Podcasts about Tlingit

In the Spring, the Herring Protectors -- an Indigenous women-led grassroots movement -- invited We Rise and our friends at Movement Generation to what is known as Sitka, Alaska or Sheet'ká Kwáan for the yaaw koo.eex, a Lingit ceremony honoring the herring and Lingit ways of life.In this series, we share teachings from our time together in Sheet'ká Kwáan. We honor grief, confront colonialism, navigate pathways forward together, and make space for celebration & the cacophony of joy.In part one, we meet Louise Brady, one of the creators and stewards of Herring Protectors, whose wisdom and generosity guides us in this series. We also join Paulette, Indigenous wisdom keeper, on a whale watching boat, and learn more about the conditions of life for the herring.This We Rise Production is a collaboration with Movement Generation & Herring Protectors.Learn more & connect ~herringprotectors.orgmovementgeneration.orgweriseproduction.com

In the Spring, the Herring Protectors -- an Indigenous women-led grassroots movement -- invited We Rise and our friends at Movement Generation to what is known as Sitka, Alaska or Sheet'ká Kwáan for the yaaw koo.eex, a Lingit ceremony honoring the herring and Lingit ways of life.In part two, we spend most of our time with the Kaayani Sisters Council, led by indigenous women wisdom keepers, learning original teachings, especially about plant relatives and protocol for respectful harvesting.Cacaphony of Joy is a series where we share teachings from our time together in Sheet'ká Kwáan. Guided by the Herring Protectors, we honor grief, confront colonialism, navigate pathways forward together, and make space for celebration & the cacophony of joy.This We Rise Production is a collaboration with Movement Generation & Herring Protectors. Learn more & connect ~herringprotectors.orgmovementgeneration.orgweriseproduction.comKaayani Sisters Respectful Harvesting Guidelines

In the Spring, the Herring Protectors -- an Indigenous women-led grassroots movement -- invited We Rise and our friends at Movement Generation to what is known as Sitka, Alaska or Sheet'ká Kwáan for the yaaw koo.eex, a Lingit ceremony honoring the herring and Lingit ways of life.In the last episode of this series, we return to Totem Square with Louise, honorary Movement Generation member Ila, the ravens and gulls, and reflect on what it means to be in relationship with one another in these times that require immense healing, vision & awareness of our interconnectedness.Cacaphony of Joy is a series where we share teachings from our time together in Sheet'ká Kwáan. Guided by the Herring Protectors, we honor grief, confront colonialism, navigate pathways forward together, and make space for celebration & the cacophony of joy.This We Rise Production is a collaboration with Movement Generation & Herring Protectors.Learn more & stay connected ~herringprotectors.orgmovementgeneration.orgweriseproduction.com

In this episode, Fred from Alaska hosts a conversation with special guest Sonny Grant from Juno, Alaska. Sonny, a full Tlingit, shares his deep family history in the region, recounting personal and ancestral stories about sightings of Sasquatch and cannibal giants.The discussion includes detailed accounts from Sonny's youth and his family, including notable encounters in the Knick River Valley, Mount Juno, Thomas Bay, and other locales. Sonny also touches on cultural traditions such as canoe building, and highlights the ways in which these creatures have been a part of Tlingit folklore for generations. Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our Sponsors00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:09 Sonny Grant's Background and Early Sightings 01:52 Thomas Bay Expedition 02:53 Encounters and Strange Phenomena 07:02 Cannibal Giants and Family Stories 11:36 Hunting Stories and Sasquatch Nests 15:58 Warrior Clan and Cannibal Giant Battles 20:14 Burning the Cannibal Giant 21:20 Ancient Stories of Cannibal Giants 22:13 Wolf Pack Behavior and Human Encounters 22:45 Sasquatch Sightings and Encounters 30:24 Cultural Significance of Carving and Canoe Building 37:23 Hunting Traditions and Techniques 40:32 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

Caskey Russell's novel The Door on the Sea (Solaris, 2025) follows Elan, the youngest member of once revered Flicker Clan, on a journey to find a weapon that can defend his people from the shapeshifting Koosh invaders threatening their existence. To reach his goal, Elan must captain a canoe crewed by an unlikely team and force the cooperation of a raven who is the only one who knows the weapon's location. Throughout their journey, the crew must navigate an increasingly hostile political landscape, as the Koosh invasion throws old laws and alliances into disarray. In this interview, Russell describes the process of developing the novel over several years and the ways that he built a world inspired by nineteenth century Tlingit culture. We discuss survivalist elements in fantasy, shifting relationships with violence, and the role of journeys and quest in fantasy. The Door on the Sea is an engaging, thoughtful story and it was so much fun discussing it with the author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Caskey Russell's novel The Door on the Sea (Solaris, 2025) follows Elan, the youngest member of once revered Flicker Clan, on a journey to find a weapon that can defend his people from the shapeshifting Koosh invaders threatening their existence. To reach his goal, Elan must captain a canoe crewed by an unlikely team and force the cooperation of a raven who is the only one who knows the weapon's location. Throughout their journey, the crew must navigate an increasingly hostile political landscape, as the Koosh invasion throws old laws and alliances into disarray. In this interview, Russell describes the process of developing the novel over several years and the ways that he built a world inspired by nineteenth century Tlingit culture. We discuss survivalist elements in fantasy, shifting relationships with violence, and the role of journeys and quest in fantasy. The Door on the Sea is an engaging, thoughtful story and it was so much fun discussing it with the author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Caskey Russell's novel The Door on the Sea (Solaris, 2025) follows Elan, the youngest member of once revered Flicker Clan, on a journey to find a weapon that can defend his people from the shapeshifting Koosh invaders threatening their existence. To reach his goal, Elan must captain a canoe crewed by an unlikely team and force the cooperation of a raven who is the only one who knows the weapon's location. Throughout their journey, the crew must navigate an increasingly hostile political landscape, as the Koosh invasion throws old laws and alliances into disarray. In this interview, Russell describes the process of developing the novel over several years and the ways that he built a world inspired by nineteenth century Tlingit culture. We discuss survivalist elements in fantasy, shifting relationships with violence, and the role of journeys and quest in fantasy. The Door on the Sea is an engaging, thoughtful story and it was so much fun discussing it with the author. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/fantasy

“Raven Stole the Stars, Raven Stole My Heart is a collection of prints that I have created through my process of self reflection and growth. I am Denaakk'e Koyukon Athabaskan and Lingít, more specifically Raven/ Dog Salmon clan or sukteeneidí. My show title reflects a well known Tlingit story about Raven stealing the sun; in the context of Raven stealing my heart, it is meant to represent myself and my own agency in regards to the choices I make and associated consequences.” – Ethan Kayaaní Lauesen

In this newscast: Another glacial outburst flood is underway on the Taku River south of Juneau today; Tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day, a day of remembrance for Indigenous children who were separated from their families and sent to residential schools across North America; The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska's plan to open a casino-like gambling hall on Douglas Island may be in jeopardy; When Juneau's homeless shelter limited day services this summer, a group of churches mobilized to fill the gap by distributing hot means in a food truck downtown; President Donald Trump announced plans to increase the cost of some types of work visas earlier this month, and it could have consequences for Alaska's schools and businesses 

Seattle-based Indigenous funk/jazz band Khu.éex' is an ensemble full of storytellers and their stories carry a punch. They are back with another double album titled, “Red Cedar in the Hour of Chaos.” They carry on their unique P Funk-inspired sound and blend it with hip-hop, doom metal and psychedelia, all while drawing from Tlingit, Haida, and other Native roots. Another band, this one from the Southwest, weaves Diné stories and concepts into their just-released album filled with neo-soul and jazz influences. “Yáágo Dootliźh” is the second album from the Indigenous soul collective Earth Surface People. We'll talk with members of both these groups about the power of Native storytelling through music. GUESTS Preston Singletary (Tlingit), co-founder of Khu.éex', musician, and glass artist Sondra Segundo (Haida), lead female vocalist for Khu.éex', author, and educator Dakota Yazzie (Diné), leader of Earth Surface People

Seattle-based Indigenous funk/jazz band Khu.éex' is an ensemble full of storytellers and their stories carry a punch. They are back with another double album titled, “Red Cedar in the Hour of Chaos.” They carry on their unique P Funk-inspired sound and blend it with hip-hop, doom metal and psychedelia, all while drawing from Tlingit, Haida, and other Native roots. Another band, this one from the Southwest, weaves Diné stories and concepts into their just-released album filled with neo-soul and jazz influences. “Yáágo Dootliźh” is the second album from the Indigenous soul collective Earth Surface People. We'll talk with members of both these groups about the power of Native storytelling through music.

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Nicholas Galanin is a Tlingit and Unangax̂ artist and activist whose work includes sculpture, installation, music and performance — and it's always in conversation with history, land and power. He creates art that honors Indigenous traditions and confronts the structures that have sought to erase them; it challenges colonial narratives while inviting reflection on language, identity and the legacy of removal. He says that art can be a driver of change, a way to shift perspectives and push systems toward accountability and transformation. Whether he's calling out institutional inaction, reclaiming ancestral knowledge or amplifying a suppressed language, his work insists that Indigenous culture is not a relic of the past, it's a living, evolving force for justice and transformation. Nicholas is also a musician, a collaborator in projects like Ya Tseen and Indian Agent. He talks about music as something fleeting but emotionally precise, capable of transmitting what words often can't — that it's a mindful practice rooted in listening, gratitude and presence. He describes the creative process as a kind of alchemy, where different skills and experiences come together in unexpected ways to produce something that transcends the moment. Be it through art or music, his work challenges artificial boundaries — between genres, between people and between past and future. He unravels divisions that are often rooted in systems of control rather than necessity, and makes room for something more fluid and expansive — something grounded in genuine connection, shaped by feeling and driven by the possibility of imagining a different way forward.

Nicholas Galanin is a Tlingit and Unangax̂ artist and activist whose work includes sculpture, installation, music and performance — and it's always in conversation with history, land and power. He creates art that honors Indigenous traditions and confronts the structures that have sought to erase them; it challenges colonial narratives while inviting reflection on language, identity and the legacy of removal. He says that art can be a driver of change, a way to shift perspectives and push systems toward accountability and transformation. Whether he's calling out institutional inaction, reclaiming ancestral knowledge or amplifying a suppressed language, his work insists that Indigenous culture is not a relic of the past, it's a living, evolving force for justice and transformation. Nicholas is also a musician, a collaborator in projects like Ya Tseen and Indian Agent. He talks about music as something fleeting but emotionally precise, capable of transmitting what words often can't — that it's a mindful practice rooted in listening, gratitude and presence. He describes the creative process as a kind of alchemy, where different skills and experiences come together in unexpected ways to produce something that transcends the moment. Be it through art or music, his work challenges artificial boundaries — between genres, between people and between past and future. He unravels divisions that are often rooted in systems of control rather than necessity, and makes room for something more fluid and expansive — something grounded in genuine connection, shaped by feeling and driven by the possibility of imagining a different way forward.

In this newscast: Heavy rainfall in Juneau this week caused untreated wastewater from a city pump station downtown to overflow into Gastineau Channel for several hours; On their first field trip of the year, students at Tlingit, Culture, Language and Literacy in Juneau learned about Lingit language and values through foraging and processing local foods; Alaska's Office of Children's Services is defending their practices in a federal court case that began last month in Anchorage; Heavy rain in Sitka triggered debris flow, flooding and one landslide on Wednesday night

Two films take on real life accounts with strong Native cultural themes. One is a major Hollywood drama. The other is a smoldering independent documentary. The Hulu documentary “Blood & Myth” follows Iñupiaq musician and writer James Dommek Jr.'s obsession with a bizarre 2012 string of violence. Dommek digs into the motivations of the fellow Alaska Native man acting on the influence of supernatural beings known as Iñukuns. The Apple TV+ series, “Chief of War” stars Jason Momoa in the epic account of a real-life Hawaiian leader working to unite warring factions against the threat of Western colonization. GUESTS James Dommek Jr. (Iñupiaq), creator and executive producer of “Blood & Myth” Kahlil Hudson (Tlingit), filmmaker and director of “Blood & Myth” Thomas Pa'a Sibbett (Native Hawaiian), writer, producer, and co-creator of “Chief of War” Rick San Nicolas (Native Hawaiian and Chamorro), master Hawaiian featherwork artist and an advisor on “Chief of War”

The Trump administration is working to remove protections for more than 58 million acres of national forests. A brief public comment period is now open on a plan to rescind the federal government's 25-year-old Roadless Rule which prohibits road construction and timber harvesting in several states. Environmental groups and leaders of Alaska Native tribes with cultural ties to the Tongass National Forest — the country's largest national forest — are raising alarms about the plan. The vast temperate rainforest covers 17 million acres and is also the nation's largest stand of old-growth trees, many of which are at least 800 years old. Advocates warn that road construction and increased commercial logging threaten subsistence hunting, plant harvesting, and fishing. We'll talk with tribal leaders and others about what's at stake in Tongass and the future of forest management. GUESTS Chuck Sams (Cayuse and Walla), director of Indigenous Programs at Yale Center for Environmental Justice and former National Park Service director Cody Desautel (Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation), president of the Intertribal Timber Council and the executive director of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Mike Jones (Haida), president of the Organized Village of Kasaan Ilsxílee Stáng/Gloria Burns (Haida), president of the Ketchikan Indian Community Joel Jackson (Tlingit and Haida), president of the Organized Village of Kake

In this episode, Fred from Alaska interviews Sonny Grant, a Tlingit native from Juneau, Alaska, who shares his lifetime of outdoor adventures and chilling encounters with the mysterious 'Wild Man'—commonly known as Sasquatch. Sonny recounts vivid memories of his first sighting in 1966 while hiking in Mount Juneau and a terrifying nighttime encounter near the West Glacier Trail.He ties his experiences to Tlingit tribal lore and the stories passed down from elders, highlighting the deep-seated cultural significance of these creatures.The episode transitions to a story about Greg, a European visitor, whose ski joring trip on the Iditarod trail turns nightmarish with a close encounter involving a massive, menacing 'Wild Man.' This gripping narrative intricately weaves cultural legends, personal testimonies, and the haunting mysteries of the Alaskan wilderness. Get Our FREE NewsletterGet Brian's Books Leave Us A VoicemailVisit Our WebsiteSupport Our Sponsors00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:07 Early Life and Outdoor Adventures 01:02 First Encounter with the Wild Man 06:05 The Cannibal Giant and Tribal Stories 06:39 A Terrifying Experience in the Woods 16:02 Revisiting the Site and Overcoming Fear 17:05 Reflections on Size and Strength 18:28 Toughness of the Older Generations 20:22 Family Stories and Sasquatch Sightings 20:47 Interactive Map and Creepy Behaviors 21:05 Lured by a Baby's Cry 21:54 Oral History and Elders' Stories 22:25 Introduction to Greg's Encounter 22:58 Ski Joring on the Iditarod Trail 25:20 Strange Movements and Nervous Dogs 26:59 Eye Shine and Growing Fear 29:55 A Terrifying Encounter 33:44 Morning After and Dog Behavior 36:37 Returning Home and Lingering FearBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sasquatch-odyssey--4839697/support.

In this newscast: The Juneau School District started off the school year with more than 90 open positions; The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska's executive council says it has concluded its review of abuse allegations against its president; Alaska's Medical Board took the first step Friday toward restricting access to gender affirming care for minors in the state; A site on Douglas Island could be the future home of a casino-like gambling hall after a proposal from the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska was approved by the National Indian Gaming Commission.

In this newscast: The Alaska House and Senate met today in Juneau but adjourned in less than a minute; A temporary levee in Juneau's Mendenhall Valley mostly held back record-breaking floodwaters during the glacial outburst last Wednesday, but some homes still flooded where parts of the barrier leaked; The president of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska returned from personal leave following accusations of misconduct that circulated widely online earlier this month; Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles to Alaska or Hawaii; Petersburg is updating its emergency plans for the first time in 15 years.

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….After an internal review, the president of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska who was accused of abuse has returned from personal leave, getting an electric vehicle shipped to Southeast has become harder, and we'll hear about efforts to repair and clean up after Juneau's glacial outburst flood.Those stories and more coming up…

After 103 years, the Santa Fe Indian Market remains the biggest draw for Native artists, potters, and jewelry makers as well as those who appreciate and collect their work. More than 1.000 juried participants come from hundreds of Native communities, offering a hugely diverse range of inspiring work. We'll take a small sample of that creativity and check in on the outlook for Native arts and arts education. GUESTS Lily Hope (Tlingit), Chilkat and Ravenstail weaver and artist Shelly Lowe (Diné), president of the Institute of American Indian Arts Dan Vallo (Acoma Pueblo), 2024 SWAIA Best of Show winner and multimedia artist Monica Raphael (Anishinaabe and Sicangu Lakota), quill and beadwork artist

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: Examining Draft Legislation Related to The Way Forward Report.” Date: August 14, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM (1:00 PM AKST) Location: Anchorage, AK Room: Cook Inlet Tribal Council's Rasmuson Conference Center, Nat'uh Building (3600 San Jeronimo Drive) Agenda: The draft legislation addresses a wide range of issues affecting Native children and families, including child welfare, justice, physical, behavioral, and environmental health, housing and homelessness, education, child care, and the expansion of research and data capabilities. Chairman Murkowski asks for input from the public on this discussion draft by September 12, 2025, via email to Murkowski_Outreach@Indian.Senate.Gov A section-by-section summary of the draft legislation can be found here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-final-section-by-section-discussion-draft-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025/ The full discussion draft is available here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025-discussion-draft/ Witnesses PANEL 1 Ms. Gloria O'Neill President/CEO Cook Inlet Tribal Council, and Co-Chair, Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Mr. Ben Mallott President Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Brian Ridley Chief/Chairman Tanana Chiefs Conference Mr. Dan Breeden President/CEO Bristol Bay Native Association Ms. Vivian Korthuis CEO Association of Village Council Presidents Ms. Natasha Singh President/CEO Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Ms. Jacqueline Pata 1st Vice President Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Ms. April Kyle President/CEO Southcentral Foundation Dr. Tina Woods Chief Clinical Officer Cook Inlet Tribal Council Ms. Patuk Glenn Executive Director Arctic Slope Community Foundation Ms. Tami Jerue Executive Director Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/roundtable-titled-the-alyce-spotted-bear-and-walter-soboleff-commission-on-native-children-examining-draft-legislation-related-to-the-way-forward-report/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: Examining Draft Legislation Related to The Way Forward Report.” Date: August 14, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM (1:00 PM AKST) Location: Anchorage, AK Room: Cook Inlet Tribal Council's Rasmuson Conference Center, Nat'uh Building (3600 San Jeronimo Drive) Agenda: The draft legislation addresses a wide range of issues affecting Native children and families, including child welfare, justice, physical, behavioral, and environmental health, housing and homelessness, education, child care, and the expansion of research and data capabilities. Chairman Murkowski asks for input from the public on this discussion draft by September 12, 2025, via email to Murkowski_Outreach@Indian.Senate.Gov A section-by-section summary of the draft legislation can be found here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-final-section-by-section-discussion-draft-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025/ The full discussion draft is available here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025-discussion-draft/ Witnesses PANEL 1 Ms. Gloria O'Neill President/CEO Cook Inlet Tribal Council, and Co-Chair, Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Mr. Ben Mallott President Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Brian Ridley Chief/Chairman Tanana Chiefs Conference Mr. Dan Breeden President/CEO Bristol Bay Native Association Ms. Vivian Korthuis CEO Association of Village Council Presidents Ms. Natasha Singh President/CEO Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Ms. Jacqueline Pata 1st Vice President Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Ms. April Kyle President/CEO Southcentral Foundation Dr. Tina Woods Chief Clinical Officer Cook Inlet Tribal Council Ms. Patuk Glenn Executive Director Arctic Slope Community Foundation Ms. Tami Jerue Executive Director Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/roundtable-titled-the-alyce-spotted-bear-and-walter-soboleff-commission-on-native-children-examining-draft-legislation-related-to-the-way-forward-report/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: Examining Draft Legislation Related to The Way Forward Report.” Date: August 14, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM (1:00 PM AKST) Location: Anchorage, AK Room: Cook Inlet Tribal Council's Rasmuson Conference Center, Nat'uh Building (3600 San Jeronimo Drive) Agenda: The draft legislation addresses a wide range of issues affecting Native children and families, including child welfare, justice, physical, behavioral, and environmental health, housing and homelessness, education, child care, and the expansion of research and data capabilities. Chairman Murkowski asks for input from the public on this discussion draft by September 12, 2025, via email to Murkowski_Outreach@Indian.Senate.Gov A section-by-section summary of the draft legislation can be found here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-final-section-by-section-discussion-draft-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025/ The full discussion draft is available here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025-discussion-draft/ Witnesses PANEL 1 Ms. Gloria O'Neill President/CEO Cook Inlet Tribal Council, and Co-Chair, Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Mr. Ben Mallott President Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Brian Ridley Chief/Chairman Tanana Chiefs Conference Mr. Dan Breeden President/CEO Bristol Bay Native Association Ms. Vivian Korthuis CEO Association of Village Council Presidents Ms. Natasha Singh President/CEO Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Ms. Jacqueline Pata 1st Vice President Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Ms. April Kyle President/CEO Southcentral Foundation Dr. Tina Woods Chief Clinical Officer Cook Inlet Tribal Council Ms. Patuk Glenn Executive Director Arctic Slope Community Foundation Ms. Tami Jerue Executive Director Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/roundtable-titled-the-alyce-spotted-bear-and-walter-soboleff-commission-on-native-children-examining-draft-legislation-related-to-the-way-forward-report/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: Examining Draft Legislation Related to The Way Forward Report.” Date: August 14, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM (1:00 PM AKST) Location: Anchorage, AK Room: Cook Inlet Tribal Council's Rasmuson Conference Center, Nat'uh Building (3600 San Jeronimo Drive) Agenda: The draft legislation addresses a wide range of issues affecting Native children and families, including child welfare, justice, physical, behavioral, and environmental health, housing and homelessness, education, child care, and the expansion of research and data capabilities. Chairman Murkowski asks for input from the public on this discussion draft by September 12, 2025, via email to Murkowski_Outreach@Indian.Senate.Gov A section-by-section summary of the draft legislation can be found here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-final-section-by-section-discussion-draft-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025/ The full discussion draft is available here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025-discussion-draft/ Witnesses PANEL 1 Ms. Gloria O'Neill President/CEO Cook Inlet Tribal Council, and Co-Chair, Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Mr. Ben Mallott President Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Brian Ridley Chief/Chairman Tanana Chiefs Conference Mr. Dan Breeden President/CEO Bristol Bay Native Association Ms. Vivian Korthuis CEO Association of Village Council Presidents Ms. Natasha Singh President/CEO Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Ms. Jacqueline Pata 1st Vice President Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Ms. April Kyle President/CEO Southcentral Foundation Dr. Tina Woods Chief Clinical Officer Cook Inlet Tribal Council Ms. Patuk Glenn Executive Director Arctic Slope Community Foundation Ms. Tami Jerue Executive Director Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/roundtable-titled-the-alyce-spotted-bear-and-walter-soboleff-commission-on-native-children-examining-draft-legislation-related-to-the-way-forward-report/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: Examining Draft Legislation Related to The Way Forward Report.” Date: August 14, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM (1:00 PM AKST) Location: Anchorage, AK Room: Cook Inlet Tribal Council's Rasmuson Conference Center, Nat'uh Building (3600 San Jeronimo Drive) Agenda: The draft legislation addresses a wide range of issues affecting Native children and families, including child welfare, justice, physical, behavioral, and environmental health, housing and homelessness, education, child care, and the expansion of research and data capabilities. Chairman Murkowski asks for input from the public on this discussion draft by September 12, 2025, via email to Murkowski_Outreach@Indian.Senate.Gov A section-by-section summary of the draft legislation can be found here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-final-section-by-section-discussion-draft-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025/ The full discussion draft is available here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025-discussion-draft/ Witnesses PANEL 1 Ms. Gloria O'Neill President/CEO Cook Inlet Tribal Council, and Co-Chair, Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Mr. Ben Mallott President Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Brian Ridley Chief/Chairman Tanana Chiefs Conference Mr. Dan Breeden President/CEO Bristol Bay Native Association Ms. Vivian Korthuis CEO Association of Village Council Presidents Ms. Natasha Singh President/CEO Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Ms. Jacqueline Pata 1st Vice President Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Ms. April Kyle President/CEO Southcentral Foundation Dr. Tina Woods Chief Clinical Officer Cook Inlet Tribal Council Ms. Patuk Glenn Executive Director Arctic Slope Community Foundation Ms. Tami Jerue Executive Director Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/roundtable-titled-the-alyce-spotted-bear-and-walter-soboleff-commission-on-native-children-examining-draft-legislation-related-to-the-way-forward-report/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: Examining Draft Legislation Related to The Way Forward Report.” Date: August 14, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM (1:00 PM AKST) Location: Anchorage, AK Room: Cook Inlet Tribal Council's Rasmuson Conference Center, Nat'uh Building (3600 San Jeronimo Drive) Agenda: The draft legislation addresses a wide range of issues affecting Native children and families, including child welfare, justice, physical, behavioral, and environmental health, housing and homelessness, education, child care, and the expansion of research and data capabilities. Chairman Murkowski asks for input from the public on this discussion draft by September 12, 2025, via email to Murkowski_Outreach@Indian.Senate.Gov A section-by-section summary of the draft legislation can be found here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-final-section-by-section-discussion-draft-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025/ The full discussion draft is available here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025-discussion-draft/ Witnesses PANEL 1 Ms. Gloria O'Neill President/CEO Cook Inlet Tribal Council, and Co-Chair, Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Mr. Ben Mallott President Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Brian Ridley Chief/Chairman Tanana Chiefs Conference Mr. Dan Breeden President/CEO Bristol Bay Native Association Ms. Vivian Korthuis CEO Association of Village Council Presidents Ms. Natasha Singh President/CEO Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Ms. Jacqueline Pata 1st Vice President Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Ms. April Kyle President/CEO Southcentral Foundation Dr. Tina Woods Chief Clinical Officer Cook Inlet Tribal Council Ms. Patuk Glenn Executive Director Arctic Slope Community Foundation Ms. Tami Jerue Executive Director Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/roundtable-titled-the-alyce-spotted-bear-and-walter-soboleff-commission-on-native-children-examining-draft-legislation-related-to-the-way-forward-report/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: Examining Draft Legislation Related to The Way Forward Report.” Date: August 14, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM (1:00 PM AKST) Location: Anchorage, AK Room: Cook Inlet Tribal Council's Rasmuson Conference Center, Nat'uh Building (3600 San Jeronimo Drive) Agenda: The draft legislation addresses a wide range of issues affecting Native children and families, including child welfare, justice, physical, behavioral, and environmental health, housing and homelessness, education, child care, and the expansion of research and data capabilities. Chairman Murkowski asks for input from the public on this discussion draft by September 12, 2025, via email to Murkowski_Outreach@Indian.Senate.Gov A section-by-section summary of the draft legislation can be found here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-final-section-by-section-discussion-draft-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025/ The full discussion draft is available here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025-discussion-draft/ Witnesses PANEL 1 Ms. Gloria O'Neill President/CEO Cook Inlet Tribal Council, and Co-Chair, Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Mr. Ben Mallott President Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Brian Ridley Chief/Chairman Tanana Chiefs Conference Mr. Dan Breeden President/CEO Bristol Bay Native Association Ms. Vivian Korthuis CEO Association of Village Council Presidents Ms. Natasha Singh President/CEO Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Ms. Jacqueline Pata 1st Vice President Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Ms. April Kyle President/CEO Southcentral Foundation Dr. Tina Woods Chief Clinical Officer Cook Inlet Tribal Council Ms. Patuk Glenn Executive Director Arctic Slope Community Foundation Ms. Tami Jerue Executive Director Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/roundtable-titled-the-alyce-spotted-bear-and-walter-soboleff-commission-on-native-children-examining-draft-legislation-related-to-the-way-forward-report/

Senate Committee on Indian Affairs Roundtable titled “The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children: Examining Draft Legislation Related to The Way Forward Report.” Date: August 14, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM (1:00 PM AKST) Location: Anchorage, AK Room: Cook Inlet Tribal Council's Rasmuson Conference Center, Nat'uh Building (3600 San Jeronimo Drive) Agenda: The draft legislation addresses a wide range of issues affecting Native children and families, including child welfare, justice, physical, behavioral, and environmental health, housing and homelessness, education, child care, and the expansion of research and data capabilities. Chairman Murkowski asks for input from the public on this discussion draft by September 12, 2025, via email to Murkowski_Outreach@Indian.Senate.Gov A section-by-section summary of the draft legislation can be found here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-final-section-by-section-discussion-draft-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025/ The full discussion draft is available here: https://indianz.com/News/08-01-25-native-childrens-commission-implementation-act-of-2025-discussion-draft/ Witnesses PANEL 1 Ms. Gloria O'Neill President/CEO Cook Inlet Tribal Council, and Co-Chair, Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children Mr. Ben Mallott President Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. Brian Ridley Chief/Chairman Tanana Chiefs Conference Mr. Dan Breeden President/CEO Bristol Bay Native Association Ms. Vivian Korthuis CEO Association of Village Council Presidents Ms. Natasha Singh President/CEO Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Ms. Jacqueline Pata 1st Vice President Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska Ms. April Kyle President/CEO Southcentral Foundation Dr. Tina Woods Chief Clinical Officer Cook Inlet Tribal Council Ms. Patuk Glenn Executive Director Arctic Slope Community Foundation Ms. Tami Jerue Executive Director Alaska Native Women's Resource Center Committee Notice: https://www.indian.senate.gov/hearings/roundtable-titled-the-alyce-spotted-bear-and-walter-soboleff-commission-on-native-children-examining-draft-legislation-related-to-the-way-forward-report/

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….We'll hear from gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson who made a stop in Ketchikan earlier this month, misconduct accusations were made against The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska president, and two Skagway residents share their experiences performing on cruise ships.Those stories and more coming up…

In this newscast: The executive council of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is reviewing misconduct accusations made against its president, Chalyee Éesh  Richard Peterson; Juneau city and tribal officials announced a preemptive disaster declaration today in anticipation of the glacial outburst flood expected to hit the Mendenhall Valley soon; Juneau's homeless shelter is reducing its services due to what staff say is a deteriorating and unsafe environment in the neighborhood. The shelter has seen an increase in homeless people camping nearby compared to other years. Shelter officials say the closure may cut down on campers – and chaos; The community of Metlakatla sued the state of Alaska five years ago yesterday. Metlakatla Indian Community asserts the way the state manages commercial fishing infringes on the rights guaranteed to it by Congress. The tribe has notched some important wins, and a trial was scheduled for this summer. But that's now on hold as other Southeast tribes are now asking the judge to throw out the case; The U.S. Geological Survey is expanding its landslide monitoring efforts in Southeast Alaska. The goal is to develop an emergency alert system down the line. Data from Juneau's Mount Roberts went online last month.

On a spontaneous whim one rainy Saturday morning, Tom began to read a storybook to me through whatsapp voice notes. A storybook that he had not quite got round to reading before. You know the type - you skim the illustrations, grab it on impulse, then on returning home it sits patiently in the ‘waiting pile', sighing to itself at the wonder the book knows it contains within its interior. And oh my, what a storybook it was! I argued with it, questioned it, took offence to it and peered dubiously at it. I also marvelled at it, gasped with awe at it, surrendered with delight to it and ultimately fell into a spellbound swoon. How could I not want to share such a tale and such a teller with you! So, here for your listening pleasure is the story of Eemook as read by Tom… Eemook's story is from The Sea Lion written by master storyteller Ken Kesey and illustrated by Neal Waldman, published in 1991. It is described by the publishers as an original tale that takes its inspiration from the Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific Northwest. The Peoples include the Chinook, Salish, Coast Salish, Kwakwaka'wakw and the Tlingit. More information can be found at https://www.nativehistory.info/pacific-northwest-native-tribes-culture/ And as an extra bonus I wanted to share a stunning short film by Jules Guerin entitle A Shaman's Tale - https://julesguerin.tv/a-shamans-tale Tom lives in a small cottage in the Bay Area of California where he designs and maintains gnome friendly gardens that incorporate native plants, which are also friendly toward birds and bees. He is a part time astrologer who loves viewing the night sky from the desert. His recent interest in giving voice to story has emerged along with a rekindled interest in song. It has been helped along from having had the events of his life lovingly mirrored back to him as story, and the gentle encouragement of his uncensored voice. Find out more about his interactions with the plant people at tegardendesign.com With love Elizabeth of the Faerytale Apothecary

Fog Woman is a figure of Tlingit folklore. She has the power to turn from human form into fog and conjure up salmon. In Tlingit legends, Fog Woman is the creator and ruler of salmon. Her stories explain the annual salmon run. For Further Reading: Tlingit Women in Leadership: One Culture, Two Worlds The Legend of the Fog Woman Tlingit Indians of Southeastern Alaska: Raven and the Fog Woman This month, we’re talking about Maritime Madams. Whether through scientific study, aquatic exploration, or legendary prowess, they harnessed the power of the bodies of waters that cover our earth. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, Vanessa Handy, Melia Agudelo, and Joia Putnoi. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music by Brittany Martinez. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Towering peaks. Magnetic vortexes. Phantom lights. And over 20,000 missing people. In this episode, Stormy Willow steps into the shadows of the Alaska Triangle, where disappearances outnumber explanations, and the wilderness whispers with legends older than the map itself. From Cold War flight vanishings and ghost towns swallowed by fear, to shapeshifters, spirit dogs, and a Japan Airlines UFO encounter that even the FAA couldn't fully explain—we're covering it all. Is it just the elements? Or is something else hunting in the permafrost?

In early May, on the morning of the kuu.éex --a nightlong ceremony in celebration of Tlingit ways of life, to honor relatives, and in this specific gathering, the herring -- we circled round a coffee table, folks on the floor, in chairs, cozied up on the couch and listened to Deloole & Rochelle talk about protecting Indigenous sovereignty in the Yukon river water shed. They share about the importance of art, fighting big gas & oil companies, feeding their families, how to be an ally in their struggle... and calls to action, including a peaceful protest & media push this coming Friday, June 20, a Day of Prayer for Salmon. We want to bring attention to this vital work as this administration escalates the targeting of public - ie: stolen - land.Deloole & Rochelle illuminate the many ways white settler colonial violence extracts from, steals, and harms indigenous people, the lands we live on, and our relatives – from herring, salmon & moose, to trees, forests and rivers – all of us across this continent.Amidst violent ICE raids on Tongva land & across Turtle Island, & escalation of the genocide in Palestine, we bring you this heartfelt conversation from Lingit Aani, Tlingit land in Sitka, Alaska, with Deloole Erickson & Rochelle Adams, who organize with many groups, including Native Movement.Stay tuned for an upcoming series in collaboration with the Herring Protectors and Movement Generation, deepening into many themes shared on this episode.Thank you to Movement Generation for inviting so many of us to come together across the Salmon nation last summer, seeding generative relationships across colonially imposed borders. We are excited to keep building together.FOLLOWFB: Defend the Sacred AK | IG: Defend the Sacred AKFB: Yukon River Inter-Tribal Fish CommissionFB: Native Peoples Action | IG: Native Peoples ActionFB: Native Movement | IG: Native Movement FB Group: Doyon Shareholders for Protecting Our Lands & Waters

In this newscast: A man was arrested twice in Juneau last month for fraud, theft and attempted escape; The City and Borough of Juneau and the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska released a draft risk assessment for the capital city on Tuesday; Petersburg's Borough Assembly on Monday approved limiting the town's senior sales tax exemption to just low-income seniors. But before any change can be made official, the townspeople will have the final say; For a few weeks in February, Safety Roadhouse hosts Iditarod mushers making their way to Nome. The roadhouse is closed until May, when it takes on a new life as a summer hangout spot – steeped in Iditarod history; The field of candidates for Alaska governor grew to four last week. That's after Matanuska-Susitna Borough Mayor Edna DeVries filed a letter of intent saying she's considering a run for governor.

The San Carlos Apache Tribe is fighting to stop the planned June 16, 2025 transfer to the sacred Oak Flat land in Arizona to the companies that intend to turn it into a copper mine. There's a flurry of activity around the ongoing fight over the land, known to the Apache as Chi'chil Biłdagoteel. The Trump Administration announced its intention to rush the land swap involving 2,400 acres of land to hasten the two mile wide open pit mine. A federal judge this month halted the transfer, saying the tribes have a prevailing interest. San Carlos Apache just requested an injunction to stop any movement until the legal issues are settled. We'll also get perspectives on what needs to be considered if, as President Donald Trump suggests, the federal government moves ahead with re-opening the prison on Alcatraz Island in California. GUESTS Naelyn Pike (enrolled member of the San Carlos Apache), spokesperson of the Apache stronghold Su:k Chu:vak Fulwilder (Onk Akimel O'odham, Xalchidom Piipaash, Tlingit, Aleut and Little Lake Pomo), council member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Morning Star Gali (Pit River Tribe), executive director of Indigenous Justice

How might a willingness to cross thresholds of understanding help us access wilder and more intimate ways of knowing? In this episode Jennifer talks with X'unei Lance Twitchell—Indigenous language teacher, poet and scholar—who shares his deeply personal journey of reclaiming the Tlingit language. From an early longing to connect with his grandfather to challenging the violence of cultural erasure, X'unei invites us into the healing and transformative role language plays in decolonization and community renewal.In this episode, you'll learn:How the seemingly impossible can become a movement, one word and gesture at a timeHow learning an Indigenous language changes the way you think, untangling the illusion of separatenessWhy vulnerability and mistake-making are the foundation of resilient and laughter-infused community building.Join Jennifer and X'unei for a conversation that invites you to listen through the words—to the generous heartbeat of a community and culture remaking itself.Links & resources—Learn more about X'unei Lance TwitchellWatch an episode of Molly in DenaliGagaan X'usyee/Below the Foot of the Sun: PoemsGet Jennifer's Substack newsletterFollow Jennifer on Instagram or LinkedIn Gratitude for this show's theme song Inside the House, composed by the talented Yukon musician, multi-instrumentalist and sound artist Jordy Walker. Artwork by the imaginative writer, filmmaker and artist Jon Marro.

In this newscast: Lawmakers are setting aside until next year a bill that would kick off a pilot program for tribally-run public schools; The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska can now receive reimbursements for providing child welfare services directly from the federal government; Alaska officials who help resettle immigrants say they're facing a lot of uncertainty amid the Trump administration's crackdown on legal and illegal immigration; Alaska would be in the same time zone as Seattle for four months of the year, if a bill passed Monday by the Alaska Senate becomes law, the Alaska Beacon reports; The Trump administration has started cancelling grants to tribal libraries in communities across the state, which could be debilitating for Klukwan's library

In this newscast: Lieutenant governor and former U.S. House candidate Nancy Dahlstrom is running for governor; The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska announced today that it is rejoining the Alaska Federation of Natives; The Juneau Assembly chose a preliminary redevelopment plan for the downtown Telephone Hill neighborhood that, if approved, would evict residents by October; A Juneau-based author's graphic memoir won the Pulitzer Prize yesterday for autobiography and memoir; The Trump administration has started canceling federal grants that fund arts and culture programs across the country, including here in Juneau; Yesterday was Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples' Day, and in Juneau, at MMIP events like last night's, one name comes up consistently: Tracy Day

  Annual food distribution canceled by Tlingit and Haida council   Western Native Voice to open DC office next week to lobby leaders   Senate Indian Affairs committee marks MMIP Red Dress Day  

In this newscast: Alaska's oldest ferry is too expensive to fix; Tlingit and Haida announced that its annual food distributions of herring eggs have been canceled because the federal funding they planned to use for it was canceled; A lawsuit over Juneau's Mendenhall River levee will now focus on how the cost of the flood protection project will be divided; A controversial mining exploration project near Haines has been in limbo since its biggest investor backed out late last year, and now the project's parent company wants to step back, too

Tonight on the KRBD Evening Report….Juneau has taken steps to move forward with a 5th downtown cruise ship dock, flood barriers are being built along the Mendenhall River, and a Tlingit linguist works to preserve the language. Those stories coming up…

He was born in Siberia in 1797 to a clerical family, and became a married parish priest in Irkutsk. A devout explorer, John Kriukov, told him of the great spiritual needs among the Russian and native peoples in Alaska, then Russian territory. Moved to serve Christ in this very difficult environment, he and his family arrived in Alaska in 1824. He quickly learned the Aleut language and worked humbly and tirelessly among the Aleuts. His spiritual classic, An Indication of the Way to the Kingdom of Heaven, was originally written in Aleut and later translated into many languages.   While he was visiting Russia in 1838, his wife died; one year later he was tonsured a monk and given the name of Innocent (he had been Fr John Veniaminov). Almost immediately after his tonsuring he was, without warning, raised to the rank of Bishop of all Eastern Siberia and Russian America, probably the largest diocese in the world at that time. Returning to Alaska, he continued his missionary work with vigor, often traveling among Aleut and Tlingit settlements in his own kayak. Wherever he went, he found the Alaskan people hungry for the faith, and his labors bore rich fruit which is still obvious today: Alaska has more Orthodox churches per capita than any other state.   In old age he was made Metropolitan of Moscow, head of the entire Russian Orthodox Church. His concern for Christian mission was undiminished, and as Metropolitan he created the Orthodox Missionary Society. He reposed on Holy Saturday of 1879.

In this episode, Guy Lawrence talked with Bonnie, an energy worker specializing in clearing foreign energies and helping individuals achieve emotional and spiritual liberation. They discussed the concept of multidimensional existence, where individuals live multiple lives across different realms simultaneously. The conversation covered the importance of surrendering to and understanding deep emotions to achieve true healing and freedom. Guy and Bonnie delved into the shifts occurring on our planet, encouraging listeners to face their inner turmoil rather than avoiding it. Bonnie also shared her personal journey of overcoming severe early-life trauma, providing insight into her development as a healer. The episode explored practical ways to connect with one's higher self and other aspects of existence, underlining that everyone carries the potential for profound inner transformation. About Bonnie: Bonnie Serratore is the Founder and CEO of  Spiritual Acceleration, a practice she started to lead programs for professional healers who are committed to assisting their clients and patients in transforming their lives. She teaches and trains them in energy and entity removal, past life clearing, implant removal, and intuitive development. She also leads weekly classes and intensives for those who are not healers themselves. Bonnie has created numerous workshops, seminars, retreats and programs on higher consciousness, S and core emotional clearing. She has been featured in the film Awaken Soul to Soul by Guru Rendezvous and led retreats for YPO (Young Presidents Organization). She is the author of “The Way Back Home – How to Clear the Energy of Emotional Wounding” and has been helping people achieve core emotional clearing and healing at the subconscious level for more than 33 years. That has resulted in the liberation of people from core emotional wounds and fixed lifelong patterns.  She works in all time, space, and realities using the white flame of creation, referring to herself as a trans-shaman. Bonnie's highly developed intuition allows her to identify the core issue and swiftly address the root of the problem. She is a natural born intuitive of Sioux heritage, possessing highly accurate and refined skills. Not following any tradition, Bonnie's work goes beyond any known form of shamanism or energy work resulting in permanent change. As founder and director of the ReNascent center located in Sonoma, CA for thirteen years, she provided workshop intensives and held retreats.  Bonnie has been a guest teacher at the J.F. Kennedy University in Pleasant Hill and the CA Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco and a guest on PBS television and radio talk shows. She is recognized by the elders in the Tlingit tribe in Alaska for her abilities in the shamanistic realms and has worked with individuals and groups throughout the United Sates, Europe, and parts of the Middle East. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - HEALER REVEALS Why THIS Moment Is Your Greatest Chance for Healing and Awakening (00:39) - Podcast Announcement and Invitation (01:22) - Meet Bonnie: Energy Work and Shamanism (02:59) - Understanding Energetic Influence on Wellbeing (06:32) - The Soul's Journey and Purpose (11:12) - Healing Through Surrender and Emotional Release (19:09) - Bonnie's Personal Journey and Overcoming Trauma (26:00) - Tracking Energy and Clearing Trauma (27:40) - Exploring the Energetic Spectrum (28:52) - Tracking Ancestral Wounds (31:02) - Multidimensional Existence (33:24) - Connecting with Higher Selves (41:46) - Navigating Planetary Shifts (48:59) - Embracing Inner Light How to Contact Bonnie Serratore:spiritualacceleration.com About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co''

House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 – 9:30 AM Location: Capitol Complex, 2008 RHOB, Washington, DC, 20515, USA Witnesses Panel one Harry Antonio Governor Pueblo of Laguna Myron Armijo Governor Pueblo of Santa Ana Charles Riley Governor Pueblo of Acoma Panel two Chuck Hoskin Jr. Principal Chief Cherokee Nation Jonodev Chaudhuri Ambassador Muscogee (Creek) Nation Rodney Butler Chairman Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and Native American Finance Officers Association Panel three Mitchell Hicks Principal Chief Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Cheyenne Robinson Secretary Omaha Tribe of Nebraska Victoria Kitcheyan Chairwoman Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Panel four Doreen Leavitt Tribal Council Secretary Iñupiat Community of the Artic Slope David Boxley Councilman Metlakatla Indian Community Cynthia Petersen President Yakutat Tlingit Tribe Panel five Stephen Roe Lewis Governor Gila River Indian Community Duane Clarke Chairman Hualapai Tribe Martin Harvier President Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Terry Rambler Chairman San Carlos Apache Tribe Panel six Carla Johnson Vice-Chairwoman Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona Tanya Lewis Chairwoman Yavapai-Apache Nation of Arizona More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2025/02/24/video-american-indian-and-alaska-native-public-witness-hearing-day-2-morning-session/

Even before the recent wildfires in California, soaring home insurance rates were pushing homeowners to go without. Now State Farm, the country's largest home insurer, is asking for a 22% rate hike in California. That's on top of a 30% increase request last summer. Increasing natural disasters, rising home values, and the high cost of rebuilding are putting insurance out of reach for more homeowners nationwide. Native Americans already have the highest uninsured rate for homeowners. We'll discuss alternatives to a future without coverage for people's biggest financial asset. GUESTS Leah Cristobal (Santa Ana Pueblo, Tlingit, and Tsimshian), business development specialist at Amerind Jerri Killer (Cherokee), senior deputy executive director of the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation Michael Vanderwerker, licensed insurance broker with HUB International Insurance

Snow is on the ground and that means it's story time. Storytelling is an art. But it is also the primary method for so many tribes to convey history, cultural lessons and spiritual guidance. The Diné story about the coyote and the lizard warns listeners to be wary of who they trust. A Chickasaw story explains how two brothers split up on their journey, becoming the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes. We'll hear those and some other selected stores by experienced Native storytellers. GUESTS Ogimaawab aka Joseph Sutherland (Nishnawbe Aski First Nation), Ojibwe language and culture educator Sunny Dooley (Diné), blessing way Hané teller Dancing Star aka Donna Courtney (Chickasaw Nation), Chickasaw Nation Storytelling program manager Gene Tagaban (Tlingit, Cherokee, and Filipino), storyteller, performing artist, and wellness and health trainer

Steven Rinella talks with Heather Douville and Seth Morris. Topics discussed: How to pronounce Tlingit; setting halibut hooks in competitive pairs of two; drying fish over spruce sticks; putting good energy into what you're doing; “do the best you can, your friend is coming to fight you”; salmon as a part of a way of life; only take what you need even if the law says you can take more; wearing seal; the sea otter fur trade; Heather's small business, Coastal Fur and Leather; how sea otters eat 25% of their body weight in seafood a day; how there's more hair on one square inch of a sea otter than there is on an entire German shepherd; soft gold; shooting off hand out of the boat; supporting the cause; restrictions under the Marine Mammal Protection Act; how kids are sacred; get Heather's handmade fur items here; and more. Outro song: "The World To Me" by Jared Hicks  Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.