Welcome to NAPT's Media Archives. Media Archives is a resource of Native American Public Telecommunications. Browse the topic and guest categories to listen to classic episodes of our favorite talk show in Indian Country, Native America Calling.
 
12/31/98: Year-In-Review (Listen in RealAudio...)
We look back at the big news stories from Indian Country in 1998. What were the issues that impacted your community? Guests include Paul DeMain, publisher of News From Indian Country.

12/23/98: War On Iraq
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The bombs were flying over Baghdad again! Why? Because Iraq continued to challenge UN inspectors who were looking for weapons of mass destruction or so we were told. Out of the over 450 inspections Iraq only challenged five. Did that warrant another bloody assault on the people of Iraq? Or was it a ploy to distract us from the impeachment proceedings? Guests: Barbara Lubin of the Middle East Children's Alliance. (Listen to other programs on international issues)

12/22/98: Acteal Massacre Remembered (Listen in RealAudio...)
One year ago today (12/22/97) 45 men, women, and children were gunned down in the Mexican village of Acteal. This massacre was instigated by the Mexican government against the Mayan people as part of an oppressive campaign designed to break the spirit of the people. How are the people of Acteal one year later? Guests: Ted Lewis, director of Global Exchange Mexico Project. (Listen to other programs on international issues)

12/21/98: Killer Toys (Listen in RealAudio...)
Beware of vinyl toys! Public interest groups have warned Christmas shoppers that vinyl toys contain toxic chemicals that have been putting children at risk. So if we can't have our vinyl Teletubbies what can we have? We went shopping for safe toys with Jackie Warledo of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma.

12/17/98: United States: Defender of Human Rights? (Listen in RealAudio...)
The United States once again stopped short of committing full support to the United Nations draft Declaration on the Rights of the World's Indigenous Peoples. The general statement delivered in late 1998 by the State Department contained language that left questions regarding U.S. policy toward the collective rights of Native people. Did our country live up to its rhetoric? (Listen to other programs on human rights.) (Listen to other programs on international issues)

12/16/98: Open Lines (Suggestions for Programming for 1999) (Listen in RealAudio...)
The phone lines were open on Native America Calling to soilicit recommendations for possible show topics for 1999. Listen to what Indian Country wanted to hear about for the upcoming year.

12/14/98: Treating Sex Criminals (Listen in RealAudio...)
Thousands of sex crimes have been committed every day and some experts have said as many as 80 percent of these crimes go unreported. Even when sex offenders are caught and locked up once they're turned loose many will repeat the crime. Is incarceration enough? Guests: sexual offense experts Karen Vigil and Dr. Anna Salter.

12/10/98: Public Hearing on NAGPRA (Listen in RealAudio...)
The National Park Service held a public hearing in Santa Fe regarding the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. Native people seized the opportunity to bring attention to the injustices that were taking place against our burial grounds and our ancestors all over this country. Guests: Marla Big Boy, attorney for the Colville Tribe of Washington state. (Listen to other programs on NAGPRA and repatriation issues)

12/9/98: Weaving Native Values into the Business World (Listen in RealAudio...)
As more and more Native people enter the professional business world the question of cultural values has become an issue. Native professionals have been looking to incorporate elements of Native philosophy into their business practices. How do Native values enrich our business endeavors and enterprises? Guests: Attorney Cheryl Fairbanks & Business owner Wynema Morris.

12/8/98: Indian Fraud (Listen in RealAudio...)
Believe it or not being an enrolled member of an Indian tribe does offer some opportunities. Tribal members have been eligible to get money for school, job training or start-up business loans. But there are those who have claimed to be Native and weren't and have fraudulently acquired money. How can we stop the fraud and abuse in Native Funding programs? Guests: Dr. Jerry Bread.

12/3/98: DNA Testing and Crime Solving (Listen in RealAudio...)
The use of DNA testing in forensic crime solving had been on the rise in 1998. A lot of criminal investigators felt DNA evidence had been a sure-fire way to identify alleged suspects. But how exactly does this study of genetic material catch a criminal? And how do we know if DNA forensics is an accurate science? Guests: Rod Kennedy of the BIA Law Enforcement agency.

12/2/98: European Indian Clubs (Listen in RealAudio...)
Did you know that Native American culture has been thriving in Europe? Well it is. You have been able to find everything from traditional beadwork to full blown powwows on the European circuit. But not too many Native Americans have been involved in this cultural phenomenon. Can the native culture be shared this way without being offensive? Guests: Dennis Zotigh of the Kiowa Nation and expert on the issue.

12/1/98: Current Events (Listen in RealAudio...)
As Native American heritage month drew to a close Native America Calling looked at this 1998's important issues and asked you to call in your concerns as well. Harlan McKosato hosted this special Current Edition of NAC.

11/25/98: Book-of-the-Month: "The Choctaw Revolution" (Listen in RealAudio...)
Thirty-five years ago, the Mississippi Choctaws were aptly described as one of the poorest pockets of poverty in the country. In our book of the month we hear how through courageous leadership the tribe went through dramatic changes, and was one of the five largest employers in the entire state by 1998. What are the lessons learned and how can they benefit the rest of our Native communities? Guests: Choctaw Chief Phillip Martin. Check out NAPT's Census page for other related Native America Calling programs...
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11/24/98: Corporate Welfare (Listen in RealAudio...)
Reports detailing abuses of the federal welfare system and its ineffectiveness created complaints and heated debate over its reform. With Corporate America riding a wave of success in 1998 what was their responsibility to the War on Poverty in the U.S?

11/23/98: U.N. Human Rights Declaration (Listen in RealAudio...)
Years of deliberation, reporting, and testimony reports from Geneva indicated that there was something about to break in 1998 concerning an international declaration of basic human rights of indigenous people. Was America going to walk the talk and finally sign an agreement? Guests: Gare Smith, Principal Deputy Assistant of Secretary of State and Leslie Gerson, Deputy of Secretary of State. (Listen to other programs on human rights.) (Listen to other programs on international issues)

11/19/98: Webcasting (Listen in RealAudio...)
All of the special services offered by the World Wide Web began to include radio and television in the late 1990's. That's right...did you know you can pick up broadcasts from all over the world right through your home or office computer? It's a relatively simple process, the download is virtually free and the payoff is a world of radio and television through the Internet. Are you ready for real time audio and video?

11/18/98: Great American Smoke Out (Listen in RealAudio...)
Warning: Smoking will eventually kill you! There is no doubt left...we all know this to be true. And although this country has sued the tobacco industry and won, banned nearly all forms of cigarette advertising, and developed dozens of methods to quit smoking...it still remains as one of our leading killers. Can Native America kick the habit?

11/17/98: Solar Power (Listen in RealAudio...)
Our sun has provided an untapped energy source with unlimited potential. However it has been severely underused by industrial nations. However, more and more Native communities have discovered that solar energy is inexpensive and efficient. We discussed the cutting edge of solar power and technology. Guests: Debbie Tewa of the Hopi Nation.

11/12/98: The Last Frontiers of the World (Listen in RealAudio...)
Because of development and modernization...there are very few places left in the world in their natural, pristine states. But there are still some left. We explored different parts of the world that have withstood progress and remain as some of the last untouched land on the planet. Former NAC director Joseph Leon traveled to Alaska to bring us a special report from Arctic Village...along with Gwich'in Chief Clarence Alexander.

11/10/98: Census 2000 (Listen in RealAudio...)
Have Native people been too paranoid of revealing personal information to the government? Historically, we have been undercounted as a whole, but could this be due to our own efforts not to be found? Are Native Americans suffering from Census-phobia? Is it time come out of the shadows and stand up and be counted? Guests: Nedra Darling, director of the U.S. Census Bureau's Native American Programs. Check out NAPT's Census page for other related Native America Calling programs...

11/9/98: Social Security in Native America (Listen in RealAudio...)
Saving and strengthening the Social Security Fund caught the attention of many baby boomers. Many were worried that all the money paid into the Social Security System would not be there when Baby Boomers retired. But how did and do Social Security benefits help Native Americans? Especially when you consider the question of dual nationalities and citizenships? Guests: Jean Daniels of the National Committee on Aging. Listen to LIVE coverage on Social Security Issues in Native America. Listen to coverage of Social Security Issues in Native America. (Listen to other programs on economics.)

11/5/98: Sports in Native America (Listen in RealAudio...)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had been coaching high school basketball on the White Mountain Apache reservation...Notah Begay of the Navajo Nation became the first Native to earn his card on the PGA Pro-Golf Tour...and Jim Thorpe's camp was still lobbying for him to be honored as "The Greatest Athlete of the 20th Century." Harlan McKosato and Native America Calling talked sports.

11/4/98: Current Events (Listen in RealAudio...)
NAC talked about Election '98 and Proposition 5 as well as other issues from around Indian Country. Listen to other programs on gaming. (Listen to other current event programs from 1997, 1998 and 1999.)

11/3/98: Child Predators (Listen in RealAudio...)
Most states have laws that prevent convicted child molesters from establishing residency within their boundaries unless they notify the neighborhood, town or city of their criminal past. Not New Mexico! Has this state become a playground for pedophiles? What can be done to keep children safe from these predators?

11/2/98: Middle East & Red America (Listen in RealAudio...)
The battles in the Middle East in 1998 were reminiscent of the termination era between the U.S. and tribes. The fight was over homelands, but what was different in the Middle East compared to the Indian Wars was the U.S. was playing both sides of the battlefield as peacemaker. Can we compare the Middle East with Red America?

10/29/98: Global Warming in Native Homelands (Listen in RealAudio...)
Increasing evidence shows that global warming has caused hurricanes, floods, fires and other natural disasters. National policies were being developed for the twenty-first century...and Native people were providing valuable input. Could indigenous environmental philosophies help save the planet? Guests: Oren Lyons, Grand Chief of the Onondaga Nation.

10/28/98: Book of the Month: "Authentic Alaska" (Listen in RealAudio...)
On a special Book of the Month Edition of Native America Calling we featured "Authentic Alaska: Voices of Its Native Writers"… a collection of gritty, forthright narratives about late twentieth century life in remote Alaska. Guests: authors Susan B. Andrews and John Creed. (Listen to other literature programs from 1998)

10/27/98: Get Out the Vote (Listen in RealAudio...)
When politicians make the ultimate decision to vote on legislation, the bottom line is their voting constituency. Too many times, that group has not included Native people. Can we actually have more of a voice through our participation at the polls. Guests: Sharon Clahchischillage, director of Navajo Nation lobbying office in Washington D.C. (Listen to other programs on politics and government)

10/26/98: Bio-Piracy (Listen in RealAudio...)
DNA patenting without informed consent and the outright theft of genetic material once loomed like a dark shadow over many indigenous communities around the world. But breakthroughs in science have offerred hope for the future. How will Native people use genetic technology for our benefit? Guests: Debra Harry of the Paiute Nation and Marla Big Boy of the Colville Tribe.

10/22/98: Success Stories from Across Indian Country (Listen in RealAudio...)
Live from the 1998 National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC. Native America Calling talked with people about the good things that are going on from across Indian Country. Guests: Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and head of the BIA. [See the 1998 NCAI page]

10/21/98: Banking on Native America (Listen in RealAudio...)
The Community Reinvestment Act said that banks need to make loans to all credit-worthy applicants in a bank's service area. Modern technology, as well as new laws and government policies, have allowed banks to merge with one another and the result has been large banks with service areas that span the US. What does this banking system mean for Native America? Guests: Cheri Salway-Black of First Nations Development. (Listen to other programs on economics.) [See the 1998 NCAI page]

10/19/98: NAFTA's Impact on Native America (Listen in RealAudio...)
The jury was still out on the North American Free Trade Agreement and how it had been affecting Native communities. Some tribal leaders had been outspoken in their support for the agreement, while others claimed that it was taking food off the tables of Native families. Was NAFTA good for Indian Country? Guests: Deni Lenard of the Warm Springs Confederated Tribes of Oregon. (Listen to other programs on economics.)
[See the 1998 NCAI page]

10/15/98: Alaska Federation of Natives Convention (Listen in RealAudio...)
Native people from throughout Alaska and the lower 48 gathered in Anchorage for the 1998 AFN meeting. Issues for the convention included subsistence...tribal self-determination ...the upcoming state elections...and the theme for the convention was "In Service to Our Country" in honor of veterans. Sharon McConnell and Harlan McKosato brought you the coverage.

10/13/98: Answers from the Ice Edge (Listen in RealAudio...)
A report detailed the consequences of climate change in the Bering and Chuckchi Seas. It talked about how global warming in the Arctic has affected animals that the Alaska Natives in area depend on for subsistence. Join Native America Calling as it discussed how global warming has affected the people of the Arctic and what has been done to stop it. Will global warming in the end be a cultural threat to the people of the Bering and Chuckchi Seas? And was this just a preface of what lies ahead for the rest of the world if something isn't done?

10/12/98: The Alaska Native Claims Act (Listen in RealAudio...)
The Alaska Native Claims Act was passed almost 27 years ago. How has it impacting the lives of Native Americans today? Should non-Natives be able to own stock in Native Alaska Corporations? What about lands for Alaska Natives that left before the act? Sharon McConnell and Harlan McKosato took a closer look at the Alaska Native Claims Act and Autonomy in Alaska. (Listen to other programs on land issues)

10/8/98: The X-Files! (Listen in RealAudio...)
The federal government had carried out thousands of secret bizarre biological and medical experiments on the citizens of this country. Unknowing people were exposed to everything from pesticides and nuclear radiation to psychological experiments. Are we still the human guinea pigs for bizarre science?

10/7/98: Native Supreme Court Justices? (Listen in RealAudio...)
Have you ever wondered if things would be different if Indians served on the Supreme Court? Well that's the exact question that Native Justices were going to ask at the 2nd Annual Governance Conference at the University of Kansas School of Law. We heard the legal arguments on why or why not Native Justices should be on the Supreme Court.

10/6/98: Conflict Resolution (Listen in RealAudio...)
Probably the single most contributing factor in creating conflict between people or nations has been the failure to communicate. Both personal guidance counselors and organizational mediators had been exploring deeper into the human psyche to resolve conflicts on the individual and community level. What keeps us from resolving our conflicts with others? Guests: Shelly Vindiola of Indian Dispute Resolution Center.

10/5/98: Current Events (Listen in RealAudio...)
The US Supreme Court began its fall session on October 5, 1998, and minority groups staged a protest because of the court's long history of not hiring minorities. The Alaska Federation of Natives Convention is coming up towards the end of 1998 and so is Columbus day. We discussed these and other topics that you called in with on the current events edition of Native America Calling.

10/1/98: Sterilization of Native American Women (Listen in RealAudio...)
The Government Accounting Office found widespread sterilization abuse of Native American women in areas served by the IHS. In 1975 alone, 25,000 Native American women were permanently sterilized. This practice is also running rampant in third world countries. How does sterilization threaten the genetic future of the world's Indigenous populations? Guests: Charon Asetoyer of the Native American Woman's Health Education Resource Center. (Listen to other programs on human rights.)

9/29/98: Sex, Drugs and Consensual Crimes (Listen in RealAudio...)
If people choose to use illicit drugs...or lead a bizarre sex life...or decide that they want to end their medical suffering by assisted suicide...then who’s to stop them? Who’s to judge? Millions of tax payer dollars have been spent in the prosecution of offenders of victimless crimes. Should America continue to prosecute victimless and consensual crimes? Guests: Peter McWilliams...author of “Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do: The Absurdity of Consensual Crimes in Our Free Country!(Listen to other programs on legal issues)

9/28/98: Polygamy (Listen in RealAudio...)
The issue of polygamy...or having multiple wives, was in the news in September 1998 after the father of a sixteen year old girl in Utah was arrested for forcing his daughter to marry his brother who already had fourteen wives. But it isn’t just 30,000 Mormons who practice polygamy ...Native cultures throughout the world have and have had plural marriages as part of their culture. What are the unspoken consequences of polygamy? Guest: Laura Chapman, founding board member of Tapestry of Polygamy.

9/24/98: Women in History (Listen in RealAudio...)
Women have played key roles in the political history of America from the suffragette movement of the turn of the century to the civil and human rights movement of the late 1990's. Native America Calling honored the women warriors of the native and non-native societies and looked at their contributions and sacrifices for our nations. Guests: LaDonna Harris of Americans for Indian Opportunity.

9/22/98: Reviving our Ceremonies (Listen in RealAudio...)
Many have believed that reviving our sacred ceremonies ahs been the most important endeavor in our effort to revitalize and maintain our culture. Communities throughout Native America have brought to light ceremonies that were hidden for over century. How has reviving our ceremonies promoted individual, family, and communal well being? Guests: Julian Lange of the Center for Indian Community Development in Humboldt State University California. (Listen to other programs on religious issues)

9/21/98: Ramifications of Impeachment (Listen in RealAudio...)
Impeachment seemed to be on the minds of many in the nations capitol in 1998. The on-going saga of President Bill Clinton’s promiscuous affairs had people asking the president to step down. But how would Clinton’s Impeachment have affected the Native American legislative agenda and federal programs? Guest: Greg Stebben, author of “Presidents; Scandal and What are Impeachable Offenses”.

9/17/98: Mixed Marriages (Listen in RealAudio...)
According to a 1998 US census study there were more and more mixed blood marriages in Native America. Of all the ethnic minority groups in this country...native Americans had been the least likely to marry their own. Have mixed marriages created an in-home culture clash? Or have mixed marriages with non-native cultures threaten to thin our already thinning bloodlines? Check out NAPT's Census page for other related Native America Calling programs. (Listen to other programs on race.)

9/16/98: Welfare Workfarms (Listen in RealAudio...)
The idea of welfare-to-work has caught like wildfire across the country. The only problem has been that many welfare recipients found themselves doing the dirty work for cities and states and then later laid off...finding themselves back at square one. Have we seen the creation of welfare workfarms for cash-strapped cities and municipalities? And how has this affected native Americans on welfare assistance? (Listen to other programs on economics.)

9/15/98: Current Events (Listen in RealAudio...)
On this Current Events edition we looked at legislation affecting Native America and updated you on the Makah whale hunt and the Petroglyph National Monument in New Mexico. We also opened up the phone lines to hear about what’s current in your community. (Listen to other current event programs from 1997, 1998 and 1999.)

9/10/98: Being White in America (Listen in RealAudio...)
Does skin color really matter in this country? Or do you think that racial attitude has finally fallen to the way side? On Native America Calling we looked at what it means to be white in today’s America and if being white still meant you’re more likely to get ahead of the game. Guests: Robert Jensen, professor of Journalism at the University of Texas.

9/9/98: TV Nation (Listen in RealAudio...)
According to many psychologists one of the most dangerous influences in a child’s life can be found right in your own living room. The TV set! Television has been producing more and more violent and sexually explicit programs daily. But how does this kind programming influence the social behaviors of people? Are there better ways to use the power of television to improve the quality of life in this country? Guests: Mark Labalme...executive director for TV Free America.

9/8/98: The US - The Terrorized or the Terrorist? (Listen in RealAudio...)
The escalation of terrorist activity against the United States in the 1990's has gotten more dangerous and severe. The 1998 US embassy attacks in the east and other terrorist threats from around the world got many wondering why the US has been targeted. But some people say that the United States actually has been terrorizing the world...and attacks have been the response of those countries who’ve had enough of US world policy. Is the United States Government victim of terrorism...or is it the terrorist? Guests: Jeff Blankfort...former editor of the Middle East Labor Bulletin. (Listen to other programs on international issues)

9/3/98: Industrial Hemp (Listen in RealAudio...)
The Oglala Sioux Tribe of South Dakota made plans to cultivate industrial hemp, despite a warning from the Drug Enforcement Association that it is illegal. Does federal law supersede tribal law in Indian Country? Guests: Milo Yellow Hair, vice-president of the Oglala Sioux. (Listen to other programs on legal issues)

9/2/98: Return of Our Ancestors (Part 2) (Listen in RealAudio...)
Because of the controversy over possible violations of NAGPRA by employees of the University of Nebraska, the school convened a meeting with tribal leaders from the four tribes located within the state. They promised to return the bones, but never did... Listen to what people had to say in 1998 and what they had to say in 1999. (Listen to other programs on NAGPRA and repatriation issues)

9/1/98: Return of Our Ancestors (Part 1) (Listen in RealAudio...)
The state of Nebraska led the way in 1989 when the state legislature passed a bill protecting Indian skeletal remains. The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was passed by the US Congress a year later. In the summer of 1998, the University of Nebraska found itself in hot water because of possible violations of both state and federal law. Guests: Priscilla Grew of the University of Nebraska. (Listen to other programs on NAGPRA and repatriation issues)

8/27/98: School Textbooks (Listen in RealAudio...)
School books are notorious for leaving out the Native American perspective. When it is included, it seems like an afterthought. When will we get this policy changed? Guests: Robin Butterfield of the National Indian Education Association (NIEA) (Listen to other programs on education.) (Listen to other literature programs from 1998)

8/26/98: Book-of-the-Month: "Horse, Follow Closely" (Listen in RealAudio...)
There is a relationship between horse and rider that is based on trust and harmony. We interviewed author GaWaNi Pony Boy about his book of the Tsa-La-Gi Nation about the traditional training methods of his ancestors... Americas first great horsemen. (Listen to other literature programs from 1998)

8/25/98: US Trust Territories (Part 2) (Listen in RealAudio...)
The United States have maintained trust territories throughout the Pacific. We looked at the political geography and sovereignty movements of Micronesia. These Island reservations have been crucial for the United States to maintain military and financial superiority throughout the region. What can Native America and the Micronesian states learn from each other's experience? Guests: Deni Leonard...a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs who has been working on economic development projects throughout the South Pacific. (Listen to other programs on international issues)

8/24/98: US Trust Territories (Part 1) - Puerto Rico (Listen in RealAudio...)
Puerto Rico has been on the verge of becoming the 51st state of the United States. But this US trust holding has been divided over the prospect. Many Puerto Ricans have favored becoming an autonomous nation...while others have said statehood would lead to prosperity. Should Puerto Rico become a state? Independent? Indian reservation? Or what? Guests: Manuel Rodriguez-Orellana of the Puerto Rican Independence Party. (Listen to other programs on international issues)

8/19/98: Medicine People (Listen in RealAudio...)
Some of the more predominent and yet little known segments of Native American society have been the circles of medicine men and healers holistic. They not only tend to our spiritual and physical wellbeing, but they also have served as a liason between us and the spirits of the natural world. Pharmeceutical companies like Upjohn have for years tried to unravel the mysteries of Native medicinal knowledge. How do we transform the world of medicine to include the ancient knowledge of tribal peoples? (Listen to other programs on religious issues

8/18/98: Current Events: (Listen in RealAudio...)
You tuned in and heard what Spokane author Sherman Alexie had to say about "Smoke Signals", Sacajawea on the U.S. dollar, and other Indian Issues of the time. Guests: Sherman Alexie. Find out more about him and his works at www.fallsapart.com

8/17/98: Millennium Bug (Listen in RealAudio...)
When the clock struck midnight on December 31, 1999, there was more chaos than normal. Why? Because of the bug that automatically reset computers from coast-to-coast. How was Native America going to prepare for this impending problem? Guests: Val Hornstein, a corporate lawyer specializing in computer affairs.

8/13/98: Reducing Crime and Drugs in Indian Housing (Listen in RealAudio...)
When we examined gang activity, drug trafficking and violent crimes in Native communities…most of the activity has been taking place in and around housing projects. What was going to be done to reclaim our neighborhoods?

8/12/98: Indian Schools Online (Listen in RealAudio...)
As part of the Clinton Administration's nationwide initiative, tribal schools and colleges were catching up with the rest of the world wide webbers. Can our children compete in this age of technology? (Listen to other programs on education.)

8/11/98: Native Clan Systems (Listen in RealAudio...)
Nearly all Native people belong to a clan within their tribal structure. Our clan membership plays a significant role…not only within our tribe…but to our individual identity as well. But how much relevance do our clans play in these contemporary times?

8/10/98: Water 2000 in Indian Country (Listen in RealAudio...)
An ongoing plan had been bringing safe and abundant drinking water to many rural American homes that lacked it. Vice President Gore announced that $16 million will be allocated to several Native communities…but what about the rest of Native America? Guests: John Romano, deputy administrator of the Rural Utilities Service.

8/7/98: Indian Economic Self-Determination Part II (Listen in RealAudio...)
Native America Calling discussed the impact of the BRAVO Initiative and President Clinton's executive order on Indian Education. Guests: John Echohawk (Pawnee) of the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) and Gregory Pyle, Chief of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

8/6/98: Indian Economic Self-Determination (a two-hour program) (Listen in RealAudio...)
First hour: President Clinton addressed tribal leaders during a conference on building economic autonomy in Native communities. NAC brought you live coverage of the President's speech from D.C. This two-day meeting focused on specific strategies to build tribal economies and open up new business opportunities in Indian Country. How do we get the cash flowing towards Native America...instead of away from Native America? Guests: Lynn Cutler, Deputy Assistant to the President for Intergovernmental Affairs.
Second hour: Native America Calling carried President Bill Clinton's speech LIVE in its entirety, following it up with commentary and phone calls from listeners.

8/5/98: Indian Gaming...Good or Evil?(Listen in RealAudio...)
Tribes have been attacked on all fronts over their perceived riches from gaming revenues. Governors ... congressmen ... attorney generals .. .mayors ... everybody has been getting in on the act. Is there any other way to make legitimate money on our reservations? Guests: Rick Hill, chair of the National Indian Gaming Association. (Listen to other programs on gaming.) (Listen to other programs on economics.)

7/30/98: Genetics (Listen in RealAudio...)
Genetic engineering...DNA patenting...and transgenic experiments. Have these technologies improved our quality of life? Or have they threatened to alter the planet's entire gene pool? We discussed genetics...friend or biological threat? Guests: Andrew Kimbrell of the Center for Technology Assessment.

7/28/98: Improving the Commodities (Listen in RealAudio...)
Improving and controlling our food source is one of the most important steps we can take to improve our well-being as well as strengthen our sovereignty. The USDA has worked to create a food partnership with native growers to supply fresh fruits, veggies and meats. Have we been able to create a healthy commodity program and nurture native agriculture as well? Guests: Charles Red Gates, Commodity Director for the Standing Rock Tribe.

7/27/98: Kids Show! (Listen in RealAudio...)
Have you forgotten what it's like to see the world through a childs eyes? We visited with young children to get a refreshing outlook on life. Guests: entertainer Joanne Shenandoah of the Seneca Nation and children from around Native America.

7/23/98: Criminal Investigation (Listen in RealAudio...)
When violent crimes had been committed on reservation lands, police officers and investigators had been the first to arrive on the scene. What clues have they looked for to help solve the crime? And how have their crime-scene experiences affected their daily and family lives? Guests: Captain Dorothy Fulton of the Navajo Nation.

7/22/98: Nuclear War (Listen in RealAudio...)
The threat of nuclear war is not out of sight and certainly not out of mind. How close are we to an all-out nuclear war in 1998? Who are the biggest threats to making it a reality? And how close is Indian Country to the trigger? These questions and others were explored as we discussed Nine Minutes to Midnight. Guests: Mike Moore of the Bulletin for Atomic Scientists.

7/21/98: Selling the Black Hills (Listen in RealAudio...)
The federal governments offer to outright buy the Black Hills from the Oglala/Lakotas was still on the table in the summer of 1998. There were some bands wanting to accept hundreds of millions of dollars for the land while other Oglala Lakota bands were prepared to die to keep it. Were the Oglalas/Lakotas to keep the Black Hills? Or sell them? (Listen to other programs on land issues)

7/15/98: Current Events (Listen in RealAudio...)
We brought you the latest news from Indian Country and provided updates on previous news stories broadcast on NAC. From the ups and downs of Capitol Hill to the shores of Alaska...we brought you the good, the bad and the ugly. (Listen to other current event programs from 1997, 1998 and 1999.)

7/14/98: U.S. Foreign Investment Policies (Listen in RealAudio...)
In 1998 the White House approved the transfer of $2 billion from the Federal Reserve to the Bank of Japan. We examined U.S. involvement in the Japanese economy and our willingness to bail them out of recession. Why wasn't our government willing to do the same for Native America? Guests: currency expert Andrew Gause.

7/13/98: Traditional Weddings (Listen in RealAudio...)
Marriage is a sacred union in virtually every corner of the world. There has been perhaps as many different wedding ceremonies as there are cultures. In many Native communities, traditional weddings are still being practiced. Are marriages more successful if they are performed according to the old ways?

7/8/98: Chiapas War Zone (Part 2) (Listen in RealAudio...)
Live from Chiapas with former Native America Calling Director Joe Leon. Guests: Marguerita Hernandez, San Cristobal, Chiapas, Rural Development Corporation. (Listen to other programs on international issues)

7/7/98: Chiapas War Zone (Part 1) (Listen in RealAudio...)
The atmosphere in Southern Mexico had been growing more tense by the day in July of 1998. A Native American delegation was in the region observing the situation and making connections with the strife-filled indigenous community. (Listen to other programs on international issues)

7/6/98: Buying Political Power (Listen in RealAudio...)
Tribes have been learning to play the game on Capitol Hill, the state level...even the local level. Can tribal nations supply enough cash and deliver enough votes to gain political favors?

7/2/98: Armageddon and Prophecy (Listen in RealAudio...)
Hopi elders participated in a national talk show in 1998 sharing their prophecy that the end of the world was coming. Chaotic weather patterns, natural disasters, social strife and civil wars had all plagued humanity. Were we to witness the end of the world as we knew it? Guests: Lee Kuwanwisiuma, Director of Cultural Preservation for Hopi.

7/1/98: Arctic Oil - The People vs. the People (Listen in RealAudio...)
Communities of the Arctic have been split over off-shore oil development. Native Corporations have intended to open their waters for oil exploration. But some tribal members feel offshore oil development will destroy there subsistence lifestyle and their relationship with the sea. Do the monetary benefits of oil development supersede the cultural and subsistence needs of a people? Guests: Ronald Brower, president of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference.

6/30/98: Falling off the Wagon (Listen in RealAudio...)
Like it or not...there will be people who have quit drinking and will fall off the wagon to pick up their partying ways. But what happens to these fallen angels if they return to their old ways? Native substance abuse counselors say alcohol can destroy a persons spirit. Does this mean that the occasional drinker and the ones who’ve returned to drink are doomed spiritually? Guests: Anna Lattimer executive director National Association of Native American Children of Alcoholics.

6/25/98: The Makah Whale Hunt (Listen in RealAudio...)
The Makah of the Pacific Northwest were preparing for the summer whale hunt and intended to take five Gray whales. Environmental groups and some tribal members have said the seasonal hunts could endanger the whales, while others say their culture is at stake if they don’t go. How can the subsistence and cultural needs of the Makah be balanced with the survival of the whale? Guests: Makah Tribal Chairman Keith Johnson.

6/24/98: Book of the Month: "Masked Dancers" (Listen in RealAudio...)
Cherokee mystery writer Jean Hager offered us a profound murder mystery “Masked Dancers”. It spins a web of intrigue and suspense within the environment of Native culture and spirituality. We met author Jean Hager and the “Mask Dancers”. (Listen to other literature programs from 1998)

6/23/98: Transporting Nuclear Waste (Listen in RealAudio...)
Nuclear waste has quietly been shipped all over the US and Indian Country. The WIPP dump site in New Mexico and Yucca Mountain in Nevada might have brought shipments through your town. Are our communities ready to deal with the risks of accidents and spills? Guests: Virginia Sanchez. (Listen to other programs on environment.)

6/22/98: Elvis Lives (Listen in RealAudio...)
Elvis lives! There has been speculation that the King of Rock and Roll is alive and well and is walking among us. In fact some Elvis investigators say the death of Elvis Presely was a government plot. And did you know that Elvis has native roots? Guests: Elvis Investigators William Beanie & Nick Moran.

6/18/98: Covering Native America from A to Z (Listen in RealAudio...)
Native journalists from throughout tribal America were to convene in Arizona to discuss freedom of the press in Indian Country, becoming better tribal spin doctors, cultural protocol and how to get the mainstream media to cover Native issues. Are you satisfied with the news coverage from Indian Country? You joined us live from the Native American Journalists Associations conference in Tempe. (Listen to other programs on media issues)

6/16/98: Savage Love (Listen in RealAudio...)
The myth of the noble and exotic savage is not dead yet. Have you ever seen or read one of those Indian romance novels about the muscular and brave Indian warrior or the curvy young Indian maiden in the Pocahontas dress? Why have they been so popular? Guests: Karen Kay, author of Native American romance novels.

6/15/98: World Peace and Prayer Day (Listen in RealAudio...)
According to Lakota Star Knowledge...the summer solstice (June 21st) is a sacred day. Spiritual energies are high and it’s a day set aside for giving thanks to our creator and tuning in to the powers of creation. How strong is the power of prayer? Guests: Arvol Looking Horse... Keeper of the Sacred White Buffalo Calf pipe.

6/11/98: Re-marriage (Listen in RealAudio...)
Blending two families into one will become more and more of a reality in America in the twenty-first century. Our society’s high divorce rate has another side to it...people getting married for a second time. Have you or are you experiencing the Brady Bunch syndrome?

6/9/98: Intuition (Listen in RealAudio...)
Some of the worlds most sophisticated technologies were inspired by dreams and intuition. And what are these tools of insight we all possess? Is our intuition our true connection with the spirit world and the world of dreams...and is our intuition a tool to bring those ethereal inspirations to this reality?

6/8/98: Fire Warriors (Listen in RealAudio...)
The summer is that dry time of the year when a cigarette thrown out the car window, a lightning strike or an arson can set off massive fires... fires that rage on for days, burn millions of acres...and threaten lives. Who gets the call to battle these blazes? Guests: Wally Begay (Navajo).

6/4/98: The Next America (People of Color as the New Majority) (Listen in RealAudio...)
Demographers predict that by the middle of the twenty-first century people of color will be the new majority. Some groups have already made new connections in hopes of building a brighter future in the new millennium. How can communities of color become a force? Guests: Phyllis Hairston and Abel Lopez of The Association of American Cultures. (Listen to other programs on race.)

6/3/98: Indian Education on the Chopping Block (Listen in RealAudio...)
Congressional bills had been making their way through committee which, if they were to be passed, would basically eliminate critical education programs in Native communities…programs like bilingual education. When will Indian monies be moved from the discretionary to the mandatory category within the federal system? We heard from educators throughout Native America.

6/2/98: Sovereignty in the South Pacific (Listen in RealAudio...)
The war on the high seas was continuing...Native Hawaiians were fighting for their land, culture and economic independence. The battle centered around 1.6 million acres of ceded lands set aside by the government for the betterment of Native Hawaiian conditions. But Native groups said their interests and rights have been overlooked for too long...sound familiar? Guests: Mililani Trask of the Ka Lahui Hawaii. (Listen to other programs on international issues)

6/1/98: Drugs, Sex and the American Male (Listen in RealAudio...)
The pill Viagra, described and celebrated as a wonder drug, was put on the market in 1998 to help boost your sex drive. Men had been excited and they rushed to get this new product. But the pill does have side effects and six users have died...yet sales have not slowed down. Is the pleasure worth the pain? Guests: Andy McCormick of Pfizer, Inc...makers of Viagra.

5/26/98: Uranium Miners (Listen in RealAudio...)
The Navajo uranium miners had lost patience with the federal government. It had been years since the US promised compensation for Navajo miners who were knowingly exposed to uranium--both in the mines and the mills. Did the federal government renege on its promise to care for these miners and their families? Guests: Congressman Bill Redman (NM), lawyer Cooper Brown, and a former miner Phil Harrison.

5/21/98: Global Warming (Listen in RealAudio...)
Is global warming really a threat? According to a industrial lobbying group the answer is "no"! The industry had been gearing up for a massive media campaign denouncing science which said global warming has been threatening the health of the planet. Do you think global warming is a reality or the result of paranoid science?

5/19/98: Bad Credit Blues (Listen in RealAudio...)
Would you believe that four out of five Americans are two paychecks away from bankruptcy? Well, according to some estimates, numbers show that a lot of us are just one check away from poverty. Are you singing the blues while bill collectors knock on your door? Do you have bad credit?

5/18/98: Generation X (Listen in RealAudio...)
The preliminary results of a 1998 poll conducted by the Solidarity Foundation, a native research group, indicated that the coming generation was to be more inclined and better equipped than ever to assume leadership positions in their communities. Do you agree? Guests: Michelle Henderson, Ft. Belknap Assiniboine and executive director of American Indian Business Leaders.

5/14/98: Gun Control (Listen in RealAudio...)
Up to this point in 1998, America lost 11 students and three teachers to the hands of gun-toting adolescents. These shocking crimes led to an intense control movement. But what about Native America? There are more guns in Native American households but fewer gun-related crimes and accidents. Is there a need for gun reform laws in Indian Country? Guests: BIA justice officials and a member of the National Rifle Association. (Listen to other programs on legal issues)

5/13/98: Bureau of Indian Affairs (Listen in RealAudio...)
Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Interior Kevin Gover, a member of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma, joined us to present a State of the Union address ... radio style. During the program the new Chief of the BIA discussed issues ranging from the economics of Indian Country to the trust account lawsuit filed against the Bureau. Guests: Kevin Gover, Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs and head of the BIA.

5/12/98: Pressing the Issues (Listen in RealAudio...)
Native America has been catching up with the rest of the country in learning the Power of the Press. Our issues are still foreign to most Americans but our voice is getting out through the combined efforts of Native journalists. How do we educate America about its first inhabitants? Guests: Tim Giago, Former Editor and Publisher of Indian Country Today.

5/7/98: Evolution vs. Creation in Schools (Listen in RealAudio...)
The separation of church and state in this country has led to some curious policy-making decisions about what should be taught in our school systems...and what should be taught at home. Which side of the debate are you on? (Listen to other programs on religious issues)

5/6/98: Onate Revisited (Listen in RealAudio...)
The 400-year anniversary of Spanish Conquistador Don Juan de Onate's arrival in what is now Northern New Mexico sparked hot debate throughout the Southwest. Whose history have states been celebrating and what about the Native American perspective? Guests: Pueblo leader and spokesperson Ron Shutiva.

5/5/98: California Casinos (Listen in RealAudio...)
In the battle with Governor Pete Wilson over gaming compacts, California tribes made history. Armed with more than a million signatures in a history-making response from California voters, Indian tribes turned in petitions that placed the issue of protecting Indian gaming on tribal lands on the November 1998 Ballot. Listen to other programs on gaming.

5/4/98: Dreams: What Do They Mean? (Listen in RealAudio...)
Despite our desires and cravings...the true mystic power of dreams is only unlocked to a certain few...yet each of us have the ability to interpret our dreams and include them into our daily lives. What are dreams and what do they actually mean? Guests: dream interpreter Caren Trujillo of the Yaqui Tribe.

4/30/98: Space...The Final Frontier (Listen in RealAudio...)
Native America was to soon have its very first astronaut orbiting the Earth. Chickasaw native Jon Herrington was scheduled to be aboard one of the shuttle missions in 1998. We talked about natives on the moon and traveling through space. Will we have Indian reservations in space?

4/29/98: Book of The Month: "Bird Girl" (Listen in RealAudio...)
Athabaskan author Velma Wallis joined us to talk about growing up traditionally in Fort Yukon, Alaska. She explained how legends and stories passed down to her from her mother have become best sellers. We discussed her two latest books, “Bird