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4/6/00: Selling the Waters of Gitchi-Gummi (Listen in RealAudio…)
The shortage of fresh water in the U.S. and Canada has threatened the health of the Great Lakes, specifically Lake Superior or Lake Gitchi-Gummi (Big Water as it is known in Ojibway). Canadian tankers have already begun hauling water to Ontario to supplement their supply. How long before we start exporting all of the Great Lakes water to quench the thirst of North America? What could this mean for the health of one of the world's largest fresh water ecosystems? Guests include Ann McAnnon-Soltis of the Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission.

4/5/00: No Alcohol on Yakama Land (Listen in RealAudio…)
Members of the Yakama Nation have debated whether or not to ban alcohol on their 1.3-million acre reservation, which runs alongside the Cascade Mountains in lower Washington. A three-member board approved a resolution banning alcohol on all reservation lands, including deeded land that was sold to private owners a century ago. Who has jurisdiction over the sale of alcohol on Yakama? Guests include Hope McDonald Lonetree, coordinator of an anti-bootlegging task force in Tuba City.

4/4/00: Wasting the Columbia River (Listen in RealAudio…)
The Hanford Nuclear Reservation is one of the most contaminated places in North America, thanks to the Department of Energy. For five years in the 1960's Hanford officials buried deadly radioactive waste in underground trenches near the Columbia River. Predictions are that the contamination could reach the river in about three years. Meanwhile, Northwest tribes are working to protect their salmon supply and other treaty rights. Guests include Norm Buske, oceanographer and physicist with the Government Accountability Project, and Russell Jim, progam manager for the Yakama Nation's Enivronmental Resortation Waste Management Program.

4/3/00: Current Events (Listen in RealAudio…)
Colombian police have arrested a man they have identified as the guerrilla commander responsible for the kidnapping and slaying of three Americans, including Ingrid Washinawatok of the Menominee Nation. Another Long Walk is taking place at Fort Sumner in New Mexico, only this time in the name of peace. And Census 2000 is still counting on Native people. Join us as we bring you these and other current events from Indian Country.

3/30/00: Indians & the U.S. Government (Listen in RealAudio…)
European nations first recognized the need to use the international legal device, the treaty, in dealing with tribal nations shortly after 1500. All of the colonial powers, and later the United States, recognized the sovereignty of tribal governments by entering into over 800 treaties with tribes. How do treaties and agreements affect our lives today? And how do treaty rights and guarantees make Native people different from other population segments of the United States? Guests include Kirke Kickingbird, author of “Indians and the U.S. Constitution”.

3/29/00: Book-of-the-Month: Life Woven with Song (Listen in RealAudio…)
Tlingit author Nora Marks Dauenhauer's new book, “Life Woven with Song”, is a collection of real and fictional stories, folktales, poems and plays about Tlingit culture and lifeways. It is her tribute to a lifetime in Alaska, to her ancestors, to her grandchildren, and to her enduring cultural traditions and the ever-present modern challenges. She joins us live for our book-of-the-month edition of Native America Calling.

3/28/00: Killing of a Sacred White Buffalo (Listen in RealAudio…)
The white buffalo calf has a significant role in Lakota spirituality. When Medicine Wheel was born four years ago it marked the only time a white buffalo calf had been born on tribal lands in the twentieth century and it was viewed as a symbol of hope and a sign of rebirth by many tribal members. Recently, this sacred animal was murdered on the Pine Ridge Reservation. What does this mean to the Lakota and other Native people? Guests include Floyd Hand of the Oglala Nation.

3/27/00: The Success of Tribal Colleges (Listen in RealAudio…)
Leaders of tribal colleges and other universities are gathering in Albuquerque to discuss ways to better share their accomplishments. These schools have begun innovative programs in areas such as buffalo restoration, tribal business development, cultural preservation and student achievement. Yet few Americans have heard this good news. How do we get the word out? Guests include Louis LaRose, director of the Northern Plains Bison Education Network and Dr. Carolyn Elgin, president of the Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.

3/23/00: Spring Drought Outlook (Listen in RealAudio…)
According to the National Weather Service, the United States is in the midst of a worsening drought, following the warmest winter on record. Several southern states experienced their driest February and the Spring outlook released this week appears bleak. "The drought of 1999 remains with us in the new century and our data indicate conditions are probably going to get worse before they get better," said Secretary William Daley of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Guests include Mark Svoboda, climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center, and Doug LaComt, a senior meteorologist at the National Weather Service.

3/22/00: The Pope's Apology (Listen in RealAudio…)
The Pope has apologized to all the victims of cruel acts committed by the Roman Catholic Church. In asking for forgiveness, the Pope spoke of the Crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, the Nazi Holocaust, the degradation of women and racism towards people of color. But what role did the Church play in the colonization of Native lands and cultures? Guests include Steve Newcomb of the Indigenous Law Institute.

3/21/00: The Sacred Hoop Walk (Listen in RealAudio…)
A pilgrimage began on April 2 in California and culminated in ceremonies at the White House on July 10. A unique 100 eagle-feather Hoop of Nations was carried by foot from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. Participants were to bring attention to drug and alcohol abuse as well as domestic violence in our Native communities in order to increase efforts of preventing and eliminating both. Guests include Don Coyhis, executive director of White Bison, Inc.

3/20/00: Politics in America (Listen in RealAudio…)
Many Americans, including our elected officials, have become disillusioned with the state of our political system. Partisanship voting seems to be the rule of the day and the best interests of the citizens have taken a backseat. What changes can be made to give the power back to the people? Guests include New Mexico Congressman Tom Udall and Ron Allen, vice-president of the National Congress of American Indians.

3/16/00: The Traditional vs. The Modern Woman (Listen in RealAudio…)
How does the modern woman balance the needs of her culture and modern lifestyle? Many traditional teachings place the role of women in the home to work and teach the children the tribal ways. But the demands of modern society have many women leaving the home and their communities for higher education and competitive careers. How can Native women balance the needs of both worlds and maintain their cultural responsibilities as well?

3/15/00: That Great American Gas Out (Listen in RealAudio…)
Some organizations and environmental groups are demanding the people of the United States boycott gasoline, because they feel our purchasing of fuel is harming the rest of the world. If we do buy fuel to run our cars or heat our homes does that mean that we need to share in the blame of what the gas and oil companies are doing throughout the world? Or are these organizations putting undue blame on the American consumer?

3/14/00: Investing in the Indigenous World (Listen in RealAudio…)
Much of the world’s economy is based on resources stolen from indigenous communities. Some organizations are working to change that by using publicly donated money and investing it towards Native American projects that allow Native American communities to develop the resources they want to develop and still allowing them the option to preserve other resources that they would rather leave untouched. Guests include Rebecca Adamson, President of the First Nations Development Institute.

3/13/00: Gun Control (Listen in RealAudio…)
Gun control has become one of the hottest issues in this year’s presidential election. The recent killings involving adolescents and most recently the killing of a six-year-old by another six-year-old has America asking if the second amendment - the right to bear arms - is worth the lives of our children and they’re descendants. Guests include Robert B. Goode of the National Rifle Association.

  3/9/00: Peyote: Narcotic or Medicine? (Listen in RealAudio…)
Native people throughout the four directions have joined the Native American Church, which uses the sacred plant Peyote in its rituals and ceremonies. Believers say, if used properly, the cactus plant can heal illnesses and create a window to the spirit world. Others claim it is nothing more than a hallucinogenic drug. What are the laws concerning Peyote and its usage?

3/8/00: International Women's Day (Listen in RealAudio…)
Founded in 1911, International Women's Day is the kernel around which Women's History Month (1987) was established in the U.S. On or near the 8th of March each year, women of all ages and cultures and from all walks of life join together around the world to celebrate solidarity and demand justice for all women.

3/7/00: Why Do Men Rape? (Listen in RealAudio…)
Is rape about power and domination? Or is it simply a savage and demented way for men to reproduce? A controversial new book called A Natural History of Rape is sparking this argument. The authors contend that rape is a way for males to spread their seed and their genes to the next generation. Other experts in the field say the book and the theory are unfounded and ridiculous. Guests include book co-author and University of New Mexico biologist Randy Thornhill and Carolyn Ford of the Albuquerque Rape Crisis Center.

3/2/00: Freedom of the Press in Native America (Listen in RealAudio…)
If newspapers, radio stations and other media outlets are owned by tribal councils or native corporations does it affect what is covered by them? Can we have an objective look at news stories when tribal politics play a role? Are there special obstacles for journalists in Native America or is this an unfortunate evil that all journalists face when the interests of the publisher or broadcasting licensee and the interests of the public at large aren't one and the same? Guests: Paul DeMain, Managing Editor and CEO of News From Indian Country

2/28/00: African & Native American Heritage and History (Listen in RealAudio…)
In recognition of Black History Month we offer a glimpse of the shared heritage between Native and African Americans. This blending of cultures has created unique tribal identities in parts of Indian Country as well as producing unity, controversy, and even hostility in our Native communities. What is the shared history and heritage between Blacks and Indians? Guests include historian Dr. William Loren Katz. Listen to other NAC programs on race including an older program on Black Indians.

2/24/00: Alaska's Subsistence War (Listen in RealAudio…)
Governor Tony Knowles is appealing a key judicial decision to the Alaska Supreme Court that could devastate the rights of Alaska Natives for priority fishing and hunting. In response, the Alaska Federation of Natives is appealing to supporters internationally to protect their inherent way of life.

2/23/00: Book-of-the-Month: A Map to the Next World (Listen in RealAudio…)
In her fifth book Muscogee author Joy Harjo melds memories, dream visions, myths and stories from America's brutal history into a poetic whole. Her visionary lyricism offers the hope of redemption and the title poem bears the reminder that there is no beginning or end to our journey and that each of us must draw our own map. Guests: Joy Harjo

2/22/00: Bureau of Indian Affairs for 2000 (Listen in RealAudio…)
Whether we appreciate it or not, the BIA continues to play a significant role in the livelihoods of tribal members and in the destiny of our tribal lands. Once again, we offer you direct access to the person who directs the agency, Kevin Gover. Guests: Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and head of the BIA.

2/21/00: Presidential Campaign 2000 (Listen in RealAudio…)
As the primary elections for President heat up, it is apparent that the candidates are not going to volunteer to talk about Indian issues. Some Native leaders are saying Indian issues are not even registering a blip on the radar screens of the top candidates. How do we get the attention of presidential hopefuls? Guests: Fred Harris, former U.S. Senator and current political science professor at the University of New Mexico and Mark Anthony Rolo with Washington Bureau of Indian Country Today. Hear and see what the candidates have said.

2/17/00: High School Hoops (Listen in RealAudio…)
High school basketball is king in Indian Country. On this edition of Native America Calling, Harlan opens up the phone lines and lets Indian Country show its support for local teams as well as tell of their sucesses and finally about how a great high school team can spread pride throughout its community.

2/16/00: Dying Languages (Listen in RealAudio…)
The clock is ticking on many of the indigenous languages of the world. In Native America, of an estimated 300 languages spoken when Columbus arrived, only 175 are still spoken. Of those, only 20 are being passed from parents to their children. But all over the world, ambitious efforts are being made to save our dying languages from their deathbeds.

2/15/00: Race Relations on College Campuses (Listen in RealAudio…)
A group calling themselves the Students of Color took over the student union at the University of Michigan. They did so to protest the schools support of a secret society called Michigamua, which they claim exploits, ridicules, and perpetuates stereotypes of Native Americans. The Students of Color want university officials to sever all ties with the allegedly racist group. Are race relations on college campuses ready to explode into the public eye? Listen to other past programs on race and racism.

2/14/00: Valentine's Day (Why do we fall in love?) (Listen in RealAudio…)
A recent U.S. News and World Report claims that biology, not romance, guides Cupid's arrows. It contends that we are simply looking for a healthy mate. But romantics like to believe we follow our hearts when it comes to…well, matters of the heart. Join us on Valentine's Day as we talk about love and romance. Guests: indianz.com's "Love Monster"

2/9/00: Peace for Cuba (Listen in RealAudio…)
A delegation of Native Americans is in Cuba promoting peace and international solidarity for the world's indigenous peoples. On this special cultural edition we take you to Cuba to get a firsthand report on what's happening in the country. What do the peoples of Cuba and Native America have in common? And what can be done to improve our relations with one another? Guests include Dennis Banks of the American Indian Movement and Cuban representatives.

2/8/00: Combating White Supremacy (Listen in RealAudio…)
White supremacy and hate groups abound in rural America, especially in areas that border native reservations. On this edition of Native America Calling we will talk with Coeur d'Alene tribal chairman Ernie Stensgar about how his tribe has dealt with racial tensions in Idaho. Ernie was awarded the Bayard Rustin Civil Rights Award for his work against racism. Can Native America take more of a leadership role in combating racism?

2/7/00: Current Events (Listen in RealAudio…)
On this current events program we hear about a proposal to cede the Southwest territories back to Mexico and the Indigenous peoples. We'll also visit with the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee and get an update on the recent visit between Canada's Assembly of First Nations President Phil Fontaine and Leonard Peltier. And of course, we'll be opening the phone lines to hear what's happening in your community.

2/3/00: Generation of Orphans (Listen in RealAudio…)
The AIDS epidemic in Africa has left a startling total of 10 million children without parents, and the number is growing. The United Nations Security Council is worried about the implications of a whole generation of orphans growing up without parental guidance. Will this create a valueless society? What can be done for this dire situation in Africa? And how does it affect Native America?

2/2/00: Racial Diversity on Television (Listen in RealAudio…)
There are still few, if any, visible signs of Native people on the major TV networks. Demands have been made, boycotts have been organized, and petitions have been signed, but still not much progress has been made on securing jobs for people of color in the television industry. Is affirmative action the answer? Guests include Sonny Skyhawk of the Lakota Nation and President of American Indians in Film.

2/1/00: Conflict at Big Mountain (Listen in RealAudio…)
There is a crisis at Big Mountain. Truly a complicated issue, Native America Calling takes a listen to and talks with both sides. Hopis and Navajos are arguing over who has right to the land. Add to that accusations that coal interests are behind it all along with federal red tape and mandates and you have the ball of confusion that is the conflict at Big Mountain.

1/31/00: Do You Believe in Miracles? (Listen in RealAudio…)
In what some are calling a Christmas Miracle, a Cochiti Pueblo woman awakened after being in a coma for more than 16 years. It happened on Christmas Eve. Doctors and hospital officials are amazed by her recovery. Family members and religious leaders are now singing the praises of divine intervention. Join us as we open up the phone lines and ask, "Do you believe in miracles?"

1/26/00: Book-of-the-Month: ALL OUR RELATIONS (Listen in RealAudio…)
This eagerly awaited non-fiction debut by acclaimed Anishinaabe activist Winona LaDuke is a thoughtful and in-depth account of Native resistance to environmental and cultural degradation. On each page of this volume, LaDuke speaks forcefully for self-determination and community in this beautiful and daring vision of political, spiritual, and ecological transformation.

1/25/00: Pine Ridge Takeover (Listen in RealAudio…)
A crisis is unfolding on the Pine Ridge Reservation. A group of Lakotas have taken over the tribal office in an effort to force an audit of the tribe's casino earnings and revenues from other enterprises. There are allegations that corruption is diverting monies from tribal programs. Guest include Dale Looks Twice, one of the occupiers in the tribal compound.

1/24/00: Indian Gaming Update (Listen in RealAudio…)
Gaming is still one of the hottest and most controversial issues in Indian Country. In California and Nebraska tribal leaders are seeking to amend state constitutions to allow casino-style gambling. In New Mexico tribes are fervently negotiating to reduce their revenue-sharing payments to the state. Invited guests include Judi Morgan of the Nebraska Indian Affairs Commission and Monte Deere of the National Indian Gaming Commission.

1/20/00: Parental Rights (Listen in RealAudio…)
The plight of the young Cuban refugee, Elian Gonzales, has America wondering what rights and powers parents do have when it comes to their children. But this is a question that Native America has been dealing with for years. In the past, federal agencies have stripped Indian children away from their parents for menial and benign reasons and sent them off to boarding schools and foster homes. Can this still happen today? What protections do parents have if the US government feels they are not good parents? Guests TBA.

1/19/00: Indian in the Spotlight: Vincent Craig (Listen in RealAudio…)
Vincent Craig is best known for his humor and music. But did you know that this Navajo entertainer serves as Justice Commissioner for the White Mountain Apache? Or that he was former prosecutor for the Navajo Nation. On this "Indian in the Spotlight" Edition, we visit with comedian/musician Vincent Craig and discuss how he transforms hardship into humor.

1/17/00: Marketing Native America Overseas (Listen in RealAudio…)
Marketing Native America oversees is becoming a lucrative industry. But how does Native America take advantage of the opportunity without selling its very identity -- as well as the culture it is trying to protect? Guests include Gordon Bronitsky Ph.D. of Bronitsky and Associates Marketing Firm.

1/13/00: The Plight of Native Ranchers (Listen in RealAudio…)
Native American ranchers of the Northern Plains are facing bankruptcy unless federal lease fees are lowered. The high fees threaten the livelihood of the ranchers, but they also threaten a lifestyle unique to Native ranchers. Who is being called to come to their aid?

1/12/00: Amending Tribal Constitutions (Listen in RealAudio…)
Tribal constitutions are guidelines that tribes have created to govern their respective nations. The problem, however, is that many of the current constitutions are outdated and do not reflect the true needs of tribal members. Too often, this results in an internal conflict that can decimate tribes. How can amending tribal constitutions improve communal/council relations?

1/11/00: Natives of the Amazon (Listen in RealAudio…)
The Amazon basin is the largest watershed and rain forest system in the world. It is also home to hundreds of different Indigenous communities, which are under attack from miners, loggers, and land developers. On this special cultural program we visit with some of the Amazonian peoples and learn of their fight for survival. Guests include Paul Gualinga from the Quichua Nation of Ecuador.

1/10/00: Spirit of the Salmon (Listen in RealAudio…)
Tribes of the Pacific Northwest have adopted a fisheries management plan to save the Columbia River watershed. A coalition of tribal nations are taking matters into their own hands to save the salmon and their own tribal cultures. Can tribal management practices save the ancient ecosystems of the Great Northwest and revitalize the Spirit of the Salmon? Guests include Scherri Sotomish of the Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish
Commission.

1/6/00: Gang Life/Rez Life (Listen in RealAudio…)
On many reservations in Indian Country, you can see for yourself that gang life has become a big part of Rez life. Despite anti-gang efforts the lifestyle continues to attract Native youth. So now, instead of trying to break up the gang infrastructure, work is being done to change the gang value systems. How well is this philosophy working?

1/5/00: Y2K NDNs (Listen in RealAudio…)
It seems Native people have always been defined by others. But now, as we begin the 21st century, we have the opportunity to create our own definitions. How should we determine tribal members? Should it be blood quantum, language, cultural knowledge, or a combination? Join host Harlan McKosato as he takes your calls about defining ourselves as Native people in the new millennium. Check out NAPT's Census page for other related Native America Calling programs...

1/4/00: Protecting Native Gravesites (Listen in RealAudio…)
As urban sprawl and population growth start to devour the landscape, gravesites are becoming more of an issue for tribes. Some states are offering support in the courts, while others seem to be ignoring the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). How can tribes keep land developers, municipal expansion, and grave robbers from trespassing on sacred gravesites?

1/3/00: Current Events (Listen in RealAudio…)
We will kick off the New Year and the 21st century by surveying Native America to make sure everyone survived the Y-2-K Millennium Bug. We also will get you caught up on what to expect in the next legislative session on Capitol Hill concerning Indian affairs. And we will bring you an update on the standoff in Minnehaha Park.

12/22/99: South Dakota Civil Rights (Listen in RealAudio…)
Recently the South Dakota advisory committee of the U.S. Civil Rights Commission held an all-day fact-finding forum in Rapid City. They were seeking to find any disparities and discrimination in the state's justice system against Native Americans. What they found was abhorrent. Will this change the way Native people are treated by state law enforcement and justice system officials? Guests include Elsie Meeks and Milo Yellowhair of the Oglala Lakota Nation.

12/21/99: Ski Native America! (Listen in RealAudio…)
Who is the fastest Indian on skis? Have you heard of Ross Anderson? He is from the Ute Nation and a professional speed skier. He is ranked 13th in the world, reaching speeds up to 135 mph! And, where are the best Native-owned ski resorts? Have you ever tried Mescalero or the White Mountains? And finally, where was skiing invented? Some say right here on Turtle Island by Native people.

12/20/99: Danger Toys (Listen in RealAudio…)
'Tis the season for gift-shopping and many of us have jumped headfirst into the frenzy of buying the latest toys for the kids on our Christmas lists. But buyers beware! There are some products that consumer groups warn are potential health hazards. Could your stockings be filled with accidents waiting to happen? Guests include Yolanda Fultz-Morris of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

12/16/99: Indigenous People of Cuba (Listen in RealAudio ...)
On this special cultural edition of Native America Calling, we take you to Cuba where a delegation of Native Americans is visiting with our neighbors to the south. It's our opportunity to breach the political divide between the US government and Cuba and get a glimpse at the vibrant cultures of the Caribbean.

12/15/99: The Great Indian Land Grab (Listen in RealAudio…)
Reclaiming Indian land is the number one priority for Native America. Much to the dismay of hostile state governments and anti-treaty organizations, tribes are acquiring land through federal acquisition and land purchases. On this edition, we look at the success of the Guidieville Band of Pomos in California, which are the first California Indian tribe to get land back. We'll also look at the pending Oneida land claim in upstate New York, which is on the verge of violence. Guests: Walter Gray of the Guidieville Pomo and Chaz Wheelock of the Oneida Nation.

12/14/99: E-Commerce & Native America (Listen in RealAudio…)
Electronic commerce looks like it is here to stay. So how does Native America get caught up on emerging technologies for business growth and development? Guests: Electronic Commerce Resource (ECRC) consultant Lisa Anderson.

12/8/99: Native America & Religious Freedom (Listen in RealAudio…)
In Cape Town, South Africa, a group of Native Americans are attending the Parliament of the World's Religions. This non-legislative body has attracted some 6,000 religious leaders and practitioners from around the planet. They are seeking ways to use their religious and secular spheres of influence to unite in the name of a sustainable world. Does Native wisdom hold the key?

12/7/99: Indian in the Spotlight: Paul DeMain (Listen in RealAudio…)
On this edition of Native America Calling we talk with Paul DeMain, Managing Editor and CEO of News from Indian Country. We'll ask him to share his views on recent events from across Native America, including the recent developments in the case of Annie Mae Aquash.

12/2/99: World Trade Organization (Part 2) (Listen in RealAudio...)
Native America Calling continues its discussion on the World Trade Organization (WTO) with reports and updates from Seattle from NAC Director Joseph Leon and Associate Producer Valerie Taliman.

12/1/99: World Trade Organization 99 (Part 1) (Listen in RealAudio...)
The World Trade Organization (WTO) is arguably the most powerful policy-setting body on the planet. Several indigenous groups protested at the WTO's recent proceedings in Seattle, saying the trade policies up for adoption would greatly harm the world's Native cultures. NAC Director Joseph Leon and Associate Producer Valerie Taliman report from Seattle.

11/30/99: The Forgiveness Show (Listen in RealAudio...)
How much of a part does forgiveness play in the healing process? Native America Calling discusses forgiveness, healing, and how the two work together.

11/29/99: Indians and Ecology (Listen in RealAudio...)
The idea of the Native American living in perfect harmony with nature is one of the most cherished contemporary myths. That is, according to the author of a book called ECOLOGICAL INDIANS. He contends that in past centuries Native people were not the natural environmentalists we were made out to be. Take a listen and see if you agree. Guest: Author Shepard Krech III.

11/24/99: Book-of-the-Month: PRISON WRITINGS (Listen in RealAudio...)
In this remarkable memoir, the world's #1 political prisoner, Leonard Peltier invites us into his world inside the walls of Leavenworth penitentiary. His book is a collection of poems and sentiments about being unjustly imprisoned for more than 23 years. We talk with Harvey Arden, editor of PRISON WRITINGS: MY LIFE IS MY SUNDANCE, and look at the ongoing effort to Free Peltier!

11/23/99: Tribal Names & Misnomers (Listen in RealAudio...)
Do you ever wonder what the true names of tribes are and how the modern tribal names came to be? Many tribes still carry the names given to them by enemies or foreign traders. But what about the names we call ourselves in our own languages? We look at tribal misnomers and ask whether tribes should go back to our original names. Is this the first step on the road to true sovereignty?

11/22/99: Auctioning Sperm & Eggs (Listen in RealAudio...)
If you had the opportunity to be the parent of a super model, would you choose to do so? We will check out a website that shows you how to bid on fertile human eggs and sperm donated by professional models. Should we, as a society, allow the practice of selling the human seeds of life to the highest bidder? Invited guests include Ron Harris, owner of Ron's Angels website.

11/18/99: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (Listen in RealAudio...)
Some people are afraid that the new proposed amendments to the Indian Child Welfare Act will lead to more Indian babies being placed into non-native adoptive homes or foster care. How can Native America stop the flow of Indian children being taken from their home and culture? Guests include Terry Cross, Executive Director for the National ICWA Association.

11/17/99: Native Community Video Libraries (Listen in RealAudio...)
Taos Talking Pictures and other organizations have helped launch two new video libraries at Taos Pueblo. They consist of 25 films, accompanied by study guides, intended to address concerns about the lack of distribution for socially conscious films and videos. How can this educate the public about Native issues? Guests include Jason Silverman, artistic director of Taos Talking Pictures.

11/16/99: Just Check Native on the Census (Listen in RealAudio...)
The U.S. Census Bureau has produced a national advertising campaign to avoid having the Native American population undercounted, as it was in 1990. Native people who are familiar with the Census are saying "Just Check Native" on the form. Why? Tune in and find out. Guests: Curtis Zunigha of the Delaware Tribe of Oklahoma and Michael Gray of G&G Advertising Check out NAPT's Census page for other related Native America Calling programs...

11/15/99: Zapatistas Speak Out (Listen in RealAudio...)
The ongoing struggle of the Zapatistas and other indigenous groups with the Mexican government continues to escalate in and around the Chiapas region. We will bring you an update on the human rights situation in Mexico and we will also visit with Rosalinda Santis Diaz of the Kinal Antzetik Women's Cooperative in San Cristobal, as she tours the U.S.

11/11/99: Current Events (Listen in RealAudio...)
On this Veterans Day show, we will bring you an update on the new movie-in-the-making about Navajo Code Talkers in WWII. The producers are still looking for young Navajo men who can play lead roles in the film. Also ESPN will be featuring a segment about Indian sports mascots from their "Outside the Lines" show. Join us for these and other Current Events from Indian Country.

11/10/99: Six Billion and Counting (Listen in RealAudio...)
The world just said "happy birthday!" to the six billionth child born last month. But some population researchers fear that the world is reaching its limit to provide for so many people. In fact, projections suggest that at the current growth rate the world's population is going to double within the next 50 years. How do we balance the needs of the population with the planet's ability to provide them? Guests: Charon Asetoyer of the Native American Women's Health Resource Center. Check out NAPT's Census page for other related Native America Calling programs...

11/08/99: Is There a Sixth Sense? (Listen in RealAudio...)
The recent movie THE SIXTH SENSE has brought up a lot of questions about heightened perception. Like what is intuition? What is special insight? Are these special abilities gifts or curses? And how do we become more in-tune with and learn to trust our intuitive senses? Join us as we go beyond the ordinary and search for the sixth sense.

11/04/99: The Murder of Anna Mae Pictou Aquash (Part 2) (Listen in RealAudio...)
On this program Native America Calling hears from the accused in the murder of Anna Mae Pictou Aquash. Hear what the accused have to say in their defense after being named Anna Mae's killers. Also hear what some of the accusers have to say back. Guests: Vernon Bellecourt and Ward Churchill.

11/03/99: The Murder of Anna Mae Pictou Aquash (Part 1) (Listen in RealAudio...)
Today members and former members of the American Indian Movement (AIM) as well as members of Anna Mae's family say that they will come forth today to expose who murdered Anna Mae. Join Native America Calling as we discuss the murder of Anna Mae Pictou Aquash and what it means to Indian Country. Guests: Paul DeMain, Editor-in-Chief of News from Indian Country and Native journalist Minnie Two-Shoes.

11/02/99: Indian in the Spotlight: Wallace Coffey (Listen in RealAudio...)
He's served as tribal chairman for the Comanche Tribe of Oklahoma, he's been the grand master of every powwow venue in the Southern circuit, and now he's focused his energies on advancing Native arts and culture. We're talking about Wallace Coffey and we invite you to take a look with us at this Indian in the Spotlight edition of Native America Calling

10/28/99: Dumping on Yucca Mountain (Listen in RealAudio...)
The nation's entire nuclear waste policy depends on the opening of Yucca Mountain in the heart of Western Shoshone country in Nevada, the proposed storage site for all of the nation's high-level nuclear waste. But questions about the site's geological stability as well as the cultural impacts on the Shoshone people have yet to be resolved. Will Yucca Mountain become the nation's waste repository? Or will the Shoshone people prevail and protect their sacred mountain? Guests: Mary Olsen, Southeast Regional Director of the Nuclear Information Resource Service.

10/27/99: Stop the Domestic Violence (Listen in RealAudio...)
We march and protest the murders of Indian men in border towns, but yet we ignore the violence that is taking place in our own homes and backyards. Domestic violence is still plaguing Native American families. What toll is this abuse taking on the future of Native America? What approaches are working on the community, state, and nationwide levels? Guests: Patricia Madrid, Attorney General for the State of New Mexico.

10/26/99: Book-of-the-Month: FROM THE BELLY OF MY BEAUTY (Listen in RealAudio...)
Esther Belin is a member of the Navajo Nation who was raised in Los Angeles and educated at Berkeley. Her new book of poems brings an authentic view of Native life growing up off-Rez. Her poetry captures displacement, disillusionment, and the ways that Native Americans reconcile a modern world with traditional beliefs.

10/25/99: What's in Store for Indian Arts (Listen in RealAudio...)
So much is happening with Indian Arts today. The Institute of American Indian Art (IAIA) broke ground on a new campus in Santa Fe. New international markets are opening up and Native arts organizations are also forming alliances to strengthen the Native presence in the worldwide art industry. What does the future hold for Indian arts? Guests: IAIA President Della Warrior.

10/21/99: Alcatraz: Thirty Years Later (Listen in RealAudio...)
It all started on Alcatraz Island 30 years ago when a group of young Native Americans reclaimed Alcatraz Island as aboriginal land. This bold move marked the birth of the modern American Indian Movement. How far have we come since that takeover on the Rock? Guests: John Trudell of the Santee Sioux Tribe and Adeline Potts of the Athabascan Nation. Listen to an earlier show with John Trudell...

10/20/99: National Native American Honor Society (Listen in RealAudio...)
Straight A's used to be out of reach for most Native students. But now, through the introduction of an educational philosophy based on ancient Indian traditions and customs, there are thousands of Natives with 4.0 grade point averages. Is your child an honor student? Do you qualify for retroactive membership? Guests: genetics professor and society founder Frank Dukepoo of the Hopi Nation

10/19/99: World Indigenous Rights (Listen in RealAudio...)
Article VI of the US Constitution states that treaties entered into between Indian Nations and the American government affirm the collective rights of tribes. And the United Nations has established a clear position of recognizing the sovereign rights of Indigenous people. So why is the UN's Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous People still in draft form? Guests: Leslie Gerson of the U.S. State Department.

10/14/99: Chief Illiniwek (Listen in RealAudio...)
This weekend a group of Native Americans will hold a march and rally against racist mascots at the University of Illinois homecoming football game. They are protesting the school's refusal to stop using Chief Illiniwek as their sports mascot. Will the university and their faithful ever give up their cherished chief? Guests: Michael Haney, Director of the National Coalition on Racism in Sports and the Media

10/13/99: Native Prophecies for the Next Millennium (Listen in RealAudio...)
Hundreds of Native elders came together to discuss prophecies for the new millennium and look at what we might expect in the coming days. They also came to unite the spiritual movement and give us strength for the coming age. Guests include members of the Confederation of Indigenous Elders and Priests of America.

10/12/99: The White Clay Alcohol War (Listen in RealAudio...)
Indian leaders are planning to file an application with the Nebraska state liquor commission to open a liquor store in the tiny uncharted town of White Clay. They say they will use the profits to treat the alcoholism that is running rampant on the nearby Pine Ridge Reservation. Is this the answer to this long-standing problem? Guests include Frank LaMere of the Winnebago Nation.

10/11/99: Who Found Who? (Listen in RealAudio...)
Columbus Day of all national holidays stirs the most debate among historians and Native scholars. In fact, there is a growing movement to reconsider the observation of Columbus Day as a national holiday, which has led some to suggest that the holiday be renamed Indigenous Day. On this edition of Native America Calling we look at the Columbus Day debate and ask who discovered who? Guests: Bill Means, President of the International Indian Treaty Council.

10/7/99: Current Events (Live from NCAI) (Listen in RealAudio...)
Hear what has been happening in Indian Country and what happend at the 56th Annual Session of the National Congress of American Indians.

10/6/99: The Indian Land Wars (Listen in RealAudio...)
If you thought the U.S.-Indian wars were over in America, you would be wise to think again. States, corporations, tribes, the federal government and other entities are all in a giant and complex tug-of-war over the most precious resource of all in this country -- land. Is Indian Country's land base shrinking or growing? Guests: Brian Wallace, chairman of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California and Madonna Archambeau, chairwoman of the Yankton Sioux Tribe of South Dakota.

10/5/99: Cashing In on Federal Recognition (Listen in RealAudio...)
What advantages and opportunities are there to becoming a federally recognized tribe? Well, some groups feel Indian Gaming is perhaps the biggest draw. Others feel it offers a chance to regain homelands, language, culture and a sense of community. While others feel it's the health and education benefits and other services. What is so good about being federally recognized? Guests: Apesanahkwat, chairman of the Menominee Tribe; D.K Sprague, chairman of the Gun Lake Band of Potawatomie; Loretta Tuell of the BIA's Office of Tribal Services; and Oklahoma State Senator Kelley Haney and member of the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma. Check out NAPT's Census page for other related Native America Calling programs...

10/4/99: Gambling on Good Faith (Listen in RealAudio...)
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 was intended to help stimulate economies in Indian Country. But an important part of the process, the actual negotiating of compacts between states and tribes, was left vague and unclear. This has caused both confrontations and celebrations for gaming tribes. What is the definition of negotiating in good faith? Guests: Richard Milanovich, chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians; Butch Denny, chairman of the Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska and Jacob Coin, Executive Director of the National Indian Gaming Association.

9/29/99: Losing the Drug War (Listen in RealAudio...)
America has poured billions of dollars into what some say is a losing war on drugs. Should we continue to throw money at a drug program that has gone up in smoke? What are the alternatives? Guests: New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson.

9/28/99: Book of the Month: "A Peoples Ecology" (Listen in RealAudio...)
Tewa author and University of New Mexico professor Greg Cajete of Santa Clara Pueblo explores sustainable living from a Native perspective through a collection of well-written modern essays. Guests: Greg Cajete

9/27/99: The Condition of Native American Studies (Listen in RealAudio...)
Many Native Studies programs at campuses and universities are under attack. Funding is being threatened and Native educators find themselves defending and justifying their existence. Will they survive? (Find more info on this topic at Indian U. at indianz.com)

9/23/99: What's Better, Being Single or Married? (Listen in RealAudio...)
We ask whether the bachelor life or the wedded life is better. Is everyone looking for the rapture and bliss that matrimony has to offer? If so why are so many people single? Guests: indianz.com's "Love Monster"

9/22/99: Nuclear-Free Pacific Rim (Listen in RealAudio...)
For more than forty years, the Pacific Rim has been the most popular spot in the world for industrialized nations to test their atmospheric and underground nuclear weapons. The indigenous peoples of the region feel they are getting close to the beginning of the end for nuclear testing and nuclear weapons in general. We take you live to a nuclear-free conference on the Polynesian Island of Tahiti.

9/21/99: Self-Determination in the South Pacific (Listen in RealAudio...)
Control over the island communities of the South Pacific has essentially been divided between four countries--Britain, France, Germany and the United States--all of whom impose their own form of imperialistic rule. Will the chains ever be broken? Join us as we continue our coverage from Tahiti.

9/20/99: Smart Genes (Listen in RealAudio...)
Scientists at Princeton University created a "super mouse" by altering its DNA to make it smarter. They claim that DNA engineering made the mouse learn faster and remember longer. If we can improve learning and memory in mice, can we do the same for humans? Should we use genetics to make ourselves, our kids, and even our parents smarter?

9/16/99: Waco: The White Man's Wounded Knee? (Listen in RealAudio...)
Both and Wounded Knee questioned the authority of the US and both were attacked. Is Waco "the White man's Wounded Knee?" Will the truth ever be known about either? Will the truth ever be known by everyone--including mainstream America? Guests: Ward Churchill, author of the book Cointelpro Papers

9/14/99: Problems in the Workplace (Listen in RealAudio...)
In a perfect world we would all come to work with smiles on our faces, happy and focused on the tasks at hand. Yet we all know that the demands of the workplace combined with the demands of our personal lives keep us from achieving this on a regular basis. What happens when things go haywire at work? How should we respond to problems in the workplace? Guests: Jack Deal of Deal Consulting Group

9/13/99: BIA Update with Kevin Gover (Listen in RealAudio...)
Kevin Gover, the Assistant Secretary of the Interior and head of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, joins our discussion once again to tackle the issues and answer the hard questions. Listen as we talk about the newly issued BIA report on tribal priority allocations, the recent controversy concerning the Saginaw Chippewa tribe, and other questions and concerns from across Indian Country. Guests: Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs and head of the BIA

9/9/99: The First Americans? (Listen in RealAudio...)
For centuries, Native Americans were believed to be the first inhabitants of the Great Turtle Island, or what is now known as the Americas. But startling new theories are developing insisting that Native Americans were not here first. Some scientists are arguing that Europeans were here first, others contend it was Australian Aborigines. Who were the First Americans?

9/7/99: Warrior Radio (Listen in RealAudio...)
Commonly known as pirate radio, micro powered radio stations are popping up everywhere. Micro powered radio stations have become so much a part of the broadcasting landscape that the FCC is considering issuing "pirate radio licenses." Some tribal communities are ready to start up their own "warrior radio" stations, claiming that sovereign rights give them the power to produce this signal on Native lands. Guests: Luke Heiken Broadcast Attorney and Govinda Dalton micro transmitter engineer.

9/1/99: Heaven & Hell (Listen in RealAudio...)
Early in 1999 Pope John Paul II announced that heaven and hell are spiritual metaphors, not actual places. Native America Calling and its listeners take a look at some complex question: What are heaven and hell? Are they real or imagined places? Or are they just metaphors? Do they exist here in this reality? And if they are simple metaphors, what purpose do they serve?

8/30/99: Crisis in Chiapas (Listen in RealAudio...)
We examine the military buildup in Chiapas and ask, "What can Native America do to help find a peaceful resolution and defuse the current crisis?" Guests include: Jason Wallick of the Mexico Solidarity Network, and representatives from the US State Department and the Mexican Embassy in Washington DC.

8/26/99: Book of the Month: "Men on the Moon" (Listen in RealAudio...)
In this collection of 26 short stories called "Men on the Moon", author/poet Simon Ortiz of Acoma Pueblo again carries his readers to the world of his Pueblo people. Ironically, he uses his gift of writing to express an ageless oral culture and its traditions. His tales are about the land, spirituality, grief, happiness, and the power of storytelling itself.

8/25/99: The River that Harms (Listen in RealAudio...)
A new television program documents the largest radioactive waste accident on Navajo Nation lands. It occurred back in 1979 and for the most part little attention has been shed on this uranium accident that has affected families and communities throughout Navajoland. When will this tragedy be brought to light? Guests: The video's producer, Colleen Keane of KNME-TV in Albuquerque

8/24/99: Native Education Foundation (Listen in RealAudio...)
For years Indian education leaders have struggled with Congress over funding. Now a private foundation is being created to fill the gap left by funding shortfalls in Indian education. Why has it taken so long for this novel approach to finally come about? Has it come in time to save Indian education from the chopping block? Guests include Michigan Congressman Dale Kildee of the Democratic Party

8/19/99: NAC Update Edition (Part 2) (Listen in RealAudio...)
We conclude our update series on this edition of Native America Calling with updates on past programs including the Waste Isolation Pilot Project (WIPP), child predators, and Grass Roots Radio Conference.

8/18/99: NAC Update Edition (Part 1) (Listen in RealAudio...)
Native America Calling has covered a lot of different issues since the beginning of 1999. On part 1 of a two-part series, we revisit some of those issues including Acteal, repatriation, Whiteclay, and more. Guests: Judi Morgan, Executive Director of the Nebraska Indian Commssion

8/17/99: Youth Action Summit (Listen in RealAudio...)
Native youth are restless and they're going to do something about it! Hundreds of Native teens participated in a youth summit in Denver to draft a youth action agenda for the coming years. On this edition of Native America Calling, we visit with some of these rising stars and share in their vision of a prosperous, healthy, and vibrant Native America. Guests: Organizer Binishi Albert of Youth Action Network

8/16/99: Native America's Vacation Getaway (Listen in RealAudio...)
As Native America diversifies its economy, tourism is becoming one of the front runners for economic development. Instead of reading about the Native experience, people can come be part of it in a nice neat vacation package. Can the wilds of Native America be the next vacation hot spot of the Americas? Guests: Lorintino Lallo of the New Mexico Department of Tourism

8/9/99: Remembering Nagasaki & Hiroshima (Beyond the Bomb) (Listen in RealAudio...)
On August 9, 1945 the US dropped the first atomic bomb on the people of Nagasaki, Japan. An estimated 64,000 civilians died. Then we dropped a second atomic bomb on Hiroshima. On this edition of Native America Calling we honor the memories of those nuclear victims as well as measure today's nuclear threat. Guests: Dr. Helen Caldicott of Physicians for Social Responsibility and actor Martin Sheen

5/27/99: Gun Control (Listen in RealAudio…)
Enough is enough! The recent school shootings at Heritage High School outside of Atlanta is the second major incidence of schoolyard violence within the past month. We look into the question of whether stricter gun regulations keep firearms out of the hands of troubled children? And how do we stop the trend of schoolyard assaults? Listen to an earlier program on Littleton…

5/26/99: Book of the Month--BEAD ON AN ANTHILL (Listen in RealAudio…)
Oglala Sioux author Delphine Red Shirt describes the resiliency her people have displayed in spite of the tragedy and poverty of reservation life. This book tells her personal story of growing up in Nebraska and on the Pine Ridge Reservation in the 1960s and 70s. She struggles with the question of whether Native people can blend the old traditional ways with the new modern ways. Can we walk in two worlds?

5/24/99: Computer Tutors (Listen in RealAudio…)
Did your child make the grades he or she was hoping for this semester? Or did he or she fall a little short? Did you find yourself saying, "If I could just find someone to tutor my child, I know he could get better scores?" Well, we may have the answer. There is a live tutoring service over the Internet that is coming to Native America at a computer near you. Guests: Corrine Kills Pretty Enemy of Tutornet, Inc.

5/17/99: Living Together Out of Wedlock (Listen in RealAudio…)
More and more couples are moving in together before they are married. Many maintain that this is the best way find out if they are compatible before they tie the knot. But new evidence shows that your marriage is less likely to work if you live with your partner first. How do you feel about co-habitation before marriage? Guests: marriage analyst David Popenoe.

5/13/99: Kevin Gover on Indian Education (Listen in RealAudio...)
"Our schools no longer represent, in many cases, an effective learning environment", says Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. To remedy the problem the Department of the Interior proposed a 1.2 billion-dollar plan to replace or repair 170 federal Indian schools. Guests: Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and head of the BIA

5/12/99: Fatherless Children (Listen in RealAudio…)
Fatherless families have become very prevalent today, but yet no one knows for sure how it affects the social fabric of our society. On this edition of Native America Calling we look at the fatherless child and examine the importance of a father's role in rearing children. And can fathers still be good parents even when living outside the home? Guests: family experts Dr. Wade Horn and Scott Ray.

5/6/99: Uwa Indians vs. Occidental Oil (Listen in RealAudio…)
On this edition of NAC, we visit with the Uwa Indians of Colombia. They are here in the United States to ask Occidental Oil to stop all oil operations within their homeland. We will also honor the memories of Ingrid Washinawatok, Terrence Frietas and Lahenae Gay, the three activists killed in Colombia while trying to help the Uwas in their fight for self-determination. Listen to more programs on Ingrid, Terrence, and Lahenae…

5/5/99: Born Again Indians (Listen in RealAudio…)