EPISODE 319 "Oppression IS Offensive."
"If we as Native people don’t talk about oppression being offensive, the oppressors will continue to believe it is okay to oppress us. "
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Native Opinion an American Indian Perspective
Native Opinion is a unique Indigenous culture education Radio show & podcast from an American Indian perspective on current affairs. The Hosts of this show are Michael Kickingbear, an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot tribal nation of Connecticut and David GreyOwl, of the Echoda Eastern Band of Cherokee nation of Alabama. Together they present Indigenous views on American history, politics, the environment, and culture. This show is open to all people, and its main focus is to provide education and insight about all things Native American. Sensitive subjects are explored such as American immigration policy, The United States political system. racism in America, plus a whole lot more. Subscribe to the show and receive it each week on your favorite mobile device!
Episodes
EPISODE 318 "The Powers That be and The Corporations Have Always Known."
"Many people of color have always had to live in some of the worst, unusable, polluted areas in this country. The powers that be have always pushed peoples of color and poor whites into areas that are unhealthy and unsafe."
Episode 317 "We Are Always Stronger Together"
If time has taught us anything as Native people it would be this; We are always stronger together and easy pickings as separated entities whether that be as a sole individual or as a tribe.
EPISODE 316 "They Have it All and Still Want More."
"Greed knows no limits."
Episode 315 “Maybe Peace and Closure Will Finally Become a Reality.”
For far too long, Native families have had to suffer and endure the pain of not knowing what has happened to missing and or murdered loved ones. Secretary Haaland will finally make finding peace and closure a reality.
"EPISODE 314 This Land is NOT Your Land."
"Just because the perception of “land ownership” has pervaded the American psyche since the first unwelcome arrival to these shores does not mean the lands of our Native ancestors belong to them."
Episode 313 "Visibility Matters"
With the renewed interest in Native cultures that have always been here, some “Americans” are still as willfully blind to our existence as they can be. The narrative of “America” being built by “Europeans” alone in a land that had no inhabitants is an insane narrative. Willful blindness is dangerous.
EPISODE 312 "Speak Truth to Power."
"The time has come to “speak truth to power” for the good of POC and everyone else. Without truth, we continue to live in a country founded on lies, murder, theft, and genocide."
Episode 311 "The March to Stop the Marijuana Industry."
The Goal is to Cherry Pick Which Plants are the Most Profitable.” Some of the nefarious plans to keep people dependent on the “healthcare” industry are based on a fear and demonization model.
EPISODE 310 "Reflections."
"When the struggle for justice has been a centuries-long battle, it is impossible to stop fighting because those before you have sacrificed everything in the quest for justice, equality, freedom, and the basic right to live. Don’t you dare stop fighting.
Episode 309 "The Time to Pay the Piper Has Arrived"
It is time to pay the piper and there is still resistance to do so. Keep up the pressure, direct and steady.
EPISODE 308 "The Seemingly Immortal Jim Crow."
"The only reason “Jim Crow” seems to be immortal is because people will not let it die. Those who embrace Jim Crow are the very individuals who practice the ideology of white supremacy. Each one, Jim Crow and white supremacy go hand in hand, and one will not survive without the other."
Episode 307 The Economic Impact(s) on Indian Country."
Resources allow positive things to happen when speaking about economic development in Indian Country.
"EPISODE 306 There Was No Desire to Do So."
"With the stroke of a pen, Secretary Haaland did something that could have been accomplished decades ago. Why wasn’t it done sooner? There was no desire to do so."
Episode 305 "What's Ours Is Ours"
Non-Natives need to stop taking what doesn’t belong to them and mind their own business.
EPISODE 304 "And They Say It Isn't About Racism."
"When they claim their voter restriction actions are not about racism, I guess they have never heard the expression, “actions speak louder than words.”"
Episode: 303 "Whose Land is it Anyway!?"
It takes a lot of gall and testicles the size of TX to try to dictate to tribes about their lands. Whose land is it anyway!?
EPISODE 302 "The Winds of Change."
"There is a change in the air, and it will be interesting to see if the right is willing to accept the change without strings."
Episode 301 "They Are Watching"
The tribes are not the only entities who will be watching what goes on at Interior Department. There are opponents who wish to see Secretary Haaland fail and will do everything they can to speed that process along.
EPISODE 300 "When We Sleep Politically, Dirty Deeds Happen."
"As people continue to sleep politically, dirty deeds happen, and losses occur. Some of those losses are things like voting rights. The Supreme Court is set to strike down more voting rights, and those losses will be felt across the country."
Episode 299 "Just Thought You Should Know"
Please Note: Our scheduled Guest, Jacquelyn Weis, had to postpone her appearance. We will re-schedule her as quickly as we can. Some light moments, some darker moments, but all in the spirit of learning! In this episode, we answer listener feedback, and discuss open borders vs closed, and how defining certain words shapes immigration policy along with border discrimination. In our racism in America segment, we look at two stories: A.) A Georgetown Law professor is caught defaming her "Melanated"...
EPISODE 298 "When Their Actions Speak Louder than Their Words."
"It would appear their only reason(s) to be on the Indian Affairs Committee is to be able to control the resources on Native lands."
Episode 297 "When Does The Rug Get Pulled From Under Our Feet?"
Sometimes, the deepest hurt comes from those who should be like family. In this episode, we share some perspectives on what we would define as “Inter-Tribal dynamics” and how racism shouldn’t play as role, however, sadly, it does. Also, how does historic colonialism play a role in this dynamic?
EPISODE 296 "The Best Time to act was Sooner than Later."
"Yet more cases of too little too late. After the loss of countless lives, the rush to appear to be concerned is sickening. The admissions of potential problems were known, and there could have been remedies put in place to mitigate the unnecessary loss of life."
Episode 295 "Pressure. Direct And Steady."
When pressure is the only thing that will solicit a response, then direct and steady pressure is called for.
Episode 294 "The Scars of Colonialism are Visible Throughout Native Lands."
"To undo generations of damage will take time and work. Are non-Natives willing to do the work?"
EPISODE 293 "It is Okay to be Hopeful, but Wary."
The promises and planned commitments to Indian Country sound great, but…
Episode 292 "is it Knee-Jerk, Or Is It Sustanable?"
Why does it always take so long to correct injustices and wrongs? Are the responses to pressure knee-jerk reactions or will the responses be sustainable?
EPISODE 291 "What's Old is New Again!"
So much has been lost in education in this country. What has been lost can be rediscovered by looking to our educational not too long ago past to regain what is sorely needed in our current educational system.
Episode 290 "Why Won't The Snake Die?"
Why won't the snake, the multi-headed snake of blood quantum die? Why are the Cherokee Freedmen STILL having to fight for acceptance among their own tribe?