Podcasts about native youth

Support the Akwesane Freedom School and Theresa Bear Fox to empower Native Youth!   Click Here For More Information!   THERESA BEAR FOX Shekon Sewakwekon, (Greetings everyone), My name is Theresa “Bear” Fox, my Mohawk name is Kenkiohkoktha, and I am of the Wolf Clan. My Mohawk name means I am at the back of a crowd of people or I am the end of a long line of people. I have five children and I am married to Sky Fox.   My oldest is a girl and I have four boys. I was born into a big family. There are eight boys, six girls and I am the youngest. My Mother and Father were hard working. They made sure we were always provided for. They always made sure we had a table full of food and clean clothes to wear. We didn't have a lot of money, but I didn't feel that we had to go without anything. I always felt like we were rich, because I was so happy and I always felt loved. We always looked out for one another, and at times my sisters were like my Mothers too. I try and raise my children with the same family values. I taught them to take care of each other. I taught them to respect their elders and to take pride in who they are.  I encourage them to learn our language and culture so they can teach their young ones someday. My goal is to raise good mothers and fathers. I  live in Akwesasne, and I love our community. I especially love how our people care for one another. If someone is going through hard times, the community comes together for a fundraiser and a lot of support. I always try to do my best to help out when I can. I am part of a woman's singing group called “Kontiwennenhawi” which means Carriers of the Words. We get together once a week and we talk, laugh and learn songs. Our duties as a Singing Society are to help out in our community. We are often asked to sing for visitors or for the children in our community. We help out at fundraisers and donate money to people who are in need. We have a community fund account and we raise money by selling our CD's or by singing outside of our community. Niawen kowa, (Big thanks)

In this episode of The Sentinel, we focus on the next generation of Native leaders. We are joined by three newly elected officers of the NCAI Youth Commission. The Commission was established in 1997 to provide a space for young tribal leaders to pinpoint issues of importance and strategize paths of action,then advocate for those issues on behalf of Native youth.  In this lively discussion facilitated by Alison Black, NCAI's Youth Leadership and Training Coordinator, we hear firsthand from the officers about their respective backgrounds, what being on the Commission means to them, and what they hope to achieve during their terms of office. Our listeners will be inspired by their passion, their knowledge, their hope for the future, and their commitment to advancing the principles of tribal sovereignty both within NCAI and within their own communities.  

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A sleepaway camp designed for and by Indigenous theater aficionados is being held at Portland State University July 29 through August 2. The 26 students in attendance will live in the dorms and attend daily theater trainings as well as college prep sessions. The students also get to meet and work with Native staff on campus. By the end of the week-long camp, students showcase their work in a variety of ways: some will act in student-written plays, some will create writing or art projects and others will perform in a short media project which is pitched by students then edited by camp staff. This is the fourth year of the camp, which has been held at different college campuses across the west coast. Last year, some of the students had the opportunity to participate in the Broadway production of “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse. The camp has previously been held at University of Nevada at Reno, UC Berkeley and Southern Oregon University. Jeanette Harrison, co-founder of the theater camp for Native youth and creative director of Bag and Baggage’s Native theater project, joins us to share more. Returning campers Gia Fisher and Niyla Willow also join us. Fisher will be performing in “Diné Nishłį (i am a sacred being) Or, A Boarding School Play” by Blossom Johnson and directed by Harrison. The play will tour throughout the greater Portland area this September.

Alaska Native people are using their language, culture, and the land as part of healing efforts from trauma. Elders, young people, community leaders, advocates, and others are helping communities across the state heal from the impacts of boarding schools, violence against women, and substance use. Antonia Gonzales concludes this two-part video series.

First published in Season 03 Episode 36: In this episode, Cynthia Begay is in conversation with Dr. Diane McEachern and Lauren White about their research in rural northwest Alaska Native villages on the quantities, types, sources, and frequency of support that Alaska Native youth and young adults had. They discuss the impact of colonization on education, and they reaffirm the existing support that occurs in Native communities. Furthermore, they offer ways that research can be more nuanced for Native communities to perhaps better measure support for males, use traditional milestone markers instead of age, pivot away from Western terms like informal and formal supports, and focus on involving the whole community. This episode references the article titled “⁠What Kinds of Support are Alaska Native Youth and Young Adults Reporting? An Examination of Types, Quantities, Sources, and Frequencies of Support⁠” by Kelly L. Markowski, PhD, Lauren White, MPH, Sela R. Harcey, MS, Tara Schmidt, MPH, Diane McEachern, PhD, LCSW, MSW, Patrick Habecker, PhD, and Lisa Wexler, PhD, MSW. If you'd like to contact them about the paper or their research interests, Dr. Diane McEachern teaches rural human services and social work and their doctoral research studied the teaching of social work to Indigenous adults. She can be reached at ⁠dmmceachern@alaska.edu⁠. Lauren White is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan studying Social Work and Psychology. She can be reached at lawhi@umich.edu or on twitter @laurenalaine.

Drums like a heartbeat, voices rising in unison, dancers adorned with beads, feathers and bone. The Baltimore American Indian Center's 47th annual Pow Wow is this weekend. We get a preview from Christine Duckworth-Oxendine (Lumbee) and Louis Campbell (Blackfoot and Lumbee) both Northern Traditional dancers and educators at BAIC. Links: Baltimore American Indian Center 47th Annual Pow Wow Sat. Nov. 18, Baltimore American Indian Center, Holiday Sponsorship for Native Youth, Native American Lifelines Community Feast Potluck, Nov. 25.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Today, Leah and Cole speak with Thomas Draskovic, a citizen of the Standing Rock Reservation in South Dakota who is an educator, actor, musician, artist and activist.  Thomas has worked in the Twin Cities Native community in both schools and nonprofits for over 20 years, and for the past 16 years he's been at the American Indian Magnet School in East St. Paul as the Lakota Language and Cultural Specialist. He shares with us how storytelling and authenticity are crucial in his approach to teaching. He also explains why his mother, a master linguist, inspires his passion for educating youth and his strength to “do something” out in the world.  In addition to his work teaching, Thomas also plays guitar and sings in the band Pretendians, featured as part of a previous Native Lights episode. He talks with us more about the meaning behind the name and how it brings about discussion.

Hundreds of people turned out for the opening of the new MIGIZI facility for Indigenous Youth in Minneapolis. The previous building was burned in the disturbances following the police murder of George Floyd. And Minnesota United, the Twin Cities MLS team, parted ways with its first and only coach, Adrian Heath.This is an MPR News afternoon update hosted by Hannah Yang. Music written by Gary Meister.

In this episode, Cynthia Begay is in conversation with Dr. Diane McEachern and Lauren White about their research in rural northwest Alaska Native villages on the quantities, types, sources, and frequency of support that Alaska Native youth and young adults had. They discuss the impact of colonization on education, and they reaffirm the existing support that occurs in Native communities. Furthermore, they offer ways that research can be more nuanced for Native communities to perhaps better measure support for males, use traditional milestone markers instead of age, pivot away from Western terms like informal and formal supports, and focus on involving the whole community. This episode references the article titled “What Kinds of Support are Alaska Native Youth and Young Adults Reporting? An Examination of Types, Quantities, Sources, and Frequencies of Support” by Kelly L. Markowski, PhD, Lauren White, MPH, Sela R. Harcey, MS, Tara Schmidt, MPH, Diane McEachern, PhD, LCSW, MSW, Patrick Habecker, PhD, and Lisa Wexler, PhD, MSW. If you'd like to contact them about the paper or their research interests, Dr. Diane McEachern teaches rural human services and social work and their doctoral research studied the teaching of social work to Indigenous adults. She can be reached at dmmceachern@alaska.edu. Lauren White is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan studying Social Work and Psychology. She can be reached at lawhi@umich.edu or on twitter @laurenalaine.

Guest Melanie Johnson, Sac and Fox Nation, M.Ed., CPS, is the Director of the Whole Child Initiative for the National Indian Education Association. Melanie has worked with tribal communities and organizations for over 20 years. Melanie is a Certified Prevention Specialist and has worked in the field of substance use and misuse prevention in native communities, focusing primarily on native youth for over 10 years. Melanie also serves as a consultant for the Opioid Response Network Indigenous Communities Workgroup since 2019. Melanie also serves on the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council, is a member of the National American Indian and Alaska Native Prevention TTC, and sits on the Advisory Board for the Compassionate School Leadership Academy for the Center for Educational Improvement. Summary The conversation centers on Melanie Johnson's efforts at the National Indian Education Association to address Native students' educational needs. Through listening sessions, they gather insights, highlighting hope and the call for collective action to support families and draw on ancestral knowledge for healing. Topics include educational sovereignty, preserving cultures, involving others, vocational training, systemic barriers, and unity for future generations. Listen for • the purpose and results of the listening sessions • the imperative for educational sovereignty • the importance of allies to support policy-making at the local and state levels • the value of pathways to post-high school vocational training and higher education • the need for greater historical awareness of the population at large Connect with Melanie Melanie Johnson, M.Ed. Sac and Fox Nation of Oklahoma Director, Whole Child Initiative National Indian Education Association 1514 P Street, NW, Suite B Washington, DC  20005 https://www.niea.org/

https://302.buzz/PM-WhatAreYourThoughtsAs the only pediatrician in her Native American community, Dr. Empey's insights and first-hand experiences offer a valuable perspective on the need for better representation and improved healthcare access. Dr. Gaggino and Dr. Empey urge all of the listeners, (especially all you early career physicians), to step up and take leadership roles at every level within the medical community. We cannot afford to ignore the health inequities faced by marginalized populations, including American Indian and Alaska Native children. Let us learn from the historical traumas that have shaped their communities and continue to impact their well-being. Through cultural competency, collaboration, and advocacy, we can prioritize their unique needs and ensure that their voices are heard. It is our call to action to dismantle systemic barriers and work towards healing and justice. The journey may be challenging, but the rewards of creating a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system for all are immeasurable. Together, we can pave the way for a brighter future, leaving no child behind. [03:20-10:21] Challenges and Strengths of American Indian and Alaskan Native Children and YouthMany pediatricians may not realize they have children from tribal communities in their practicesConsider the cultural, religious, and spiritual practices of these children and their families in providing careMajority of American Indian and Alaskan Native population live off reservations, in urban centersUrban population seeks care at children's hospitals due to limited IHS or tribal facilitiesLanguage, cultural, and historical diversity among different tribes need to be acknowledged and respected[10:22- 16:14] Historical Trauma and Health Inequities Contextualizing health inequities within the historical traumas faced by American Indian and Alaskan Native communitiesImpact of colonization, diseases, boarding schools, termination of tribes, and relocations on communitiesExamples of personal and intergenerational traumas, such as the Trail of Tears and Indian boarding schoolsLoss of culture, language, and family connectedness due to boarding school experiencesEffects of relocations on access to traditional foods, opportunities for employment, and increased poverty levels[16:15 -21:25] Health Outcomes and Concerns for KidsMental health concerns, including an increased risk of suicideObesity and type 2 diabetesCardiovascular risk factors and hypertensionLack of safe places for kids to play in some communitiesLimited access to fresh fruits and vegetables due to food deserts[21:26 - 27:17] Methods for Stress Reduction Practicing mindfulness and meditationEngaging in regular physical activitySocializing and spending time with loved onesEngaging in hobbies and recreational activitiesSeeking professional help or therapy when needed[27:18 - 31:44] Closing segment TakeawayLinks to resources mentioned on the showAAP Caring For American Indian and Alaskan Native 2021 Policy Statement:

What are the mechanics of effective youth engagement? How do you create an environment where everyone present feels comfortable to participate?  In other words, how do you get Shy Native Youth to speak up? What do you do when Indigenous youth are speaking up and they're tremendously pissed off?  Our host for this series, Sam Bird, explores these questions through conversations with three Indigenous young people: Elycia Monaghan, a Kitikmeot Inuk medical student at NOSM University, and former member of the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre Youth Council. Darian Baskatawang, a two-spirit Anishinaabe man of the Loon clan, member of Whitesand First Nation, and lawyer at OKT Law. Autumn LaRose-Smith, a queer Métis woman, President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, and former USask Student Union President. Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program.  Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing and Andrea Menard. Other featured artists include Justin Delorme, Mimi O'Bonsawin, David R. Maracle, Silla, and G.R. Gritt. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating. You can follow Host Sam Bird on Linked In.  To learn more about Indigenous 150+ and the Indigeous 150+ media training opportunities please visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In A transcript of Episode 2 is available here! Thanks for listening! Baamaapii!

What are the mechanics of effective youth engagement? How do you create an environment where everyone present feels comfortable to participate?  In other words, how do you get Shy Native Youth to speak up? What do you do when Indigenous youth are speaking up and they're tremendously pissed off?  Our host for this series, Sam Bird, explores these questions through conversations with three Indigenous young people:  Elycia Monaghan, a Kitikmeot Inuk medical student at NOSM University, and former member of the Tree of Peace Friendship Centre Youth Council Darian Baskatawang, a two-spirit Anishinaabe man of the Loon clan, member of Whitesand First Nation, and lawyer at OKT Law Autumn LaRose-Smith, a queer Métis woman, President of the Provincial Métis Youth Council Métis Nation of Saskatchewan, and former USask Student Union President  Young People Know is a co-production between Indigenous 150+ and the Mastercard Foundation EleV program. Our theme music is from Minou-Pimatiswen by Nigel Irwin and the Chippewa Travellers. Supplemental music provided by Nagamo Publishing and Andrea Menard. Other featured artists include Justin Delorme, Mimi O'Bonsawin, David R. Maracle, Silla, and G.R. Gritt. If you enjoyed this episode, we'd love for you to share it with others and give it a five-star rating.  To learn more about the Mastercard Foundation EleV Program, and the voices and visions of Indigenous young people visit our website EleV: Taking Flight Together and sign up for our newsletter.  You can also follow us on our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter Linked In A transcription of Episode 2 is available here.

This episode will give caregivers of indigenous youth a new understanding of how to help indigenous youth in care who've experienced abuse and/or commercial sexual exploitation and how to support them. Indigenous youth in care are a vulnerable population, we will discuss ways to protect indigenous youth from CSEC and the resources available to these youth in care.Guest on the show:Raechel Ibarra, Senior CSEC Case Manager for Children's Law Center, Chiricahua Apache descendant and her ancestors originate from Arizona and the border of Mexico.  Resources:-The proportions of Black and Native American youth in foster care are around four times larger than the proportions of Black and Native American youth in California overall. -Native & Indigenous youth are overrepresented in the CA child welfare system. They make up .8% of the general population, yet 20.7% of youth in care.Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women's movement)Calls To Action:How trafficking starts (24:10)Common language used (26:03)How to explain trafficking to your youth (27:03)About Fostering Parenthood: Fostering Parenthood is a podcast by caregivers for caregivers promoting the healthy sexual development of foster youth, brought to you by the National Center for Youth Law and the Reproductive Health Equity Project. The laws and policies discussed in our show are specific to LA County and California. However, any out-of-state or international listeners should check the regulations specific to their state or country. Watch our episodes at https://rhep.info/fosteringparenthood-watch! Learn more about Fostering Parenthood at www.fosteringparenthood.buzzsprout.com. Email us with questions, comments, and feedback at email@fosterreprohealth.org. Fostering Parenthood is fully supported by grant number 1 TP2AH000066-01-00 from the HHS Office of Population Affairs. Contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Office of Population Affairs.

About This Episode In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Michelle Singer and Taylor Dean from Healthy Native Youth, an organization dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Native youth through culturally responsive education and resources. Join us as we delve into the challenges faced by Native teenagers, the unique initiatives offered by Healthy Native Youth, and how the mental health community can better support Native youth. Michelle and Taylor bring their expertise and experiences to the table, shedding light on important topics surrounding the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of Native youth. About Our Guest 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

Michelle Singer reviews the wide range of programs and services currently being offered by the Healthy Native Youth Project. Whether or not you are a Native youth, you_ll learn about practical cutting-edge resources that can help you and those you love. For further information, please visit www.healthynativeyouth.org

Guest: Michelle Singer (Navajo), Manager, Healthy Native Youth Project, Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board Description: Michelle Singer reviews the wide range of programs and services currently being offered by the Healthy Native Youth Project. Whether or not you are a Native youth, you'll learn about practical cutting-edge resources that can help you and those you love. For further information, please visit www.healthynativeyouth.org

Focused on training native youth in tribal law and restorative justice practices, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to create positive change in communities. Learn how the court came to be, how it functions, and how is is transforming the lives of all involved. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38892]

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]

Focused on training native youth in tribal law and restorative justice practices, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to create positive change in communities. Learn how the court came to be, how it functions, and how is is transforming the lives of all involved. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38892]

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]

Focused on training native youth in tribal law and restorative justice practices, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to create positive change in communities. Learn how the court came to be, how it functions, and how is is transforming the lives of all involved. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38892]

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]

Focused on training native youth in tribal law and restorative justice practices, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to create positive change in communities. Learn how the court came to be, how it functions, and how is is transforming the lives of all involved. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38892]

Focused on training native youth in tribal law and restorative justice practices, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to create positive change in communities. Learn how the court came to be, how it functions, and how is is transforming the lives of all involved. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38892]

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]

Focused on training native youth in tribal law and restorative justice practices, the Intertribal Court of Southern California Tribal Youth Court (TYC) aims to create positive change in communities. Learn how the court came to be, how it functions, and how is is transforming the lives of all involved. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 38892]

Representatives from the National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) Youth Commission say they are ready to pick up the torch on critical issues like climate change, missing and murdered Indigenous people, tribal consultation, and health disparities. The two co-presidents of the commission expressed their enthusiasm for tackling Native issues during NCAI's State of Indian Nations Address event. Today on Native America Calling, we hear from NCAI Youth Commission Co-Presidents Yanenowi Logan (Seneca Nation of Indians) and Caleb Dash (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community) about their coming priorities on behalf of Native people.

Representatives from the National Congress of American Indian (NCAI) Youth Commission say they are ready to pick up the torch on critical issues like climate change, missing and murdered Indigenous people, tribal consultation, and health disparities. The two co-presidents of the commission expressed their enthusiasm for tackling Native issues during NCAI's State of Indian Nations Address event. Today on Native America Calling, we hear from NCAI Youth Commission Co-Presidents Yanenowi Logan (Seneca Nation of Indians) and Caleb Dash (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community) about their coming priorities on behalf of Native people.

Robert Cloud North, Sr. is the Director of Development and Operations for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. He is a proud member of both the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and White Earth Ojibwe. Robert has devoted most of his adult life to working with Native youth. Robert and I met during my employment with the Seminole Tribe of Florida. He is my good friend and mentor. On this episode of the podcast, Robert shares about his work building and running prevention programs for Native youth.

Are you a double White Savior if you're appropriating one culture to save another culture?? Find out on this episode of The Red Gaze where we take on a kid favorite.

In this episode, we interview Danielle Frank, a Hoopa Valley Tribal Member, activist, and youth coordinator with Save California Salmon. Danielle shares her story of growing up in Hoopa Valley along the banks of the Trinity River near its confluence with the Klamath River. We hear how speaking up for her beliefs, community, and way of life helped her find her voice and become an empowered youth leader and public speaker. At nineteen years of age, some of her accomplishments include leading Native Youth programs, creating informed Native American curriculum for schools, assisting with California State legislation, being a featured Vogue climate activist, and a speaker at the United Nations Climate Change Summit COP 27.DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this program do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Save California Salmon or any entities mentioned. All music is the property of the artist/s and may not be reproduced or shared without their consent.Get involvedSchool Curriculum: Advocacy and Water Protection in Native CaliforniaSave California Salmon DONATE- It is Native American Heritage Month and these funds go directly towards education events and travel funds for Northern California Native youth and Water Protectors, and Klamath Dam removal celebrations for our communities who have worked for 20 years to remove Klamath Dams.Protect ICWAStop the Delta Tunnel PetitionAdvocates for Indigenous California Language SurvivalVogue ArticleEpisode creditsProducer: Natalie KilmerProduction Support: Carrie Tully, Kasil Willie, Kendall Crakow, Regina ChichizolaPodcast Music by Tony Bald, Adam Inguiez, and Danny SnyderMusical break Clip: Maymi Preston-Donahue Photograph of Danielle Frank by Carlos Jaramillo; Styled by Marcus Correa. Reprinted from Vogue

Donell Barlow is Yurok and an enrolled member of the Ottawa tribe, Otter clan. She currently resides in Spokane, WA working with Native youth, families, and communities as a certified Holistic Health Coach, Nutrition Consultant, and Author. Her deep passion for working with the Native Youth utilizing traditional foods as medicine has been at the forefront for most of her work. Donell is the author of Medicine Tracks-A Memoir, Bigfoot and Lightning Bug, and Words Have No Meaning- a book of poetry and illustrations. In December 2020, she was awarded the Spokane Arts Grant Award, which funded her most recent book, Creature Teacher Yoga, which combines animals cultural teachings and the Salish Language. Donell's work was featured in the fall 20021 "Heritage" issue of Native Max Magazine, where she discusses her personal journey into discovering her passion for using food as medicine.Donell's Links:http://www.donellbarlow.comBooks by Donell on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=donell+barlow+books&sprefix=Donell+bar%2Caps%2C260&ref=nbInstagram:https://instagram.com/nativefox17?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@nativefox17?_t=8VUpaHDaflO&_r=1

The Dakota Political Junkies bring analysis of the race for governor. We'll check in on the ongoing ethics violations investigations for Gov. Kristi Noem and we'll look at a website the governor says outlines the weaknesses of her Democratic opponent. Plus, we bring you part two of a Pulitzer Center project that looks at Indigenous education in South Dakota schools. SDPB's Jordan Rusche reports.

Join members of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board as they share innovative projects designed to enhance whole person health among Native youth. For more information: visit HealthyNativeYouth.org or WeRNative.org; text “Youth News” to 97779

The Fort Belknap Indian Community is training its young people to collect native grass seeds and restore their lands into the future.

Although she's Choctaw, my guest, Nancy Tecumseh Mason is immersed within her husband and children's tribe (Muscogee Nation). And for years now, Nancy has relentlessly poured her time and energy into supporting the youth of the tribe as Director of the Mvskoke Nation Youth Services. In this episode, you'll hear about Mvskoke Nation Youth Services: • This program is created by youth for youth, and “Nothing about us without us” is the motto that empowers these youth to make decisions and to have a voice at the table from day one. • Check out Mvskoke artists, including some pieces from these talented youth, where you can even purchase some of their items! https://www.mvskokeyouth.com/mvskokeartists You'll also learn about: • The story of her dad and her Uncle Amos who both had an eye for Nancy's mother • The many spellings and versions of the Muscogee name • Nancy isn't related to Tecumseh, the Shawnee Warrior Chief we've read about in history books, but we do talk about the historical rhyme that could correct the way many of us say, “Tecumseh”. How do YOU say this name? Mvskoke Nation Youth Services: • Website: https://www.mvskokeyouth.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MvskokeYouth • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mvskokeyouth/ All Podcast Episodes: https://nativechoctalk.com/podcasts/ Native ChocTalk Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nativechoctalkpodcast

The Super Bowl kicks off today, and for many people that will also include some form of gambling. As the industry reaches more and more into the world of professional sports, the Navajo Nation is taking steps to launch its first Sportsbook. Correspondent Antonia Gonzales learns more about how it works and what it might mean for the Nation and it's finances. Gonzales also continues her coverage of a push from Indigenous communities to discontinue the use of Native American names and imagery in professional sports. The latest example has to do with a U.K. rugby team. Antonia learns how the push is paying off and how it might serve as a model for other teams and professional leagues. Plus, Native American youth will be gathering soon in Arizona for the first Native Youth UNITY gathering since the pandemic started. Find out more about the event, designed to help young people deal with the stresses, depression and isolation of the last two years. And hear about the star-studded line-up at this unique event. For More Information: UNITY Midyear Conference 2022 Quannah Chasinghorse New Mexico in Focus Interview (September, 2021) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nmif/message

Five young Native leaders are the latest to be recognized by the Center for Native Youth for addressing injustices and shaping their collective future. This 2022 class of Champions for Change includes individuals working “increase Native representation in research, restore Indigenous landscapes, end derogatory mascots, and preserve language, culture, and traditional ways of knowing.” We'll talk with this year's Champions about what inspires […]

Five young Native leaders are the latest to be recognized by the Center for Native Youth for addressing injustices and shaping their collective future. This 2022 class of Champions for Change includes individuals working “increase Native representation in research, restore Indigenous landscapes, end derogatory mascots, and preserve language, culture, and traditional ways of knowing.” We'll talk with this year's Champions about what inspires […]

Five young Native leaders are the latest to be recognized by the Center for Native Youth for addressing injustices and shaping their collective future. This 2022 class of Champions for Change includes individuals working “increase Native representation in research, restore Indigenous landscapes, end derogatory mascots, and preserve language, culture, and traditional ways of knowing.” We'll talk with this year's Champions about what inspires them and what the coming year holds.

A call to action from Morning Star Gali, a member of the Ajumawi band of Pit River Tribe. This episode is dedicated to Native American Heritage Month and focuses on Native resistance, justice, and action in California. Join Save California Salmon (SCS) with Native Communities in the fight for our environment and engage in public comments on important salmon, water, and land issues. There are opportunities to speak up about the proposed Sites Reservoir, the Delta Tunnel, numerous California dam removals, destructive water flow diversions, and climate issues over the next few months. Stay involved and connected by visiting the SCS website: CaliforniaSalmon.orgGiving TuesdayWe encourage you to make a donation or buy some gear from Save California Salmon this holiday season. On Tuesday, November 30th, half of SCS donations will be going to the Grant Gilkison and Jordan Allan Endowment Fund for Native Youth. Both Klamath Basin community members recently passed away and were dedicated to supporting Mid Klamath Karuk and Yurok youth water protectors. Thank you for your generosity!Get InvolvedIndigenous JusticeInternational Indian Treaty CouncilDonate Save California SalmonPetition to stop salmon fish killsTwitter  Instagram  Facebook 

Ever wonder what the Native Youth Community Adaptation and Leadership Congress (NYCALC) is all about? In this podcast you'll learn about NYCALC and hear participants' reactions to the program.

For more than a century, county extension offices have worked to instill the importance of agriculture in young people through local 4-H programs. At first the programs attempted to bring outside practices to Native communities. But they evolved to incorporate Native farming and ranching methods to both educate young people and keep Native knowledge thriving. […]

For more than a century, county extension offices have worked to instill the importance of agriculture in young people through local 4-H programs. At first the programs attempted to bring outside practices to Native communities. But they evolved to incorporate Native farming and ranching methods to both educate young people and keep Native knowledge thriving.

So much of what our country is wrestling with right now are questions about power. How do we hold people in power accountable? How can people who haven’t had power claim it? Those questions are at the center of a new podcast from WBEZ called “Art of Power.” Sasha Khokha talks with the podcast's host: author, NPR Silicon Valley Correspondent and California Report alum, Aarti Shahani. Plus another in our series of tributes to members of vulnerable communities and front line workers lost to COVID. This week, Sylvia Morton's daughters remember their mother.

On today's podcast Jessica interviews Dr. Lindsey Schneider, Assistant Professor of Native American Studies in the Department of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University. We dive deep into the Indigenous Science, Technology, Arts, & Resilience (ISTAR) Camp that she collaboratively developed with Indigenous community members in Fort Collins, the Poudre School District, Bohemian Foundation, CSU Access Center and Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. We talk about in depth about developing youth camps and other programs in general with Indigenous communities, especially in suburban or semi-urban areas. Finally we talk about continually adapting place based learning during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Links Article about Dr. Schneider, the ISTAR Camp, and other CSU professors on topics of Racism and Inclusion Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Website Guest Contact Info Dr. Schneider: Lindsey.Schneider@colostate.edu Contact Jessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA @LivingHeritageResearchCouncil Please Visit Our Sponsors Archaeology Southwest Cafe: https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/things-to-do/cafe Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

On today’s podcast Jessica interviews Dr. Lindsey Schneider, Assistant Professor of Native American Studies in the Department of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University. We dive deep into the Indigenous Science, Technology, Arts, & Resilience (ISTAR) Camp that she collaboratively developed with Indigenous community members in Fort Collins, the Poudre School District, Bohemian Foundation, CSU Access Center and Fort Collins Museum of Discovery. We talk about in depth about developing youth camps and other programs in general with Indigenous communities, especially in suburban or semi-urban areas. Finally we talk about continually adapting place based learning during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Links Article about Dr. Schneider, the ISTAR Camp, and other CSU professors on topics of Racism and Inclusion Fort Collins Museum of Discovery Website Guest Contact Info Dr. Schneider: Lindsey.Schneider@colostate.edu Contact Jessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA @LivingHeritageResearchCouncil Please Visit Our Sponsors Archaeology Southwest Cafe: https://www.archaeologysouthwest.org/things-to-do/cafe Affiliates Wildnote TeePublic Timeular

Kevin Schuering will be leading our Naming & Maintaining Intentions: Becoming Effective Toward Liberation community workshop on Tue Jan 12 at 6 PM EST on Zoom. We would love to have you join us as we launch into the New Year together with clarity and intention. Reserve your spot at antiracistartist.simpletix.com.A portion of each ticket will be donated to @redeaglesoaring, a native youth theatre which exists to empower American Indian and Alaska Native youth to express themselves with confidence and clarity through traditional and contemporary performing arts.From Kevin; "I chose Red Eagle Soaring because Indigenous culture, art, people have mostly been erased from our society. The influence of every indigienous culture should be a part of our courntries documented history. These roots should be respected and valued and what better way than supporting a company that supports Native Youth theater artists to empower a young generation to tell their stories and their truths."|Kevin Schuering (He/Him) is an actor/creative artist/mindset coach. His art has taken him all over the world from North America with LTC’s The King and I to The Edinburgh Fringe Fest in Scotland to Japan studying different forms of Japanese theater such as Kyogen. In his art, he is very passionate about giving visibility and elevating voices and stories that are rarely seen or heard. As a coach/facilitator he has previously worked at Simon Sinek’s company Start With Why? and currently independently continues that work assisting people with finding their why. He is constantly looking for different purpose driven/growth mindset tools especially from BIMPOC minds. If you have any suggestions, please share. It’s his mission to share those discoveries and the brilliance from individuals or cultures of all different perspectives. |We look forward to seeing you in the Zoom classroom soon! 

Ras K'Dee (who is Native to California's Bay Area) digs deep into common misconceptions of Indigenous Peoples and demystifies historical events that seem to be skipped over or swept under the rug by our government. We also chat about how his sobriety led him to his deepest internal growth and how he channeled that energy into the Arts and how the path of creativity led him to where he is now. Today he teaches Visual Arts to Native Youth, just celebrated the 10th anniversary of his magazine SNAG, and talks about how he built his sustainable community arts center The Nest, literally from the ground up. He's one of the coolest cats you'll meet and a true artist at heart. You'll find that he's really about three things: respect, connection, and creation. Enjoy! Connect & learn more about Ras here: https://nestbuildcreate.com/ http://www.snagmagazine.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ras.kdee https://www.instagram.com/kdeenius/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthegems/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dropthegems/support

To read the 2020 State of Native Youth report, click here. 

Our tribal youth need to be heard! These young people share their perspectives on not only the political landscape but many things of concern in and around Indian country! One area our young people are very active and prominent is within the political landscape. This is the Native American Caucus of North Carolina hosted the "Your Vote, Your Future: NC Native Youth Election Event.The hosts for this event are Edgar Villanueva and CA Cavalier.Your Vote, Your Future!A Voting Rally for North Carolina's Native Youth hosted by Edgar Villanueva with Special Guest - award-winning actor and environmental and Indigenous rights advocate, Mark Ruffalo! Mark and Edgar will talk about the issues that matter to Native North Carolinians— from health care to climate change to racial justice — and what it will take to win.get active! Mobilize the vote! Text Native to 30330

Emily sits down with Krystal Twobulls (Oglala Lakota and Northern Cheyenne), veteran and executive director of Voices of the Sacred, in Lame Deer, Montana. Voices of the Sacred’s mission is to develop the next generation of healthy organizers from Native Youth and Native Veterans. We talk about what healthy organizing means, global solidarity across liberation movements, and Krystal’s journey from serving in the army to serving her community. Then Emily and Sarah wrestle with technical difficulties and America’s general ahistorical consciousness. Featured music is "Creation" by Nataanii Means, courtesy of the artist. https://soundcloud.com/nataanii-means Get Involved: https://www.voicesofthesacred.org/ https://aboutfaceveterans.org/ Krystal was just arrested at the direct action at Mount Rushmore, this interview was recorded before those protests. She’s out and doing well, but you can support the Black Hills Legal Defense Fund here: https://bhlegalfund.org/

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/!

On Today's Episode, I'm joined by Russell Brooks, Executive Director at Red Eagle Soaring. We talk about the work of Read Eagle Soaring, its impact on Native Youth and what inspired him to pursue filmmaking.

Join Tommy Ghost Dog, Jr. (Burns Paiute_Oglala Lakota), Roger Peterson, Michelle Singer (Navajo), members of the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board as they share innovative projects designed to enhance whole-person health among Native youth. For more information, please visit; www.healthynativeyouth.org, www.wernative.org, or text “Youth News” to 97779.

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Noa and Yannina are cousins who have a candid conversation about the experiences of Native Youth. Noa is Mexican and Pima, he loves making music and making people happy. Although they're 12 years apart the conversation offers great insight on loving and respecting one another and most importantly his Native American roots.

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.

This summer, six incredible teenagers from the Museum of Anthropology's Native Youth Program learned to podcast at CiTR. Each youth took a unique approach to exploring their Indigenous identity through sound. We're happy to present the program's collection of work for you now. Each audio story is followed by a short interview with its creator. The stories are ordered:Chandelle - 1:30 minShonta - 7:52 min Shawn - 18:30 min Kaleigh - 24:35 minSuzane - 35:45 minAramis - 44:23 minIf you want to learn more about the Native Youth Program, visit moa.ubc.ca/nyp.

Youth display their photography at the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center in Duluth, And a language teacher finds his own way to reach language learners.

About five percent of the young people in Oregon Youth Authority custody are Native American. That’s more than twice their rate in the population as a whole. Culturally specific events run by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde aim to give these Native youth mentorship and connection. We hear from David Fullerton, general manager for the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde, and one of the youth who’s taken part in the events.

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne What’s wrong with Mascots? Why are Mascots harmful to Native Youth? How was the issue brought forward to schools with Native mascots. What is currently being done to educate the public? What you can do to help. Guests: Ambassador Maulian Dana Penobscot Nation Dr. Darren Ranco Director of the Wabanaki Center /Associate Professor of Anthropology UMO James Francis, Director of the Cultural and Historic preservation Department Penobscot Nation. The post Wabanaki Windows 9/18/18 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

In the summer of 2018, six Indigenous youth took part in the Museum of Anthropology’s Native Youth Program (NYP)! This program allows young people to explore their Indigenous identity and learn about Indigenous cultures in the Lower Mainland. In addition to leading museum tours at the MOA, NYP participants each created their own 3-5 minute podcast episodes. These audio stories are reflections on identity and are told in through spoken word poetry, radio drama, musical performance and soundscape. This is a recording of all six.

In this episode of Indigenous Flame, Johnnie Jae aka the Brown Ball of Fury discusses Racism, Anti-Indigeneity and the impact of Native Mascots and Stereotypes on Native Youth.

Native Youth Talk - On Native Trailblazers Radio Tonight we will be hearing from a few Native youth on a selection of topics to include Native history, Native youth views and discussions on the Indian Removal Act in history. What do our youth think? You'll hear from them tonight on Native Trailblazers. Shé:kon and Thanks for joining Native Trailblazers! The Native Show with nearly a million listeners worldwide!  For over eight years, our award-winning Native themed online radio show has been delivering the hottest topics in Indian Country to your desktop, mobile or other listening devices! Listen in every Friday night at 8pm or any time after in archives! HOSTS: Vincent Schilling (Producer, Speaker, Journalist, Author, VP Schilling Media) www.Twitter.com/VinceSchilling  and Delores Schilling (CEO, Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/DelSchilling Join our chat room Here's How   Website www.NativeTrailblazers.com  Mailing List - http://eepurl.com/O7fa1  iTunes Podcasts- http://goo.gl/GkEOJ3

This week's guest has a resume that speaks for itself. Known as the Brown Ball of Fury, Johnnie Jae is a profoundly driven and unstoppable Indigenerd from the Otoe-Missouria and Choctaw tribes of Oklahoma. She is a writer, speaker, technologist, advocate, community builder and entrepreneur that loves empowering others to follow their passions and create for healing and positive change in the world. She is the founder of A Tribe Called Geek, a multimedia company dedicated to showcasing and encouraging Indigenous contributions to geek & pop culture as well as STEM fields. Jae, also, co-hosts the ATCG name sake podcast with Jackie Malstrom aka Jack the Pima, where they discuss native representation or the lack thereof in mainstream geekery with fellow Indigenerds from across Turtle Island. Jae has also contributed her skills to Native Max Magazine, Native News Online, Complex, Good Men Project and the Success Native Style Radio Network. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Jae is an advocate for many Indigenous and human rights issues, mainly focusing on youth empowerment, suicide prevention, mental health education, gender & racial equity, violence towards Indigenous people, human trafficking, police brutality, reconciliation & solidarity, and Indigenous representation in the media. She is a Founding Board Member of Not Your Mascots and LiveIndigenousOK. Through A Tribe Called Geek, she founded #Indigenerds4Hope, a suicide & mental health education initiative for Native Youth centered around Geek Culture and STEM Education. She is also a community organizer with http://MoveOn.org and a member of the 451 Global Digital Infrastructure Alliance. Her ability to seamlessly shift from humor and pop culture to advocacy and business has made her a much-sought after speaker, panelist, and commentator. She has taught numerous workshops that address suicide awareness & prevention, mascots & stereotypes, digital activism, Indigenous journalism & media, and the utilization of social & digital media for business and activism. Her work has been discussed in many media outlets, such as Indian Country Today, ATPN, CBC, USA Today, Women’s E-News, http://Takepart.com and Upworthy. She has been a guest on several radio shows and podcasts, including Native America Calling, Native Trailblazers, Black Girl Nerds, BBC World Have Your Say and ICI Radio. In this week's episode, Johnnie and I shared our own stories and discussed our own experiences facing suicide, our failed attempts, the fallout, and living with the knowledge that you've already been willing to try.

Tonight, Brayden Sonny White from the Akwesasne Mohawk Nation has returned to the show to discuss the effect of Native Mascots and logos on Native youth. Named as a recipient of the 2016 CNAY Champion for Change Award and 2016 UNITY “25 Under 25” Award, Brayden has also coached local youth sports for 5+ years. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RabzEast. Shé:kon and Thanks for joining Native Trailblazers! The Native Show with over half a million listeners worldwide!  For over six years, our award-winning Native themed online radio show has been delivering the hottest topics in Indian Country to your desktop, mobile or other listening devices! Listen in every Friday night or any time after in archives! HOSTS: Vincent Schilling  www.Twitter.com/VinceSchilling Delores Schilling www.Twitter.com/DelSchilling Join our chat room Here's How   Website www.NativeTrailblazers.com  Mailing List - http://eepurl.com/O7fa1  iTunes Podcasts- http://goo.gl/GkEOJ3

Title: “Teaching and Healing” (Encore) Guests: Barbara Willis, Holbrook Indian School; Eric Flickinger, It Is Written; and Ron Cook, Broken Chains for Humanity Description: Gain insights into the power of education to impact whole person health from individuals working in settings as diverse as clinics for indigenous Guatemalans in Central America and schools for Native Youth in Arizona. Refer listeners to: www.hissda.org, viceprincipal@hissda.org or 928-524-6845 (Holbrook school); ItIsWritten.com; or Bc4humanity.com

Tonight Native Trailblazers is Honoring our #TwoSpirit & #LGBTQ Brothers & Sisters with a Special Saturday 8pm Est Show! We'll be hearing from Musicians and Two-Spirit #LGBTQ advocates to include Tony Enos, Shawnee Talbot, Native Youth advocate Layha Spoonhunter and Native writer/advocate D.A. Navoti.  Shé:kon and Thanks for joining Native Trailblazers! The Native Show with over half a million listeners worldwide!  For over  six years, our award-winning Native themed online radio show has been delivering the hottest topics in Indian Country to your desktop, mobile or other listening devices! Listen in Every Friday at 7pm EST or any time after in archives! HOSTS: Vincent Schilling (Producer, Speaker, Journalist, Author, VP Schilling Media) www.Twitter.com/VinceSchilling  and Delores Schilling (CEO, Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/DelSchilling Join our chat room Here's How   Website www.NativeTrailblazers.com  Mailing List - http://eepurl.com/O7fa1  iTunes Podcasts- http://goo.gl/GkEOJ3

Part 2 - Honoring our #TwoSpirit  #LGBTQ  Brothers & Sisters - Sat Show We'll be hearing from Musicians and Two-Spirit #LGBTQ advocates to include Tony Enos, Shawnee Talbot, Native Youth advocate Layha Spoonhunter and Native writer/advocate D.A. Navoti.  Shé:kon and Thanks for joining Native Trailblazers! The Native Show with over half a million listeners worldwide!  For over  six years, our award-winning Native themed online radio show has been delivering the hottest topics in Indian Country to your desktop, mobile or other listening devices! Listen in Every Friday at 7pm EST or any time after in archives! HOSTS: Vincent Schilling (Producer, Speaker, Journalist, Author, VP Schilling Media) www.Twitter.com/VinceSchilling  and Delores Schilling (CEO, Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/DelSchilling Join our chat room Here's How   Website www.NativeTrailblazers.com Mailing List - http://eepurl.com/O7fa1  iTunes Podcasts- http://goo.gl/GkEOJ3

Launching Lakota Voices Pine Ridge is WAY TOO FAMILIAR with the tired narrative of Indian Country as poverty porn. It is ground zero for media that perpetuate the narrative. It’s also the example used by those trying  to counter it. But there’s another story about Pine Ridge and Indian Country generally. It’s our story told by us. In general, I call this story NextGen Native. And I’m excited to launch a series that focuses on this story in a specific community. The series is called Lakota Voices. (ed note: I know the pic below is of kids from Rosebud, but they are with FLOTUS which is awesome. Let's roll with the flow)   A photo posted by Pete Souza (@petesouza) on May 27, 2015 at 2:47pm PDT Native Youth at the Forefront Native youth issues are receiving significant focus right now, and it’s powerful. I remember listening to President Obama describe his and Mrs. Obama’s experience visiting Indian Country and how that prompted the entire Administration to focus more on Native youth. The President launched Generation Indigenous to focus attention and resources on these issues. Even though fewer and fewer people would consider me as part of any “youth,” this initiative moved me greatly. I’ve fought back tears listening to the president speak of his conversations with Native youth. Through empowerment, focused resources, and a growing connection with peers in other communities, Native Youth are using their platform to tell their stories and shape their communities. One of the resources they’ve requested is more positive content. This series provides Lakota specific stories. But it’s part of the broader effort of NextGen Native to change the narratives within our communities and about our communities. NextGen Native & Lakota Voices NextGen Natives challenge the narrative of our communities often portrayed in the media. The NextGen Native podcast is one conduit for us to share these efforts with each other and the rest of the world. It provides a broader lens for us to see that despite ongoing challenges, we have some amazing things happening in our communities. It humanizes our people. Typically, NextGen Native stories are from people aged roughly 25-45. But as I’ve said before, every generation is the next generation. Elders can share their stories for the next generation to learn from, but they can also hear what direction the next generation is taking their communities. Native youth can learn from their cousins and aunties and uncles about the work they are doing. They can learn there are so many different ways to positively impact their communities. Lakota Voices features Lakota people doing great things. This is part of a broader effort to build partnerships to share this content not only through NextGen Native but with others in Lakota communities. Join the conversation using #nextgennative and #lakotavoices. Better yet, join the conversation in person with friends, family, teachers, elders and others.

Producer/Host: Donna Loring Engineer: Amy Browne Issue: Seven Eagles Media and N”We Jinan Youth Project with David Hodges Program Topic: Creating Original Songs Key Discussion Points: Is there hidden talent in Native Communities ready to be discovered? How does this enhance the self- image of Native Youth? Does this opportunity give them an out let for their Talents and hope for the future? Guests: David Hodges, Music Educator and Hip Hop Artist from Montreal Quebec Julian Loring, a Young Adult Rapper and Penobscot Nation Tribal Member FMI: www.facebook.com/werufm www.facebook.com/nwejinan The post Wabanaki Windows 10/20/15 first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

This week's Tick Talk we're revisiting a podcast written and produced in collaboration with the Native Youth Program out of the Museum of Anthropology. The Native Youth Program (NYP) is a youth summer program that has been in place at the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) since 1979. Each year, six urban Aboriginal youth from the Greater Vancouver area are selected to participate. Through a focus on cultural connection and hands on learning, they explore their own identities and gain workforce skills. Indigenous guest speakers and artists also work with the interns to help them complete arts- and media-related projects. This year as a final project, the NYP produced a podcast with CiTR. http://moa.ubc.ca/nyp/

Gain insights into the power of education to impact whole person health from individuals working in settings as diverse as clinics for indigenous Guatemalans in Central America and schools for Native Youth in Arizona.

Tonight we welcome 16 year old Miwok Youth and Native NERDS founder Dahkota Brown! (www.nativenerds.org)  Dahkota is a former Champion for Change, has been on an MTV Special and has met Michelle Obama and the President Five Times! Tonight we'll talk about NERDS and Generation Indigenous - a Native Youth Initiative started by the Obama Administration.   We'll also hear from the Director of the Center for Native American Youth (CNAY.org) Erin Bailey and discuss ways to invest in our Native Youth.  Shé:kon and Thanks for joining Native Trailblazers! The Native Show with over half a million listeners worldwide!  For over five years, the award-winning Native themed online radio show Native Trailblazers has been delivering the hottest topics in Indian Country to your desktop, mobile or other listening devices! Listen in Every Friday at 7pm EST or any time after in archives! HOSTS: Vincent Schilling (Producer, Speaker, Journalist, Author, VP Schilling Media) www.Twitter.com/VinceSchilling  Delores Schilling (CEO, Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/DelSchilling Join our chat room Here's How   Website www.NativeTrailblazers.com  Mailing List - http://eepurl.com/O7fa1  iTunes Podcasts- http://goo.gl/GkEOJ3

Mah-hi-vist Goodblanket, an 18-year-old Cheyenne and Arapaho youth, died on December 21, 2013, after being shot seven times by two sheriff's deputies in Oklahoma. Since that time, the sheriff's were awarded medals of honor for their acts. Currently the family is raising funds for further investigations and lawyers fees - Please support them here - http://www.gofundme.com/65cae4  Tonight we will talk with the family about their efforts and what we as people can do to help them. She:kon and Thanks for joining Native Trailblazers!  The award-winning Native themed online radio show. Listen in Every Friday at 7pm EST with hosts Vincent and Delores! Join us live in our chat room - Here's How  www.NativeTrailblazers.com   Vincent Schilling (Journalist, Author, VP Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/VinceSchilling Delores Schilling (CEO, Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/DelSchilling

Tonight we will be talking with Erik Stegman of the Center for American Progress and 15 year old Dahkota Brown a 2013 Champion for Change and creator of NERDS (Natives Education Raising Dedicated Students) a non-profit currently seeking donations to help native students graduate - donate here - http://www.gofundme.com/ansi50 - about the damage caused to Native youth by Native Mascots and team names. She:kon & Thanks for joining Native Trailblazers!  Listen in Every Friday at 7pm EST with hosts Vincent and Delores! Join us live in our chat room - Here's How Check out our website & Sign up for our mailing list: www.NativeTrailblazers.com   Vincent Schilling (Journalist, Author, VP Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/VinceSchilling Delores Schilling (CEO, Schilling Media, Inc.) www.Twitter.com/DelSchilling www.google.com/+VincentSchilling Native Google+ Community - Here

In this fund drive program, K’dee interviews various youth and organizers of the "Searching for the Muse," Native Youth photo exhibit at the friendship house in San Francisco. K’dee and Antoine interview B-boy, Remind, a legendary Lakota breakdancer. Plus the Bay Area Indian Calendar and music by Ras K’Dee – "Love the Way" and Gill Scott-Heron’s "Liberation Song." SNAG Magazine is offered as a promotional item for contributors. The post Bay Native Circle – May 18, 2005 appeared first on KPFA.