Send us a text In Episode 8 of Turtle Island Talk , we explore an exciting new frontier in Indigenous storytelling—the Cherokee Nation’s trailblazing efforts in the entertainment industry. The Cherokee Film Institute is the world’s first tribally operated film and media education center. This initiative is breaking down barriers for Native filmmakers, actors, and production crews, empowering them to tell authentic Indigenous stories on the global stage. Sit back and enjoy the show! https://chero...
Oct 01, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text "In the vast, desolate plains of Argentina, under a pitch-black sky, a faint light flickers in the distance. It's not the comforting glow of a lantern or the warmth of a campfire. No, this light is something far more sinister. It dances just above the ground, casting eerie shadows as it sways to a rhythm only the dead understand. The locals call it Luz Mala—the 'Evil Light.' A ghostly glow said to mark the spot where restless souls remain trapped between this world and the next. S...
Sep 24, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text Welcome to a very special anniversary episode of Nightmares of the Americas: Indigenous Tales! 🎉 It’s been two incredible years, and we’re celebrating in style with a laid-back episode that brings a few surprises. First up, we’re thrilled to introduce a new guest to our show—Mike Behill, one of the dynamic co-hosts of True Terror on Tap. Get ready for some spooky stories and intriguing insights as we dive into the world of horror podcasting with Mike. But that’s not all! We also ...
Sep 10, 2024•52 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text In Episode 7 of Turtle Island Talk, we explore the vibrant and evolving landscape of Indigenous culture across Turtle Island! This week, we celebrate the Indigenous culinary renaissance taking over New Mexico. Discover how chefs are embracing traditional ingredients and techniques to create innovative dishes that are capturing the imagination and taste buds of food lovers everywhere. We also spotlight a unique dining experience that goes beyond food—imagine enjoying your meal whil...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Send us a text In this eye-opening episode, we dive into a disturbing scam that has infiltrated the heart of Arizona's sober living home industry, with devastating effects on the Navajo Nation and Blackfeet communities. Unscrupulous operators have been exploiting vulnerable individuals seeking recovery, while targeting Native American tribes with deceptive practices. We unravel how these fraudulent schemes have been able to thrive, the impact on the victims and their families, and the legal and ...
Aug 27, 2024•52 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Send us a text Join us as we close out with the eerie and unsettling history of the Nahanni Valley, a remote and mysterious region in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Known as the "Valley of Headless Men," Nahanni Valley’s dark legend truly took shape during the early 20th century, at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush. It began with the gruesome discovery of the headless skeletons of Willie and Frank McLeod, two brothers who ventured into the valley in search of fortune but never returned. As ...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Send us a text Welcome everybody to Nightmares of the Americas Indigenous Tales. Today, we're going deep into the icy wilderness of Northern Canada and Alaska and for some reason Michigan to tell the terrifying legend of a creature called Waheela. This elusive creature is said to roam the remote, snow-covered regions of the Northwest Territories, Alaska, and even parts of Michigan that's about 3000 miles. In the remote regions of Northern Canada and Alaska, where snow and ice dominate the landsc...
Aug 13, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text In this episode of Turtle Island Talk we start off with the impact of the film Fancy Dance and how actress Lily Gladstone is using her platform to uplift and support Indigenous communities. Then, we roll into the vibrant scene at the Navajo Nation's skate park on Skate Day, exploring how this space is fostering creativity and unity among Native youth. Finally, we highlight the innovative efforts of the Rural Utah Project, which is bringing Google Plus Codes to Indigenous people wi...
Aug 06, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Send us a text In this episode we get into the harrowing crisis of missing and murdered Native American and Alaska Native individuals. For decades, communities have faced disproportionately high rates of assault, abduction, and murder. Community advocates trace this tragic legacy back to generations of systemic violence and government policies of forced removal and land seizures. A 2016 study by the National Institute of Justice revealed that over 84% of American Indian and Alaska Native women h...
Jul 30, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Send us a text Sonya Ivanoff, a 19-year-old indigenous woman's life was brutally cut short in August 2003. Her murder shocked the community and unveiled a disturbing truth about those sworn to protect it. Join us as we unravel the tragic events leading to Sonya's disappearance and the subsequent discovery of her body. We explore the investigation that pointed to an unlikely suspect: Through detailed evidence and eyewitness accounts, we piece together the case that led to an arrest and eventual c...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Send us a text In this episode of "Nightmares of the Americas: Indigenous Tales," we check out the eerie and fascinating world of the Dine' beliefs to uncover the mystery of the Chindi. According to Dine' tradition, a Chindi is the malevolent spirit of a deceased person, embodying all their negative traits such as anger, envy, and other undesirable qualities. This sinister spirit is said to linger after death, causing harm, illness, and misfortune to anyone who encounters it. We explore the prec...
Jul 16, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Send us a text In this episode of Turtle Island Talk, we bring you crucial updates from our previous discussions. We go into the heartbreaking news of Elder Leonard Peltier's parole being denied once again, shedding light on the ongoing injustices faced by Native communities today. We also explore a symbol of hope and spiritual significance: the birth of a white buffalo calf in Yellowstone. Looking Horse, 70, shares the prophecy that foretells the return of the woman as a white buffalo calf duri...
Jul 09, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Send us a text Jeremy Skibicki, who stands charged with the brutal murders of three First Nations women—Rebecca Contois, 24; Morgan Harris, 39; and Marcedes Myran, 26—as well as an unidentified woman named Mashkode Bizhiki'ikwe, or Buffalo Woman, by community leaders. Believed to be in her 20s and Indigenous, Buffalo Woman's tragic fate remains a reminder of the systemic violence faced by Indigenous women in Canada. Rebecca Contois is thought to have been the last of the women killed, with her d...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Send us a text "Attention listeners The Behill Network is having another sale! "From cozy hoodies and graphic tees that show off your love for Indigenous legends, to chilling mugs and collectibles inspired by the spine-tingling stories of True Terror on Tap! https://www.behillnetwork.com/ "So, what are you waiting for? Close your doors, grab your taco, and get your merch—because this is the Behill Network Sale!" Nightmares of the americas and the behill network are teaming up with the long hairs...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 48
Send us a text In this episode we are talking about Tricksters. These tricksters are multifaceted figures depicted as clever, mischievous, and cunning. They play significant roles in various myths and folklore, embodying both positive and negative traits. Tricksters can be both hero and villain, wise and foolish, which allows them to navigate various roles within stories, making them versatile characters. Many tricksters take the form of animals, such as the coyote, the raven, and the spider. Th...
Jun 18, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Send us a text In this laid back episode of Turtle Island Talk, we have an update into the shocking news of infamous serial killer Robert Pickton’s death and its implications. We also shine a light on a heartwarming initiative by the NDN Girls Book Club, which has successfully delivered 10,000 books to Native children in need, fostering a love for reading and cultural pride. Join us as we cover these stories and more, providing a mix of hard-hitting news and uplifting tales from Turtle Island. T...
Jun 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Send us a text In the conclusion of our three-part series on Leonard Peltier, we delve into the harrowing details surrounding his capture and trial, highlighting the deep-seated corruption and complicity of the FBI. Leonard Peltier, a Native activist and political prisoner, has spent decades behind bars for a crime shrouded in controversy and injustice. Join us as we uncover the truth behind the FBI’s role in Peltier's conviction, exploring the manipulation, coercion, and legal irregularities th...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Send us a text In this intense episode, we follow the high-stakes pursuit of Leonard Peltier, who became one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives. After the deadly shootout at Pine Ridge Reservation that left two FBI agents dead, Peltier went on the run, sparking one of the most relentless manhunts in American history. Join us as we trace Peltier's journey across North America, exploring the alliances he forged, the places he hid, and the incredible lengths to which law enforcement went to bring h...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 44
Send us a text In today's episode, we discuss the injustice faced by one of our elders, Leonard Peltier, a member of the American Indian Movement. We'll explore the events leading up to the 1975 shootout at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the subsequent deaths of two FBI agents. We'll examine how the FBI's overreach and jurisdictional tensions escalated conflicts with Native American activists. The FBI's spread of misinformation sowed doubt within the AIM community, and their aggressive ta...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Send us a text Settle in for months Turtle Island Talk , where we dive into a mix of news, intriguing developments, and some less pleasant topics. Our journey begins with a concerning news story of nuclear waste in Canada. The question looms: can we trust the Canadian government to safely transport and store this hazardous material? The First Nations people certainly don't think so. Next, we zoom down to Mexico, where the lithium mining boom is causing environmental and social ripples. It's not ...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 42
Send us a text In our final episode of our AIM series, we go into one of the most pivotal moments in Native history – the Wounded Knee Occupation of 1973. In this show we will take you, the listener on a journey through the origins, motivations, and lasting impact of this landmark event. The American Indian Movement (AIM), founded in 1968, emerges as a powerful force advocating for indigenous rights, sovereignty, and self-determination. As tensions between Native communities and the US governmen...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 41
Send us a text AIM sought to address issues such as treaty rights, land rights, tribal sovereignty, and the broader social, economic, and political injustices faced by Indigenous communities. Raymond Yellow Thunder and Wesley Bulltail were both victims of racial violence, and their cases highlight some of the challenges faced by Natives and the response from AIM. Raymond Yellow Thunder was a member of the Oglala Lakota Sioux Tribe who was brutally murdered in Gordon, Nebraska in 1972. His death ...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Send us a text In this episode we go over the greatest movement in American History... The American Indian Movement! They became the number 1 Native American advocacy group. Founded in 1968 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, AIM emerged in response to the widespread injustices and discrimination faced by Native Americans, including issues such as police brutality, high unemployment rates, and inadequate housing and healthcare. AIM's primary goals were to address these injustices and to promote Native Am...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Send us a text Welcome to the new Turtle island talk, our once a month episode about indigenous news. This week we go over the heartbreaking case of a nonbinary teen named Nex Benedict. They were a 16-year-old nonbinary student that died a day after an altercation in a high school girls' bathroom in Oklahoma. An autopsy report later said that Nex had died as a result of suicide. What are your thoughts on the case? We also discuss a couple of First Nation men who believe they have fishing rights ...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Send us a text Today we have the honor to converse with Jimmy Gomez! Some of you might know him as Taboo; a member from the Multi platinum American hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas. However, he is so much more than that, he’s a Singer, Rapper, Dancer, Actor, DJ, Author, Designer, activist as well as a devoted husband & loving father. In todays conversation we talk about the great things he has accomplished as an indigenous artist such as writing a couple of comic book series in the Marvel u...
Apr 02, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Send us a text Welcome to Nightmares of the Americas Indigenous tales, where the harrowing reality of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) is brought to light. Our women and girls are vanishing at an alarming rate, yet their stories often go untold. According to the National Crime Information Center's data up to 2016, there have been 5,712 reported cases of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls. Shockingly, the U.S Department of Justice's missing persons database has ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Send us a text Our women and girls are being taken from us in an alarming way. As of 2016, the National Crime Information Center has reported 5,712 cases of missing American Indian and Alaska Native women and girls. Strikingly, the U.S Department of Justice missing persons database has only reported 116 cases. The majority of these murders are committed by non-Native people on Native-owned land. The lack of communication combined with jurisdictional issues between state, local, federal, and trib...
Mar 19, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Send us a text After a few weeks of sickness, the Behill brothers are back! Thank you to all of you for the good vibes and messages you sent our way; it really did help. We needed time for our voices to get back to normal. So, we're back! In this new episode, let's just chill and talk about some Indigenous news, events, and films. This is something we're going to do about once a month or after a real gnarly episode. We don't really know what to call this type of show yet, so bear with us. We are...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 34
Send us a text In this episode we jump back into oral traditions while we are at the tail end of winter. Winter is the time to tell stories, be with family, and remember the ones who have passes. We are thrilled to tell you a few Chumash oral traditions in this episode, where we jump into stories from the book "December's Child." Join us as we journey through the oral stories passed down through the years of the Chumash people. In this episode, we bring to life three mesmerizing stories: "The Sk...
Feb 13, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Send us a text Join us for our first Instagram live show. In this episode we read stories submitted by you the listener. From encounters with UFOs to sightings of Bigfoot, and encounters with the elusive little people, our listener share their most intriguing stories and encounters. Hear firsthand accounts of unexplained lights in the sky, mysterious creatures lurking in the shadows, and the enduring belief in the unseen forces that shape our world. Do you believe in mystical lights in the sky? ...
Feb 06, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 32
