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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Episode 294 "The Scars of Colonialism are Visible Throughout Native Lands." 24.02.2021 39:10

"To undo generations of damage will take time and work. Are non-Natives willing to do the work?" 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/@NativeOpinion

EPISODE 293 "It is Okay to be Hopeful, but Wary." 17.02.2021 34:02

The promises and planned commitments to Indian Country sound great, but… 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/@NativeOpinion

Episode 292 "is it Knee-Jerk, Or Is It Sustanable?" 13.02.2021 2:12:23

Why does it always take so long to correct injustices and wrongs? Are the responses to pressure knee-jerk reactions or will the responses be sustainable? 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/@NativeOpinion

EPISODE 291 "What's Old is New Again!" 10.02.2021 37:06

So much has been lost in education in this country. What has been lost can be rediscovered by looking to our educational not too long ago past to regain what is sorely needed in our current educational system. 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/@Na...

Episode 290 "Why Won't The Snake Die?" 06.02.2021 1:57:22

Why won't the snake, the multi-headed snake of blood quantum die? Why are the Cherokee Freedmen STILL having to fight for acceptance among their own tribe? 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/@NativeOpinion

EPISODE 289 "Disparities and Why They Need to be Discussed" 03.02.2021 38:08

Why is it disparities in Indian country are always overlooked until lawmakers are forced to see them? 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/@NativeOpinion

Episode 288 "It All Needs To Be Well Documented" 30.01.2021 2:51:04

If we do not ensure everything is well documented, we will have to start over if a new administration takes office. Keeping things from falling through the cracks is paramount to continuity. 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/@NativeOpinion

Episode 287 Things to Realize and Address 27.01.2021 33:03

If we do not realize and address the negative, subtle, and not so subtle cues from non-Natives about our identities, cultures, and languages, we will be caught off guard when we need to take a stand to defend what defines who we are. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical content. htt...

Episode 286 "Promises Made Should Be Promises Kept." 23.01.2021 2:43:00

As Native peoples, we have had our share and then some of broken promises. Keep your word. 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/@NativeOpinion

EPISODE 285 "When They Tell You Anything to get Your Vote but They Lie." 21.01.2021 32:59

It seems the common practice to get the Native vote is to say anything necessary, even if it is a lie. 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/@NativeOpinion

Episode 284 "Our National Treasures Are Our Language Keepers" 16.01.2021 2:06:53

Unlike the English language, once our languages are gone, they are lost forever. It is imperative for Native peoples to preserve our languages and protect our elders, our language keepers, our national treasures. 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/...

Episode 283 Bad Behaviors and Bad Choices Have Consequences 13.01.2021 26:17

When people make bad decisions and the outcome is not what they expected, many people try to adopt the role of victim. Nice try. 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/@NativeOpinion

Epiosde 282 "With bated Breath We Wait" 09.01.2021 2:31:00

This past election cycle has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride through hell. All eyes will be on the Senate race even though the results are in, surely there will be suits of recounts and other challenges. And the upcoming conformation for the next Interior Secertary. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, d...

281 “PEOPLE ARE STRUGGLING!” 30.12.2020 18:45

The conditions people in America are living in should not be happening. America is one of the wealthiest nations on the planet and people are starving by the millions. People have been reduced to steal food just to survive. Sadly, our lawmakers have proven they do not care about the struggles of the American people. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channe...

Episode: 280 “THE CONTINUED DECLINE.” 23.12.2020 16:44

We must do something to stop the decline. The Biden administration is nothing but a bandage for yet another greater systemic problem. It is up to us to stop the slide. Our lawmakers have proven they have no desire to stop the decline of America. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other speical c...

Episode 279 "Who's The Economy?" 19.12.2020 2:32:17

As we end 2020, and look forward to a BETTER year in 2021, Despite what many may believe, the stock market is not the economy. We attempt to educate people on what exactly the economy is. Also, President Elect Joe Biden has nominated Deb Haaland to be the next Secretary of the Interior. Congressman Haaland would become the Nations FIRST Native American to hold a cabinet level position in the Unite...

Episode: 278 “THERE IS NO LIMIT.” 16.12.2020 33:28

Teach children to be all they can be. Guide them to develop aspirations that look beyond the stereotypes placed upon Native peoples. Show them by example they are able to accomplish anything their hearts desire. 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/@...

Episode: 277 "THE EDUCATIONAL GATEWAYS ARE OPEN. DON’T ALLOW THEM TO CLOSE." 12.12.2020 2:39:06

Educational opportunities are available to more Native students in greater numbers than ever before. Encourage Native students to take advantage of those opportunities, make the most of them, and use that knowledge to benefit their respective tribal communities and society. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, docum...

Episode: 276 “OIL AND PARKS.” 10.12.2020 33:59

Finally! An oil project on Native land I can get behind and support! -David Greyowl 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/@NativeOpinion

Episode 275 "Tis The Season? We got Nothing" 05.12.2020 2:52:24

Self reflection is the flavor of the day. That is all. 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/@NativeOpinion

EPISODE 274 "What Happens When There is not Enough Medical Staff Left?" 03.12.2020 39:53

With the rise in the number of cases of COVID and the increased numbers of death from COVID, medical personnel are leaving positions of treatment and care because of mental, emotional, physical exhaustion, and in some cases, their own declining health. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episodes, documentaries, and other sp...

Episode: 273 "NOT PAYING ATTENTION WILL COST US." 28.11.2020 2:37:58

The focus is on COVID-19 as it should be because of the devastating loss of lives it is creating, but there are other victims of this pandemic that no one is talking about. We are talking about the loss of medical professionals for various reasons from death from COVID to mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel...

EPISODE 272 "Why are we Shooting Ourselves in the Foot? 26.11.2020 32:01

The question of the day is: Why should we as Native people invest in the very thing that will ultimately destroy our very environments when there are so many other cleaner, safer alternatives? -David Greyowl 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/@Nati...

Episode 271 "The Signs of our existence as Native people are everywhere." 21.11.2020 2:50:53

In this episode of Native Opinion, we welcome Jonathan Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag) who discusses with us the effect of COVID-19 on his tribe, The American education system, and its lack of American Indian curriculum in public schools, and also Massachusetts upcoming "Plymouth 400” commemoration & and everything wrong with Thanksgiving as an American Holiday. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www....

EPISODE 270 "When our Educational Systems Fail our Children, We all Suffer" 18.11.2020 41:34

All across America the educational system has failed countless students. While many children persevere and become successful students, far too many are left behind, unable to keep up with a system that is designed to neglect those students who learn differently than other students. Visit Native Opinion Online! http://www.nativeopinion.com Visit our YouTube Channel for video versions of our episode...