Native Talk Arizona

Guests include: Sachin Pavithran, Ph. D. and Amy Nicholas -  Tribal and Rural Accessibility Town Hall on Monday, November 9 in Phoenix. Wanda Dalla Costa - Principal of Tawaw Architecture Collective , an Indigenous-owned design and research firm that delivers full-service architecture, specializing in human-centered design.  Joshua Emerson - Dine' comedian, actor, and writer based in Denver,...

Guests include: Timian Godfrey, DNP - Director of Clinical Research at Tribal Health , connecting underserved Indigenous communities to medical expertise and advanced healthcare models. Kyle Mitchell - The Storytelling Institute , an academic and community program within Maricopa Community Colleges, that teaches oral storytelling for personal, educational, and professional growth. Support the show

Guest include: Joey Clift - Two-time Emmy Award-nominated comedian, writer, director, producer, and author of We’ve Been Here The Whole Time! A Not So Sacred Guide to All Things Native America . Support the show

Guests include: Christoper Luna - Founder of Native Men Run, an inspiring group that helps build community among Native Men Runners by maintaining physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional balance. Dan Golding and Roberto Nutlouis will tell us about KNOWLEDGE KEEPERS , a new documentary on the PBS series, NOVA, that shows how First Nations and Native American communities have developed scientific...

Guests include: Sonya Brooks - Behavioral Health Clinician at Native American Connections , will tell us about the upcoming 42nd Annual Native American Connections Day Parade and Art Show, happening Saturday, October 10th. Brooke Davis - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health Case Manager - Domestic Violence Prevention and Education, will talk to us about National Domestic Violence Awareness Month #DVAM2...

Guests include: Patty Talahongva -  Chief Programming and Engagement Officer, Heard Museum, will tell us about National Day for Truth and Reconciliation , which will be held on Wednesday, September 30th at the Heard Museum. Taiya  Snyder -  Communications Specialist, Phoenix Indian Center, will discuss the upcoming Phoenix Indian Center Silver and Turquoise Ball and other upcoming events. Daris La...

Guests include: Cassandra Pena - Tribal Program Manager at Molina Healthcare, will tell us about the upcoming Molina Healthcare 4th Annual Tribal Health Symposium , happening on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Alana Yazzie - Creator of The Fancy Navajo , lifestyle and food blogger, who will discuss her new children’s book entitled, The Blue Corn Kitchen: A Navajo Story of Food, Family, and Tradition . S...

Guests include: Larrell Tessay - Outreach Coordinator,  Ndee Bikiyaa, The People’s Farm , a community food sovereignty initiative established by the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Marcus Elison Denetdale - Regional Associate Director, Home Base Arizona , a national non-profit organization that provides free clinical care, support for veterans, active duty service members and their families. Support...

Guests include: Sonya Brooks - Clinical Supervisor, Native American Connections, talks to us about the upcoming 2026 Native American Connections Parade in October Kyrie Dukepoo - Tribal Liaison, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice-Medicaid Health Plans, about the upcoming 13th Annual Tribal Summit , hosted by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Health Choice Sheila Iyengar - CEO / Founde...

Guest include: Waylon "Pee" Pahona, Jr. - Motivational speaker, health and wellness trainer, and the founder of the HEALTHY ACTIVE NATIVES!!! Facebook page. He works extensively across Native American communities to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Support the show

Guests include: Vanessa Todechine - NATIVE HEALTH Breastfeeding Peer Counselor, who tell us about National Breastfeeding Month #NationalBreastfeedingMonth Korina Emmerich and Liana Shewey about the upcoming Indigenous Fashion Week , celebrating the breadth and innovation of contemporary Indigenous design, happening September 10-14 in New York City Support the show

Guest include: Chef Nephi Craig - Executive Chef of Café Gozhóó in Whiteriver, Arizona, on the White Mountain Apache Tribe reservation. We'll also talk to him about his new memoir, Our Knives Will Save Us: Dispatches from a White Mountain Apache Chef . Support the show

Guests include: Eunique Yazzie - Design Consultant, Creative Director, Social Entrepreneur and owner of Cahokia PHX Annie Humphrey - Award-winning Native American singer/songwriter  Support the show

Guests include: Lee Issac - Singer, songwriter and musician, who will tell us about the upcoming Sagebrush and Stardust Music Fest on Wednesday, July 22 at the MOD in Shiprock, New Mexico Michael Charette - Native American storyteller, poet, flute maker, and musician, who, under his performance name, Tales of Laughing Fox , dedicates his artistry to educating the public about Anishinaabe history,...

Guests include: Mary Herne, FNP - will tell us about the Indigenous Headache and Migraine Advisory Forum IMHAF , whose purpose is to improve access, care, and outcomes for Indigenous people living with migraine and headache disorders Chef Alex Colaianni - with the Arizona Opportunities Industrialization Center (AZ OIC) , a network of comprehensive employment training programs for the disadvantaged...

Guests include: Kimberly D. Moore-Salas and Camie Goldhammer - Indigenous Lactation Counselors who will tell us about breast feeding and the new program - Indigenous Lactation Counselor Training Program Sunburnt Stone - Hailing from Albuquerque, New Mexico, they play music based upon a mix of various influences and genres, from country, blues, rock, and Americana Support the show

Guests include: Lucia Leigh Laughlin - Director of Engagement and Learning Programs at the Heard Museum , who will tell us about the new exhibit: Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure Nakota Hunts in Winter - Autistic, Grammy-nominated bassist and audio engineer based in Phoenix Support the show

Guests include: Kimberly Yellowrobe , DHA, MBA and Hoskie Benally, Jr. - National American Indian Disability Summit-Cultivating Care: The Three Sisters Approach to Disability in Native Country, July 16-17 Pamela Prasher - Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community CCDF Certificate Program Victor Z Corpuz - Maize Skateboards Support the show

Guest include: Rose Jacket - Recent ASU graduate who will be heading to South Korea as a Fulbright ETA finalist to teach English Albert Haskie - Diné software developer and founder of Nyzhon Studios , who will tell us about his Navajo education program smartphone app called Adoonee  Terri Pete - Navajo/Hopi artist and owner and operator of TP Designs Support the show

Guests include: DJ Carrasco and Autumn Lopez - Native Nations Sports , creating opportunities for Indigenous athletes to excel on the national and global stage. Jordan O. James - Front man for FIRST FLOOR HIGHWAY , an Indigenous Inspirited Sun Soaked Rock 'N Roll band, who have a new album called, Under the Sun , available on all streaming platforms. Support the show

Guests include: Chef Justin Pioche - Pioche Food Group , who won an incredible victory on the Food Network competition cooking show, Chopped , during a special episode “Indigenous Inspiration,” where he won the championship title and the $10,000 prize. Support the show

Guests include: Christine Wilmont - Northern Arizona Tribal and Regional Ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Arizona Chapter Joaquin Martinez - about his upcoming book entitled : The Super Generation: A Guide for First Generation Professionals to Build Lasting Success and Generational Prosperity. Support the show

Guests include: Cassandra Scott - Director of the Tohono O'odham Community College -Phoenix Center, serving the residents of the Tohono O’odham Nation, and also all who wish to pursue a higher education. Carolyn Roberts and Kelsey Mata Foote - the creative duo behind the new children’s book, Tess's Red Dress: Honouring Love and Family . Support the show

Guests include: Brandon Nahsonhoya - National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People. Danielle Nieto - NATIVE HEALTH Maternal Child Health Program Coordinator, will talk to us about NATIVE HEALTH’s Home Visiting Program . Byron Graves - American Indian Youth Literature and Morris Award-winning author of Rez Ball , who now has a new novel for young...

Guests include: Commander Kristi Johnson, PharmD - Deputy Chief - Outpatient Pharmacy Services, Phoenix Indian Medical Center, will tell us about Drug Take Back Day, happening Saturday, April 25th at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center . Brooke Davis - NATIVE HEALTH Behavioral Health Case Manager - Domestic Violence Prevention and Education will tell us about Missing and Murdered Indigenous People #...