Michael Kickingbear

Native Opinion an American Indian Perspective

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Native Opinion is a unique Indigenous culture education Radio show & podcast from an American Indian perspective on current affairs. The Hosts of this show are Michael Kickingbear, an enrolled member of the Mashantucket Pequot tribal nation of Connecticut and David GreyOwl, of the Echoda Eastern Band of Cherokee nation of Alabama. Together they present Indigenous views on American history, politics, the environment, and culture. This show is open to all people, and its main focus is to provide education and insight about all things Native American. Sensitive subjects are explored such as Ameri...

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WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN? 07.07.2019 2:02:12

Native Opinion Episode 178 WHAT ABOUT THE CHILDREN? How To Reach Our Show: E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Our Website: nativeopinion.com Our Youtube Channel: https://www. Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion ________________________________________________________ CALL OUR SHOW! Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595 Listen LIVE every Satu...

THE THINGS WE SHOULD KNOW 25.06.2019 2:51:01

In this episode, we try to fill in those blanks in Native American History education for which American public schools have failed to accommodate. We do this by highlighting 10 indigenous women who contributed greatly to America’s history but were hardly recognized for it. Also, Co-host Michael Kickingbear goes off about a Democrat "Fish Fry". Plus Listener Feedback. Visit Native Opinion Online! h...

MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN ARE A PROBLEM, NOT AN "ISSUE" 18.06.2019 2:58:48

We welcome Guest Sandra Richardson Hope to the show. Sandra is an entrepreneur, founding a film and media company called “Stolen Nation”, and an indigenous “unity media” database called FindANative.com. Also... Canada just released the most comprehensive National inquiry into Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls, but apparently, Canada's mainstream media hates first Nation people using the...

CONVERSATIONAL ROADS LESS TRAVELED. 09.06.2019 2:40:05

EPISODE SUMMARY: What exactly is “Conservation Hunting”? Stories produced by Mainstream CBS news looks at the controversy of Trophy hunting and how they justify their actions in killing animals in the “wild” and out “On The Range”. We give an Indigenous perspective on the practice. Also… Residents in the New York Hamptons have now filed a Restraining Order Against Billboards erected by the Shinnec...

WITH PURPOSEFUL INTENT, THEY DESIRE HARM. 06.06.2019 2:36:26

Native Opinion Episode 174 WITH PURPOSEFUL INTENT, THEY DESIRE HARM. How To Reach Our Show: E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Our Website: nativeopinion.com Our Youtube Channel: https://www. Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion ________________________________________________________ CALL OUR SHOW! Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595 Listen...

WILL OUR HANDS BE TIED WITH HEMP LAWS? 27.05.2019 2:45:26

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, we feature A discussion on inherent Indigenous Sovereignty, and how will tribes take advantage of industrial Hemp, now that the federal government has removed a barrier in the 2018 farm Bill allowing states to grow the plant, and produce products from it. Will tribes be able to benefit from it? Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our Yo...

ALL THE FOOL’S HORSES AND ALL THE FOOL’S MEN. 13.05.2019 2:41:39

We deconstruct another stupid tweet by Trump-related to the recently introduced “Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Reservation Reaffirmation Act”. Also, Part 2 of our interview with Native playwright Tara Moses to our show. And, why is the media obsessed with Prince Harry and Meghan Markel’s new “Bi-Racial” baby boy? Also, listener feedback. Portions of this episode not safe for work Visit Native Opinion On...

WILL THE NATION FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE? 06.05.2019 2:33:56

EPISODE SUMMARY: We welcome Native playwright Tara Moses to our show. We discuss her current production called “Bound” which runs now through May 12, 2019. BOUND examines the intersection of sacred ancestral land and tribal sovereignty as innate rights are explored. Also, in Native News, A new Washington law is designed to assist the Yakama Nation with the investigations of indigenous women who go...

DO YOU KNOW? SHIT’S GETTING REAL 28.04.2019 1:56:55

Native Opinion Episode 170 DO YOU KNOW? SHIT’S GETTING REAL How To Reach Our Show: E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Our Website: nativeopinion.com Our Youtube Channel: https://www. Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion ________________________________________________________ CALL OUR SHOW! Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595 Listen LIVE ever...

Just Stuff To Think About 21.04.2019 2:53:42

In a editorial written by Cherokee author Robert Jumper, we discuss his article on transparency. An arbitration panel in New York has ordered Seneca Nation to pay 255 million to the state of NY in lapsed casino payments. And we present two stories on Cultural Appropriation, one positive one negative. Plus listener feedback & More. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our...

THE ANSWERS ARE OBVIOUS. 16.04.2019 2:55:10

Trump says to migrant emigrants “The Country is Full”. We think Trump is “full” of something else. Also, “Fishing Season” has opened up in many states. We discuss Indigenous fishing & hunting rights. Cultural appropriation is something we constantly try to educate non-indigenous people, but what happens with that appropriation violation is comitted on one indugenous culture from another? We examin...

Federal appropriations subcommittee budget hearings 05.04.2019 29:28

BONUS CONTENT *REMINDER*. No live show this Saturday, April 6th. This bonus content contains a recent Federal appropriations subcommittee budget hearings covering The Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) FEDERAL AGENCY LEADERS: Dr. Walter Cruickshank, Acting Director, BOEM You can see the full Hearing here: https://youtu.be/UU3Eeu_W5E0 *PLEASE, NOTE* N...

Limbo 01.04.2019 2:45:46

In this Episode: We discuss Democrats plan to vote against homelands bill for Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. That won't’ win them brownies points with North East natives. Oglala Lakota Sioux tribal member Chef Shawn Sherman has won a James Beard award. Plus lots of listener feedback, voice mail, and much more! Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video...

Children Are The Future Of Our Nations 24.03.2019 3:04:15

EPISODE SUMMARY: The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) has been under severe attack by conservative right-wing groups, and one court system even ruling that it is unconstitutional. In this episode, we look at these attacks and give proper context to ICWA’s use. In hour 2, we take a hard look at the new rise of white nationalism, What its true history is, and why its rise has everything to do with “T...

THE STRENGTH OF INDIGENOUS WOMEN 17.03.2019 2:59:48

Democrat representative Deb Haaland stated: “Women’s History month is all about recognizing the contributions women have made to this country while recommitting ourselves to fight for equality. My resolution honors the stories and contributions of Native American women which are often left out of the conversation." This episode of Native Opinion continues on this theme with examples of courage, st...

America's racism is as natural as saying good Morning. 10.03.2019 2:27:24

This episode, CoHost David Greyowl goes solo, while Michael takes a break and presents an episode dedicated to a deep discussion on Racism in America. David shares several examples of racism in the political and educational systems. This episode also features a full lecture by Tim Wise, a prominent anti-racist writer, and activist for more than 25 years. (Hour and a half in length) CoHost Michael...

UNDER THE COVER OF DARKNESS 03.03.2019 2:48:21

Native Opinion Episode 163 UNDER THE COVER OF DARKNESS How To Reach Our Show: E-Mail: hosts@nativeopinion.com Twitter: @nativeopinion Facebook: facebook.com/nativeopinionpodcast/ Our Website: nativeopinion.com Our Youtube Channel: https://www. Youtube.com/c/NativeOpinion _______________________________________________________________ CALL OUR SHOW! Click or Tap to call: 860–800–5595 Listen LIVE ev...

WE WILL ALWAYS WIN 24.02.2019 2:42:48

EPISODE SUMMARY: Is Indian Country being too hard on Elizabeth Warren? An article by Crystal Echohawk says yes. Religion and Lawmaking…South Dakota legislators seem to live in a cave 9 out of 12 months then come out and push conservative religious agendas for the remainder of the year. We discuss an article from Native Sun News. Music featured in this episode is from Brother and sister Rock Duo…Si...

MAYBE THE TIME HAS COME 18.02.2019 2:25:11

Native Leaders at the Congress of American Indians Level direct criticism of the Trump administration at the State of Indian Nations Address. What does the recently introduced “Green New Deal” mean for Indian Country? Plus more! Also, our Listener feedback. Music featured in this episode is from Robbie Robertson. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel f...

WHEN DOES THE SHOE DROP? 10.02.2019 2:24:35

EPISODE SUMMARY: Co-host David Greyowl presents a history of Natural Health and Natural Medicine. Freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez sheds a tear, says ‘we are standing on native land’ as she calls to defund I.C.E. and also the hosts share a pair of stories on Oil & Gas companies. One looking to drill in the Florida Everglades, and the other halting land leases in near Chaco Culture N...

Why Do We Put Up With This? 05.02.2019 1:57:21

In this Episode of Native Opinion… Co-host Michael Kickingbear presents an article on a “discovery” of a potential prehistoric Indigenous burial site off the coast of Florida. Marine Archaeologists excavated the burial site to study the remains. Michael describes the challenges Native Americans in tribal historic preservation have in the areas of repatriation and getting the scientific communities...

NOW WHAT HAPPENS? 28.01.2019 2:48:52

We welcome Amy Westervelt, an award-winning journalist and the founder of the Critical Frequency podcast network; Critical Frequency is one of the few all woman-owned and operated podcast networks. Also in this episode, our perspectives on the altercation between the boys of Covington Catholic High School and Native American Elder & Activist, Nathan Phillips. Plus our Native News segment & Plus Li...

WHEN DOES THE FIGHT BEGIN? 21.01.2019 2:08:24

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this Episode of Native Opinion… Liberals can be racists too. We deconstruct a political cartoon aimed at Trump that has resurfaced in Liberal social media circles that is offensive to Native American people. In Native News: Arizona State University debuts a great Indigenous education online degree… California Attorney General leads coalition defending the Indian Child Welfare A...

SPECIAL INTERVIEW! 17.01.2019 21:00

SPECIAL INTERVIEW! In this special bonus content of Native Opinion, we present part 1 of our interview with Darren Thompson, Recording artist, Educator, and organizer for the Indigenous Peoples March 2019! About the Event: On Friday, January 18, 2019, we are uniting the Indigenous peoples across the World to stand together to bring awareness to the injustices Indigenous people are victims of voter...

IT WAS ALL BY DESIGN 13.01.2019 2:46:27

Stigler Act amendment signed (Surprisingly) by Trump; seen as a huge victory for Cherokee families… Also, Canada (once again) proves that it really doesn’t care about what it’s First Nation people feel about TransCanada, just ask the people of Wet’suwet’en…Plus, what are the effects of the government shutdown on Indian Country? Plus Listener feedback… Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.native...