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2020. A Beginning or and End? We Choose. Jan 05, 2020

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Race vs Politics. How does one affect the other in Indian Country? Also, what do we do when our government endorses assassination and tells Americans “We are Saving Lives”? Plus our “Racism In America” segment.
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THEY WALK AMONG US EVERYDAY Dec 29, 2019

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Stories covered in this episode:
A GOP Lawmaker refuses to resign after the discovery of his anti-government positions related to the Bundy Standoff in 2016.
A report from the Inspector general office brings more criticism of federal Indian Health Service and it’s Failure to Protect underage children Medical professionals who are preditors.
Also, A 17-year-old Indigenous climate activist brings awareness and changes from Alaska lawmakers.
Plus, our Racism In America segment.
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WE FALL, WE RISE, WE FIGHT. Dec 24, 2019

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WE ARE CELEBRATING 4 YEARS OF OUR SHOW! This is episode 200! THANK YOU, our listeners for all your support of our show!
In this episode, we welcome our Guests Jay Winter Nightwolf Host of the WPFW 89.3 FM Radio Show “The American Indian’s Truths -Justice For All- The Most DANGEROUS Show on Radio!”
We also welcome Sandra Hope, CEO of Find a native.com, a resource that tracks both indigenous and mainstream expertise and skills.
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COLONIALISM. IS THERE A VACCINE FOR THAT? Dec 16, 2019

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Native Opinion Episode 199 COLONIALISM. IS THERE A VACCINE FOR THAT? ____________________________________________ How To Reach Our Show: E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Our Website: nativeopinion.com _____________________________________________ CALL OUR SHOW! Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595 _____________________________________________ Listen LIVE every Saturday Morning, 9am Eastern Standard Time Through Our Website or via the SPREAKER APP SUBSCRIBE to our Podcast! Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, i-Heart Radio, Spotify Radio Public or wherever you get your favorite podcasts from… ________________________________________________ NEED HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS? It’s the holiday season, and we want to promote native-run businesses, and so this year the Mohegan Trading Post is offering 10 percent off any order in their online store through the end of the holiday season! The Mohegan Trading Post showcases Fine handmade arts and crafts from top Native American artisans. Many of the designs are the creations of Carol Swiftwaters a member of the Mohegan Tribe from Connecticut. Check outmohegantradingpost.com and use the promo code “trading post” at checkout to receive your 10 percent discount! We thank Carol and all the folks over there for supporting Native Opinion! How To Support Our Show! If you would like to help support our show, please consider becoming a patron! Just visit our patreon site: Donations through PATREON may be made here... Thank You all very much for supporting Native Opinion! ________________________________________________ ADDITONAL FEATURE! In addition to using our Voice Mail system, you can now TEXT the show! You have the option of TEXTING or Leaving us a voice mail message. Simply text 860–800–5595 Great option if you would like to comment on things we talk about when we are broadcasting the show live! ________________________________________________ Episode Summary PLEASE NOTE Our Guest Aminah Ghaffar, did not appear in this episode. We hope to have her rescheduled on a future episode of our show. IN THIS EPISODE: We explore the term “multiracial” and the historical relationship between Indigenous people of this continent, & Africans brought here by early European colonists. Also, We (Sadly) must dive back into the world of Mascotry, with an update from the situation at Killingly Highschool in Connecticut. The Native Opinion theme song “Honor The People” is by Casper Loma Da Wa. FIND THE SONG AND MORE OF HIS MUSIC HERE: __________________________________________ LINKS IN THIS EPISODE: American Indian and white, but not ‘multiracial’ America’s 2nd Largest Indian Tribe Expels Blacks. And to hear more information about the problem of Tribal disenrollment, please listen to the inaugural episode of our show number 1, as well as: Episode 26: The disappearance of a nation. Episode 55, with Guest Michelle Hammock Episode 71 with Rick Cuevas Six CEOs and No Operating Room: The Impossible Job of Fixing the Indian Health Service. RACISM IN AMERICA SEGMENT LINKS: “I Got Tired of Hunting Black and Hispanic People” West Va. corrections employees fired, suspended following ‘disturbing’ photo of trainees performing Nazi salute Killingly’s high school mascot debate remains unsettled ______________________________________________________ MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE ARTIST: Leela Gilday TRACK: K’eintah Natse Ju BIO: If you’re from the North, Leela Gilday’s music is home. If you’ve never been, it will take you there. Born and raised in the Northwest Territories, she writes about the people and the land that created her. The power in her voice conveys the depth of her feelings of love and life in a rugged environment and vibrant culture as if it comes straight from that earth. Leela’s family is from Délįne on the shore of Great Bear Lake and her rich vocals dance across the rhythmic beats of traditional Dene drumming as smoothly as a bass line onstage the largest venues in the country. And she has played them all. Leela has toured festivals and concert halls with her four-piece band through every province and territory in Canada. She has played in the United States, Greenland, Denmark, and New Zealand and this year embarked on an ambitious European tour. Her live shows are where she connects with fans who have followed her on a 20-year career and where new fans are born. She reaches into their hearts and feels the energy of every person in front of her as she guides them on a journey through song and experience. Please visit her website! ______________________________________________________ Kutupitush! (Thank You!) for listening!
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This Is How We Do It Dec 10, 2019

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In this episode, we provide four examples of how some Native American Entrepreneurs are expressing their sovereignty by taking control of their destinies and lives through business. The Trump impeachment process seems to be on everyone’s mind as well as politicians’ perceptions of how the country was “founded”. We deconstruct Nancy Pelocy’s address to the nation, by focusing on her problematic use of history meme’s through an Indigenous lens.
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A NEW DIE HAS BEEN CAST Dec 03, 2019

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How difficult is it for Indigenous students to adapt to attending college? we explore those challenges… also, Trump signs an executive order to “help” the situation of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and girls. but what exactly is “Operation Lady Justice”? And… why is Christopher Columbus STILL a hero to so many Americans?
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LET THE FOSSILS STAY BURIED. Nov 25, 2019

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“Coal Beautiful Coal… we love West Virginia Coal” that’s what the Cheeto said (Donald J. Trump) at one of his “it’s all about me” rallies. But many people do not share his enthusiasm for coal. In fact, it is a failing industry. In this episode, we look at those effects on the Navajo nation, and what options they might have, in an industry that is dying a slow death...
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Music Is The Medicine Nov 17, 2019

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As we continue to work behind the scenes on our new podcast network, “Indigenous Voices” we wanted to give you a sneak peek of one of the shows that will appear on the Network… “Indigenous Peoples Music” hosted by Michael Kickingbear. This special episode will feature the Music of Martha Redbone, Derek Miller, Buffie Sainte Marie, and an Interview with Paul Larouche, founder of “Brulé, and the American Indian Rock Opera”.
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ONCE AGAIN NATIVES LEAD THE WAY. Nov 12, 2019

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As of late, You can see examples of Indigenous people no longer willing to wait for governments to do the right thing(s). Every day there are visible examples of governments not willing to do what is right and just. In this episode of our show, we provide examples of tribes and individuals taking the bull by the horns and changing their futures without waiting for federal support which may never come.
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THE LACK OF HUMANITY Oct 31, 2019

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What do we refer to when we talk about humanity? Would it be how we as human beings come together in the face of a natural disaster? Or when a neighbor’s house in on fire, and a community comes together to help them get back on their feet? why do we allow a LACK of humanity? Why do Americans and its government ignore the needs of its indigenous citizens? Deny them basic needs like proper health care? In this episode, we take a look at this inhumane behavior that exists for Native American Communities.
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