Native Opinion an American Indian Perspective

If anything is to be learned from this pandemic it is how woefully unprepared the United States has been in many areas. Americans are starving, as the country deals with food shortages, particularly in urban areas. A recent poll taken shows 37 % of Unemployed Americans ran out of food in the Month of April. If you can't work and make money, how do you buy food to live? Native People are also a par...

In our realities of self quarantines, Armed citizens acting like militia, and the attitude of a Federal government who has arbitrarily decided (for all of us) that it's more important to "Open America for business" than it is to protect American lives. We look at what some tribes are doing to protect their citizens, and how they have to fight not only the virus but the state that surrounds them. A...

The response by the Federal Government of America to the Covid-19 pandemic has been irresponsible and (as former President Obama has stated in a leaked call) "chaotic". However, that chaos is hurting millions of people, and Indian Country is included. For example, the Cares Act money has not reached the Indian Health Service, and we look at a lawsuit filed in federal district court. Will Indian co...

During the Pandemic, American's are quickly realizing that food is not something that can be taken for granted anymore. Grocery Stores are limiting supplies to try to help ensure that there is enough for customers. But foods like Meats are becoming very scarce. How do you feed a nation with so little? How is Indian country dealing with food shortages in our tribal communities? Visit Native Opinion...

Where did the 8 Billion in COVID-19 aid go for Indian Country? Also, the 2020 Census count.. why it's important to Indian country...or is it? See our full show notes for this episode at: http://nativeopinion.com/shownotes/2020/5/6/episode-219-its-old-tired-and-its-nothing-new Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, doc...

Following the suggestion from a listener, we provide a deconstruction of a new documentary executive produced by Michael Moore which sheds light on corporation influences within leading environmental groups, and how Indigenous people were misrepresented in the documentary. Also, a hard look at the misuse of the United States Constitution's 2nd amendment being used by the conservative "re-open" mov...

Just an episode to talk about whatever comes to mind. It turns out, we ended busting on the Trump administration. I guess we needed to channel our stay at home quarantine frustration in a pro-active way. We couldn't do a regular show on Saturday, April 25th, 2019. We miss you guys! Plus, we announce that we are adding Wednesday's at 10 am to our weekly show. So Native Opinion will now broadcast tw...

Sadly, we will not have a regular Native Opinion Radio show this week as we continue to test and troubleshoot our audio problems. This is a bonus episode of Native Opinion, where we would like to get your feedback on the sound quality of this audio. If you would not mind helping us out, please e-mail us at hosts@nativeopinion.com , and please let us know if the audio sounds good. If it's BAD, what...

More coverage of COVID -19 inside of Indian Country. CBS news FINALLY decides to cover the effects of coronavirus on Indian Reservations. Also, what effect is COVID -19 having on Truck drivers in the United States? Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.co...

With this COVID-19 crisis, Millions of Americans, including our tribal nations are relying on the federal government to roll out Stimulus Checks directed by the care Act. But how will that happen efficiently when more than 2000 Postal Service workers have tested positive for the Corona Virus? Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of...

During this World Wide Pandemic, here in the United States, what about the homesless? We look at 2012 report published by the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness & published in Indian Country Today'd website, and what effect homelessness has on American Indians. Also, we say goodbye to a Music legend. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for vide...

Now that a historic stimulus package (called the care act) has been approved by the United States Congress, and signed by Trump, will Indian Country actually benefit from it? Will it provide not only immediate aid for tribes but long term sustainability that has been historically needed? we provide discussion around the Care Act and important budget information for tribes from 18 tribal advocacy g...

Another episode dominated by Lot's Of Corona Updates. Also, are some Senate Republicans actually PROFITING off Covid-19? Co-host Michael Kickingbear provides some tough love for "Vote Blue" democrats, and we share a story about the United States' first Native American owned movie studio. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our e...

Coverage includes a deep dive into the Corona Virus (Covid-19) and are Native Communities prepared? A Cree Filmmaker releases stories on International Women's Day and racism has reached the Olive Garden. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content.  https://www.youtube.com/@NativeOp...

EPISODE SUMMARY: People generally believe in their country. But for Indian country, that belief is tainted by the reality of continuous unkept promises and outright lies by the United States and Canada to its Indigenous citizens. In this episode, we examine various examples of this, including the continued abuse by Canada towards the Wet’suwet’en People over the Coastal Link gas pipeline. SHOWNOTE...

In this episode we are talking politics. Some are calling this up coming presidential election "The most important election in this nations history.". But how involved should Native people be in American elections? We look at Voter supression, and some of the history behind Indigenous peoples "Right To Vote" Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for vi...

American federal policy has a lot to be desired when it comes to how it affects our tribal nations across the country. In this episode, we look at the history of infringement cases, lack of tribal consultation in policy. We also take a very hard look Former New York Ciy Mayor, and Media Billionare Mike Bloomberg. Is he right for Indian Country? We think we have the answer. Visit Native Opinion Onl...

EPISODE SUMMARY: What can Native American Indian tribes do to protect their burial and sacred sites from destruction?. What if the people doing the destruction is the Federal Government? In this episode, we look at the situation with the border nation of Tohon O' Odam who's a burial site and cultural grounds are being destroyed for Trump's Border Wall... ___________________________________________...

*PLEASE NOTE* This episode is being re-released due to a previous audio quality problem. There is also additional content that was not featured in the original release of this episode. EPISODE SUMMARY: Dr. Martin Luthor King's "I have a dream" speech is a narrative people so often take out of context. In America's history of the civil rights fight, Native people have been largely left out of that...

This is some bonus content for you guys. I am on the mend, slowly but surely. Short music clips are featured in this bythe following artists: JimmyWolf: http://jimmywolf.com/home YARINA, Music from the Andes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/nawi/115566138 ROBBIE ROBERTSON: https://music.apple.com/us/album/making-a-noise/724750139?i=724751178 Joseph Firecrow & Oliver Shanti: https://music.apple.co...

Episode Summary With 2020 being an election year, and so much focus on politics, and what now divides this country. We look at history and a forgotten presidential candidate from 1904. Also, what has possessed a decision to move the National Archives at Seattle to Southern California and Kansas City, Missouri? Plus our weekly “racism in America” segment. For our full show notes, please visit: http...

Episode Summary How do some academics look at history, and where do Indigenous people fit in? Co-Host Michael Kickingbear takes a personal look at some problematic ways historians and authors depict Indigenous histories. Also, an excerpt from an interview with the executive director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Plus, Native News, listener feedback and Voicemail. Visit Native O...

Dr. Sarah Kastelic is the Executive Director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association. Dr. Kastelic became the executive director of the National Indian Child Welfare Association in January 2015, assuming the responsibility of founding director Terry Cross who had the responsibility for operations and management of the 28-year-old national child advocacy organization. Visit Native Opinion...

Episode Summary What do we mean when we say “Fight The Good Fight!”? In this episode, we tackling Indigenous Issues at the state level. Also, how important is it for Indigenous people to be counted in the American Census? We look at the positives and the negatives of this for Indian Country. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of o...

Episode Summary In this episode, we take a look at an example of tribal leadership providing a POSITIVE example to their community by living a clean lifestyle. Also, Tribal Gaming in Oklahoma… why does the Governor want more money from the tribes? Is it a legitimate need, or a form of extortion? Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions...