KWSO Radio

Caroline Cruz is the Health and Human Services General Manager for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. This branch of the tribal government is responsible for programs that support people’s health and basic needs, and enhances the health and welfare of Warm Springs community members.

Oregon Senate Bill 189 will become law on January 1, 2024. The law will allow Oregonians to have a say in the final disposition of their amputated body parts , in accordance with their cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs. The law will also apply in the case of fetal death, allowing a family to carry out cultural and religious practices with regard to the loss of a child. The issue for Nativ...

STRIVE is a free weeklong program helps students learn more about Native affairs and history and explore how others have used college as a vehicle to serve their tribal communities. Students who participate will earn a college credit and more importantly get a glimpse of what life as a college student will be like. STRIVE 2023 will be held on COCC's Bend Campus. Applications are available now on t...

June is Pride Month – dedicated to celebration and commemoration of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two spirit and queer pride. It’s a chance learn more about issues and resources and to show support and acceptance for our 2 Spirit, Lesbian,Gay, Bi-Sexual, Trans and Queer Friends and Relatives because we need to live in a world where people can be their true selves. We R Native is part of the...

In warm springs there are many safe, fun and interactive activities for youth to connect with their peers and participate in. One organization is The Boys and girls club of Warm Springs.

Longtime Tribal Attorney Howie Arnett talks about the Treaty of 1855 from a legal perspective. From a KWSO Archival Interview in 2015.

From KWSO archival interviews and narration - a look at the Treaty of 1855 featuring comments from Louie Pitt Jr. and Chief Delvis Heath.

The Madras Aquatic Center – Recreation District is always looking to better implement the services they offer for the community. Courtney Snead is the Executive Director for the MAC Rec District and she talks about their Master Plan.

The Madras High School Native American Student Union is hosting their first powwow in June 2023. Learn about the organization and their plans for gathering with song and dance.

A look back at the Warm Springs Senior Program Honor Seniors Day festivities in Warm Springs at the Agency Longhouse on Friday, May 12, 2023.

First Nations Veterinary is a non-profit organization that provides free veterinary care to pets living on Native American reservations. Its coordinating the Warm Springs Nation Spayathon and Gina Clemmer directs the mobile unit for high volume spay and neuter on reservations. Research has proven that pets are healthier when they are spayed or neutered and so this is a great opportunity for pet ow...

Geo Visons Inc is a Tribally owned environmental management and compliance firm that provides high quality cultural surveys and assessments and ethnographic and oral history studies. The department works closely with the CTWS Branch of Natural Resources and other outside agencies to provide holistically informed environmental management and compliance products.

Deborah Wilson and Will Hall talk about a Harm Reduction Approach to treating psychiatric disorders through holistic health, spiritual practice and other alternatives to traditional diagnosis and the use of psychiatric medications. SriPonya is bringing the documentary "Medicating Normal" to Central Oregon on May 19th from 2pm to 7pm at the SCP Redmond Hotel. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harm-reduc...

John Charles is a former Quarterback who made his way through his youth and adult years from High School to College to signing with an NFL team. He has been working with Warm Springs Youth on Sundays providing agility training at the old Warm Springs Elementary Gym. Charles is involved with the Sri Ponya Recovery organization who introduced him to Warm Springs.

When students consider future careers, they often come up short when trying to imagine themselves working in medicine or other health-related or science fields. On Track OHSU offers Middle and High School students and opportunity to learn about possible career paths. Cessar Chavez is the Director of On Track OHSU. He was in Warm Springs recruiting 7th graders and talking about the program.

South Wasco County School District marked the tenth year for the Redsides Pow Wow in April 2023. The district serves students from the Simnasho area of the Warm Springs Reservation Hear from Algin ScabbyRobe, South Wasco County Superintendent Ryan Wraught, Kenny ScabbyRobe, and Maupin High School Principal Mark Endsley.

Cara Jade Myers is a Native American Actress of Kiowa and Wichita descent. The Warm Springs Community Action Team invited Meyers to offer a Spring Break workshop for local youth. She talks about her career and and what the workshop consisted of.

A Reflection of Life is a full-length documentary that explores water issues affecting the West with an emphasis on amplifying Indigenous voices by capturing Indigenous stories and wisdom. Local filmmaker Brutis Baez was involved in the production of the documentary, which includes interviews with people from Warm Springs, Yakama, Umatilla and Nez Perce. Hear from Baez and Jesse Locke about the ma...

Learn about Roots and Root Digging through these Native Language Lessons in the three languages of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Ichishkiin, Numu & Kikst (Sahaptin, Paiute & Wasco)

An interview from 2012 that Delson Suppah Sr. conducted with ceremonial food gatherer Nola Queahpama. She talks about roots, root digging, what she was taught growing up and customs she continues to teach and pass on.

Executive Director of NeighborImpact, Scott Cooper, talks about the organization's programs in Warm Springs. The Warm Springs Office is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings nine to noon, or by appointment. Call Dot Thurby at 541-553-0497. Services include food assistance, energy assistance and weatherization assistance.

The Skate Park Foundation, founded in 2002 by professional skater Tony Hawk, helped raise funds to restore the Confederated Tribe of Warm Springs’ only Skate Park. This foundation alongside Collective Concrete & Construction, as well as Tactics and many other sponsorships, did their part through volunteering and non-profit efforts to rebuild and improve the skatepark. With the help of the Warm Spr...

After the passing of Wasco chief, Alfred Smith Jr., the matter of who will be the next Wasco Chief has not been decided. Autwai Chief Smith did name a subchief, his brother, Wissie Smith in 2016 and his family maintains that the traditional custom of naming a subchief means he automatically becomes the Wasco Chief. For the prior two times the Wasco Chief passed away – a vote was conducted for the...

Warm Springs Power and Water Enterprise hosted a community meeting in March 2023 to discuss renewable energy opportunities and funding availability with the bi-partisan infrastructure legislation.

Mountain Star Family Relief Nursery's mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect through community support and therapeutic services that help vulnerable children and families succeed. They are looking forward to a new partnership with the Warm Springs Community Action Team. Hear from WSCAT's Carina Miller.