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Their Joyous and anticipated return of Jim Crow Oct 22, 2017

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Native Opinion Episode 100! “THEIR JOYOUS AND MUCH ANTICIPATED RETURN OF JIM CROW” How to Reach our show: Email: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Website: nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Yhoutube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voicemail: Call us! (860) 381-0207 Guest: Jacqueline Keeler Bio: Jacqueline Keeler is a Diné/Ihanktonwan Dakota writer living in Portland, Oregon and founder of Eradicating Offensive Native Mascotry the creators of #NotYourMascot. She has contributed to many publications including The Nation and Yes! Magazine and interviewed on MSNBC and Democracy Now! Her book “The Edge of Morning: Native Voices Speak for the Bears Ears” is available from Torrey House Press. Please see: https://www.torreyhouse.org/edgeofmorning and her forthcoming “Standing Rock to the Bundy Standoff: Occupation, Native Sovereignty, and the Fight for Sacred Landscapes” will be released next year. She is also the host and producer of the brand new “Not Your Disappearing Indian” Podcast released on Soundcloud. PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/notyourdisappearingndn/ TITLE: In Victory for Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Court Finds That Approval of Dakota Access Pipeline Violated the Law SOURCE: https://www.theindigenousamericans.com/2017/10/17/victory-standing-rock-sioux-tribe-court-finds-approval-dakota-access-pipeline-violated-law-2/ TITLE: White supremacists brandishing torches return to Confederate statue in Charlottesville AUTHOR: BY NICOLE HENSLEY PUBLISHER: NEW YORK DAILY NEWS DATE: Sunday, October 8, 2017, 2:11 AM SOURCE: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/white-supremacists-brandishing-torches-return-charlottesville-article-1.3548325 TITLE: Keith Tharpe’s Scheduled Execution Tests Our Tolerance for Racial Bias in Executions AUTHOR: Cassandra Stubbs DATE: Sep 20 SOURCE: https://injusticetoday.com/keith-tharpes-scheduled-execution-tests-our-tolerance-for-racial-bias-in-executions-d3b2f5245b06 TITLE: Once seen as voice for Native American children, woman now accused of scam AUTHOR: By Mike McFeely on Oct 1, 2017, at 5:50 a.m SOURCE: http://www.westfargopioneer.com/opinion/columnists/4336585-mcfeely-once-seen-voice-native-american-children-woman-now-accused-scam
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Racism and inequality is not an epidemic...its a PANDEMIC Oct 08, 2017

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NATIVE OPINION EPISODE 99 “Racism and inequality is not an epidemic, it is a pandemic.” How to Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Webpage: nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voice mail: Call us! (860) 381-0207 **********Reminder********** The native American Music awards is one week away, and we would LOVE to see you there! Tickets are on sale at Ticket master, and going fast! But If you can’t come in person, you can watch the show live through our parent company, Single feather media! It’s totally free! Visit www.singlefeathermedia.com/live to register! ARTICLES DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE ARTICLE 1: Title: Scalping In America SUB-TITLE: When and where did scalping in America begin? AUTHOR: Dr. Dean Chavers DATE: August 17, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/traditional-societies/scalping-in-america/ TITLE: How The U.S. Got So Many Confederate Monuments AUTHOR: BY BECKY LITTLE DATE: AUGUST 17, 2017 SOURCE: http://www.history.com/news/how-the-u-s-got-so-many-confederate-monuments INTERVIEWS IN THIS EPISODE: Brooke Simpson is a recording artist currently competing on season 13 of NBC’s “The Voice”. We speak to her about being on Team Miley Cyrus, her tribal affiliation, and how she got started singing & more. LIL MIKE + FUNNYBONE are a Native American HipHop duo born & raised in Oklahoma City, known together as "MIKE BONE" are full-time Recording Artists, Entertainers & Speakers. These two exploded onto the scene with an unforgettable performance on NBC's America's Got Talent. We talk with the brothers about their upcoming performance at the Native American Music Awards on October 14th, new music that will soon release, and a new appearance coming up on TV…
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Help The People of Puerto Rico! Sep 30, 2017

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Native Opinion Episode 98Native Opinion Episode 98 “THE RIGHT IS FLEECED AT EVERY TURN AND NO COMPLAINTS” HELP THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO How to Reach our show: How to Reach our show: Email: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Website: nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voicemail: Call us! (860) 381-0207 OUR GUEST: Recording Artist Jan Michael Lookingwolf Bio: "A modern master of the Native American Flute, a premier performer of the instrument of our time..."- - - Billboard Journal He is an enrolled Kalapuya member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, who resides within his indigenous homelands in Oregon, Jan Michael Looking Wolf is a world-renowned Native American flute player. Traveling a broad range of musical styles, his recordings have garnered over 52 awards and a top ten ranking in the new age charts. He is the winner of several Native American Music Awards including Artist of the Year, Flutist of the Year, Best Record and Best Music Video. Jan Michael's lifeway and musical expressions are based on the tradition of 'One Heart'. In short, it is a universal truth that everyone is equal regardless of the color of our skin, tribal affiliation, language we speak, income, gender, faith, nationality or personal beliefs. 'One Heart' is the recognition of Unity through Diversity. Jan Michael regularly performs songs from his recordings. He has toured across the country and performed overseas at both large and smaller venues. His music shares hope, love, compassion, and connection. Also, active in philanthropy, his music has been used to help several non-profit projects including children with cancer, homeless shelters, earthquake survivors, and youth drug and alcohol prevention. After nearly two decades of research of the Native American Flute, Jan Michael co-created a curriculum for an accredited university course which he instructs regularly. He has authored two books that are published. "One Heart and the Native American Flute" which focuses on the flute's history and technique, and "The First Flute", published by Red Deer Press. ****ARTICLES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE **** ARTICLE 1: Title: Another pipeline affecting tribal communities heads toward final approval DATE: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 SOURCE: https://www.indianz.com/News/2017/07/26/another-pipeline-affecting-tribal-commun.asp TITLE: Lumbee Scholar And Filmmaker Malinda Maynor Lowery Explores "What Makes A 'Real Indian' AUTHOR: ANITA RAO & FRANK STASIO DATE: DEC 5, 2016 SOURCE: http://wunc.org/post/lumbee-scholar-and-filmmaker-malinda-maynor-lowery-explores-what-makes-real-indian#stream/0 TITLE: Trump uses RNC donor money to pay his Russia scandal legal bills DATE: 09/20/17 AUTHOR: By Steve Benen SOURCE: http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/trump-uses-rnc-donor-money-pay-his-russia-scandal-legal-bills TITLE: RNC covering more than $230,000 in Trump legal fees AUTHOR: By Jeremy Diamond, CNN DATE: September 19, 2017 SOURCE: http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/19/politics/donald-trump-legal-fees-rnc/index.html ********** HELP THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO ********** OUR recommendation… utilize United Methodist Churches 100% of donations go to disaster relief. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) picks up all overhead itself with help from the church. SOURCE: https://www.umcor.org/umcor/resources/news-stories/2017/september/hurricanemaria Not sure if the Red Cross can be trusted with your donation? Utilize this site to verify their standing: SOURCE: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=3277 (THANK YOU TO LISTENER BETH FOR THESE RESOURCES) ****ADDITIONAL CONTENT COVERED IN THIS EPISODE **** Attorney Monique Pressley shuts down TV talk show personality Tucker Carlson for his defense of Donald Trumps racially Charged remarks. More About Monique here: SOURCE: http://moniquepressley.com/about-monique/ The Jehovah’s Witnesses are trying to reach non-English speakers (Provided by Listener Lee) SOURCE: https://www.jw.org/en/search/?q=natives ********** DAPL LEGAL FIGHT CONTINUES ********** Listing of pending Legal Actions SOURCE: https://turtletalk.wordpress.com/2017/09/28/standing-rocknodapl-motion-to-file-amicus-in-support-of-dakota-access-and-acoe-brief-regarding-remedy/
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Our concerns do not matter. They only hear what they choose to hear. Sep 25, 2017

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Native Opinion Episode 97 “Our concerns do not matter. They only hear what they choose to hear.” How to Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Website: nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voicemail: Call us! (860) 381-0207 NOTICES: Reminder…the Native American Music Awards is October 14th, and you can watch it live for FREE! Visit: http://singlefeathermedia.com/live to register! Also, voting is open for the Native American Music Award music nominees…20 categories! and they need your vote! Vist www.namalive.com and look for the vote now link! Voting is open up through October 13th… please vote for your favorite Native American Recording Artists! APPROPRIATION Discussion of the robohontas twitter thread.. THREAD SOURCE: https://twitter.com/robohontas/status/910657882462420992?refsrc=email&s=11 Who is Twitter User “Robohontas”? SOURCE: http://www.robohontas.com/about MUSIC BREAK ARTIST: Irv Lyons Jr. (Onondaga) TRACK: “Get Down Tonight” TRT: 5:18 2017 NAMA Nominee BIO: At age 8 while living on the Onondaga Nation Irv was handed a guitar. He was a lefty and his mom said, "If you're going to learn to play it is going to have to be on this." Playing flipped around and upside down has proven to be a metaphor for his life. Irv Lyons Jr.,s sultry vocals and finessed guitar playing brings to the band a distinctive sound rooted in Latin-influenced jazz, as well as country and blues. Irv has opened up for Dickie Betts, Grammy Winner Joanne Shenandoah and NAMMY winner Jana. This Oneida Nation Native is a major contributor of original material for his other band The Fabulous Ripcords including straight-ahead blues, instrumentals, Latin, and roots rockers. With this group, he's graced the stage with such talents as Santana, Steve Miller, Blues Traveler, Ry Cooder, Rick Derringer, Phish, John Lee Hooker, Edgar Winter, Leon Russell, Kim Simmonds, Terrance Simien, Gene Taylor, Bill Kirchen, Dickie Betts, and Chip. Irv won a SAMMY with The Fabulous Ripcords for best Americana CD in 2010. Find Out more here: https://www.reverbnation.com/nativeman ARTICLE 1 TITLE: Difference Between Culture and Subculture DATE: July 28, 2015 AUTHOR: Nedha SOURCE: http://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-culture-and-vs-subculture/ ARTICLE 2: TITLE: Theodore Roosevelt: ‘The Only Good Indians Are the Dead Indians’ SUB-TITLE: Roosevelt: 'I don’t go so far as to think that the only good Indians are the dead Indians, but I believe nine out of every 10 are' AUTHOR: Alysa Landry DATE: June 28, 2016 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/theodore-roosevelt-the-only-good-indians-are-the-dead-indians/?utm_content=buffer34520&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer ARTICLE 3 TITLE: New Age ‘Ghost Dance’ Held in Southwest Minnesota, Indigenous People Respond SUB-TITLE: ’Ghost Dance' organizers call it a "ten moons dance", say it's not cultural appropriation AUTHOR: Sarah Sunshine Manning DATE: September 2, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/native-news/new-age-ghost-dance-minnesota-indigenous-respond/ ARTICLE 4 TITLE: DOI Secretary names Kiowa citizen to Indian Affairs post AUTHOR: Written by Department of Interior DATE: 13 September 2017 SOURCE: https://nativetimes.com/current-news/14808-doi-secretary-names-kiowa-citizen-to-indian-affairs-post
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The Truth Is The Light No Matter How Painful Sep 17, 2017

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Native Opinion Episode 96 “THE TRUTH IS THE LIGHT NO MATTER HOW PAINFUL” How to Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Webpage: nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voicemail: Call us! (860) 381-0207 NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS Public Voting is NOW OPEN!! Please visit www.nativeamericanmusicawards.com You vote TRULY counts…so please….vote! Our guest for this episode… Johnnie Jae… Bio: Johnnie Jae is of the Otoe-Missouria and Choctaw tribes of Oklahoma. She is the managing partner of Native Max Magazine, founder of A Tribe Called Geek, and contributor to Native News Online. She is the manager and producer for the Success Native Style Radio Network, where she hosts the Indigenous Flame and A Tribe Called Geek radio shows. She is also a founding board member of Not Your Mascots. Known as the "Brown Ball of Fury," Johnnie seamlessly shifts from humor and pop culture to advocacy and digital media, which has made her a much-sought-after speaker and commentator. 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, including https://anchor.fm Native America Calling, Native Trailblazers, and ICI Radio. More Info about Johnnie Jae: Social Media: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/johnniejae FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/johnniejae YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdZBYnhUMiKJe9Bms1Bum9g Official Websites: Johnnie Jae: http://www.johnniejae.com A Tribe Called Geek Website: http://atribecalledgeek.com/author/johnnie-jae/ Resources mentioned in this episode: http://shop.beyondbuckskin.com March For Racial Justice https://www.m4rj.com
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Why Do We Insist On Helping Them? Sep 10, 2017

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Native Opinion Episode 95 “WHY DO WE STILL INSIST ON HELPING THEM?” How to Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: Our Facebook Page Webpage: Our Website: www.nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voice mail: Call us! (860) 381-0207 ***OUR GUEST FOR THIS EPISODE IS MARILYN VANN*** GUEST BIO: Marilyn Vann serves as President and a director of the Descendants of Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes Association, a non-profit corporation which educates the public on the history, culture, and political rights of the African Indian peoples of the 5 nations (formerly known as the Five Civilized Tribes) whose ancestors were enrolled as “freedmen” tribal members by the US government Dawes Commission approximately 100 years ago. Marilyn is a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. She is a descendant of Joseph Vann and Rider Fields, who were native Cherokee citizens by blood who immigrated to what is now Eastern Oklahoma prior to 1840, her father, a member of the Cherokee nation was born in what is now Nowata County and was listed on the Dawes “Final Rolls” of Cherokee citizens, the base tribal rolls prepared and recognized by the United States government and the Cherokee nation at the turn of the 20th century. As a non-profit board member, Marilyn has organized fundraisers and educational workshops on tribal history and genealogy. She organizes educational meetings throughout Eastern Oklahoma pertaining to tribal issues. Vist the Freedman Cherokee Website: SOURCE: http://www.freedmen5tribes.com/ ***LISTENER FEEDBACK*** Listener Lee Provided an Article to the show: TITLE: Canada First Nations declare drugs state of emergency SUB-TITLE: Seven Canadian indigenous tribes have declared a state of emergency due to a worsening drug crisis. AUTHOR: BBC NEWS SOURCE: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41192817 ***MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE*** Artist: Maimouna Youssef (with support by Dj Dummy & Raquel Ra Brown) TRACK: Good Fight (From the album entitled “Vintage Babies” Bio: Maimouna Youssef aka "Mumu Fresh" is a Grammy nominated seasoned singer, emcee, songwriter, and producer. She received a Grammy nomination for her contribution on the Roots hit “Don’t Feel Right” in 2007 for best rap song and has since taken off as an independent artist. This is the right place for all things fresh! Welcome to the Movement!!! This track just dropped on August 29th and is produced by Maimouna Youssef & Andre Smith. Find more for her music at: SOURCE: https://maimounayoussef.bandcamp.com *We thank Listener Binah for the music suggestion this week* ***NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS*** VOTING NOW OPEN! VOTE HERE: SOURCE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NATIVEMUSICAWARDS ***ARTICLES PRESENTED IN THIS EPISODE*** Title: What Percentage Indian Do You Have to Be in Order to Be a Member of a Tribe or Nation? SUB-TITLE: 50 or 25 percent blood quantum or lineal descent, every tribe has its own criteria for mandatory percentage Indian AUTHOR: Sonny Skyhawk DATE: July 8, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/native-news/what-percentage-indian-do-you-have-to-be-in-order-to-be-a-member-of-a-tribe-or-nation/?utm_content=buffer3d735&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer TITLE: Talking Stick and Feather: Indigenous Tools Hold Sacred Power of Free Speech SUB-TITLE: These two time-honored tools were well thought out and created by indigenous leaders AUTHOR: Joan Tavares Avant DATE: August 15, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/talking-stick-and-feather-indigenous-tools-hold-sacred-power-of-free-speech/?utm_content=bufferbcd51&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer ***ARTICLES DISCUSSION AROUND BURNING MAN*** TITLE: Fake “Powwow” At Burning Man Has Indian Country Raising its Eyebrows AUTHOR: Jazmyn Espinoza-Church DATE: September 6th, 2017 SOURCE: http://www.powwows.com/fake-powwow-burning-man-indian-country-raising-eyebrows/?utm_sq=fjasel9gok&utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=PowWows.com&utm_term=smarterqueue&utm_content=New+Posts TITLE: First Nations Bring Power of Prayer to Burning Man DATE: 09/01/2017 AUTHOR: Jacob Devaney SOURCE: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/first-nations-bring-power-of-prayer-to-burning-man_us_59a9720ae4b0bef3378cd7d8 The Burning Man Official Website: SOURCE: https://burningman.org/event/brc/2017-art-theme-radical-ritual/ The Global Drum Prayer Official Website: SOURCE: https://globaldrumprayer.com/home Deaths that have occurred by non-natives trying to simulate our ceremonies: SOURCE: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2361872/Sweat-lodge-leader-led-retreat-died-freed-prison-today.html The Unify Peace Network Website: SOURCE: http://www.home.unify.org AUDIO from The Global Drum Prayer, broadcast by “UNIFY networks” SOURCE: http://mixlr.com/unify-global/showreel/global-drum-prayer-aug-29/ Please see our facebook page for video related to this episode segment: SOURCE: www.facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast ***MAIN NEWS CONTENT SEGMENT*** TITLE: A Repeal of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act Is ‘Misguided’ SUB-TITLE: Rep. Raúl Grijalva’s comments misleading rhetoric and fear-stoking DATE: February 3, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/opinions/repeal-indian-health-care-improvement-act-misguided/ TITLE: Trump Administration Ends Affordable Care Act Contracts In 18 Cities AUTHOR: Carla K. Johnson DATE: JULY 20, 2017 SOURCE: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trump-admin-pulls-aca-contracts
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You Can Lead A horse To Water But It Has To Drink Sep 03, 2017

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Native Opinion Episode 94 “You can lead a Horse to water, but it has to drink.” How to Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Webpage: nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voice mail: Call us! (860) 381-0207 HURRICANE HARVEY STORIES: TITLE: Why Harvey's impact on gas prices is a global problem SOURCE: https://www.cbsnews.com/videos/why-harveys-impact-on-gas-prices-is-a-global-problem/ TITLE: ‘Send prayers’: Texas Republican turns down donated blankets, beds, manpower from Canada SOURCE: http://www.rawstory.com/2017/09/send-prayers-texas-republican-turns-down-donated-blankets-beds-manpower-from-canada/ NATIVE NEWS SEGMENTS: Title: 8 Big Lies History Books Tell About Natives SUB-TITLE: History books written by non-Natives don't share the truth when it comes to Natives AUTHOR: Vincent Schilling • July 14, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/8-big-lies-history-books-tell-about-natives/?utm_content=bufferf2ec1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer RELATED SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/8-myths-and-atrocities-about-christopher-columbus-and-columbus-day/RELATED RELATED SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/native-history-pocahontas-marries-john-rolfe-in-jamestown/RELATED RELATED SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/events/what-really-happened-at-the-first-thanksgiving-the-wampanoag-side-of-the-tale/ RELATED SOURCE: http://pequotwar.org/about/timeline/ RELATED SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/culture/sports/dakota-man-exposes-vile-history-of-redskins/ TITLE: It's Not My Job to Teach You about Indigenous People If you don’t have time to educate yourself, then I can’t help you AUTHOR: MELANIE LEFEBVRE DATE: PUBLISHED JUL. 18, 2017 SOURCE: https://thewalrus.ca/its-not-my-job-to-teach-you-about-indigenous-people/#.WW54gmutSpE.twitter MUSIC BREAK: TRACK: All Love Artist: K.A.S.P. (Rob Sawan) BIO: Rob Sawan AKA K.A.S.P is a Multi Award Winning HopHop Artist that was featured on APTN, Much Musics Rap City, CBC, CBC Radio. K.A.S.P Emceed and Performed for the closing ceremonies at 2016 BC Winter Games, and Opened The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Awards and has been touring Canada with his "Reach Our Native Youth Tour" for the past 15 years and still going strong. Rob has committed himself to serving aboriginal youth. His inspirational keynotes have now intertwined the story telling of his life, growing, persevering, and expressing his life through his music which he also shares with the audience. K.A.S.P has facilitated workshops over the past 18 years and can cater to most topics regarding youth. He has worked with youth organizations, bands, health centers, ministries, MCFD and delegated agencies, jails and prison settings, conferences and family events. He is also a dynamic Motivational Speaker. If you need a workshop around what you need let us know and we can create one just for your community.- Educators….**If you book before Sept 30th 2017, You will get 1 Free Workshop of your choice or 15% off any 1 or 2 day event package!** For Bookings: Call: 1-250-900-7645 Email kkasp79@yahoo.com Or Message on Facebook! "Reach Our Native Youth Tour" Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RobSawanIMS/ TITLE: Native Voices Ignored as House Committee Ponders Changes to Indian Trust Land Policy SUB-TITLE: ‘We should have a higher standard for Native American policy hearings than a panel of non-Native witnesses with axes to grind,’ says Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) AUTHOR: Renae Ditmer • July 26, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/news/politics/native-voices-ignored-house-committee-ponders-changes-indian-trust-land-policy/?utm_content=bufferf72ce&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer TITLE: Hearing on Indian Reorganization Act stacked with anti-Indian interests DATE: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 SOURCE: https://www.indianz.com/News/2017/07/11/hearing-on-indian-reorganization-act-sta.asp
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Culture and our living history...our elders Aug 29, 2017

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Native Opinion Episode 93 “CULTURE AND OUR LIVING HISTORY. OUR ELDERS” How to Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Webpage: nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voice mail: Call us! (860) 381-0207 According to the United States Census Bureau, the governmental body responsible for "counting" people in this country, as of July 1st, 2016, White people make up 76% of the humans walking in this country. Contrast that to 13% of black Americans. And from there, other people of color, the percentages drop substantially lower. Here is a further breakdown: Hispanic or Latino people: 13 % Asian People: 5% American Indians: 1.3 % Native Hawaiians & Other Pacific Islanders: 0.2% Hate websites promoted by self-identified “Michael The Black Man” https://blacksfortrump2020.com http://gods2.com Title: Don’t Sit in That Elder’s Chair! 8 Funny Unwritten Pow Wow Rules SUB-TITLE: At every pow wow there is a list of unwritten rules that just about everyone in attendance knows that you dare not break AUTHOR: Vincent Schilling • June 21, 2016 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/culture/arts-entertainment/dont-sit-in-that-elders-chair-8-funny-unwritten-pow-wow-rules/ TITLE: 10 Ways to Respect Your Native Elders SUB-TITLE: Use these to honor our Native elders and to take their advice forward to be the best we can be AUTHOR: Vincent Schilling DATE: March 18, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/history/genealogy/10-ways-to-respect-your-elders/ MUSIC BREAK TRACK: "Stand" ARTIST: Indian City BIO: Indian City is a Canadian Folk Pop band performing to audiences across North America and beyond. Their dynamic fusion of lyrics, music, and personality captures the spirit and pulse of a vibrant Indigenous culture. With years of experience billed alongside global talent including Robert Plant, Mumford & Sons and Arcade Fire to name a few as well as famed Indigenous band Eagle & Hawk, Vince Fontaine brings his lifelong connection with music to his newest project, Indian City. Debuting in 2012, Fontaine was set on bringing razor-sharp talent to a musical collective akin to the Toronto-based band, Broken Social Scene. Led by Fontaine on lead guitar, the collective of musicians was to bring a rich and vibrant backdrop for the chapters of Indigenous culture that he would share with Winnipeg, Canada, and ultimately, the modern global village. This contemporary Indigenous collective paints a vivid picture effortlessly weaving Indigenous ideas into the complexities of modern life. Indian City Features the vocal talent of Don Amero, Pamela Davis, 6:58amJay Bodner, Jeremy Koz, Rena Semenko, Neewa Mason, Atik Mason on bass, Rich Reid on drums, and Gerry Atwell on keys. You can check them out on Facebook, Twitter Instagram & I-tunes, or through their website at SOURCE: http://www.Indiancity.ca TITLE: Hearing on Indian Reorganization Act stacked with anti-Indian interests DATE: Tuesday, July 11, 2017 SOURCE: https://www.indianz.com/News/2017/07/11/hearing-on-indian-reorganization-act-sta.asp TITLE: The Biggest American Companies Now Owned by the Chinese AUTHOR: Stephen Gandel DATE: Mar 18, 2016 SOURCE: http://www.anime-planet.com/anime/samurai-7/videos/195294 EXTRA ARTICLES DISCUSSED: OPINION PIECE TITLE: Court Concedes DNC Had the Right to Rig Primaries Against Sanders By Michael Sainato • 08/6:58 am SOURCE: http://observer.com/2017/08/court-admits-dnc-and-debbie-wasserman-schulz-rigged-primaries-against-sanders/ TITLE: Not Just the Confederacy: Historic Statues, Monuments Native Americans Cite as Racist DATE: August 23, 2017, 8:30 PM AUTHOR: Cecily Hilleary FOR VOA SOURCE: https://www.voanews.com/a/not-just-the-confederacy-historic-statutes-monuments-native-americans-cite-as-racist/3997770.html TITLE: Not one drop’ of Poland Spring water is from a spring, lawsuit says AUTHOR: By Abha Bhattarai / The Washington Post DATE: Posted Aug 23, 2017, at 11:38 AM Updated Aug 23, 2017, at 11:38 AM SOURCE: http://www.providencejournal.com/news/20170823/not-one-drop-of-poland-spring-water-is-from-spring-lawsuit-says
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Let's Talk About Race Aug 22, 2017

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“EPISODE 92 Let’s Talk About Race…” How to Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Webpage: nativeopinion.com Youtube: https://www.Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion Leave us a voicemail: (860) 381-0207 We asking you, our listeners for your prayers and support for Robert Bello. “Rob” as he is known by friends and family is the Brother of Native American Music Awards founder Ellen Bello. The awards show is one of the longest-running events recognizing Native American recording talent in the United States. Rob was recently diagnosed with a form of leukemia and has begun a series of expensive cancer treatments which he needs to save his life. Please use the link below to learn more, and if you can please help us to help Rob, we deeply appreciate it! Any amount truly helps Rob, and all money goes directly to his medical costs. for those of you that donate to help Rob, please mention that you heard about this on Native Opinion, and we will be sure to mention you on our show! Kutupatush! (Thank You) LINK: https://www.gofundme.com/help4Robduringtreatment Title: Debate Emerges After Native American Woman Tells Black Woman to ‘Keep Hands Off Our Culture’ AUTHOR: By Kiersten Willis - DATE: August 9, 2017 SOURCE: http://atlantablackstar.com/2017/08/09/debate-emerges-native-american-woman-tells-black-woman-keep-hands-off-culture/?utm_content=bufferb3309&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer TITLE: Message for Mark Zuckerberg AUTHOR: ICMN Staff DATE: August 7, 2017 SOURCE: https://indiancountrymedianetwork.com/education/native-education/video-american-indian-college-fund-message-mark-zuckerberg/?utm_content=buffer4b5c9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Title: No need to dismiss classes: AUTHOR: Navajo Times DATE: August 16, 2017 SOURCE: https://navajotimes.com/opinion/letters/letters-no-need-to-dismiss-classes/ MUSIC IN THIS EPISODE TRACK: WORLD PEACE ARTIST: GIL SILVERBIRD BIO: Gil Silverbird is an Apache from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born into a 5th generation show business family, he continues the Native American musical traditions of his ancestry and has been performing since childhood. The youngest of three children, he began entertaining at the age of 5, performing with well-known artists such as Rodney Dangerfield, Eddie Arnold, Jackie Mason and Allen King. Gil started playing the piano and composing songs at the age of 7. By the age of 11, Gil was conducting 30 piece orchestras for his family's show, which consisted of his father, mother and two older brothers. The Silverbird family released Broken Treaties, becoming the first Native American family to release an album on a major label (Capitol Records). They were featured in a Channel 13 special in 1971 called Silverbird. By the age of 14, Gil had appeared on The Tonight Show, The Mike Douglas Show, and a movie entitled The Birth of a Navajo Family. Silverbird's more recent accomplishments include and serving as musical director for an off-Broadway play entitled Red Sky. Has traveled nationally with the Native American Dance Theatre and featured as a soloist with the John Tesh One World Tour." He has also performed live with other well-known artists. In addition to these credits, he has performed numerous voice-overs and commercials including Faberge, Planter's Peanuts, MTV, TV Guide, and McDonald's. Gil sings in several languages; Italian, English, Spanish, French, German and of course English. You can find his music, comedy, and other work on Apple I-tunes, Google Play Music, and on Youtube.
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Episode 91 "The Cry In The Wilderness Does Not Go Unheard" Aug 13, 2017

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In this episode of the Native Opinion Radio Show and podcast, we do a DEEP and sometimes emotional discussion around the speeches made by senators and congress people from the 2017 “Tribal Energy Summit” in Washington DC. The discussion is about the potential privatization of Indian land. The push is on for tribes to consider this proposal, as well as the notion by Washington to “Have a conversation” about the Indian Reorganization act. Hosts are Michael Kickingbear & David Greyowl
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