More!On Roxy: Roxy Sprowl is a proud citizen of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. She's also a graduating senior at Michigan State University studying social work, Indigenous studies, and race and ethnicity in the United States. Roxy serves several leadership roles inside her campus community, including leading a research lab regarding racial and ethnic representation in U.S. history textbooks and leading the North American Indigenous Student Organization. Outside of campus, Roxy serves as a board member on the Michigan Indian Education Council, is a 2023 National Udall Scholar, and is a national Building Communities of Hope Fellow for the Center for Native American Youth.-Remember to subscribe/follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. Please leave us a rating and review- it helps SO much in getting the show out there. And tell a friend about the show- podcasts are very personal and tend to be spread person to person. If this show helped you or made you smile, share the love :) Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative  Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Stone Hudson joins us to discuss the importance of donor collaboration to ensure aligned messages and successful project outcomes. He also shares insights into his work on funding strategies for Indigenous communities.Stone emphasizes the importance of holistic approaches and long-term commitments in philanthropy. He reflects on his observations of the philanthropic landscape and the need for flexibility and trust in grantmaking. Episode Highlights:Opportunities to collaborate among donors in donor relations.Supporting Indigenous communities.Stone Hudson Bio:Stone aims to use his lived experience to make impactful and lasting change within his community.Stone unexpectedly started his career in government and policy. While in that space, he refined his role to focusing on tribal relations and has spent much of his time focusing on creating solutions that address some of the most pressing issues for tribes and the Native community.Prior to joining Meyer, Stone served as a tutor and community mentor for youth at the Many Nations Academy at the Native American Youth and Family Center. He is currently serving as Chairman of the board for Underscore News, a nonprofit publication focused on reporting issues within Native communities.Stone joined Meyer in November 2022. Links:Website: https://mmt.org E-mail: stone@mmt.org If you are a nonprofit leader and you have a best or worst story with your experience raising money for your organization that you'd like to share, please fill out this form for a chance to be on Sybil's podcast - https://forms.gle/buDnkCPcNUKYWh869 If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/172-how-a-nonprofit-effectively-implements/id1556900518?i=1000650335387https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/171-strategies-to-leverage-federal-dollars-with-margi/id1556900518?i=1000649546992https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/170-how-to-reduce-busywork-with-michele-goodman/id1556900518?i=1000648736724Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies and tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources including free mini-course videos, templates, checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy to review pdfs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at https://www.doyourgood.comConnect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com.

Explore VCSU's INSTEM, Native American students with STEM education; Theodore Roosevelt's legacy and the power of historical storytelling; fish fries on Prairie Plates.

The five members of the new Champions for Change class from the Center for Native American Youth have an inspiring resume already. They have demonstrated leadership in areas like health and wellness, performing arts, science, and policy research. We'll hear from them and find out what drives their passion to make positive things happen.

The five members of the new Champions for Change class from the Center for Native American Youth have an inspiring resume already. They have demonstrated leadership in areas like health and wellness, performing arts, science, and policy research. We'll hear from them and find out what drives their passion to make positive things happen.

Transcript: bit.ly/AIAe051Hoskie Benally Jr., is a Member of the Navajo Nation and is Legally Blind. He is currently employed with the Native American Disability Law Center as the Community and Government Liaison engaged in Disability Systems Advocacy with the Navajo Nation and other Native American Tribes. Benally is also involved with the National Congress of American Indians, Disability Sub-Committee. Prior to joining the Law Center, Benally was the CEO of a Residential Treatment Center for Native American Youth that successfully integrated Navajo culture into western-based mental health treatment. Benally is the current President of the Navajo Nation Advisory Council on Disabilities, a former Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, and a former Member of the New Mexico Developmental Disability Planning Council. Grounded in Navajo tradition and fluent in Navajo, Benally is an experienced cultural instructor. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Brigham Young University. For more than three decades, Joseph Ray has advocated for disability services in tribal communities, with a focus on independent living, elder care, and vocational rehabilitation services. Based in Pueblo of Laguna, New Mexico, he is the Board Chair of the National Congress of American Indians Disability Subcommittee, one of the oldest advocacy organizations for native populations in the country. Joseph is also on the Board of Directors of Uniting Nursing Homes in Tribal Excellence (UNITE), and a member of the Pueblo People with Disabilities group. He has a special interest in strengthening support services for individuals with spinal cord injuries, particularly tribal youth, and is active in adaptative sports and long-term care programs. Connect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

For Indigenous People's Day, we are replaying a conversation with Eric Stegman. Eric joins us to encourage donors to consider framing, ensuring we confidently approach talks from a place of strength. Cultural authority, hereditary knowledge, and other forms of wisdom are all on the table. Eric explains how to begin your relationship in such a way that Native communities will want to collaborate with you.Episode Highlights:Eric's journeyThe untapped potential of experts and partnerships in the Native American Nonprofit SectorThe importance of a proper approachThe problem with deficit framingErik R. Stegman Bio:Erik serves as Chief Executive Officer of Native Americans in Philanthropy, a national organization advocating for stronger and more meaningful investments by the philanthropic sector in tribal communities. Previously, he was the Executive Director for the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute. He has held positions at the Center for American Progress on their Poverty to Prosperity team, as Majority Staff Counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and in the Obama administration as a Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education. Erik began his career in Washington, D.C., at the National Congress of American Indians Policy Research Center.He holds a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, an M.A. in American Indian Studies from UCLA's Graduate Division, and a B.A. from Whittier College. Links:Native Philanthropy https://nativephilanthropy.orgFund for Shared Insight https://fundforsharedinsight.org If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well: https://www.doyourgood.com/blog/71-sybil-speakshttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/74-nicole-bicehttps://www.doyourgood.com/blog/77-erik-stegman Crack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to Philanthropy Become even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy.Sybil offers resources that include special free short video mini-courses, templates, and key checklists, and words of advice summarized in easy-to-view PDFs. Check out Sybil's website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil athttps://www.doyourgood.com Connect with Do Your Good https://www.facebook.com/doyourgood https://www.instagram.com/doyourgood Would you like to talk with Sybil directly? Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

The inspiring dialogue continues as Oscar dives into NAYA's critical work helping the large homeless population in Portland and surrounding areas. He shares the unique challenges and barriers that Native communities face when experiencing homelessness. Learn how NAYA provides culturally-specific programs and wraparound services to support those in need of shelter, food, and care. Oscar also candidly discusses the systemic and institutional barriers that continue to oppress Native Americans today. Yet Oscar remains hopeful as he highlights the resilience, strength, and leadership emerging in Native youth and grassroots organizations. Stay tuned for an urgently important conversation focused on positive change. Discover how small acts of compassion and advocating for equality can uplift Native voices and help create a more just society for all.

Be the change. Listen to this week's inspiring conversation with Oscar Arana, interim CEO of the Native American Youth and Family Center, as he shares his vision for empowering and uplifting Native communities in Portland. Oscar has dedicated over 10 years to NAYA's mission of nurturing the lives of Native youth and families. As Community Development Director, he spearheaded efforts to provide affordable Native housing. Now as interim CEO, Oscar is drawing on his depth of experience in fundraising, communication, and strategic planning to lead positive organizational change. Join Katie Goar and this brave ChangeMaker working on the front lines to strengthen cultural identity, promote healing through traditional values, and unlock the potential of Native youth. Discover how you too can be part of transformative social change.

After a nationwide search, Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) has hired longtime nonprofit leader Paul Lumley as its new CEO. Currently the CEO for the Portland-based Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA), and the former Executive Director of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Lumley will be CAP’s first Native American CEO. Lumley joins us to talk about the future of Cascade AIDS Project, and his legacy with NAYA and CRITFC.

About This Episode Welcome to a special Pride-themed episode of BeingMe, where we dive deep into the experiences and challenges faced by Two-Spirit youth in Native American communities. In this episode, we are joined by Michelle Singer and Taylor Dean from Healthy Native Youth, an organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Native American teens. In part one of our conversation (Episode 21) with Healthy Native Youth, we explored the resources available for Native American teens struggling with mental health issues. Michelle and Taylor shed light on their organization's various services and discuss how these resources can be accessed to support those in need. In the second part of our conversation with Health Native Youth, we delve into the concept of Two-Spirit. Michelle and Taylor provide insight into the term, explaining that it is a culturally specific term used by some Native American tribes to describe individuals embodying masculine and feminine qualities. Furthermore, our guests shed light on who can use the term and offer guidance on its respectful usage. Cultural competency and sensitivity are vital when working with Two-Spirit youth, and our guests emphasize their importance. Michelle and Taylor discuss how non-Native service providers can best support these young people in a culturally appropriate manner, emphasizing the significance of understanding and respecting Native traditions, customs, and histories. They share insights into building trust and creating safe spaces for Two-Spirit youth. For Two-Spirit youth struggling to find supportive resources and communities, our guests offer empowering advice. They share strategies for seeking out affirming spaces and encourage self-advocacy. Additionally, they address allies and highlight the ways in which they can better support the health and well-being of Two-Spirit youth, such as actively educating themselves, amplifying Two-Spirit voices, and advocating for inclusive policies. Lastly, we explore the vibrant Navajo Pride celebration held in Window Rock, Arizona. Michelle and Taylor provide captivating details about this annual event, its cultural significance, and the ways in which it fosters a sense of community and pride among the Navajo people. Join us for this enlightening episode as we amplify the voices of Michelle Singer and Taylor Dean, who share invaluable insights into the challenges faced by Two-Spirit youth in Native American communities and shed light on the importance of cultural competency and support in promoting their health and well-being. About Our Guests Healthy Native Youth is an organization that promotes the health and well-being of Native youth through culturally responsive education and resources. Their mission is to provide access to accurate information and support for Native youth on various topics, including sexual health, mental health, substance abuse prevention, and healthy relationships.  They partner with Native communities to develop and implement culturally appropriate curricula and training programs that support young people's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Healthy Native Youth produces resources for Native teens and caring adults, including online educational materials, training workshops, and community-based outreach initiatives. About BeMe BeMe is a mobile mental health platform — made for and With Teens In Mind™ — to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of social, gaming, streaming engagement, human coaching, and clinical care. Our Host Dr. Neha Chaudhary, BeMe Health Producer Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health Date of Recording March 31, 2023 Closed Captions are auto-generated | The BeingMe podcast is a BeMe Studios Production. All rights reserved. © BeMe, Inc 2023

An ambitious project in Denver aims to build affordable units for the city's Native population. It includes plans for a Native health clinic and is intended to address the disparities of homelessness for Native people. It's one of a handful of housing projects built with collaborative health and program space around the country designed to prioritize the needs of Native people. GUESTS Carla Respects Nothing (Oglala Sioux from Pine Ridge), Native American housing advocate for the Native American Housing Circle Paul Lumley (citizen of the Yakama Nation), CEO of the Native American Youth and Family Center Lindsay Goes Behind (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas), chief program officer for the Chief Seattle Club

An ambitious project in Denver aims to build affordable units for the city's Native population. It includes plans for a Native health clinic and is intended to address the disparities of homelessness for Native people. It's one of a handful of housing projects built with collaborative health and program space around the country designed to prioritize the needs of Native people. GUESTS Carla Respects Nothing (Oglala Sioux from Pine Ridge), Native American housing advocate for the Native American Housing Circle Paul Lumley (citizen of the Yakama Nation), CEO of the Native American Youth and Family Center Lindsay Goes Behind (Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas), chief program officer for the Chief Seattle Club

Native Americans, including adolescents and youth, have consistently had the highest rates of death by suicide from among all other racial and ethnic groups in America. The need for effective action to save young lives and reverse these trends has never been more dire.SAMHSA Minority Fellowship Program at the American Nurses Association alumna, Dr. Beverly Patchell, an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, joins Mental Health Trailblazers, Psychiatric Nurses Speak Up! host Indrias Kassaye, to discuss the unique factors and circumstances that have contributed to high suicide rates among Native American Youth and what behavioral health professionals including psychiatric mental health nurses can do about it.Together, Dr. Patchell and Indrias dive into the historical and cultural context that underpins present day behavioral health challenges that Native American adolescents and young adults face. Dr. Patchell leverages her long career as a nurse scientist, researcher, therapist, and clinician, her experiences as a mother and grandmother, as well as her intimate knowledge of indigenous culture and medicine and keen observation of the impact of contemporary factors including social media on youth behavior, to make the case for a major rethink of how the provision of behavioral health services to Native American communities is supported and delivered.If recent calls for action on the youth mental health crisis gripping America that have put the spotlight on major increases in depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in recent years are to have an impact for Native American youth, it cannot be business as usual.Learn more about Dr. Beverly Patchell at https://emfp.org/mfp-fellows/beverly-patchellMore information on Native American Youth at risk of suicide, including resources to help are available athttps://www.cnay.org/suicide-prevention/https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/diverse-populations/americanindian/wellbeing/depression/ Required Disclosures to Participants – 2023 ANA MFP Podcast Season3: Episode3: Native American Youth & SuicideContinuing Nursing Education Disclosures:Participants may earn 0.5 hours of CNE credit for this session.Requirements for CNE credit are to:Listen to the entire podcast.Complete the evaluation after the event. ** Please use the link below to access to complete the evaluation form and to receive your CNE certificate by email. Expiration Date/Deadline: May 22, 2025.Evaluation Survey Link (opens on May 22, 2023): MFP Podcast: Native American Youth and Suicide (nursingworld.org) The American Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.ANA is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP17219.

How can we better serve native youth that find themselves in trouble? The Intertribal Court of Southern California founded the Tribal Youth Court (TYC) to answer that question. TYC empowers youth to engage in tribal restorative justice practices. Tribal leadership, judges, and students share why this model, rooted in culture and community, has been effective. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38263]

How can we better serve native youth that find themselves in trouble? The Intertribal Court of Southern California founded the Tribal Youth Court (TYC) to answer that question. TYC empowers youth to engage in tribal restorative justice practices. Tribal leadership, judges, and students share why this model, rooted in culture and community, has been effective. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38263]

How can we better serve native youth that find themselves in trouble? The Intertribal Court of Southern California founded the Tribal Youth Court (TYC) to answer that question. TYC empowers youth to engage in tribal restorative justice practices. Tribal leadership, judges, and students share why this model, rooted in culture and community, has been effective. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38263]

How can we better serve native youth that find themselves in trouble? The Intertribal Court of Southern California founded the Tribal Youth Court (TYC) to answer that question. TYC empowers youth to engage in tribal restorative justice practices. Tribal leadership, judges, and students share why this model, rooted in culture and community, has been effective. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38263]

How can we better serve native youth that find themselves in trouble? The Intertribal Court of Southern California founded the Tribal Youth Court (TYC) to answer that question. TYC empowers youth to engage in tribal restorative justice practices. Tribal leadership, judges, and students share why this model, rooted in culture and community, has been effective. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38263]

How can we better serve native youth that find themselves in trouble? The Intertribal Court of Southern California founded the Tribal Youth Court (TYC) to answer that question. TYC empowers youth to engage in tribal restorative justice practices. Tribal leadership, judges, and students share why this model, rooted in culture and community, has been effective. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38263]

Eric joins us to encourage donors to think about framing, making sure we approach conversations from a place of strength. Cultural power, ancestral knowledge, and all sorts of other wisdom are at the table. Start your relationship in a way that Native communities want to partner with you. Episode Highlights:Eric's personal journeyThe untapped potential of experts and partnerships in the Native American Nonprofit sector The importance of a proper approachThe problem with deficit framingErik R. Stegman Bio:Erik serves as Chief Executive Officer of Native Americans in Philanthropy, a national organization advocating for stronger and more meaningful investments by the philanthropic sector in tribal communities. Previously, he served as the Executive Director for the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute. He has held positions at the Center for American Progress on their Poverty to Prosperity team, as Majority Staff Counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and in the Obama administration as a Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Education. Erik began his career in Washington, D.C. at the National Congress of American Indians Policy Research Center.He holds a J.D. from UCLA School of Law, an M.A. in American Indian Studies from UCLA's Graduate Division, and a B.A. from Whittier College.Links: Website: https://nativephilanthropy.orgFund for Shared Insight: https://fundforsharedinsight.org/If you enjoyed this episode, listen to these as well:#77 The Correct Steps to Support Indigenous Communities with Erik Stegman, Executive Director, Native Americans in Philanthropy#74 How Collaborations Help to End Injustice with Nicole Bice, Executive Director, Hovde Foundation#71 Sybil Speaks: When and How to Engage Expert AdvisorsCrack the Code: Sybil's Successful Guide to PhilanthropyBecome even better at what you do as Sybil teaches you the strategies as well as the tools, you'll need to avoid mistakes and make a career out of philanthropy through my new course, Crack the Code!In this new course, you'll gain access to beautifully animated and filmed engaging videos, and many more! Link for the wait list for the Philanthropy Accelerator https://www.doyourgood.com/Philanthropy-Accelerator-Mastermind-WaitlistLink to the nonprofit email sign-up to connect https://www.doyourgood.com/ticket-to-fundraisingCheck out her website with all the latest opportunities to learn from Sybil at www.doyourgood.com. Connect with Do Your Goodhttps://www.facebook.com/doyourgoodhttps://www.instagram.com/doyourgoodWould you like to talk with Sybil directly?Send in your inquiries through her website https://www.doyourgood.com/ or you can email her directly at sybil@doyourgood.com!

This marks the end of an era as we share our final episode of ALL THE F*CK IN. Tune in to hear us talk about how we made the bittersweet decision to bring the podcast to a conclusion, where we're each redirecting our creative energies, and what we learned from this journey together.Above all, we're grateful to YOU for being on this journey with us, whether you've been listening, sharing episodes, and even supporting us on Patreon. This community is our favorite part of podcasting, and we know this isn't goodbye!Stay connected with Tristan & Lauren:- Tristan's website- Tristan's Instagram- Tristan's upcoming events- Lauren's website- Lauren's digital gift cards- Lauren's podcast, It's Not You, It's the SystemGet an official ALL THE F*CK IN sticker (now a collectors' item)!- Step 1: Send us $5 to $10 to help cover us cover costs of producing the podcast since 2020 and keep our episodes available in the future, too.- Step 2: Share your mailing address.- Step 3: Check your mailbox at the end of the year and rejoice!Resources + teachers mentioned:- Look up whose land you're on- Amplify Restorative Justice- Donate to support Club Q victims and survivors here and here- Support the Native American Youth and Family Center- Support brother jeff's Cultural Center in Denver- Raudhah Rahman design+ CLICK HERE TO ACCESS A TRANSCRIPT OF THIS RECORDINGThanks to Son of Nun and DJ Mentos for the music. You can find their work at sonofnun.bandcamp.com and djmentos.com.

October 24, 2022 — Drug overdose deaths increased dramatically last year, with the availability of ever more powerful synthetic and addictive drugs. Dr. Jeanine Miller, the director of the county's Behavioral Health Department, told the Board of Supervisors last week that opioids and synthetic drugs are taking a heavy toll.* “We went from 43 (overdose deaths) in 2020 to 72 in 2021,” she said. Three additional people who died from overdose were determined to have intentionally committed suicide. “When we look at opioids as a whole, we're looking at natural, semi-synthetic, and synthetic. That's our number one. If we separate that out, and just look at the synthetic, which is fentanyl, our number one overdose is actually methamphetamine, followed very close to fentanyl. We believe fentanyl would be actually the number one if it wasn't for Narcan and Naloxone, and we continue to work on getting that in our community.” The opioid blocker Naloxone was first approved as a fast-acting medication for opioid overdose in 1971. But Narcan, the nasal spray that can reverse overdose within minutes, only received tentative FDA approval in 2018, with final approval granted in April of the following year. Since then, it's become a mainstay for first responders. A smattering of communities across the country have installed vending machines, where people can help themselves to a free box of Narcan. Some local organizations offer it for free to people suffering from drug addiction, and to their friends and family members. On Saturday during Farmers Market, county, tribal, and non-profit workers set up tables in Alex Thomas Plaza in Ukiah to share information about drug overdose and treatment, and to spread the word about the rising death rate. Lindsey Daugherty, the Executive Director of NAMI Mendocino, the local branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, spoke about what's still being learned about Narcan. Some reports indicate that people who have overdosed multiple times require more than one dose of Narcan to be revived. “There is some research out there to suggest that we are developing some kind of an immunity to the Narcan,” she said. “Or that the opiates are becoming stronger and stronger, or being taken in higher doses. So that is one theory. Another theory is that it can take a couple of doses of Narcan to bring someone back to consciousness. Typically, you would give a dose and wait two minutes to see how that goes, and give another as needed.” She added that “Narcan itself is not psychoactive. It's an opiate blocker, so it blocks the opiate receptors in the brain, stops that person from being high immediately, and throws them into acute withdrawal, so really intense withdrawal symptoms.” She pointed out that Narcan is still relatively new, but that “There is no known side effects currently to giving people multiple doses of opiate blocker.” Gabriel Ray, who works for the Pinoleville Nation's Native American Youth and Family Empowerment Program, is working on an approach he hopes will prevent kids from needing emergency treatment. He said he is “teaching kids about their culture. I think it's important to know your history, where you came from…we don't know our culture. We're picking up other types of culture, and sometimes that may be gang culture. So getting to our kids younger is good, and then working with the families. Having as much support as we can provide to our tribal families.” Ray has offered talking circles in schools, and has a whole program called Boys with Braids, to teach kids about the cultural significance of long hair, and to discourage bullying. The Pinoleville Pomo Nation is the owner of New Life Clinic, an outpatient medication assisted treatment program that's been in Ukiah for about a year. Physician Assistant Noah Schutz gave an overview of the program, which includes three medications: Suboxone, which is widely available as an outpatient treatment; the traditional Methadone; and Naltrexone, what Schutz calls “a full antagonist.” He said many of the clinic's approximately 155 patients have found out about the clinic's services by word of mouth, but also through referrals from the hospital, probation, parole, and jail. “Basically, it's giving our facility a call, and just saying, we're interested in treatment, and we set up a time, ideally that day, if not the day after, to get people some care,” he concluded. Jill Ells is the manager of the county's Substance Use Disorder Treatment program. She has been in the field for 23 years, and said, “I've never seen the likes of what is happening with our county right now. With the nation.” She explained that residential treatment is available, but some patients, especially kids, have to travel a long way to get it. The Ukiah Recovery Center offers residential treatment locally, and people with insurance through Partnership Health Plan can take advantage of services in seven counties, including Mendocino, that are part of a regional model. “So if we can't get you in a program here in Mendocino County, we absolutely can get you in a program in one of the other six counties that's a part of this regional model,” she declared. But Els has sent young patients for treatment as far away as Los Angeles. “Our adolescents are the concern,” she acknowledged. “Sending them clear to LA to me is not the solution. It is one of our county problems, yes.”

Check out this interview with William Wilkinson from the Center for Native American Youth. William H. Wilkinson is Diné, Cherokee, and a citizen of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation. He has earned his A.A. in Communication Studies and his B.S. in Business Administration from Haskell Indian Nations University (Haskell) and is pursuing his M.S. in Public Policy & Management as a Tribal Affairs Fellow at the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. Will has served in student government leadership and received national recognition for his demonstrated leadership and campus service by NASPA's (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) Indigenous Peoples Knowledge Community with the Dr. Arthur Taylor Student Commitment to Service Award. In his final year at Haskell, Will was named Haskell's Student of the Year. In the summer of 2019, Will was accepted into the summer class of congressional interns within the Native American Political Leadership Program at The George Washington University and interned for U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. In the summer of 2022, Will was admitted into the summer class of political interns within the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation and was placed in the Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs at the U.S. Department of the Interior. In both placements, Will worked on various policy issues, projects, and consultations and now serves as a Graduate Fellow for the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute.

If you haven't been summoned back to the office after the pandemic disruption, you likely will soon. The threat from COVID-19 has receded. President Joe Biden declared the pandemic "over", even though scientists like Dr. Anthony Fauci say the reality is much more nuanced than that. Tribal offices, casinos, and businesses have a wide range of policies to address the ongoing health of their employees and patrons. Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce finds out what's changed and what still needs to when working face-to-face with Tamara Henderson (Laguna Pueblo), chief operating officer for the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA); Montoya Whiteman (Cheyenne and Arapho), senior director of marketing for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES); Rick Waters (Kiowa and Cherokee), executive director for the Denver Indian Center; and Lynnette Toya (Jemez Pueblo), senior human resources generalist for Amerind. 

If you haven't been summoned back to the office after the pandemic disruption, you likely will soon. The threat from COVID-19 has receded. President Joe Biden declared the pandemic "over", even though scientists like Dr. Anthony Fauci say the reality is much more nuanced than that. Tribal offices, casinos, and businesses have a wide range of policies to address the ongoing health of their employees and patrons. Today on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce finds out what's changed and what still needs to when working face-to-face with Tamara Henderson (Laguna Pueblo), chief operating officer for the Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA); Montoya Whiteman (Cheyenne and Arapho), senior director of marketing for the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES); Rick Waters (Kiowa and Cherokee), executive director for the Denver Indian Center; and Lynnette Toya (Jemez Pueblo), senior human resources generalist for Amerind. 

At this moment, across the United States, in places like Baltimore, Maryland and Jackson, Mississippi, access to clean and safe water is becoming almost impossible. This water crisis in the United States is Worth Noting. Sources consulted:ABC News Network. (n.d.). ABC News. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://abcnews.go.com/US/jackson-mississippi-residents-sue-officials-water-crisis/story?id=90157690Knutson, J. (2022, September 19). Jackson residents file class action lawsuit against city over water crisis. Axios. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.axios.com/2022/09/19/jackson-residents-lawsuit-water-crisisRayasam, R. (2022, September 25). In Jackson, the tap water is back, but the crisis remains. PBS. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/in-jackson-the-tap-water-is-back-but-the-crisis-remainsRozier, A. (2022, September 26). EPA: Feds prepared to take action on Jackson Water. Mississippi Today. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://mississippitoday.org/2022/09/26/epa-feds-prepared-to-take-action-on-jackson-water/Schwartz, J. B. (2016, October 28). Becoming 'water protectors' changed their lives. CNN. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.cnn.com/2016/10/27/opinions/youth-against-dakota-pipeline-britto-schwartzSimmons, S., & Williams, A. (2022, September 27). DOJ letter outlines 'imminent and substantial endangerment to human health' from Jackson Water. WAPT. Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.wapt.com/article/doj-report-on-jackson-mississippi-water/41392646A win for all water protectors. Center for Native American Youth. (2020, August 24). Retrieved September 27, 2022, from https://www.cnay.org/a-win-for-all-water-protectors/

In this episode, Laura and Cordelia, discuss Cordelia's experiences as a graduate student, as a contestant in the Miss Indian World Pageant, and as a Remembering Our Sisters fellow. Cordelia has taken part in a lot of cool opportunities and she has some great advice for other Native people. Cordelia Falls Down is a member of the Apsáalooke Nation and United Keetoowah Band. Her name is Biabaashíalebaaxpáash which translates to “Sacred Dream Woman” given to her by her grandfather Art Alden, a Vietnam veteran. Cordelia is from the Crow reservation of Montana but currently resides in Norman, OK where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Masters in Tribal Governance and Policy at the University of Oklahoma. Her area of emphasis focuses on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit +, Indigenous methodologies, and community planning. She is currently a Fellow at the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute where she has served roles as a Remembering Our Sisters Fellow, Democracy is Indigenous organizer, and cultural preservation ambassador.

My guest this episode is Will Peters, a professional musician, high school teacher, community activist, and advocate for Native American youth.  Will, a member of the Oglala Lakota tribe, teaches and lives on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota.  Will shares his stories of the struggles and triumphs of life on the reservation and shares passionately about his work with the young people, who are struggling with generational trauma, and efforts to combat the suicide epidemic affecting the native youth on Pine Ridge.  I first met will about 10 years ago while volunteering with the organization Re-Member.  Re-Member is an independent, non-profit organization working with the Oglala Lakota Nation on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota https://www.re-member.org/Will speaks from the heart and his stories are powerful, challenging, and full of hope.  

As the nation's mental health crisis worsens, Native American youth are those at highest risk. Native Americans and Alaska Natives have the highest suicide rate of any other group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list suicide as the second leading cause of death for Native people between the ages of 10 and 34. National experts warn mental health has reached emergency crisis levels. The good news is there are increasing numbers of tools and methods to fight the problem. Tuesday on Native America Calling, as part of National Suicide Prevention Week, Shawn Spruce looks at the factors contributing to the problem and what is available to turn it around with Cheyenne Kippenberger (Seminole), communications coordinator for the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute; Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez (Mohawk, Pawnee, Coahuiltecan and Mexican descent), assistant professor of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Bemidji State University; and behavioral health consultant Ray Daw (Diné).

As the nation's mental health crisis worsens, Native American youth are those at highest risk. Native Americans and Alaska Natives have the highest suicide rate of any other group. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention list suicide as the second leading cause of death for Native people between the ages of 10 and 34. National experts warn mental health has reached emergency crisis levels. The good news is there are increasing numbers of tools and methods to fight the problem. Tuesday on Native America Calling, as part of National Suicide Prevention Week, Shawn Spruce looks at the factors contributing to the problem and what is available to turn it around with Cheyenne Kippenberger (Seminole), communications coordinator for the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute; Dr. Mark Standing Eagle Baez (Mohawk, Pawnee, Coahuiltecan and Mexican descent), assistant professor of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Bemidji State University; and behavioral health consultant Ray Daw (Diné).

Every great organization has a compelling origin story. In the case of Native American Youth and Family (NAYA) Center, parents and elders came together in the 1970s, concerned about the low graduation rate, only 24%, of Native students in the Portland, Oregon school system. Their organizing generated after-school programming and eventually, in 1994, led to the nonprofit incorporation of the NAYA Center, which now serves the entire community from infancy to elders. And the needs are profound, from housing to hunger, a legacy of broken treaties and the displacement of 381 tribes from their land starting in the late 1800s. Paul Lumley (Yakama), executive director of the Naya Center, is proud that its Many Nations Academy for 9th to 12th graders, embraces all students and supports them in seeing the value in themselves. Many of the students are homeless, some because they identity as Two Spirit, the indigenous term for LGBTQ, and have been rejected by their families. Paul's next step is to build a residential hall for homeless students, a welcoming gateway to defining the future of their dreams.

WE GOT US NOW #KeepFamiliesConnected campaign series ⭐ WELCOME to Season 2 of the WE GOT US NOW Podcast series. For our 4th annual #KeepFamiliesConnected multimedia campaign series that runs from Mother's Day through Father's Day this year WE will highlight directly impacted advocates as well as allies in the work to reform the criminal legal system and create a fair and just society that seeks to keep families connected. S2 | EP 1: ISABEL CORONADO ~ Disrupting Systemic Oppression for Children and Families Isabel Coronado a daughter of a formerly incarcerated mother, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, a policy expert and researcher is on a mission to bring awareness and solutions to the issues impacting children of incarcerated parents and the mass incarceration of Native American people. She works as a Research Scholar in the Litmus program at NYU's Marron Institute, where she coordinates the Family-Based Justice Center, a national technical-assistance center that helps localities, states, and tribal nations create programs to keep families together through comprehensive services instead of sending parents or primary caregivers to prison. Prior to her research work at NYU, Isabel was a Policy Entrepreneur at the NEXT 100 where she researched, advocated for, and wrote an original policy proposal on behalf of children who experience parental incarceration. Prior to that, she helped create the American Indian Criminal Justice Navigation Council (AICJNC), a nonprofit in Oklahoma aimed at reducing recidivism among tribal members and helping reduce the trauma family members endure as a result. At AICJNC, Isabel served as deputy director. Isabel was selected by the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute as a 2018 Champions for Change recipient, Mvskoke Women's Leadership as the 2019 College Student of the Year, and by Mvskoke Youth Council as the 2020 Youth Visionary in promoting civic engagement. Isabel received her BS in 2017 from Northeastern State University, and her master's of public health with an emphasis on rural and underserved populations from Oklahoma State University in 2019. #IsabelCoronado #WeGotUsNow #FortheKids #FortheFuture #ChildrewithIncarceratedParents #ProtectOurParents #ParentsBehindBars #WeGotUsNowPodcast FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO www.WEGOTUSNOW.org | Instagram @WE_GOTUSNOW | Twitter @WE_GOTUSNOW

Molly Washington is a split feather/ lost bird (Native American adopted person/ foster child) She is also an attorney who serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Oregon Chapter of National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC-OR is a non-profit organization that supports and advocates for the inclusion of BIPOC contractors on construction projects, with the goal of achieving economic justice. Molly was formerly a construction and transactions attorney who previously served as in house counsel for the City of Portland. She currently serves on the Boards of the Native American Youth and Family Center, the NAYA Action Fund, the Safe From Hate Contractor Coalition Steering Committee and the AGC DEI Committee. Molly is married and has three beautiful children.This episode speaks to how a crises can open a window of courage. Molly shares her relentless search for her identity and how finding her truth anchored her spirit. She also speaks to the importance of allowing space for the adopted person to ask questions without shame. A few days ago Molly sent me a picture of her new split feather tattoo, this power house woman has claimed her true self.

"Kill the Indian, save the man" was a mantra propagated by General Richard H. Pratt, who famously established a model for Native Residential Schools that tore Native children away from their families and cultures. Brayden Sonny White is Kanien'kehá:ka from the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory, and member of the Bear Clan. He is an advocate for suicide prevention and mental health resources for Native youth. He was named a Champion for Change in 2016 by the Center for Native American Youth. In this episode, Brayden and Paul talk about the repercussions and intergenerational trauma passed down as a result of Residential Schools. Brayden shares more on the forced adoption of Native children—known as the Sixties Scoop—and the PTSD resulting from discriminatory policies and involuntary family separation in the US and Canada. Read "Our Long History of Family Separation" written by Brayden Sonny White: https://www.aspeninstitute.org/blog-posts/our-long-history-of-family-separation/ Read more about the 751 Unmarked Graves discovered at a residential school in Canada in 2021: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57592243 Movies mentioned in episode: Indian Horse (2017) Wind River (2017) Additional Resources: Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit issues in Canada - Chelsea Vowel The Marrow Thieves - Cherie Dimaline Boarding School Seasons - Brenda J. Child Custer Died for Your Sings - Vine Deloria Jr. Red Alert! - Daniel Wildcat Our Live Among the Iroquois Indians - Harriet S. Caswell Indigenous Nationhood - Pamela Palmater Indian Giver: How Native Americans Transformed the World - Jack Weatherford Indian Resilience and Rebuilding: Indigenous Nations in the Modern American West - Donald L. Fixico This episode was edited by Helen Packer.

Overview: This is a roundtable conversation around traditional tobacco with a Native American youth perspective, speaking on what makes it different from commercial tobacco, and how it is used in ceremony and prayer. Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities. Panelists: Melissa Meza California Rural Indian Health Board Hannah Bartol Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Devin Beltran, President CRIHB Youth Advisory Board Lake Miwok and Southeastern Pomo For free help to quit smoking, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW Visit our website www.keepitsacred.org for more resources.

Overview: This is a roundtable conversation around commercial tobacco  with a Native American youth perspective, speaking on the dangers of commercial tobacco, discussing the affects on Native American families and youth, along with the differences between commercial and traditional tobacco. Target Audience: Physicians, nurses, health educators, administrators, and support staff working with American Indian and/or Alaska Native communities. Panelists: Melissa Meza California Rural Indian Health Board Hannah Bartol Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan Devin Beltran, President CRIHB Youth Advisory Board Lake Miwok and Southeastern Pomo For free to help to quit using commercial tobacco, call 1-800-QUIT-NOW Visit our website, www.keepitsacred.org for more resources.

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! The second Monday of October is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and this year we are taking time to talk about the experiences and efforts of Native youth organizers when it comes to getting out the Native vote. Campus Vote Project Student Advisory Board member Kamryn Yanchick (Seminole/Mvskoke) is joined by Cordelia Falls Down (Apsáalooke /United Keetowah Band) and Brittany McKane (Mvskoke/Seminole) in this discussion covering topics such as the importance of cultural competency in voter outreach. On this Indigenous Peoples' Day, listeners are encouraged to acknowledge the land they live on (Native-land.ca) and learn about how to be a better ally to the Native community around them. Kamryn Yanchick is a proud citizen of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma and descendant of the Muscogee Nation. She is in her senior year at the University of Oklahoma studying political science and Native American studies with an emphasis in tribal governance and policy, pre-law. She first became involved in civic engagement organizing through serving multiple roles on the executive team of Oklahoma Votes at the University of Oklahoma. Currently, Kamryn is a member on the Campus Vote Project Student Advisory Board and serves as a Voter Registrar with Rock the Native Vote OKC. Brittany McKane is Mvskoke and Seminole, from Little Axe, Oklahoma. Brittany attends the University of Oklahoma and is majoring in Native American Studies and Anthropology, with a minor in Social Justice. She has served in various leadership campaigns and roles at both community and national levels. Engaging Native youth in trainings designed to activate this generation of leaders through organizational efforts is Brittany's focus today and her continued work. Brittany currently works as a teacher's aide at Sovereign Community School. You can find her on Instagram at @brittanyfaif. Cordelia Falls Down is a member of the Apsáalooke Nation and United Keetoowah Band. Her name is Biabaashíalebaaxpáash which translates to “Sacred Dream Woman” given to her by her grandfather Art Alden, a Vietnam veteran. Cordelia is from the Crow reservation of Montana but currently resides in Norman, OK where she completed a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Native American Studies at the University of Oklahoma. She is currently in graduate school to pursue a Masters in Native American Studies-Tribal Governance and Policy. Cordelia is also active with the Center for Native American Youth, serving on both the Democracy is Indigenous council as well as the Remembering our Sisters fellowship. If you're a student and want to join the Student Voting Network, you can join us here: bit.ly/svnslack If you want to find more resources about student voting in your state, check out Campus Vote Project's nationwide database for voting information: https://www.campusvoteproject.org/ Produced by Kamryn Yanchick and Benjamin Nixon. Music and Editing by Benjamin Nixon.

Due to the nature of this podcast, please know the content may be difficult to hear and can be triggering to those listening. Please take all necessary precautions and care while listening to this podcast.Access the transcript for this episode.In this episode, Lenny shares his story of enduring a childhood of parental abuse, foster care and sexual assault.  He relates how what could have destroyed him became his passion and life's work, as a therapist, consultant and public speaker focusing on the unique issues of the Native LGBTQ community.  Presenter Bio: Lenny Hayes, MA, is a citizen of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate of the northeast corner of South Dakota. Lenny is owner and operator of Tate Topa Consulting, LLC and currently in private practice specializing in Marriage Family Therapy.  He has extensive training in mental and chemical health issues that impact the Two-Spirit/Native LGBTQ and Native community.  Lenny has traveled nationally and locally training and presenting on the issues that impact both the Two-Spirit/Native LGBTQ individual and community. These issues include the Impact of Historical and Intergenerational Trauma on this population, violence of all forms, child welfare issues, and the Impact of Sexual Violence on Men and Boys which is a topic that is rarely discussed. Lenny is the former Missing and Murdered Two-Spirit Project Assistant for Sovereign Bodies Institute. Lenny is also a 2020 graduate of the Human Trafficking Leadership Academy Cohort 5. Lenny is former Chairman of the Board of the MN Two-Spirit Society.  As Chairman he assisted Native organizations in developing policies in the protection, safety, and non-discrimination of Two-Spirit/Native LGBTQ people in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area.  Lenny is a Board member of StrongHearts Native Helpline, Board member of Wac' ang'a (Sweet Grass) Inc. Victim Services,  Board Member to the First Nations Repatriation Institute,  Advisory Committee Member with Capacity Building Center for Tribes, LGBTQ Advisory Co-Chair Council Member for the Southwest Indigenous Women's Coalition, Advisory Board Member for the National Quality Improvement Center (QIC) on Tailored Services, Placement Stability and Permanency for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Two-Spirit Children and Youth in Foster Care,  Committee Member for ACE-DV Leadership Forum with the National Resource Center for Domestic Violence. and a former Council Member for the MN HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Council, and a former Two-Spirit/Native LGBTQ Advisory Committee Member for the Center for Native American Youth, Washington, D.C.  Lenny was selected to be a recipient of the 2018 Bonnie Heavy Runner Advocacy Award at the 16th National Indian Nations Conference “Justice for Victims of Crime.”  Interviewer Bio:Blaze Bell is a lifelong Alaskan, Speaker, Singer, and Transformational Coach, who has turned her pain into her purpose. She is on a mission to help others heal, in the ways that she has, from trauma and addiction. Blaze has a popular podcast highlighting healing tools and a new video series interviewing leaders in the healing industry. She is the Board President of Victims for Justice and also frequently works with Standing Together Against Rape (STAR), a rape crisis intervention service in Anchorage, Alaska. As a certified holistic health coach and award-winning singer, Blaze combines her unique skill set to bring the world healing through mindfulness, health, music, and joy.Helpful Links and Resources:Indigenous Sexual Assault and Abuse Clearinghouse (ISAAC) - www.isaaconline.orgThis project was supported by Grant No.2019-SA-AX-K001 awarded by the Office on

The Portland Winterhawks rolled out a new logo earlier this month. The image of a hawk replaces the old logo, a racist caricature of a Native American man. Even though Native Americans and others in the community had been pushing for this change for some time, the junior ice hockey team did not acknowledge a reason for the change beyond needing “something that better represented the team.” Paul Lumley is the executive director of the Portland-based Native American Youth and Family Center and led the effort to get rid of the offensive Winterhawks mascot. He says that while the change is welcome, he's disappointed that the team is not acknowledging the harm caused by the old mascot. We hear what these kinds of changes mean to Indigenous Americans and tribal nations. We talk with Lumley and hear from Cynthia Connolly, who is on the executive board of the Lake Erie Native American Council and was part of the effort to get Cleveland's professional baseball team to change its name and logo.

Although she's only 20, Alaska native Charitie Ropati has already made herself a voice to be heard. She's developed public school curriculums that bring to light the histories of Indigenous Americans, and she's working to reverse climate change. Her efforts got her named a Champion for Change  by the Center for Native American Youth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Nikki Pitre and Kendra Becenti from the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute share about their work on the recent Indigenous Futures Survey project, a comprehensive survey, and the first of its kind, with thousands of participants across 401 tribes and 50 states. Nikki and Kendra share about what they learned through this survey project, including the immense impact of interviewing both youth and elders, and the importance of having community members lead in community data gathering.Resources and FootnotesCenter for Native American Youth at the Aspen InstituteIndigenous Futures ProjectMore on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? You can send it to our short podcast listener survey or at info@collectiveimpactforum.org.

In February, a group of young changemakers partnered with CLASP, the Center for Law and Social Policy, to launch #WhyWeCantWait: A New Deal for Youth (https://www.clasp.org/new-deal-4-youth). A New Deal for Youth calls on leaders in the public and private sectors to support youth-led policy solutions to address the glaring economic and social injustices facing young people today, particularly young people of color. In this podcast, Prevention Institute's Ruben Cantu talks with Dr. Nia West-Bey, a senior policy analyst on CLASP’s youth team, and three New Deal for Youth changemakers—Isabel Coronado of Next100 in New Mexico; Kadesha Mitchell with The Cove/DFZ Adolescent Clubhouse in Maryland; and Connor Kalahiki representing the Center for Native American Youth in Hawaii—about what policies are needed for young people to be able to thrive.

Mariah Gladstone joins the Outdoor Feast Podcast this week to talk about her online cooking platform Indigikitchen. She explains how she's using cooking videos, storytelling and food to build awareness around food sovereignty & wellness for Indigenous communities. She's also sharing some incredible recipes for delicious meals like butternut bison lasagna, blue corn-crusted whitefish and amaranth crackers. Mariah Gladstone (Blackfeet, Cherokee) lives in western Montana and attended Columbia University in New York City to study environmental engineering. She's been a featured speaker on TEDxBozeman and is a Champion for Change through the Center for Native American Youth. Mariah shares some stories about how she got started with Indigikitchen, offers a definition of food sovereignty and talks about influences like Winona LaDuke and Robin Wall Kimmerer. What is the difference between food sovereignty and food security? MG: Food security is mainly about food access. Food sovereignty includes food security as well as the right to control your own food systems and to feed yourself. For Native nations, we are striving to feed ourselves without relying on external "food aid." Photo Credit Mariah Gladstone The Outdoor Feast has Mariah Gladstone of Indigikitchen on the podcast this week. @mariahgladstone is talking about how Indigikitchen uses online cooking videos & storytelling to amplify food sovereignty for Indigenous communities. …Click To Tweet Photo Credit Celia Talbot Interested in learning more about Darkhouse Spearing? Check out the Modern Carnivore Podcast Episode 18 - Darkhouse Spearing in the Superior National Forest  

It turns out, there’s more to suicide prevention than crisis hotline numbers and inspirational memes. This week, we’re looking at the concept of upstream intervention - because the most effective way to convince someone to live is to help them create a life worth living. We explore the toll of historical trauma for American Indians and Alaska Natives, communities currently experiencing an unprecedented rise in suicide while also coping with some of the highest rates of COVID infection in the country.    We’re joined by Dr. Billie Jo Kipp of the Blackfeet tribe and Shavaughna Underwood of the Quinault tribe, who both work at the Center for Native American Youth. We also chat with Patrick Kennedy about Mental Health Parity and holding insurance companies accountable.    Season 2 of Last Day is created in partnership with The Jed Foundation. The Jed Foundation (JED) empowers teens and young adults with the skills and support to grow into healthy, thriving adults. You can find tips, tools and resources for taking care of your emotional health available at: www.jedcares.org/lastday   Resources from the episode:   Center for Native American Youth  Listen to Dr. Donald Warne tell the story of the 3 sisters in his talk “The Impact of Unresolved Trauma on American Indian Health Equity” Project ECHO at the University of New Mexico  Indian Health Service resources and tools  Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act Parity Tracker   If you or someone you know is struggling emotionally or feeling hopeless, it’s important to talk to someone about it now. Contact one of the resources below for a free, confidential conversation with a trained counselor anytime.    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text line: Text “Connect” to 741-741 The Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/last-day shortly after the air date.   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland receives a $5-million grant. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses issues facing rural Oregon. PGE is warning about scams that are based on utilities. It's whale watching week on the Oregon Coast.

The Native American Youth and Family Center in Portland receives a $5-million grant. Oregon Senator Ron Wyden discusses issues facing rural Oregon. PGE is warning about scams that are based on utilities. It's whale watching week on the Oregon Coast.

In episode 30 of in our tribe, Maria Madril Hernandez shares her story growing up and her advocacy in the community to assist Native American youth succeed despite a lack of supports and opportunities for them.

Despite the stories commonly taught about the first Thanksgiving, the truth behind this holiday is much darker. Listen to Nikki Petre of the Center for Native American Youth talk about what work is left to be done around a holiday that is constructed on false history, and how native youth across the country are creating positive change in their food systems.

In this episode of NPHH we bring you a conversation with Paul Lumley, the Executive Director of the Native American Youth and Family Center

This episode of Organize Your Butterflies features a dynamic conversation between Nikki Mitre, Acting Director Executive Director, Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute, and Alejandra Y. Castillo, CEO, YWCA. The historical milestones of Native American women have shaped America’s history. Today, they continue to make strides - despite the challenging environment of this nation - especially within the global pandemic. Young women from tribes across the country have come together to use their collective power and influence to work on behalf of their communities. In Nikki’s role at the Center for Native American Youth, she is responsible for spearheading initiatives to promote leadership within the Native American population’s youth. Be sure to listen to find out how Native Youth are responding to COVID-19, recommitments to the outdoors, and leaning into culture and intergenerational strength. For more information on Nikki, be sure to check her out at https://www.cnay.org/bios/nikki-pitre/!

One of the creators of a new graphic novel based in Stoughton talks with us about the project. We also hear about a PBS documentary exploring the history of socialist leadership in Milwaukee. And we talk with a former North Dakota lawmaker and the leader of the Center for Native American Youth about difficulties facing that population, and what's being done to help them.

Interviewed by Nanea Lo Shavaughna Underwood is a part of the Quinault Nation in Washington. She is a Champion for Change for the Center of Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute in the 2020 cohort. She currently is a human services professional who practices within her community.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. On this episode, A'shanti talks to Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, and Tashia Arnold, Program Associate at the Center for Native American Youth. They talk about stepping into politics as Native women and creating space for other Native people to take a seat at the table. Peggy is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. Tashia is an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation and grew up on the reservation located in Washington State.

Welcome to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics -- the one stop shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics. On this episode, A’shanti talks to Peggy Flanagan, Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota, and Tashia Arnold, Program Associate at the Center for Native American Youth. They talk about stepping into politics as Native women and creating space for other Native people to take a seat at the table. Peggy is a member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. Tashia is an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation and grew up on the reservation located in Washington State.

Every year during National Native American Heritage Month, the Center for Native American Youth puts out a report centered on Native Youth and the issues they are working towards solving in their communities. This year’s report was centered on civic engagement and belonging.

"How do we empower a generation of culturally diverse leaders? By bringing them together, inviting them to find the common ground in the outdoors, and letting them tell us what it means to be an active citizen.” Juan Martinez is the director of strategic partnerships for the Children and Nature Network, and Youth and Community Leadership Fellow for the Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute. Martin LeBlanc is the principal of LBC Action and a senior advisor for the Children and Nature Network. Together, the two are primary engines behind Fresh Tracks — a program of the Center for Native American Youth at The Aspen Institute — which launched in 2015 following a call from President Obama for bold new programs that use the outdoors to broaden horizons for young Americans facing persistent opportunity gaps.Subscribe to Outdoor States Podcast on iTunes.Theme music by Chicky Stoltz

Every year the Center for Native American Youth picks a handful of outstanding Native youth who are working to make change in their communities. Charitie Ropati (Native Village of Kongignak) wants to decolonize education and is working in her school district to include regalia at graduation. Madison White (Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne) is devoted to healing from intergenerational trauma. She is making strides toward starting a sexual assault support group, a language immersion school, and a traditional resource center. Shandiin Herrera (Diné) is a Gates Millennium Scholar, a Udall Scholar, and a Chief Manuelito Scholar studying at Duke University. We’ll talk with them about their plans for making big and small changes in Native America.

Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Tribal Councilman Ralph "Shorty" Gomez stops by the studio to talk about his work with Native American Youth, the 20th Anniversary of the Native American Film "Smoke Signals", Environmental Preservation Issues, The Rocking Rez Pow Wow, and the Pakitu Skate Park. Follow Councilman Gomez at Facebook: Facebook.com/ralph.s.gomez Rocking The Rez Pow Wow: www.facebook.com/events/971536653043074/ Pakitu Skate Park: https://www.facebook.com/PakituSkatePlaza/

Shilo George is Southern Cheyenne-Arapaho and Scottish international speaker, trainer, and owner of Łush Kumtux Tumtum Consulting, which means “a great awakening of the heart and spirit” in the Chinuk Wawa trade language. She has lived her life in a body that transgresses and violates Western standards of beauty, size, sexuality, and health. Shilo interweaves cultural traditions and spirituality with an anti-oppressive and decolonizing lenses to promote healing and empowerment in herself and others in the communities she is a part of. Her workshops and presentations explore the intersections of race, sexuality, body size, and trauma (both individual and inter-generational). Shilo trains others on systems of oppression, trauma informed care, and proactive ways that businesses and organizations can create policies and environments that that promote diversity, equity, and healing.  Shilo received her Bachelor of Science in Art Practices in 2012 and a Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy with a specialization in Postsecondary Adult and Continuing Education in 2017, both from Portland State University. She was named Higher Education Student of the Year by the Oregon Indian Education Association in 2013 and in 2015 was honored with the Queer Indigenous Scholar Activist & Alumni Award by the Indigenous Nations Studies Department at Portland State University. In addition to her consulting business, Shilo works as a Parent Advocate at the Native American Youth and Family Center and is an Affiliated Adjunct Instructor of the Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University. She can be contacted at shilomgeorge@gmail.com.    Health and Wellness Philosophy Document  

This will be the last episode for the season and the year! I wanted to spend it talking about the importance of Fat Acceptance and Body Acceptance when it comes to individual health, and also to community health. The Fat Acceptance movement itself focuses on reducing and eliminating fat bias and fat stigma, thus improving overall health. I was joined by Shilo George who really added so much to this episode.  Shilo George is Southern Cheyenne-Arapaho and Scottish international speaker, trainer, and owner of Łush Kumtux Tumtum Consulting, which means “a great awakening of the heart and spirit” in the Chinuk Wawa trade language. She has lived her life in a body that transgresses and violates Western standards of beauty, size, sexuality, and health. Shilo interweaves cultural traditions and spirituality with an anti-oppressive and decolonizing lenses to promote healing and empowerment in herself and others in the communities she is a part of. Her workshops and presentations explore the intersections of race, sexuality, body size, and trauma (both individual and inter-generational). Shilo trains others on systems of oppression, trauma informed care, and proactive ways that businesses and organizations can create policies and environments that that promote diversity, equity, and healing.  Shilo received her Bachelor of Science in Art Practices in 2012 and a Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and Policy with a specialization in Postsecondary Adult and Continuing Education in 2017, both from Portland State University. She was named Higher Education Student of the Year by the Oregon Indian Education Association in 2013 and in 2015 was honored with the Queer Indigenous Scholar Activist & Alumni Award by the Indigenous Nations Studies Department at Portland State University. In addition to her consulting business, Shilo works as a Parent Advocate at the Native American Youth and Family Center and is an Affiliated Adjunct Instructor of the Indigenous Nations Studies at Portland State University.   

“It’s not about me, it’s not about our ministry, it’s about these Native young people who have found hope and are carrying that message boldly,” says Brad Hutchcraft, director of the On Eagles’ Wings ministry.

I felt this need to take my skillset and apply it as broadly as I could as long as I could still feel like I was affecting the community.” Geoff Roth is a descendent of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. He recently completed an appointment as the Senior Advisor to the Director of the Indian Health Service under Dr. Yvette Roubideaux. Geoff’s story is great for people that are looking to grow their career rapidly. It is also a great story for those that are looking to find balance in their lives. It may not seem intuitive that both those lessons could be learned from the same person, but that’s what makes Geoff’s story unique. He’s a good friend and I am excited to share his story. Before Geoff served as senior political appointee, he served in several high-level positions including the Executive Director at the National Council on Urban Indian Health and at the Native American Youth and Family Center. He also spent time at the Department of Education working in Indian Education. Geoff assumed the role of Executive Director at the Native American Youth and Family Center at 23 years old. Geoff shared on the podcast how he got that job, and we discussed how it set him up for future opportunities. Geoff shared that in order to stand out when applying for jobs, you need to really do your research. You need to distinguish yourself between the other candidates.  Geoff said he spends a lot of time researching organizations when he is considering a job, and it sets him apart. You can do that be demonstrating your knowledge of an organization, its needs and how you can contribute to its goals. That first major job prepared Geoff to continue making significant growth throughout his career. In particular, he talked about how it gave him confidence to pursue big opportunities, even when when it is a stretch for him. This is only part of our conversation, but I thought it important to point out these two items specifically. I think it is natural for us to doubt ourselves and our capabilities. But Geoff’s story shows that you can find confidence, even create it. His story also shows what you can achieve when you combine hard work and preparation. Those two items, combined with that confidence, can create amazing results. Geoff is currently using his talents in his personal life. After many years of continually growing his professional career, he is giving himself space to find balance, think about how he wants to shape his life going forward. For someone that gave much of himself to tribal communities, I am happy to see him taking this time for himself. We cannot help others if we do not take care of ourselves. That is a common refrain on the podcast. Geoff is implementing that now, and no matter what he does in the future, I think there will always be part of him that impacts communities in a positive way.