Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook.com/nativeopinion Leave us voice mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/nativeopinion See our resource page of Native News Organizations We say goodbye to our friend and Native American Recording Artist, Jim Boyd Please Find his music on I-Tunes: Native America the Gathering of the Four Winds Articles Covered in this episode: Lumbee Tribe sues after name and logo used by beer distributor: 20 June 2016 From Indianz.com The Lumbee T...
Jul 04, 2016•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Native Opinion Episode 33 “We Know What’s Best for Us” To Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook.com/nativeopinion Leave us voice mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/nativeopinion We have a new Native News Resource page. We consider these to be leading news agencies reporting from Indian country and first nations. See: http://nativeopinion.com/media-resources/ Please take our Survey! Http://www.nativeopinion.com/survey Native News: (1.) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ...
Jun 18, 2016•2 hr 31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Native Opinion Episode 32 “What price will we pay” To Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook.com/nativeopinion Leave us voice mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/nativeopinion Hosts: Michael Kickingbear & David Gray Owl. Guest: Michael's Son joins the show from California ARTICLE 1: Federal officials: Eastern Pequots, second tribe have ‘exhausted’ recognition efforts Published June 07. 2016 6:44PM | Updated June 08. 2016 1:00AM By SUSAN HAIGH HARTFORD (AP) — The fed...
Jun 17, 2016•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Native Opinion Episode 31 “They Assume Rights That Are Not Theirs” Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook.com/nativeopinion Leave us voice mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/nativeopinion Native News: ARTICLE 1: Eastern Pequots resurrect federal recognition bid Published June 02. 2016 7:09PM By Brian Hallenbeck Day staff writer Http://www.theday.com First the news. Then the context. The news is: The Eastern Pequot Tribe has renewed its pursuit of federal recognitio...
Jun 05, 2016•2 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Native Opinion Episode 30 “Decisions Have Consequences” Hello From Dave and Mike Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook.com/nativeopinion Leave us voice mail via speak pipe app or on our website NATIVE NEWS SEGMENTS ARTICLE 1: FORMER VICE CHAIR OF TULALIP TRIBES DEBORAH PARKER NAMED TO DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION’S PLATFORM COMMITTEE BY MARK TRAHANT / CURRENTS / 24 MAY 2016 nativenewsonline.net First the news. Then the context. The news is that Deborah Parker...
Jun 03, 2016•2 hr 39 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is a Native Opinion special episode: "Washington Post is Questionable". This is a commentary provided by Michael Kickingbear which is a follow up regarding the recent article published by the Washington Post, and it's assertion that 9-10 Native Americans do not find the name of the Washington "R" NFL team offensive. We feature an audio discussion from an episode of The Young Turks (See www.tytnetwork.com ) which involves the questionable practices of the Washington Post. The take away from ...
May 25, 2016•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast TITLE: Native Opinion Episode 29 "Not Your Corruption Ways to contact our show: Website: http://www.nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook Leave us a voice message on our website! Help us get to know you better! Please fill out our survey CONTENT SEGMENTS: Why is it that money makes people who seem to be fair-minded, turn into something completely unrecognizable to most of their supporters? The Mayor of DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser was once against the use of the name “redskins” when disc...
May 23, 2016•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Native Opinion Episode 27 Contact our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion http://www.Facebook.com/nativeopinion Our Website: http://www.nativeopinion.com Leave us voice mail via speed pipe on our website Resources from discussions of this episode: Audio News clips provided by National Native News http://www.nativenews.net The Young Turks Progressive Political coverage https://www.facebook.com/TheYoungTurks/ Title: The Bernie Sander’s meeting at Pine Ridge on 12 May 2016, and wh...
May 16, 2016•2 hr 55 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is an audio special presented by the Native Opinion .... Bernie Sanders addresses the youth on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation School Gym. This is unprecedented to not only have a presidential candidate visit Native American reservations, but as you will hear, spend nearly an hour asking tribal kids questions about their concerns, passion, and dreams! This community meeting took place on May 12th, 2016. As may of you are aware, We publically support Bernie sanders on our show, and this ou...
May 12, 2016•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Native Opinion Episode 26 “Dis-enrolment: The Disappearance Of a Nation” To Reach our show: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook Leave us voice mail: https://www.speakpipe.com/nativeopinion CONTENT SEGMENTS 1.) Title: De Beers’ Colonial Plunder in Attawapiskat Article Author: Jay Watts, Rebel Youth, Date: April 15, 2016 Source: Warrior Publications Summary: Attawapiskat are not simply a generalized response to decades and decades of Canadian colonialism – the specifics of it ...
May 07, 2016•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Co-Host Michael Kickingbear goes it alone in this episode of Native Opinion as Co-Host David Grayowl has a prior commitment. Subjects covered are: 1.) Bernie Sanders performance in the east coast primaries Open Commentary from Michael Kickingbear 2.) A petition caught our interest that we would like you to consider supporting from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. Please see: National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition – Sign the Petition for Carlisle...
May 06, 2016•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast SHOW NOTES: EPISODE 24 "A CAREER OF RACISM" [Music Show Open] Opening discussion…What’s going on with David and Michael? [Transitional Music] Native Headline News DAVID: Trump Advisor Joseph Schmitz Promotes Anti-Indian and Anti-Muslim Bigotry, Calls for End to the Vote for People Receiving Public Assistance. http://www.irehr.org/2016/04/19/trump-foreign-policy-advisor-tied-montana-anti-tribal-efforts/ MIKE: Why So Many American Indians Have an Issue With Coachella: http://mic.com/articles/87709...
Apr 26, 2016•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast IN THIS EPISODE OF NATIVE OPINION: Hour 1: We discuss North Carolina's "Bathroom Law" introduced in North Carolina, endorsed by that state's Governor, Pat McCrory, as well as the state of Mississippi. The law directs trans gendered people to use bathrooms that match the gender listed on their birth certificates. Later in the hour we look at the complete irresponsibility of the EPA to Native American farmers in not even sending a representative to hearings that discuss the Colorado mine disaster ...
Apr 20, 2016•2 hr 56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Native Opinion 4/8/16 This episode of Native Opinion is NOT SAFE FOR WORK! Due to extreme language, and the content The Great Ralphie May Debate Segment "A" Ralphie May’s Offensive behavior to native people Discussion points…. Set up the whole situation for the audience. What happened, Why it happened…etc… Cut 1 NNN_May_Performance_Cancelled Cut 2 “Fuck a bunch of Indians.mp3 The actual Offense Cut 3 “Ralphie May Apology.mp3 His pre-recorded Apology. At this point, we want to ask the audience to...
Apr 10, 2016•2 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast HEMP VS POT? Tribes are considering starting crops for both Medical Marijuana, and Indian hemp. But should they? On this episode of Native Opinion, we discuss these issues and more! Discussion points with our guest, Ruth Hopkins: 1.) Excerpt: "Pot and Pretendians" Author: Ruth Hopkins Recently, officers in Sonoma County, California, confiscated marijuana plants from the Oklevueha Native American Church. Members of the church say the plants are sacred and used ceremonially. They’ve since taken th...
Apr 10, 2016•2 hr 54 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Native Opinion, Co-Hosts Dave and Mike provide an analysis of the remaining 2016 presidential candidates by reviewing each one’s website looking for any references to working with Indian Country. Who is doing a good job in trying to reach out to Native people this political season? The results may surprise you. Native American news is also covered. Ways to interact with our show: E-mail: hosts@nativeopinion.comTwitter : @nativeopinionFacebook.com/nativeopinionWebsite: www.nati...
Apr 04, 2016•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Native Opinion: HOUR 1: Tara Houska, co-founder of "Not Your Mascots" is our guest. Established in 2014, not Your Mascots is an organization dedicated to addressing the misappropriation of Indigenous identity, imagery and culture. Through educational and advocacy efforts, not your mascots provide a more comprehensive understanding of Native people and the damage done to youth and communities through the misrepresentation and mockery of indigenous identities and culture through...
Mar 21, 2016•2 hr 35 min•Transcript available on Metacast NO_Episode 18_"Native Invisibility" This episode explores the concept of "invisibility" as felt and experienced by native american people. Dave and Mike take current relevant examples from mainstream media and other sources to try to draw attention to how Native people, and our culture are used to highlight, then ignore our existence. "You can't have it both ways" states co-host Michael Kickingbear from the show. "For example, take JK Rowlings, the author of Harry Potter books, in her new work "...
Mar 15, 2016•1 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our guest: Johnnie Jae In this episode of Native Opinion, we welcome to the show Johnnie Jae. Subjects discussed range from tribal politics, dis-enrollment, and cultural appropriation. Jae describes her work with "A Tribe Called Geek" and the Native Success Style Radio Network". 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 ...
Mar 06, 2016•1 hr 23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hour 1: We speak with Larry Spotted Crow Mann, an award winning Nipmuc writer, poet, cultural educator, Traditional Story Teller, tribal drummer /dancer and motivational speaker involving youth sobriety, cultural and environmental awareness. He travels throughout the United States, Canada and parts of Europe to schools, colleges, powwows and other organizations sharing the music, culture and history of Nipmuc people. He has also given lectures at universities throughout New England on issues ran...
Mar 01, 2016•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Discussion: The current presidential election is accelerating at a rapid pace. But with so many people vying to be the president and leader of the United States, what are these candidates doing or saying to Indian Country? As an ongoing series of coverage of this years elections, tonight we will turn our attention on Bernie Sanders, and his recent address at the Meskwaki Nation community center in Iowa. We will also discuss the concept of "Soverign Citizens" and what we believe to be the foundat...
Feb 18, 2016•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Guest in our first hour, Abenaki Author Brian Chenevert and his book "Azban's Great Journey". See: http://www.amazon.com/Azbans-Great-Journey-Brian-Chenevert/dp/1503227340 2nd hour we discuss the current presidential candidates who are suddently taking an interest in the voters of Indian Country. Who is honestly Interested, and who isn't? E-mail the show! hosts@nativeopinion.com visit our website: http://www.nativeopinion.com...
Feb 14, 2016•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Title: What is lost when we forget Native American history: In this episode, we explore, what is lost when tribal Native history is lost. What would losing your tribal history mean to you? What does having lost tribal history mean to you? We share a poem by poet, Lisa Yankton, a member of the Spirit Lake Dakota. Resource links for this episode: Lisa Yankton Poem: https://youtu.be/75ZMBbr3UQg Reel Injun documentary: Watch the film trailer: https://singlefeathermedia.wistia.com/medias/70034xa6ve B...
Feb 03, 2016•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode we welcome, Melinda Williams, a Navajo and Apache author. Melinda talks about her work as a writer and as an editor. Melinda explains to listeners how she came to love writing, and what it takes to get a book to the publisher. Later in the show, we speak with, Melinda about Oak Flat, sacred land that belongs to the San Carlos Apache tribe. We listen to an interview with Windsler Nosie Sr. of the San Carlos Apache tribe, who talks about Oak Flat, in one of the last few interviews ...
Feb 02, 2016•2 hr 57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Native Opinion 8 Jan, 2016: Title: Dawnland Tours & The Bundy Double Standard Guest: Jennifer Pictou of Downland Tours In this episode, we welcome guest, Jennifer Pictou. Jennifer talks about her company, Dawnland Tours, and what they do. Please See: DAWNLAND TOURS For more information In Hour 2, we deconstruct the Bundy double standard being perpetrated at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge and Bird Sanctuary in Oregon. We expand on the who, and the why of what is going on at the refuge, and what the ...
Jan 15, 2016•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode of native opinion (And it’s a long one at 1.5 hours) covers stories from December of 2015 with full discussion including: Choctaw vs Dollar General store, The Adam Sandler film “ridiculous six” controversy, 5 things that may surprise you about native americans, and listener e-mail. Subscribe to our podcast. It’s free! Our E-mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Website: www.nativeopinion.com Find more stories on our BLOG at nativeopinion.com...
Jan 03, 2016•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy New Year from the Native Opinion show! We are really excited about our upcoming new year, with many guests, and more rock solid reporting from America's Indian Country! Please feel free to reach our show! E-mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com
Jan 01, 2016•2 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Native Opinion, we remember Native American Activist, Poet,Author,musician, and actor, John Trudell. His passing was felt by thousands of people around the world. John Trudell (February 15, 1946 – December 8, 2015) was a Native American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist. He was the spokesperson for the United Indians of All Tribes' takeover of Alcatraz beginning in 1969, broadcasting as Radio Free Alcatraz. During most of the 1970s, he served as the chairma...
Jan 01, 2016•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 8: Double Standard: In this episode, we take a look at whether or not there is there a double standard in the application process, and the issue of conceal and carry laws in this country when “minorities” apply for conceal and carry licenses? Native Opinion takes a look at some new issues around this subject. Links to the stories that we discuss in this episode: http://countercurrentnews.com/2014/07/lawsuits-filed-as-chicago-denies-black-people-concealed-carry-licenses/ http://www.nytime...
Dec 29, 2015•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 5-5b: It’s not your art: In this episode of Native Opinion, we discuss the appropriation of Indigenous art, and misused and copied by non-natives. http://www.indianz.com/News/2015/019388.asp http://theonefeather.com/2015/07/congressional-house-chairman-calls-native-american-artifacts-bull-crap/ http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/2015/09/15/fake-indian-terry-lee-whetstone-convicted-under-indian-arts-and-crafts-act-161739 http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/STATUTE-104/pdf/STATUTE-104-Pg46...
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